Dangote purchasing Nigerian crude from international traders at $3-$4Million per cargo
This is according to a Friday statement Bella Ifasola Dangote Petroleum Refinery purchases Nigerian crude from international traders at a premium of $3 to $4 per barrel, translating to an…
One cop killed, another injured as gunmen attack Nigeria police checkpoint with explosives in Anambra
Police say manhunt operation launched Martins Owoseni A police officer has been killed and another injured during a suspected gunmen attack at a checkpoint on Nnewi-Oba Road in the Idemili…
Nigeria police arrest woman in Taraba State for cutting off step-grandson’s lips with hot knife
Matthew Onocheta Police have arrested a woman for allegedly burning her step-grandson’s lip with a hot knife in Taraba State, North-Central Nigeria. The incident occurred in the Wukari Local Government…
Armed herdsmen, terrorists – locally dubbed as bandits in Nigeria storm community in Benue State, kill at least 30
The attack happened late night on Thursday Sodiq Rabiu BENUE, Nigeria ‐ At least 30 persons were reportedly killed in a late night attack by terrorists locally dubbed as bandits,…
Terrorists raid community in Nigeria’s Katsina State, kidnap 11
Olayomi Koiki At least eleven persons were reportedly kidnapped by terrorists – locally dubbed as bandits, who stormed Tsiga town in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina, North-West Nigeria. The…
Accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway claims three lives
No fewer than three passengers were confirmed dead late Thursday following a multi-vehicle crash on the Kara section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. An unidentified truck driver transporting sugar, lost control…
Brazil and Nicaragua expel ambassadors in leftist run-in
Reuters Brazil and Nicaragua expelled each other’s ambassadors on Thursday in a tit-for-tat retaliation as relations deteriorated between two formerly allied leftist governments. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva…
Nine die in boat accident while fleeing bandits attack in Nigeria’s Zamfara State
The boat sank halfway into the river with 50 passengers on board Kareem Abdulrahman A boat carrying villagers fleeing terrorists attack reportedly capsized, resulting in the deaths of at least…
Armed police invade Committee for the Defence of Human Rights’ head office in Lagos
A heavy security presence, comprising both uniformed and plainclothes operatives, was deployed to the office on Friday ahead of a public symposium and candlelight procession in honour of those who…
Trump and Harris to debate on ABC; Trump says he wants two more
Biden dropped his faltering reelection bid under pressure from fellow Democrats worried about his chances of victory after a poor debate performance against Trump Reuters DETROIT – U.S. Republican presidential…