Tension as robbers unleash terror on Onitsha

Armed robbers, operating on motorcycles yesterday in the commercial city of Onitsha, laid siege around banks and major business centres, dispossessing residents of their money and other valuables, while five suspected armed robbers were arrested along Atani R oad also in Onitsha.

Senator's wife kidnapped in Port Harcourt

The wife of Senator George Thompson Sekibo of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who represents Rivers East Senatorial District, has been kidnapped in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

JTF, Boko Haram in gun battle

A group suspected to members of Boko Haram launched an attack on Joint Task Force (JTF) troops in Sabon Gari in Maiduguri metropolis in the early hours of yesterday.

Luxury brands target Nigeria’s wealthy elite

Nigeria is the largest market in Africa and the Middle East for Moet Hennessy,” said the company’s Nigeria marketing manager, Tokini Peterside. “For Hennessy cognac, Nigeria ranks among the top 10 consuming countries in the world

Court dismisses Oni’s suit against Salami

The ousted Ekiti State Governor Segun Oni has lost in his bid to seek prosecution of the suspended President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Isa Ayo Salami.

LASU denies arrest of 11 students

The Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo has denied the rumours making the rounds that 11 of her students were arrested by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) over cult-related activities.

N44m scam: EFCC grills Hembe, three House committee staff for seven hours

For about seven hours yesterday, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Capital Market and Other Institutions, Mr. Herman Hembe and three staff of the committee faced a barrage of questions from operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the alleged N44 million bribe demanded from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Student dies inside well

Management of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma in Edo State have closed down the institution following violent protests by students of the institution over the death of a female student inside a well.