Dora Akunyili’s daughter elected Alumni board member of Harvard Kennedy School (ThisDay) The late Professor Dora Akunyili’s daughter, Ijeoma, has been elected alongside eight others from different countries as an Alumni member of Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) in the United…
*Kano agog as deposed Sanusi returns as emir (Sun)*Abuja residents descend on beer from fallen truck (Nation)
Kano agog as deposed Sanusi returns as emir (Sun) Commendations have trailed the return of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi 11 to the saddle as Emir of Kano, four years after he was deposed. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced his reinstatement after…
*Hoodlums kill army commander, 2 majors, captain, others (DailyTrust)*Police nab woman for staging own kidnap (Sun)
Hoodlums kill army commander, 2 majors, captain, others (DailyTrust) The military high command on Saturday vowed to go after some youths, who reportedly killed 16 of its personnel attached to 181 Amphibious Batallion in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta…
New year, new name! Gernotay “Tank” Davis converts to Islam
Gervonta Davis, the 29-year-old boxing sensation from Baltimore, Maryland, has embraced Islam, marking this transformative journey with a significant decision – changing his name to Abdul Wahid, meaning ‘The Slave of the One.’ This move, reminiscent of iconic boxers Muhammad…
*Police presence at Emefiele’s Abuja home stirs controversy (Punch)*Chaos as policeman shoots trader in Lagos (Vanguard)
Police presence at Emefiele’s Abuja home stirs controversy (Punch) Controversy has surrounded the presence of a team of policemen at the Federal Capital Territory home of the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The armed police officers, numbering over…
Ryan Garcia stops Luke Campbell after surviving knockdown in Dallas
Luke Campbell’s hopes of another world title shot suffered a severe blow as Ryan Garcia rose from the canvas to land a superb stoppage in Dallas. In a gripping lightweight fight, Briton Campbell landed a left hook in round two…
*Lagos police arrest 10 for robbery, cultism (Punch)*Foundation seeks upscale assistance to widows, less privileged (Guardian)
Lagos police arrest 10 for robbery, cultism (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command said it arrested 10 suspects for robbery, cultism and drug peddling in various locations of the state during New Year patrols. Two of the suspects, Hussein Hudu…