How medical doctor, others allegedly killed billionaire businessman, Lagos court told (Guardian) The prosecution witnesses to the trial of a medical doctor, Daniel Ibeaji and two others suspected over the killing of a billionaire businessman, the late Ignatius Odunukwe, yesterday,…
New Zealand enters nationwide lockdown over one Covid case
New Zealand has announced a snap lockdown after a man tested positive for Covid, the first case in six months. The case was detected in Auckland, which will be in lockdown for a week, while the rest of the country…
Book pulled after New Zealand author criticises Maori tattoo
A New Zealand author’s book has been pulled from an online store after she criticised the foreign affairs minister’s traditional Maori tattoo. Olivia Pierson had tweeted that facial tattoos on a female diplomat was “ugly and uncivilised”. Nanaia Mahuta is…
*We use tyre jack as guns to scare victims – Uber driver (Vanguard) *2 salesmen arraigned over N1.2m theft (DailyTrust)
We use tyre jack as guns to scare victims – Uber driver (Vanguard) Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS Lagos State Police Command have arrested an Uber driver, Andrew Valentino, 38, who used his car for ‘ Catch-in-the –air’…
*COVID-19: Police extend enforcement to markets, shopping malls, others (Guardian) *Coronavirus: Lagos State not on total lockdown – Commissioner (Vanguard)
COVID-19: Police extend enforcement to markets, shopping malls, others (Guardian) The Lagos State Police Command yesterday appealed to hoteliers to render only lodging/accommodation services and ensure they have a fewer number of workers on duty for now. The command also…
*Man burnt to death for stealing phone (Guardian) *Lagos explosion: Residents condemn FHA boss’ takeover comment (Punch)
Man burnt to death for stealing phone (Guardian) A man, on Tuesday, suspected to have stolen an Android phone from a lady at the popular Gada Biu market in Jos North local government area of Plateau State was lynched to…
New Zealand measles outbreak rises above 1,000 cases (BBC)
New Zealand’s ongoing measles outbreak has hit the milestone of more than 1,000 confirmed cases. A total of 1,051 people were affected between 1 January and 5 September, 2019, the ministry of health said. Measles is a highly contagious and…
Proposed New Zealand abortion law to give women right to choose (Guardian)
The New Zealand government released long-awaited plans Monday to overhaul its abortion laws, so that termination is treated as a health issue and a woman’s choice rather than a crime. Under the proposed law, a woman will have access to…
New Zealand tighens gun laws again after mosque attack (Guardian)
New Zealand announced plans for a national firearms register Monday in its second round of gun law reforms following the Christchurch mosque attacks which killed 51 Muslim worshippers. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said regulations around who could hold firearm licences…
