Man, 33, in court for allegedly removing neighbour’s scrotum (Vanguard) A 33-year-old man, Dominic Kenneth, who allegedly caused grievous harm to his neighbour by removing his scrotum, on Wednesday, appeared in an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Kenneth, whose address…
Osimhen helps Napoli beat Juventus 2-1 in Serie A
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen earned a late penalty for Champions Napoli as the hosts beat Juventus 2-1 in Serie A on Sunday. Substitute Giacomo Raspadori scored late in the second half to secure their first back-to-back wins in five months.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia…
*Oil marketer arraigned for allegedly defrauding customers of N100m (Punch)*Gunshots as angry inmates protest food ration at Jos correctional centre (Channels)
Oil marketer arraigned for allegedly defrauding customers of N100m (Punch) An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Musbau Issa, on Thursday told the Ikeja Special Offences Court how an oil marketer, Glory Benson, allegedly defrauded her customers of…
*Hardship: We were threatened to end our protest, NLC claims (DailyTrust)*Nigeria ‘ll survive present economic challenges – Tinubu (Vanguard)
Hardship: We were threatened to end our protest, NLC claims (DailyTrust) The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), said the day-two nationwide protest over hunger and economic hardship was suspended due to alleged threats on the leadership of the Congress. Mr Joe…
*CSOs protest in Lagos over high cost of living (Channels)*Fire destroys 50 shops at Kano market (Punch)
CSOs protest in Lagos over high cost of living (Channels) Members of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Monday trooped to the streets of Lagos to protest the high cost of living and soaring food prices. Videos on social media showed…
*Police arrest officers responsible for N30m theft (Channels)*Drowned Prophet: Lagos beach management condoles family, denies kidnapping allegation (Punch)
Police arrest officers responsible for N30m theft (Channels) Some officers from the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Special Tactical Squad in Abuja have been apprehended for their alleged involvement in extorting a member of the public of a significant…
Hardship: Lagos civil servants to work from office 3 days a week, says Sanwo-Olu (Channels)*Prophet drowns during Valentine’s Day beach party (Channels)
Economic Hardship: Lagos civil servants to work 3 days a week (Tribune) As Nigerians lament the high cost of living crisis in the country, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that Lagos State civil servants from Level 1 to 14 will…
*NDLEA seizes ‘‘loud’’ hidden in sound boxes at Lagos airport (Punch)*Bandits kill 9, abduct 35 in 2 Kaduna LGAs (Tribune)
NDLEA seizes ‘‘loud’’ hidden in sound boxes at Lagos airport (Punch) Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency intercepted a large consignment of loud, synthetic, strong strains of cannabis concealed in giant loudspeakers tucked in a consolidated cargo imported…
*Labour declares nationwide protest over hardship (DailyTrust)*N20m Bounty: FCT Police nab 1 of 2 wanted kidnappers, rescue 2 kidnap victims (Leadership)
Labour declares nationwide protest over hardship (DailyTrust) The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a two-day nationwide mass protest for February 27 and 28. Joe Ajaero, NLC president, stated this at Labour House, Abuja, during an emergency session,…
Super Eagles edge South Africa in dramatic AFCON semi-final penalty shootout
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time since winning the competition back in 2013 after battling through a pulsating penalty shootout in a thrilling semi-final encounter…