Isyaka Mamman, a doctor of Nigerian descent, was given a three-year prison term by a Manchester Crown Court for killing a patient during a botched procedure. On Tuesday, it was revealed in court that Mamman had lied about his age in order to delay his retirement. The 85-year-old, who had …
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PDP Crisis: Disquiet As Ayu Fails To Resume After Leave
Indications that all is not well in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is somewhat becoming palpable with each passing day. This is as National Chairman of the party, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, failed to show up for work yesterday (Wednesday) after his vacation. According to Daily Trust, expectant members of the …
Read More »2 Women Die, 15 Rescued In Ikorodu Boat Mishap
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) rescued 15 people on Wednesday after a boat capsized in Ikorodu, killing two women. Mr Nosa Okunbor, the agency’s spokesman, stated that the boat sank after leaving the Ipakodo Ferry Terminal. The 20-passenger capacity boat named “Rahael & Nike II’’ was conveying 17 passengers when …
Read More »Why I Will Proceed With Senegal Trip Despite Kuje Prison Attack – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed why he did he went ahead with his trip to Senegal after the Kuje jailbreak. Buhari averred that cancelling the trip could serve as morale booster to the terrorists. The President is scheduled to participate in the International Development Association (IDA) for Africa Summit in Dakar, …
Read More »Lagos Neighbourhood Officer Allegedly Blinds Man Trying To Enter Party Venue Without Invitation Card
An officer of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps has allegedly hit a man identified as Quham Adelakun, with stick in his eye, which led to the lost of his sight during a party on Bamgbose Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State. It was gathered that trouble started when Adelakun, who lived …
Read More »Teenager Stabbed To Death Over N20 Keke Loading Tip In Kano
A 19-year-old man, Anas Tijjani Ahmadu, has been stabbed to death with broken bottle by his co-worker while loading passengers for tricycle riders at the Coca Cola Junction Park in Bata area of Sabon Gari in Kano State. According to Daily Trust, a witness said after Ahmadu loaded passengers for …
Read More »‘Soldiers Guarding Vicinity Removed 24 Hours Before Kuje Prison Attack’
Soldiers deployed to Kuje vicinity and the Correctional Centre’s environment, who had mastered the terrain, were moved out and redeployed 24 hours before terrorists attacked Kuje Prison, Vanguard reports. Sources had reported that Bandits attacked the Kuje Prison, Abuja on Tuesday night. The Security source wondered why it was 24 …
Read More »Air Force Jet Accidentally Bombs Villagers In Katsina
The Nigerian Air Force fighter jet targeting terrorists has accidentally bombed villagers at Kunkuna in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State. The jet was said to have hit the wrong targets in the operation launched against camps of bandits in the area. According to Daily Trust, details of the …
Read More »Gunmen Kill Policeman, APC Deputy Gov Candidate Escapes Death In Port Harcourt
Gunmen have killed a yet-to-be-identified policeman while the All Progressives Congress, APC, deputy governorship candidate in Rivers State, Dr. Innocent Barikor, escaped death by whisker at the GRA axis of Port Harcourt on Tuesday night. The incident was said to have occurred at the front of a club in the …
Read More »Adamawa: Gunmen Attack Pastor’s Residence, Kill Sons, Abduct Teenage Daughter
Gunmen killed two sons and abducted 13-year-old daughter of Reverend Daniel Umaru of the EYN Church Njairi, after invading his residence in Mubi Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Umaru is currently recuperating at the hospital after he was shot while his wife who witnessed the attack, is reportedly in …
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