[JUST IN] Traders flee as Police shoot to disperse protesting Shi’ites in Abuja
Commercial activities around the popular Banex Plaza, Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, were brought to a halt on Tuesday when policemen fired several shots in an attempt to disperse protesting…
[JUST IN] Senate suspends recess to screen Buhari’s ministerial nominees
The Senate on Tuesday announced the postponement of its annual recess for one week to enable members to screen the ministerial nominees whose names have been forwarded to the Red…
Eight died in Enugu underground water tank, says Police
The Enugu State Police Command has said that eight persons have been confirmed dead in an underground water safety tank. This was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s…
Chelsea clinch 2-1 win over Barcelona in Japan friendly
Goals from Tammy Abraham and Ross Barkley saw Chelsea grab a 2-1 victory against Barcelona on Tuesday in an exhibition match in Japan. Chelsea striker Abraham opened the scoring in…
Lawan chides Shiites over ‘habitual resort to violence’
Senate President Ahmed Lawan chided members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria over what he called their “habitual resort to violence”, under the “guise of the exercise of their rights…
