How We Foiled Festac Bank Robbery - Police

The Police in Lagos on Tuesday foiled a robbery attempt on Access and Diamond bank in Lagos.
The unsuccessful robbery which lasted several hours was abandoned due to the engagement of the Nigerian Police and other security agencies.

The Area Commander, Area E, Festac division, Mr Frank Mba, who briefed newsmen on the incident, said that the command received information about the robbery at about 8.25 a.m.
“Today, Oct. 13 2015, at about 8.25 a.m., the command received information on sporadic shooting going on at 4th avenue, Festac Town.
“A joint team of policemen from the Area ‘E’ Command and Festac Division promptly responded to the incident.

Internet Fraud Kingpin Nabbed In Asaba

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC have arrested two men, Arinze Ihekwo described as Internet Fraud Kingpin and Chinemelu Utaku, who are believed to be members of a syndicate involved in Internet fraud.

According to a statement released by the spokesperson of EFCC, both men are to be arraigned on a 13-count charge bordering on alleged Internet fraud, Email hacking and obtaining money by false pretence before the Federal High Court, Asaba, Delta State.

Lekki Free Trade Zone MD Killed In Land Fracas In Lagos

The Managing Director of the Lekki Free Zone Ltd, Mr. Tajudeen Disu is among persons killed as Ibeju-Lekki villagers and mobile police officers clashed in  Okunraiye community near Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, this morning.

The villagers said they were on a peaceful protest against "forceful takeover" of their land by the Lagos state government on behalf of Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko  Dangote and the Lekki Free Zone Ltd when policemen  attacked them reportedly killing two of the protesters instantly.

APC CRISIS: Bukola Saraki Replies Bola Tinubu

Senate President Bukola Saraki yesterday pledged that the Senate will be fair in the ministerial screening set to commence on Tuesday.

Reacting to the statement by All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader Asiwaj..., Saraki’s Media Adviser Yusuph Olaniyonu, issued a statement on behalf of the Senate president.

How I Survived Pregnant In The University - Waje

Singer, Waje, went nostalgic and socially conscious on Sunday, October 11, when the ‘girl child day’ was commemorated.
In an emotional note on her Instagram page, Waje shared the tale of how her journey as a single parent has been so far.

Waje revealed that after getting pregnant in the university, she considered quitting, but her strong support system, made things easy for her.
The singer also issued a clarion call on all women, especially those in authority, to support and empower the female gender.

Russian Scientists Aim At Making Man Live Forever In The Next 10 Years

Itskov

Itskov, a 31-year-old media entrepreneur, says that he aims to transplant a human brain into a robot body within 10 years. He says his technology will be of interest at first to the ‘disabled and close to dying’

‘I understand these are some very big challenges for scientists,’ Itskov says. ‘But I believe in something you call ‘The American Dream.’ If you put all your energy and time into something, you can make it a reality.

Nigerian Man 28, Marries 71-Year-Old White Lady

In a wedding ceremony at Ikoyi registry, Lagos, a 28-year-old Nigerian man has tied the knot with a 71-Year-Old European woman. Despite the 43 years difference in their ages, the couple expressed they got married because they are deeply in love. However, many Nigerians are saying this wedding maybe for other reasons but love.