Enugu govt demolishes kidnappers’ hideouts, recovers arms, ammunition
The Enugu State Government on Wednesday demolished properties used by kidnappers to detain their victims in the outskirts of Enugu, the state capital.
The properties,...
Anambra nurse arrested for allegedly abusing 13-year-old nephew with hot iron
A 38-year-old nurse, Amarachukwu Nzekwe, has been arrested in Anambra State for allegedly abusing her 13-year-old nephew with a hot laundry iron, leaving him...
21-yr-old arrested in Katsina for kidnapping six-yr-old boy
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, Halilu Yusuf, for allegedly kidnapping a six-year-old boy.
The police spokesman in the state, ASP...
Bandits kill abducted Sokoto monarch for failing to pay ransom, Atiku mourns
The abducted district head of Gatawa, Alhaji Muhammad Bawa, has reportedly died in bandits’ captivity due to non-payment of ransom.
A family source disclosed the...
APC faction boycotts Rivers LG polls, heads to court
The All Progressives Congress (APC) faction loyal to Chief Tony Okocha, one of the sacked Caretaker Committee Chairman, has announced its withdrawal from the...
EndBadGovernance Protests: ‘We need to do more in a hurry’, Nigerian Minister, Bagudu says
The federal government has acknowledged the recent #EndBadGovernance protests, saying they have forced it to listen to Nigerians’ yearnings, Minister of Budget and Economic...
Iran Armed Forces reject report on Raisi’s helicopter crash as “completely false”
The Iran Armed Forces General Staff has dismissed as “completely false” a report claiming that the helicopter crash that killed former President Ebrahim Raisi...
India factory blast kills 17, leaves 34 injured with severe chemical burns
A devastating blast at an Indian pharmaceutical factory has claimed the lives of at least 17 people, with 34 others injured, many with severe...
Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, August 22, 2024
Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.
1. Nigerian govt increases passport fees to N50k, N100k
The Federal Government has approved the...
‘Forged letter’ – Gov Lawal denies appointing Zamfara bandit as special adviser
The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Wednesday denied appointing a suspected bandit, Bashir Hadejia, into his cabinet.
The gun runner was arrested by security...
