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Nine killed in Mexico shootout with police
Nine people were killed in a bloody confrontation Friday in western Mexico between a criminal gang and agents investigating a suspected kidnapping, officials said. The dead included two officers and six people believed to have been held captive in a house in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco state, the state prosecutor’s office said. Another man died on the
Ex-IGP Abubakar stresses need for unity at Abuja walk
John Alechenu, Abuja The National President of the Alumni Association of the National Institute, Inspector General of Police, MD Abubakar (retd.), has called for unity among Nigerians. He made the call soon after the completion of the 2020 Unity Walk embarked upon by members of the association, in Abuja, on Saturday. The former IGP while
We’re searching for abducted Niger schoolgirls, teacher, say police
Enyioha Opara, Minna The whereabouts of five abducted school girls, a teacher and a security guard at Tulare Academy School Maruba, in the Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, remains unknown six days after their abduction. However, the police in the state said a manhunt had been launched for the bandits. It was gathered
Garkida: Residents of Adamawa community still counting losses after Boko Haram attacks
Hindi Livinus, Yola Tawhi Tarfa could not flee as Boko Haram invaded Garkida town in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State on February 21, 2020, because his grandchildren were young. The 85-year-old retired education officer appeared sad when our correspondent met him during the week. He noted that the latest attack on Garkida was
CJN swears in Dogbam-Mesem as new Appeal Court President
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Friday, swore in Justice Monica Dogban-Mesem, as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the ceremonial court of the Supreme Court in Abuja. The ceremony followed her Thursday’s appointment by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari
Ighalo the right man for Man United – McClaren
Ebenezer Bajela Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has been described by Steve McClaren as the perfect striker for Manchester United, as the former Old Trafford legend tipped the Nigeria international to be handed a starting role in the Manchester derby on Sunday. Ighalo, who started his second game for the Red Devils since joining
Two test positive for Coronavirus at conference attended by Pence, Pompeo
Two people have tested positive for the new coronavirus after taking part in a pro-Israel lobby group’s conference in Washington which Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and dozens of lawmakers also attended. The influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee said in an email to attendees, speakers and congressional offices that the
Inspector arrested for killing spouse, Bayelsa council boss’ wife abducted
Daniels Igoni, Yenagoa The police in Bayelsa State have arrested one Inspector Tuddy Warebayigha for allegedly shooting his wife, Charity Tuddy, dead “over marital misunderstanding.” According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Asinim Butswat, the incident happened on February 24, 2020 at Sampou in the Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area
Ex-chief magistrate jailed five years for stealing
Wale Oyewole, Ibadan The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan zonal office, on Friday, secured the conviction of a former Deputy Chief Registrar of the Oyo State high court, Mutiat Adio. Justice Muniru Olagunju found her guilty of one count of stealing preferred against her by the anti-graft agency. The convict, who was also a
Endless bloody cult wars fuel panic among helpless Lagos, Bayelsa residents
Afeez Hanafi Her heart still aches of the wound she suffered about six months ago when her husband, Sheriff Sani, was shot dead in their apartment. Their only child was just 23 days old then when some cult members stormed their residence in Imota, Ikorodu area of Lagos and snuffed life out of the 40-year-old
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