NAPTIP arrests house help for alleged sodomy
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested a 21-year-old house help, Usman Abubakar for allegedly sodomising 10 minors in Sokoto. The Sokoto Zonal Commander…
25-year-old man commits suicide over girlfriend
The Surulere Police Station on Wednesday received an information that one Kehinde Muse, 25, of No 56, Modele Street drank a substance suspected to be sniper. DSP Bala Elkana, Police…
We are committed to ensuring Nigeria takes its rightful place in the int’l gas market – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reiterated its commitment towards harnessing Nigeria’s abundant resources for the benefit of Nigerians. It’s Group Managing Director Malam Mele Kyari disclosed this while…
Five Nigerians make list of 16 coaches from Africa shortlisted as “Future Stars”
WorldRemit has announced the shortlisting of 16 applicants from Africa for its Future Stars programme. WorldRemit and Arsenal launched the second edition of the Future Stars programme in…
Evacuation: Air Peace crew rejects allowances, offers to work for free
Taking a cue from their boss, Allen Onyema, the 18-man crew of Air Peace which evacuated Nigerians from South Africa have returned their allowances, saying it is their sacrifice to…
NIMC collaborates with NIS on NIN to prevent foreigners from enrolling
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), says it is collaborating with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to prevent foreigners from enrolling as Nigerians in the National Identity Scheme. NIMC Director…
Why Onyeama did not appear before Reps – Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reacted to allegations that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, ignored the summons by the House of Representatives. The ministry said it was…
VW, Porsche to recall around 227,000 cars over airbag, seat belt issues – report
Volkswagen and Porsche have to recall around 227,000 cars due to problems with airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners, Germany’s Stuttgarter Zeitung said on Thursday. The newspaper said the Tiguan, Sharan…
Wife docked for allegedly photographing husband without permission
A 33-year-old woman, Adeola Anofojie, who allegedly took photographs of her husband without his permission, was on Thursday docked before an Ogudu Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. Anofojie is facing charges…
Female genital mutilation offenders risk 14 years jail; Imo tops list
National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday warned that those engaging in Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Imo risk 14 years imprisonment. The two…