Jihadists from Niger, Mali, Libya taxing Nigerian farmers — Rep (Vanguard) A member of the House of Representatives representing Tangaza/Gudu Federal Constituency of Sokoto State, Sani Yakubu, has raised alarm, saying jihadists from Niger, Mali and Libya and the local…
Katie Taylor dreams of Ireland fight return
Katie Taylor is determined to fight in Ireland at least once before calling it quits on her boxing career. The 36-year-old will aim to extend her streak to 22 undefeated bouts on Saturday when she defends her undisputed lightweight champion…
*ASUU suspends strike after eight months (Punch)*Kanu: Jubilation in South-East, FG may appeal judgment (Punch)
ASUU suspends strike after eight months (Punch) The Academic Staff Union of Universities has suspended its eight month old strike, The PUNCH can authoritatively confirm. Though the union is yet to make an official pronouncement, our correspondent gathered that the…
*14-year-old maid arrested for abducting her boss’ two-year-old son (Guardian)*Gunmen kill 7 family members, 17 others in fresh Kaduna attack (Channels)
14-year-old maid arrested for abducting her boss’ two-year-old son (Guardian) Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 14-year-old housemaid, Favour Iwuozor, for allegedly kidnaping the two-year-old son of her mistress. The Command’s Spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the…
*June 12: We’re not aware of planned protest in Lagos – Police (Vanguard)*Disregard any sit-at-home order, directs Lagos CP (ThisDay)
June 12: We’re not aware of planned protest in Lagos – Police (Vanguard) The Police Command in Lagos State says it is not aware of any planned protests by any group/groups on June 12 Democracy Day. The command has also…
Female boxing champion calls out male world champion (Boxingnewsandviews)
Double Olympic Gold medallist turned unified world middleweight champion Claressa Shields made history last weekend with her win over Christina Hammer. At age 24 Shields has a resume in the sport both amateur and professional that is as literally as…