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The Zamfara State Government yesterday ordered immediate closure of four markets across three local government areas in the state as the death toll from reprisal attacks between bandits and vigilante members rose to 90. Reports from affected communities indicated that no fewer than 90 corpses had been buried after the latest round of mayhem while many people were still missing. The affected markets include Magami, Dan Sadau, Wanke and Dauran in Gusau, Maru and Zurmi local government areas of the state. While the state government was silent on the casualty figures, residents of Magami said they had buried more than…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, today Friday, April 23, 2021, arrested one Ayomide Samuel Adebowale who trades in bitcoin for his alleged involvement in cyber crimes. Ayomide along with four others were picked up from two locations at Elebu area in Ibadan, Oyo State. The suspects whose ages range between 21 and 37 were arrested sequel to series of intelligence received by the Commission on their alleged involvement in internet-related crimes. The other four are: Philip Gabriel, Mayowa Jolaoso Segun, Babatunde Segun Adeyinka and Abiodun Tolulope Emmanuel. EFCC arrests 5 internet fraudsters in Kano Items…

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti said the Toffees “are back” after a howler from Arsenal’s Bernd Leno gifted his side a crucial win in their bid for a Champions League place. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JteIIqL7pI4] The Merseysiders had failed to win in six games in all competitions but moved to within three points of the top four with a victory which was achieved amid a backdrop of protest. Over 1,000 Arsenal supporters gathered outside Emirates Stadium to show their anger about owner Stan Kroenke’s role in the failed European Super League. The goal came when Everton forward Richarlison tried to roll a pass…

Wales manager and former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs has been charged with assaulting two women. He is accused of causing actual bodily harm to a woman in her 30s and common assault of a woman in her 20s at an address in Salford last November. Mr Giggs, of Worsley, is also charged with coercive or controlling behaviour. He has been bailed to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on 28 April. Mr Giggs, 47, said in a statement he would plead not guilty to the charges in court. “I have full respect for the due process of law…

Men of the Ondo Police Command have arrested four persons for allegedly beating and stripping a female police officer naked. The suspects were identified as Oladele Samuel, Sunday Babalola, Adesina Isaac and Olawale Bukola. The police woman, Inspector Ajayi Bosede, was part of a team of Policemen from State criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department sent to invite a suspect in respect of a case of malicious damage and threat to life But she and other members of the team were rather attacked by some hoodlums. Politicians funding banditry – Uzodinma Police officers have been a target of hoodlums in the…

A crack has emerged in the House of Representatives on clamour for the resignation or sack of Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Ali Pantami, over his alleged support for terrorist groups. While the spokesman Benjamin Kalu said the House was ready to hear a motion by the Minority Leader Ndudi Elumelu on the needs to suspend or sack the Minister, the Minority caucus asked the Speaker to forward Elumelu’s position as a resolution of the House to President Muhammadu Buhari. The Caucus is also demanding an apology from Kalu for engaging in what it described as personal attack on…

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has accused politicians of funding banditry to run down the present administration. He made the allegation on Friday while briefing reporters shortly after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The governor who condemned the recent attacks by armed bandits on communities, especially in the northern part of the country, challenged the security agencies to urgently reveal the names of their sponsors. He also condemned the call for secession, stressing that criminals particularly in Imo were a combination of individuals within and outside the…

Three students of the Greenfield University in Kaduna State who were abducted by bandits suspected to be kidnappers have been killed by their abductors. The students were among those that were abducted by bandits from the private university located along the Kaduna- Abuja highway on Tuesday night. Confirming the development, the Kaduna State Commissioner for internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said the remains of three students were found on Friday in Kwanan Bature village, a location close to the university and have been evacuated to a mortuary by himself and the Force Commander, Operation Thunder Strike, Lieutenant Colonel…

Gunmen have kidnapped a local government supervisor in Ekiti State. This is coming one week after a monarch was abducted by gunmen who invaded his palace. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state Sunday Abutu confirmed to Channels Television that the Supervisor of Ekiti West Local Government was kidnapped Thursday evening while driving towards a town within the local government (Erijiyan Ekiti). Kidnappers demand N20m for Ekiti monarch His car was reportedly left beside the road as he was whisked away by the abductors. Abutu assured the public that the state police command will ensure the rescue of the…

A malaria vaccine has proved to be 77% effective in early trials and could be a major breakthrough against the disease, say its developers from the University of Oxford. Malaria kills more than 400,000 people a year, mostly children in sub-Saharan Africa. But despite many vaccines being trialled over the years, none has met the required target for success. The researchers say the vaccine could have a major public health impact. When trialled in 450 children in Burkina Faso, the vaccine was found to be safe, and showed “high-level efficacy” over 12 months of follow-up. Larger trials in nearly 5,000…