The family of Dubuem Okonkwo has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, over the sudden disappearance of the suspect in police custody in Anambra State. 45-year-old Okonkwo, a member of Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN) Awka, was arrested by the police on March 15 for being linked to cultism and terrorising security agencies and residents. During his arrest, the Commissioner of Police, Echeng Echeng briefed journalists in March, saying: “We appreciate the fact
Contrary to earlier reports that members of the Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI) called off their strike, after meeting with the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, the previous week, workers in the sector have come out to deny such claims. The denial was contained in a statement circulated by workers in the research institutions under the auspices of the Joint Research and Allied Institutions Sector Unions (JORAISU) on Sunday. According to the union, we have
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, will not join the 2023 presidential race, the commission has said. In a statement published on its Twitter handle Sunday morning, INEC said its chairman will definitely not join the presidential race. “It is a preposterous proposition. It will not happen,” the commission said of suggestions Mr Yakubu could throw his hat into the ring. “The Chairman remains an umpire committed to free, fair and credible
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed another lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari. The body wants the Federal High Court in Lagos to reverse the pardon granted to former governors of Plateau, Joshua Dariye, and Taraba, Jolly Nyame. The duo, serving jail terms for corruption, were recently pardoned alongside 157 others convicted for various offences. The ex-governors were investigated, prosecuted and sentenced for stealing N1.16 billion and N1.6 billion respectively
A Hong Kong committee stacked with pro-Beijing loyalists has elected an official who oversaw a crackdown on the city’s democracy movement as its next chief executive. John Lee won 1,416 votes of approval from the 1,500-strong Election Committee on Sunday. Eight voted against him. His election places a security official in Hong Kong’s top job for the first time. The former secretary for security in Hong Kong ran under the slogan “Starting a new chapter for Hong Kong together” and was the sole
Colombia has extradited the drug baron leader of the country’s biggest crime gang to the US, Colombia’s president has announced. President Iván Duque said Dairo Antonio Úsuga, better known as Otoniel, was the world’s most dangerous trafficker. Otoniel led the Gulf Clan cartel and is wanted in the US on drug trafficking charges. His capture in October ended a seven-year manhunt and last month Colombia’s Supreme Court approved the extradition. The Gulf Clan trafficked between
More than 60% of Rwandans have been vaccinated but the figure for the whole continent stands at less than 16% The global organisations that buy Covid vaccines for poorer countries “need to step up” and order doses from Africa’s only Covid vaccine maker in order to save the production line, the company’s senior executive told the BBC. This follows warnings from Aspen Pharmacare that it may have to stop production at its South African plant. It has been hit by low demand. Fewer
Israeli forces have arrested two Palestinians who killed three people in a stabbing attack last week and fled the scene near Tel Aviv. “The two terrorists who murdered three Israeli civilians in the deadly attack in the city of Elad have been caught,” the police, army and domestic security agency said in a joint statement on Sunday following a huge manhunt. The two Palestinians, identified as Asad Yussef al-Rifai, 19, and Subhi Imad Sbeihat, 20, were caught near a quarry not far from Elad by
Ukrainian troops are trying to regain full control of the region Intense fighting is continuing in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine as troops attempt to regain control of the area from the Russians. It comes after Ukraine’s armed forces claimed on Saturday that they had taken five villages north-east of the country’s second largest city. Analysts say the Ukrainian operation is developing into a successful counter-offensive. Kharkiv has been the focus of intense shelling since the February
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. Itchy skin, or what doctors call pruritus, can be uncomfortable and frustrating. Fortunately, many natural and home remedies can help provide relief. According to the National Eczema Association (NEA), people who frequently experience itchy skin may have difficulty sleeping and may become depressed or anxious. They may also scratch their skin, causing
The war in Ukraine, like all wars, was born of sin – a terrible sin that has so far led to the death of thousands, the destruction of entire cities and the displacement of millions, with untold ramifications for global security. But whose sin was it? It was certainly not Ukraine’s. The insistence of its inexperienced president on NATO membership may have been unwise, but it was no crime. It must have been Russia’s, obviously. Or was it – albeit not so obvious – America’s sin? Washington
Defending champions Inter Milan came back from two goals down to beat Empoli and move top of the Serie A table. Andrea Pinamonti, on loan from Inter, fired in at the near post early on for the visitors before Kristjan Asllani drove in a second. Simone Romagnoli deflected into his own net to make it 2-1 and Lautaro Martinez equalised on the stroke of half time. Martinez put Inter ahead in the 64th minute from a rebound before Alexis Sanchez lashed in a late fourth. The win means Inter go one point
Barcelona booked their place in next season’s Champions League thanks to Jordi Alba’s stunning volley deep into injury time against Real Betis. Xavi’s side led when Ansu Fati, just off the bench, shot into the bottom corner from the edge of the box – his first La Liga goal since 6 November after injury struggles. Former Barca defender Marc Bartra headed Betis level moments later. But four minutes into stoppage time Alba volleyed in Dani Alves’ cross. Barcelona players
Manchester United suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of a rampant Brighton at the Amex Stadium. Moises Caicedo put the hosts ahead with his first Premier League goal in only his sixth game, with a low 25-yard strike after United’s Alex Telles had failed to clear. The visitors, in interim boss Ralf Rangnick’s penultimate game in charge before he is replaced by Erik ten Hag, fell apart in the second half, conceding three goals in quick succession. Marc Cucurella fired into the roof
Watford have been relegated from the Premier League after Wilfried Zaha’s first-half penalty secured a deserved victory for Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Defeat by Burnley last week had left the Hornets 12 points adrift of safety with four games remaining and Palace sent their former manager Roy Hodgson’s side straight back down to the Championship with a dominant display. The Eagles controlled the contest from the outset and went ahead when Zaha confidently swept his 31st-minute spot-kick
Wolves captain Conor Coady headed a dramatic 97th-minute equaliser to deny Chelsea victory on the day the sale of the club was agreed. With Todd Boehly – the man leading the consortium’s purchase – watching on at Stamford Bridge, Romelu Lukaku looked to have secured victory for the Blues with two goals in three second-half minutes. But Wolves substitute Francisco Trincao pulled one back with a spectacular effort 11 minutes from time and England defender Coady headed in to level
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp cannot see Manchester City slipping up in the Premier League title race after his side dropped precious points at Anfield for the first time since October in a draw with Tottenham. The result takes Liverpool top on goal difference but Pep Guardiola’s side can move three points clear with three games remaining if they defeat Newcastle United on Sunday. Son Heung-min swept the counter-attacking visitors in front after 56 minutes following a link-up between Harry
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