Bandits kill pastor’s son, abduct 3 others in Kaduna (Vanguard) Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed the son of a village pastor and abducted his wife in Kaduna State. Journalists were told on phone that the bandits attacked Karimbu-Kahugu…
Ten Hag hails Man Utd “character” after Barca draw
Erik ten Hag said Manchester United “have a lot of character and determination” after his side contested a thrilling first-leg draw at Barcelona to leave their Europa League play-off tie finely poised. Having previously met in two Champions League finals…
*2 female suspects detained over Lagos missing baby (Punch)*Monarch recounts traumatic experience in kidnappers’ den (Guardian)
2 female suspects detained over Lagos missing baby (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of two female suspects in connection with the disappearance of a baby at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba. The state…
*Son kidnaps father, collects N2.5m ransom (DailyTrust)*CBN bans over-the-counter withdrawal of new notes (Punch)
Son kidnaps father, collects N2.5m ransom (DailyTrust) The Kwara State Police Command has arrested one Issa Naigheti for allegedly kidnapping his father and collecting a ransom of N2.5m. Ajayi Okasanmi, spokesman of the command, who disclosed this said the suspect…
*Sanwo-Olu grants pardon to 104 inmates (Nation)*Rema, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr make Dataleum’s list of Top 10 Nigerian Artistes on YouTube in 2022 (Tribune)
Sanwo-Olu grants pardon to 104 inmates (Nation) Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has granted pardon to 104 inmates in the five custodial centres. He signed the release order on December 28 based on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on…
*Motorist kills 7 at Calabar Carnival parade (Nation)*My daughter pregnant with twins, died with her glory –Slain lawyer’s mum (Punch)
Motorist kills 7 at Calabar Carnival parade (Nation) A tragic incident that claimed seven lives yesterday brought a temporary halt to the ongoing Calabar Carnival in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The colourful event, which kicked-off on Monday with…
*Calling me Jubril from Sudan wasn’t a funny joke – Buhari (Vanguard)*Troops neutralise 26 suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno (Guardian)
Calling me Jubril from Sudan wasn’t a funny joke – Buhari (Vanguard) President Muhammadu Buhari Friday night described the claim that he was dead and Jibril Aminu from Sudan’ occupying the presidential villa in Aso Rock, as a joke that…
*Native doctor kills client in Enugu as gunshot protection charm fails (Vanguard)*Depots sell N220/litre, marketers project N350/litre pump price (Punch)
Native doctor kills client in Enugu as gunshot protection charm fails (Vanguard) A 23-year-old native doctor, identified as Emmanuel Odo, has allegedly killed his client, Benedict Onunze, while testing a gunshot-protection charm he prepared for him at Umuaram, Ikem, in…
Wales 0-3 England: Rashford double helps Three Lions top group
Marcus Rashford inspired England to the victory required to top Group B and ensure it was despair for Wales as they went out of the tournament after a bitterly disappointing World Cup campaign. Wales needed to either beat England and…
*Commuters groan as Lagos commercial buses begin strike over extortion (Channels)*CHELE completes construction of $1.5b Lekki Deep seaport, hands over to Tolaram (Sun)
Commuters groan as Lagos commercial buses begin strike over extortion (Channels) Many commuters were stranded on Monday as the Joint Drivers’ Welfare Association of Nigeria (JDWAN) commenced a seven-day strike over “multiple and excessive extortion” by the Parks Management Committee…