Police arrest three men for allegedly gang-raping lady in Ogun

The police in Ogun State have arrested three suspected members of a notorious criminal gang, One million Boys, for allegedly gang-raping a lady. A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the suspects identified as Sola Olaoluwa, Ibrahim Kehinde, and Lukman Banjoko, were reported to have committed the act with two others…

Bandits kill Kaduna-based lawyer, abduct his wife and son

A lawyer with the Kaduna state ministry of justice, Haro Gandu has reportedly been shot dead by bandits who also abducted his wife and son. Timothy Gandu, a former commissioner of economic planning and the deceased’s brother who confirmed the incident told TheCable that the incident occurred at Haro’s residence at Tollgate area along Abuja Road, Kaduna…

3 commissioners resign from Governor Obaseki’s government

3 commissioners have resigned from Governor Godwin Obaseki’s government ahead of the governorship election scheduled to hold in Edo state in September. The three Oil and Gas Commissioners in the Edo State Oil Gas Producing Area Development Commission (EDOSOGPADEC) who resigned are Prince Emmanuel Odigie, Alhaji Aiwanu Oshiomhole and Osamwonyi Atu representing Edo Central, Edo North Senatorial…

Trump’s National Security Adviser, Robert O’Brien tests positive for COVID-19

Robert O’Brien, The United States National Security Adviser, has tested positive to the novel Coronavirus, making him the highest ranked Trump administration official to have contracted the virus. The White House announced on Monday afternoon July 27, that O’Brien had contracted the virus, was showing mild symptoms and has been placed under isolation. https://twitter.com/WSJ/status/1287749314127826944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1287749314127826944%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lindaikejisblog.com%2F2020%2F7%2Ftrumps-national-security-adviser-robert-obrien-tests-positive-for-covid-19-2.html O’Brien,…

IGP Adamu Mohammed imposes curfew in Kaduna

The Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed has imposed a curfew in Kaduna state as part of efforts at restoring law and order in parts of Southern Kaduna affected by recent violence and other security challenges. The IGP who commiserated with the people of Kaduna State particularly those who have lost their loved ones and property as…

FG extends phase two of eased lockdown by one week

The federal government on Monday July 27, extended the phase two of the ease of lock-down in the country by one week. Mr Boss Mustapha, the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 who made the announcement said President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the extension of phase two of the eased lockdown which was due to…

UN suspends another employee over viral car-sex video

The United Nations has identified and suspended another staff member without pay over his alleged involvement in a recent viral sex video in Tel Aviv, Israel. Mr. Farhan Haq, the Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General, disclosed this during the daily news briefing held virtually on Monday, July 27. Haq said: “A third male international staff member who was…

One killed, three injured in Lagos gas explosion

A man has died and three other men were injured following a gas explosion that rocked a story building in Lagos. The explosion at number 13C, Palmgroove Estate, Cappa Avenue, off Ikorodu road, occurred around 6pm on Monday, July 27. It was gathered that the explosion was caused by gas leakage from the cylinder reportedly used in filling…

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