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Some policemen attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Anambra State have allegedly assaulted a female member of the National Youth Service Corps, identified only as Akinlabi. Narrating her ordeal during a press chat, the victim said she was “practically naked” in her room when the policemen struck around 2am …

The Nigerian Navy, on Thursday, inaugurated the first purpose-built hydrological survey vessel at Les Sables d’Olonne, France. The vessel is scheduled to join the NN fleet in 2021. Speaking at the ceremony at the OCEA shipyard, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, represented by Rear Admiral Abraham …

The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, on Thursday, dismissed the ruling of the National Industrial Court restraining them from going on strike beginning from Monday. The NLC and the TUC stated this after a meeting between the Federal Government and the workers ended in a deadlock on …

THE Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has lamented the rising cases of gender-based violence, especially rape in the state, promising that the Violence Against Persons Prohibition bill he recently signed into law will be taken to the State Assembly for amendment to include castration of rapists. Mohammed said this when …

Troops of Operation Sahel Sanity have rescued over 20 victims of kidnapping, including 11 women, a truck driver, and an undisclosed number of children abducted by bandits at different locations in Katsina State. The operatives also rescued another set of eight persons from hoodlums dressed in military camouflage at Fankama …

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has tested positive for coronavirus, the Serie A club have confirmed. The announcement comes just hours before Milan are due to take on Norwegian side FK Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League third qualifying round on Thursday. The club say that they have informed the “relevant …

The candidates of the 17 political parties contesting the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State are expected to sign a peace accord Tuesday next week, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said. According to him, the commission has recovered from the recent fire …

The Federal Government will be conferring integrity awards on some deserving Nigerians as part of activities to mark the nation’s 60th anniversary. This is one of the highlights of activities for the anniversary prepared by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, a copy of which …

The Corps Commander, Ekiti State Security Network, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, Brig. Gen Joe Komolafe, said on Wednesday that training for successful candidates for the outfit would begin on Sunday. Komolafe said the 325 successful candidates shortlisted out of the 3,261 applicants invited for the just concluded screening would …

The Zone 13 Police Headquarters in Ukpo, Anambra State, has arrested one Izuchukwu Nwabueze for allegedly defrauding an Anglican bishop and 10 others. It was gathered that Nwabueze, who recently renounced his Anglican knighthood, allegedly defrauded his victims to the tune of N15m on the pretext of using the funds …