Police arraign lawyer for allegedly attacking police Inspector

A Lagos based lawyer, Barrister Ajagba Stephen, has been remanded at Kirikiri Prison, Lagos State, for allegedly assaulting a policeman.

Magistrate Owope of Court 5 Ogba, Lagos, remanded the accused over allegation that he allegedly attacked a policeman, Inspector Gbenga Daniel.

Businessman Buys BMW Car With Coins ‘Saved Over The Years’

A man in China has insisted to pay the first installment of his new car in coins. Workers at the car retailer in China spent hours counting boxes of coins which totalled nearly £8,000.  The unnamed customer bought a BMW, whose full price is about 400,000 yuan (£45,000), on December 18, according to local reports.

U.S. Sanctions Gambia's Ex- President

The U.S. today announced it has sanctioned former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh under a 2016 human rights law.

A press release from the Treasury Department notes the Trump administration has used the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act that former President Obama signed in 2016 to freeze the assets of Jammeh and a dozen other “serious human rights abusers and corrupt actors.”

Ajax appoint Michael Reiziger as interim boss after sacking Marcel Keizer

Ajax have appointed Michael Reiziger as interim coach after the sacking of Marcel Keizer and his assistant coaches Hennie Spijkerman and Dennis Bergkamp.

The Dutch giants have turned to the 44-year-old boss of their reserve side, Jong Ajax, after dispensing with the services of Keizer, former Arsenal striker Bergkamp and Spijkerman.

Former Netherlands defender Reiziger won the Champions League with Ajax early in his playing career before going on to represent AC Milan, Barcelona, Middlesbrough and PSV Eindhoven.

Manchester United’s defeat to Bristol City ‘no tragedy’ – Juan Mata

Juan Mata has urged his Manchester United team-mates to “move on” following Wednesday night’s 2-1 defeat to Bristol City in the Carabao Cup.

A stoppage-time winner from Korey Smith secured the Championship side’s place in the semi-final, sending the reigning champions crashing out of the competition as they lost for a second time in four games.

Cameroonian journalist to be freed after terrorism charges dropped

A Cameroonian journalist jailed for over two years for contact with Islamist militant group Boko Haram is set to be freed after a court on Thursday shortened his sentence, his lawyer said.

Radio France Internationale reporter Ahmed Abba was arrested in July 2015 and sentenced in April this year to 10 years on terrorism charges that rights groups denounced as a sham.

Tricycle rider slumps, dies during fight over newspaper

A tricycle rider, Chidiebere Okafor, is being detained at the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Lagos, for the death of his colleague, Frank Onah, in the Ifako Gbagada area of Lagos State.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Okafor pushed Onah during a disagreement over a sports newspaper on Tuesday on Yetunde Brown Street.

Lady reveals how she miraculously survived a gunshot wound

A young Nigerian lady, Obodo Amaka Felicityhas taken to Facebook to recount how she survived a gunshot wound on her way back from the market.

According to her the bullet is still lodged in her as it is resting close to her lungs and can't be removed yet.

Read her post below;

I closed my GT Bank Account & asked my billionaire friends to do same – Angry Customer

An angry customer has said he on Wednesday closed his account with GT Bank and asked his friends, who are billionaires and have account with the bank to close their accounts too, to protest against the Innoson Motors saga. According to him, they listen and did the same.

This morning, I walked into the nearest GTB branch and requested for a form to close our company account with them.

Uganda removes presidential age limits, allows Museveni to seek re-election

Ugandan lawmakers on  Wednesday voted massively to remove presidential age limits, paving the way for President Yoweri Museveni to serve a sixth term in office. 

The highly controversial bill passed with 315 votes for, 62 against and two abstentions, after three days of chaotic debates in which some opposition MPs were suspended, while others walked out, AFP reported.

Prison inmate hangs himself after being sentenced to 123 years

A 28-year-old man has hanged himself in his Maryland prison cell after being sentenced to 123 years for holding hostages at a Burger King during a standoff with police.

George Johnson was convicted in October of false imprisonment and reckless endangerment for leading police last year on a chase, then holding four people hostage inside a Baltimore Burger King.

Militants write Buhari, want $1bn deducted from ECA for N’Delta

The coalition of Niger Delta militants on Thursday sent a protest letter to President Muhammadu Buhari over his alleged double standards in the handling of security issues in the country.

The militants, under the auspices of the Reformed Niger Delta Avengers, slammed the Federal Government for the controversial proposal to deduct $1bn from the Excess Crude Account to fight the Boko Haram insurgents in the North East.

Nigerian Navy rescues four Chinese men from kidnappers

The Nigerian Navy in Lagos on Thursday said they rescued four Chinese men from kidnappers around Igbokoda area of Ondo State.

The Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Sylvanus Abbah, told journalists in Lagos that the four victims were abducted aboard a fishing trawler within the Lagos waters on December 14.

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Engagement emerge online

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's engagement photos have been released by Kensington Palace. A black and white portrait of the couple embracing face to face has been published alongside a colour picture of them sitting together holding hands.

‘Contact Ministry of Happiness if you have not received your Nov. & Dec. salaries’ – Gov. Okorocha tells workers

The executive Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha, yesterday, approved the payment of November and December salaries for civil servants in the state.

He also, earlier today advised the state civil servants to approach the newly created Ministry of Happiness and Purpose Fulfillment if they are finding it difficult to access their salaries.
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I Don’t Know Yet If I’ll Run In 2019 - Atiku

His recent political comments, realignments and permutations notwithstanding, Atiku Abubakar has not decided to run for president in 2019.

The former vice-president told VOA Hausa when he featured on a magazine program there Tuesday that Nigerians will know when he eventually takes the bold move.

“For now I have not made up my mind,” Mr. Abubakar said. “When I decide, I will let the world know.”

DJ Khaled escapes death

Award-winning record producer, DJ Khaled escapes death after he got into a jet ski accident on Wednesday.

Khaled took to his Instagram page to share a video of injuries he sustained on one of his legs.

Magu no longer EFCC Acting Chairman – Nigerian Senate

Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Petitions, Ethics and privledges, Senator Samuel Anyanwu has stated that Nigeria Senate no longer regard Mr. Ibrahim Magu as Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

He gave this revelation at a press conference while reacting to questions bothering his Committee.

We can now account for every barrel of oil sold, says NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it can now account for every barrel of oil sold as it has achieved 98 percent automation of all its transactions.

The corporation said the automation included supply, marketing and sale of the various grades and blends of Nigeria’s crude oil across the world.

Toke Makinwa still thinks like a baby - Pretty Mike

Nigeria drop to 51 in FIFA ranking

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will enter the New Year as the 51st best footballing country, according to the latest ranking released by FIFA on Thursday.

The Nigerians also dropped to 9th in Africa.

Chelsea's Morata Suspended for Everton Clash, Conte Reacts

Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has bemoaned Alvaro Morata’s yellow card, which rules him out of this weekend’s Premier League game against Everton.

Morata picked up the booking on Wednesday night, while celebrating his late winner against Bournemouth in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup.

Pastor Allegedly Defrauds Church Member N1.1million

A 40-year-old man, Femi Adewale, was on Thursday arraigned before Chief Magistrate  B. B. Adebowale  of an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State for allegedly collecting  N1.1 million under false pretences from a worshipper.

Adewale who claimed to be a pastor collected N1.1 million from one Ibukun Aderonmu, with a promise to assist her to solve her spiritual problems.

Why We Arrested Praiz - Lagos Police Tell Their Own Side Of The Story

Popular Nigerian singer, Praiz, was recently nabbed by men said to be SARS operatives. The development caused serious outrage on social media as fans demanded for his release.

The star was however soon released by the officers.

Benin Republic Withdraws Globacom's Operating Licence

Benin Republic’s telecommunications regulator has withdrawn the operating licence of Nigerian mobile telecoms company, Globacom’s local unit in a dispute over new terms, according to a document seen by Reuters.

The regulator, ARCEP-Benin, said it took the decision after negotiations with Glo Mobile Benin to renew its licence broke down earlier this month after the company refused new conditions imposed by the government.