#JusticeForUwa: New Edo CP Condoles With Family, Vows To Arrest Culprits
The new Commissioner of Police in Edo State visits the family of the slain Uniben student, Uwaila Omozuwa in Benin on June 3, 2020. The new Commissioner of Police in…
US Suspends Flights By Chinese Airlines In New Spat With Beijing
Washington on Wednesday ordered the suspension of all flights by Chinese airlines into and out of the United States after Beijing failed to allow American carriers to resume services to…
Charges Filed Against All Four Police Officers Involved In George Floyd’s Killing
Three Minneapolis policemen were charged Wednesday for their role in the killing of a handcuffed black man that ignited nationwide protests, while more serious charges were filed against the officer…
Obama Backs Young US Protesters, Seeks ‘Use Of Force’ Policy Review
This screengrab from a video released courtesy of The Obama Foundation shows MBK (My Brother’s Keeper) Alliance Virtual Town Hall with President Obama on “Reimagining Policing in the Wake of…
Lagos Discharges 33 COVID-19 Patients
A file photo of Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Lagos state government has discharged 33 more COVID-19 patients from its isolation centres after they recovered and tested negative to…
Alleged False Information: Court Dismisses Suit Against Dino Melaye
A file photo of Senator Dino Melaye. An Abuja High Court on Tuesday discharged Senator Dino Melaye of the charges filed against him by the Federal Government over alleged false…
Ighalo Excited By ‘Dream’ Man Utd Extension
In this file photo taken on February 27, 2020 Manchester United’s Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo reacts at the final whistle during the UEFA Europa League round of 32-second leg football…
Lagos Confiscates Houses Used For Fraud
A file photo of Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it has confiscated two houses discovered to be used in defrauding residents in the…
Coronavirus Kills 20 Journalists In Peru – Union
At least 20 journalists have died from the coronavirus outbreak in Peru, most of them infected while reporting on the pandemic, often with little protection, the country’s journalists’ union reported…
Anxiety Rises Over Attacks On Media Covering US Protests
Protesters demonstrate on June 1, 2020 in Amsterdam, to protest against the police killing of unarmed black man George Floyd in the USA. Sem VAN DER WAL / AFP /…
Edo Police Confirm Death Of Lawyer, Arrest Alleged Killers
The police in Edo State have confirmed the death of a lawyer in the state, one Mr. Iyoha Osobase Omon after his alleged killers were said to have confessed to…
Police Stun Americans – By Taking A Knee With Protesters
A New York City police officer takes a knee during a demonstration by protesters in Times Square over the death of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer at a…
Mali Teachers Strike Over COVID-19 Concerns As Schools Reopen
Malian pupils wear face masks in the classroom of a school as the government decided to resume lessons after two months of closure due to the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus,…
Nigeria Records 241 New Cases Of COVID-19, Total Infections Rise To 10,819
A graphic published by the NCDC on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, displaying the nation’s COVID-19 statistics. Nigeria has recorded 241 new cases of the novel coronavirus, the Nigeria Centre for…
Man Bags 15-Year Jail Term For Raping Tenant’s 14-Year-Old Niece
A Lagos High Court sitting in the Igbosere area of the Island has sentenced a man identified as the James Onuoha for raping his tenant’s 14-year-old niece. Onuoha, 42, who…
#JusticeForUwa: IGP Directs Force-CID To Take Over Investigations
File Photo of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered the immediate transfer of the ongoing investigations into the…
Nigeria Will Stand By You, Buhari Tells AfDB President Adesina
AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina Visits President Buhari in Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Dr. Akinwumi Adesina of Nigeria’s support in his bid to seek a second term in office…
Lagos Rules Out Possibility Of Reopening Churches, Mosques
A file photo of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Government has ruled out the possibility of reopening churches and mosques in the state. The Commissioner for Home…
Nigeria’s Manufacturing PMI Declines To 42.4 — CBN
A file photo of CBN headquarters in Abuja. Photo: Channels TV/ Sodiq Adelakun. The manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in the month of May recorded a decline to 42.4 index…
COVID-19: Kaduna Govt Says Markets, Places Of Worship To Remain Closed Till Further Notice
The Kaduna State Government says it will not re-open markets or places of worship until further notice as the nation continues to battle the COVID-19. This was disclosed in a…