Photos: Three confirmed dead in a robbery attack at a bank in Ondo state

Three persons have been confirmed dead in a robbery attack that took place at a Skye Bank branch in Ogbagi Akoko, Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State today.

According to eyewitnesses, the robbers who were armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the bank at about 2pm this afternoon and started shooting. They were engaged in serious gun battle with security operatives stationed at the bank.

Photo: Young boy brutally whipped by family member in Plateau State

UNICEF Nigeria has called for action to end violence against children following the brutal beating of a young boy identified Musa by a family member in Plateau State. His case was taken up by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare in the state.

Seized $9.8m: Court fixes March 9th for hearing on Ex-NNPC Boss, Yakubu’s Rights Enforcement

Justice Ahmed R. Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed March 9, 2017, for hearing on fundamental right enforcement suit filed by Andrew Yakubu, the former Group Managing Director, GMD, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Bag of Rice Sells For N8, 000 in Lagos, Residents Troop To Buy [See PHOTOS]

According to Liberty Badmus, there is ongoing sell of 50kg bag of rice for N8000 at Ebute Metta, Oyingbo near First Bank.

The Facebook user noted that this is happening ahead of Prof. Osinbajo visit.

Buhari's 'Cabal' Uncomfortable With Osinbajo's Popularity – Report

Vice (Acting President) Yemi Osinbajo

Even though the true state of health of Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari is shrouded in secrecy, Nigerians cannot be ignorant to the body gesture in the corridors of power, in Buhari's absence. A recent article by Chika Oduoh in Foriegn Policy stated that while Buhari is in the UK for medical treatment, his aides are uncomfortable with Osinbajo's rising popularity. It’s times like these that political loyalties are tested, and when working closely with Osinbajo could be seen as abandoning Buhari.'' the report says. 

Boko Haram Is Plotting to Attack Abuja - Nigerian Army

 

The Nigerian Army has uncovered a plot by Boko Haram terrorists to attack Abuja.  

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai made the revelation while receiving Valentine Ozigbo, the managing director and Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp Hotel in his office on Tuesday, March 7.

Buratai said the army has put new security measures in place in Abuja to protect hotels and national infrastructures and other places that could be easily attacked.

US Reacts Angrily To Abike Dabiri's 'Don't Travel' Warning To Nigerians

Following the travel advice the senior special assistant to the president on foreign affairs and diaspora, Ms. Abike Dabiri-Erewa gave to Nigerians yesterday, the United States has reacted angrily, The Cable learnt.

Dabiri-Erewa on Monday asked Nigerians to postpone their trips to the US be avoided until the Donald Trump administration’s policy on immigration is clear – a travel warning that is causing diplomatic row between the two countries.