172 Nigerian migrants flown home from Libya

The International Organization for Migration flew 172 Nigerian migrants including six women home from Libya on Friday, the organisation said. An AFP cameraman said a child was among the migrants who left Tripoli’s Mitiga airport at 4:30 am (0230 GMT) dressed in tracksuits and sports shoes.

CBN suspends staff over fraudulent transaction

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday said it has suspended some key personal involved in a fraudulent transaction uncovered by the management.

This was contained in a press release signed by the Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mr. Isaac Okoroafor.

KETU RIOTS: Boy, 16, hit by stray bullet cries for help

Doctors are currently battling to save the life of 16-year-old Bolaji Kalejaye, who was hit by a stray bullet during the recent Mile 12 crisis.

It was gathered that Bolaji was on his way home from where he went to write JAMB examination when he was hit by a stray bullet, which led to his intestines coming out.

Senate, House disagree on NNPC restructuring

The two chambers of the National Assembly have disagreed with the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, over the restructuring of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

Man in police net for allegedly making love to horse

The Police in Katsina State have arrested a man for allegedly making love to a horse. Alhaji Usman Abdullahi, Katsina State Commissioner of Police, disclosed this on Thursday in Katsina while briefing newsmen.

Bank Building on fire

Standbic Bank building at Jakande estate gate behind honeyland primary school, Ipaja, Lagos, state under Alimosho is on fire but Lagos State Fire Service to put the fire off and Mosan / Okunola Ambulance is on standby for any casualty.

Why we flogged protesting women in Delta — Army Unit Commander

THE Nigerian Army Unit Commander stationed at Ovre-Eku community, Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State, Lt. E. D. Oworobo, has told a police source that the reason he ordered his men to flog the women who had embarked on a peaceful protest over a disputed land claimed by PRESCO Oil Company, was because they attempted to disarm his men.