24,720 GBV cases reported nationwide in one month, says minister (Vanguard) The Minister for Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, says 24,720 Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases were reported in the 36 states and the FCT between September and October 3.…
*Cleric, wife, herbalist arrested for allegedly abducting woman, children for 13 years (Vanguard)*Kano’s Yusuf Abba swears in 1st female Chief Judge (Channels)
Cleric, wife, herbalist arrested for allegedly abducting woman, children for 13 years (Vanguard) The Zone 2 Command of Nigeria police, Onikan, Lagos, has arrested a Muslim cleric, Alhaji Afeez Imoleayo, his wife and herbalist in connection with the alleged abduction…
*NDLEA arrests artiste manager, businessman who sells drugs at Lagos clubs (DailyTrust)*Anthrax: Lagos destroys infected animals (Vanguard)
NDLEA arrests artiste manager, businessman who sells drugs at Lagos clubs (DailyTrust) Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Lekki-based artiste manager and his Ikoyi businessman accomplice who specialise in distributing illicit drugs to fun…
*Delta policemen manhandling woman in viral video nabbed (Punch)*PDP Suspends National Chairman, Ayu (DailyTrust)
Delta policemen manhandling woman in viral video nabbed (Punch) The Delta State Police Command on Sunday said it is aware of a video that has since gone viral on various social media platforms of “some policemen in the state manhandling…
*Why Tribunal sacked Osun gov, Adeleke (Punch)*I don’t have social media accounts – JAMB Registrar, Prof Oloyede (Vanguard)
Why Tribunal sacked Osun gov, Adeleke (Punch) Governor Ademola Adeleke-led administration in Osun State came to a hurting halt on Friday as the Osun Election Petitions Tribunal sacked him from office. His stay in office lasted a mere 62 days!…
Jerrod Carmichael roasts Golden Globes following racism boycott
As the Golden Globes returned to screens on Tuesday after a year-long hiatus due to uproar over ethical gaffes and a lack of diversity, host of the Jerrod Carmichael roasted the show. According to reports, Carmichael, 35, didn’t shy away…
*Power-drunk ex-defence chief’s son damages car, beats owner (Punch)*Govt agencies, marketers agree to end petrol scarcity in 48 hours (Vanguard)
Power-drunk ex-defence chief’s son damages car, beats owner (Punch) A naval officer, Kayode Petinrin, has been accused of assaulting a Lagos motorist, identified simply as Sola, in the CMS area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the officer also…
*Woman allegedly sponsors boyfriend’s UK trip with stolen funds (Punch)*Man sentenced to life jail for defiling neighbour’s daughter (DailyTrust)
Woman allegedly sponsors boyfriend’s UK trip with stolen funds (Punch) A 27-year-old woman, Busayo Alagbe, has been arraigned before the Yaba Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly forging bank documents and robbing her employer, Bridgeway Ventures, of N4.5m in the…
*Lassa fever deaths hit 178, cases now 989 (Punch)*Bamise: Family plans to mark posthumous 22nd birthday (Vanguard)
Lassa fever deaths hit 178, cases now 989 (Punch) The number of Lassa fever cases in Nigeria has increased to 989, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. The suspected cases of the disease also stand at 7,492 as…
*DSS silent on official who jumped into Lagoon (Punch)*Student allegedly kills sex-worker for stealing his phone (Guardian)
DSS silent on official who jumped into Lagoon (Punch) The Department of State Services has declined comment on the reported suicide of one of its official, Adetutu Adedokun, who jumped into the Lagoon on Thursday. The Uber driver whose vehicle…
