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Police probe Man Utd fans protest after officer injured
Police have launched an investigation after an officer required emergency hospital treatment following the protest that led to the postponement of Manchester United’s Premier League clash at home to Liverpool.
World Press Freedom Day: Are we really free?
By Arogbonlo Israel Every year World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on May 3 to commemorate journalists and highlight the difficulties they face while reporting truth. As we celebrate this
Abductors of Kogi council chairman demand N100m ransom
By Boluwaji Obahopo The abductors of the Yagba West Local government chairman in Kogi State, Mr. Pius Kolawole have demanded N100 million for the release of the elected chairman. Vanguard
US Denies Iran State Media Report of Prisoner Swap Agreement
The United States has denied a report by Iran’s state-run broadcaster that deals had been reached between Tehran and Washington that would see prisoners swapped and Tehran receive billions of
South Africa Receives First Batch of Pfizer Covid Vaccines
South Africa has received the first batch of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to boost its vaccination programme. The doses which arrived on Sunday night will be received every week, with a total
Nigeria: Kidnappers Threaten to Kill 17 Kaduna Varsity Students If Ransom Isn’t Paid By Tuesday
Kidnappers have again threatened to kill the remaining students of Greenfield University in Nigeria’s northwestern Kaduna state if their demands are not met by Tuesday. They had first killed three
Nigeria: James Ibori Loot Expected ‘Any Moment From Now’, Justice Minister Malami Says
Nigeria is expected to “any moment from now” receive the return of £4.2m ($5.8m) – about N2.383b seized from associates of convicted fomer Delta State Governor, James Ibori. Attorney General of
Nigerian traders in Ghana seek end to harassment
Nigerian traders in Ghana have urged the Federal Government to take urgent steps to stop the harassment Nigerians living in that country are being subjected to by Ghanaian authorities. Mr
Experts call on FG to use forensic technology to tackle rising insecurity
…urge NASS to pass CIFIPN bill into law By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja As Nigerians live under siege and apprehension, experts under the auspices of Chartered Institute of Forensic and Investigative
Valencia sack Gracia as coach after miserable season
Valencia has sacked Javia Gracia as a coach, the Spanish club announced on Monday, with just four games left of the season. The post Valencia sack Gracia as coach after
