IG orders arrest of policemen in camouflage

Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Abubakar has allegedly ordered the arrest of policemen caught wearing their new camouflage all over the country. The directive is said to be in response to a petition written against Abubakar to the Presidency concerning the sale of the camouflage.

Sudan frees Abdul Aziz Khalid and other political prisoners

Six political prisoners have been freed in Sudan a day after President Omar al-Bashir ordered the release of all political detainees. Relatives embraced the men as they walked out of a prison in the capital, Khartoum, AFP news agency reports.

19 escape death in Ogun auto crash

No fewer than 19 people escaped death on Easter Monday after three vehicles crashed on the long bridge along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Eighteen of the people were passengers of a Toyota Highlander Sport Utility Vehicle with number plate, JJJ 721 AU and a truck.

“Next Generation Condom” to be Launched Soon

Following the challenge made by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, a Durban, South Africa-based company has come forward to design the "next generation condom". Clive Kohrs is the owner of this family-run condom company and as disclosed by him, initiatives have been already taken to patent a "ground-breaking" condom with a US firm. They are already working over the project.

Nigerian Journalist Flees Over Threat From Security Agents, Boko Haram

A Nigerian journalist, Ahmad Salkida, who has reported extensively on Boko Haram, has fled Nigeria to the United Arab Emirates after he reportedly came under increasing pressure from Nigerian security agents and Boko Haram insurgents.

NSCDC Replaces Shem (Oga@ The Top) As Lagos Commandant

Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has finally replaced Mr. Obafaiye Shem, the man who postulated the “my oga at the top” mantra, as commandant of Lagos State Command. He was replaced by Mr. Adesuyi Clement from Oyo State Command.

Exclusive: Presidential Directive Targets Tinubu, APC

There are strong indications that the Presidency is dead set to frustrate the merger of opposition parties under the auspices of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Know Your Neigbours: Fashola Urges Lagosians To Stop Drinking Free Beer

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Fashola has urged residents in Nigeria’s economic city to be cautions of drinking freely declared alcohol at social centres by unknown persons. The governor called for the caution while addressing security bodies, transport union and community development groups in the state on the recent growing security threats in the state.

Tanzania quarry collapse kills 14 in Arusha

At least 14 people have been killed in an accident at a quarry in the northern Tanzanian city of Arusha, rescue officials say. The sides of the quarry, where people were illegally digging for rocks and sand for use in building materials, caved in after heavy rains.

FG Has Never Ruled Out Dialogue With Boko Haram – Labaran Maku

The Minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku has declared that the federal government has never ruled out the option of dialogue with members of the fundamentalist sects, Boko Haram. While speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast Show; Sunrise Daily, the Minister stated that “you cannot offer amnesty as the first option when no one has come out to discuss with you.”