9 arrested over killing of policemen in Delta (Channels)
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has announced that nine persons have been arrested in connection to the killings of police officers in the Ughelli area of Delta State.
The police boss, disclosed this on Thursday, at a management meeting of the Force.
He said those arrested are currently providing the Force with information that will assist in the arrest of those involved in the killings. Read more
EFCC Arrest: Bobrisky fails to meet bail conditions (Vanguard)
Popular cross-dresser and social media personality, Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky, has reportedly failed to meet the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, bail conditions.
Bobrisky was arrested and detained on Wednesday by the Lagos State Command of the Commission over abuse of Naira, spraying of Naira notes, and currency mutilation.
Okuneye’s failure to meet bail was confirmed to Punch by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale. Read more
Kano gov innaugurates panels to probe Ganduje, Doguwa (Leadership)
The Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated two Judicial Commissions of Inquiry (JCIs) on cases of misappropriation of public property, political violence and missing persons in the State between 2015 to 2023.
Inaugurating members of the JCIs on Thursday, Governor Yusuf vowed to bring anyone found wanting to book, adding that it was part of his inaugural pledge to unravel and prosecute those behind cases of political violence recorded in the state before and during 2015, 2019 and 2023 general elections.
“Political violence is a major setback to democracy worldwide. It leads to loss of lives and property as well as mistrust on the part of the people and those in power. Read more
FRSC moves 13 Obajana auto-crash victims to Plateau for burial (Tribune)
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kogi Command, on Thursday, disclosed that they have released the charred remains of the 13 victims of the Obajana Easter Sunday auto-crash to their families for burial in Plateau.
Recalls that the 13 victims died in a Sharon vehicle that was engulfed by fire at Obajana Market on Easter Sunday when a truck hit their bus from behind.
Two people who were injured in the auto crash are receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in the state. Read more
Again inferno destroys popular Maiduguri market (DailyTrust)
A fire has gutted parts of the popular Gomboru Market in Maiduguri with goods worth millions of naira destroyed as a result of the inferno.
According to eyewitnesses, the fire broke out at Yan Katako, a part of the market where wood and carpentry materials are sold.
This happened when all the traders had closed but the cause of the inferno is unknown. Read more
Military seizes 21m litres of stolen crude in 3 months, says DHQ (Nation)
The Defence Headquarters said troops of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), a military onslaught against oil thieves in the Niger Delta region, recovered 21,573,310 litres of stolen crude worth over N20 billion in the first quarters of 2024.
It also said troops also seized 2,723,430 litres of illegally refined diesel, 53,300 litres of kerosene and 52,730 litres of petrol.
The Director Defence Media Operations, Maj -Gen. Edward Buba, announced this during a briefing on Thursday, April 4, at the DHQ headquarters Abuja. Read more
Ondo needs a governor who’s political pedigree, horizon is unmatched, says Ebiseni (ThisDay)
The Secretary-General of Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, and a governorship aspirant in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State, Mr Sola Ebiseni, yesterday said the state doesn’t need a governor who’s horizon has never transcend the coastal state.
Ebiseni, a lawyer and former Commissioner for Environment and Mineral Resources in the state, stated this in Akure at an interactive session with Association of Retired Permanent Secretaries and Retired Senior Civil Servants in the state.
The PDP aspirant said his candidacy represents a beacon of light in a darkness, a symbol of resilience in the face of adversity, and a promise of a brighter future for the people of Ondo State.The PDP chieftain who said his political pedigree is unmatched, with a vast reservoir of experience and achievements to his name stressed that he enormously has comparative advantage in the knowledge of the state in the area of oil and gas, forestry resources, economic crops, solid minerals among others which could bring succour and relief to the people of the state. Read more
Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty goes viral for new sex offender registry photo (HipHopDx)
Nicki Minaj‘s husband Kenneth Petty’s criminal past has made headlines again after his new sex offender registry photo surfaced online.
The picture, which has been widely shared online, was recently published on California’s Megan’s Law website.
Megan’s Law is a federal law requiring authorities to make information available to the public regarding registered sex offenders. Read more
Dev Patel’s directorial debut ‘Monkey Man’ blends action with social commentary (AfricaNews)
Dev Patel highlighted the universal themes of “Monkey Man” at the action thriller’s Los Angeles premiere, Wednesday.
The Oscar-winning actor makes his feature directorial and screenwriting debut with the India-set movie. He also stars, as Kid, who makes a living working in an underground fight club and who later seeks to avenge his mother’s horrific death by infiltrating an elite network in Mumbai.
Patel says he first pitched the film to financiers as a “revenge film about faith” and wanted to blend action with social commentary. Read more
Hospital sealed off after woman who ‘swallowed poison’ was rushed to A&E (Metro)
A section of a London hospital has been shut down after a woman who ingested poison was brought in.
Areas in Croydon Hospital were sealed off this morning after reports of a woman being treated for a poisoning.
Met Police said officers were called at 3.46am by London Ambulance Service to reports of a woman having ingested poison in Thornton Heath, south London. Read more
At least 11 killed in attack on Iran’s IRGC in border province: State media (AlJazeera)
At least 11 Iranian security force members have been killed in an attack on an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters in the southeastern border province of Sistan-Baluchestan, state media reported.
In the ensuing overnight clashes with security forces, 16 members of Jaish al-Adl (Army of Justice) – a Sunni armed group – were killed, Iranian state TV reported on Thursday.
The attack took place in the towns of Chabahar and Rask in Sistan-Baluchestan which borders Afghanistan and Pakistan. Read more
School bus driver accused of assaulting student ‘went too far,’ Mass. superintendent says (NBC)
Authorities have shed more light in the alleged assault of a student by a Massachusetts school bus driver in Ashby on Tuesday.
Video of the incident shows “the bus driver physically handle the student,” North Middlesex Regional School District Superintendent Brad Morgan said.
“Quite honestly, I was horrified by it,” he added. Read more
Infant’s remains found at waste plant in Florida (People)
An infant’s remains have been found in a waste plant in Florida, according to authorities.
In an April 3 news release obtained by PEOPLE, West Palm Beach Police said detectives recovered “body parts that appeared to be from an infant” at the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County on April 2.
Speaking at a press conference on April 3, West Palm Beach Police spokesman Mike Jachles told reporters that a worker at the facility found the remains on the tipping floor and contacted the authorities at 5:25 p.m. local time. Read more
Woman arrested after vet, 77, mauled to death in his own garden by 7 dogs (Mirror)
A woman has been arrested after retired vet Antony Harrington, 77, was mauled to death in his garden by dogs. Mr Harrington was found unconscious at his home in Warwickshire
Antony ‘Tony’ Harrington, 77, was found unconscious at his home in the village of Meriden, Warwickshire, by paramedics having suffered bite injuries which Warwickshire Police say was the cause of his death. Read more
After friendlies, Super Eagles drop 2 places in latest FIFA ranking (Vanguard)
The Super Eagles have experienced a slight decline in the latest FIFA men’s ranking, which was released on Thursday morning.
The three-time African champions dropped from the 28th position to the 30th position in the FIFA ranking.
In the past month, the Super Eagles participated in two friendly matches. Read more
Ikoyi Club Easter holiday tennis clinic excites kids (Leadership)
Holidaying kids have expressed their excitement at taking part in the 2024 Ikoyi Club Easter Holiday Tennis Clinic and Championship which is in its third day.
The kids between the ages of 7-16 years are making the best use of their out-of-school period at the programme and they have been going through the latest techniques in the sport by seasoned coaches at the elite recreational centre.
Khalid Mohammed has been one of the top performers in the developmental programme and he was fully delighted to be featuring again this year. Read more
Luke Fleurs: South African footballer shot dead in car hijacking (BBC)
South African footballer Luke Fleurs has been shot dead in a car hijacking, police say.
The shooting took place at a petrol station on Wednesday night in the Johannesburg suburb of Florida.
The 24-year-old Kaizer Chiefs star was waiting to be attended to when he was approached by unknown gunmen, who ordered him to get out of the vehicle. Read more
Paris 2024 qualifier: Sanusi rallies support for Super Falcons ahead Banyana clash (CompleteSports)
The General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has implored Nigerians based in the Federal capital, Abuja and environs, and indeed from neighbouring States, to troop out in large numbers to the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday to support the Super Falcons in their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament African final qualifying, first leg game against South Africa.
Nine-time African champions Nigeria and reigning African champions South Africa clash in a potentially-explosive affair in Nigeria’s magnificent sporting facility as from 5pm on Friday. The return leg is due for Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld arena on Tuesday next week.
“The NFF is calling on Nigerians from all over the Federal Capital Territory and the neighbouring States, and indeed from all over Nigeria, to come out in their tens of thousands to cheer the Super Falcons to victory in the match against South Africa. Read more
Super Eagles slip in latest FIFA ranking but hold firm as third best in Africa (Soccernet)
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have experienced a slight setback in the latest FIFA ranking, dropping two spots from 28th to 30th in the world, as reported by Soccernet.ng.
The drop comes in the wake of the team’s performances during the recent international break, where they faced off against the Black Stars of Ghana and the Eagles of Mali in friendly matches.
While they secured a victory against Ghana in the much-anticipated ‘Jollof Derby’ with a 2-1 scoreline, they suffered a defeat to Mali in Morocco. Read more
FIA clubs suggest legal action amid Ben Sulayem accusations (RN365)
FIA Member Clubs from the Americas have suggested that Formula 1’s governing body should take legal action against parties it believed slandered the organisation.
Recently, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem was placed under investigation for allegedly attempting to interfere with the results of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2023.
He was also alleged to have pushed to stop the certification of the new Las Vegas Grand Prix race track, which made its debut last year. Read more