The Socio -Economic Rights and Accountability Project , on Sunday , called on Mrs Soyata Maiga , the Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the commission ’ s members to sue South Africa , over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreign nationals in the country in recent times. InContinueContinue reading “Xenophobia: Sue South Africa, SERAP tells African Commission”
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Xenophobia: South Africans chant “foreigners must go” in fresh protest
South Africans , residing in eastern Johannesburg , on Sunday , marched along Jules Street in the area , demanding that foreign nationals leave their country . According to SowetanLive, the protesters live in hostels around that part of town and had gathered for an address by the former leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party,ContinueContinue reading “Xenophobia: South Africans chant “foreigners must go” in fresh protest”
We supply arms to politicians during general elections – suspects
Troops of Operations Whirl Stroke operating in Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba States have arrested 19 suspects in different parts of Benue and Nasarawa States for various offences bothering on armed banditry , kidnapping and weapons supply . Parading the suspects at Tactical Air Command, Nigeria Air force, Makurdi on Saturday , the Force Commander ofContinueContinue reading “We supply arms to politicians during general elections – suspects”
US court discharges NNPC of $2.7b debt to ESSO
US Southern District Court of New York has delivered a judgment in favour of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation against ESSO Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited and Shell Nigerian Exploration and Production Company Limited ( collectively known as ESSO Corporation disclosed this in a statement issued by Mr Ndu Ughamadu, the Spokesman for the corporationContinueContinue reading “US court discharges NNPC of $2.7b debt to ESSO”
Shi:ites, police may clash over nationwide procession
The Nigeria Police Force and members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria , also known as Shi’ ites , may clash at the group’ s upcoming Ashura procession on Tuesday . The Ashura procession , also called the Day of Ashura , is the tenth day of Muharram, the first month in the IslamicContinueContinue reading “Shi:ites, police may clash over nationwide procession”
Senator involved involved in fatal accident responding to treatment says Aide
By Aderemi Bamgbose Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, who was involved in a fatal auto crash on Sept. 5, is in good condition and responding to treatment in hospital, Mr Olumide Akunrinlola, the Senator’s media aide has said. Akunrinlola, in a statement on Sunday in Okitipupa, said although the auto crash was fatalContinueContinue reading “Senator involved involved in fatal accident responding to treatment says Aide”
Police recover kidnapped Ondo varsity lecturer’s official car
By Aderemi Bamgbose The Edo State Police Command on Saturday said it had recovered the official car of Prof. Gideon Okedayo, a lecturer with the Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH), Okitipupa who was kidnapped on Thursday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the lecturer was kidnapped along with his driver inContinueContinue reading “Police recover kidnapped Ondo varsity lecturer’s official car”
Ebonyi varsity student hospitalised after 41-day fasting
A student of Ebonyi State University Abakaliki , Ikechukwu Oke , has been hospitalised after allegedly fasting and praying for 41 days . According to Christian Nwaokpa , a student of the university , claimed Oke decided to embark on the spiritual exercise because of the challenges facing his family . Nwaokpa said, “ HeContinueContinue reading “Ebonyi varsity student hospitalised after 41-day fasting”
51 year-old man jailed for failing to pay drink sellers
An Oredo Magistrates ’ Court in Benin , Edo State, on Friday sentenced a 51 -year -old man, Ikidi Innocent, to three months ’ imprisonment for using an expired Union Bank ATM card to buy drinks and fried meat . Ikidi, who committed the offence on June 27 , 2019 , was said to haveContinueContinue reading “51 year-old man jailed for failing to pay drink sellers”
Truck crushes mother, 10 year-old daughter to death in Lagos
The police have arrested a truck driver , Soje Ojo , for crushing a woman , Ajoke Ogunremi and her daughter , Aina , to death with the vehicle in the Ojuelegba area of Lagos . A motorcyclist, Paul Onyeka , was also apprehended for being complicit in the crash.It was learnt that the womanContinueContinue reading “Truck crushes mother, 10 year-old daughter to death in Lagos”