NNPC Crashes Price of Diesel across Nigeria by 42%

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Sunday said some of its key strategic interventions have resulted into a significant drop in the price of diesel by about 42 per cent across the nation.

It explained in a statement from its Group General Manager, Public Affairs, Mr. Ndu Ughamadu, in Abuja, that this downward price trend has been observed by it over the last six months.

Four killed, five injured in Ogun auto crash

Four persons were killed on Sunday while five others were seriously injured in an auto crash that occurred along the Ijebu Ode-Benin Expressway.

The victims were travelling in a Toyota Sienna commercial vehicle with registration number Lagos LND 708 AH.

SPORT: Man Utd will offer Real Madrid £183m AND David De Gea for Cristiano Ronaldo and Alvaro Morata

Manchester United are preparing a deal of unbelievable proportions by offering Real Madrid £183million AND David De Gea for Cristiano Ronaldo and Alvaro Morata.

Resort outside Mali's capital under attack, at least two killed

A luxury resort popular with Western expatriates outside Mali's capital Bamako came under attack by gunmen on Sunday, the Security Ministry said.

Two arrested for stealing N1.2m batteries from Etisalat site

Police in Ogun State have arrested two suspects who broke into the property of communication giant, Etisalat, and stole heavy duty batteries worth about N1.2million.

The suspects, Bashiru Jelili and Madu Nwete, were arrested on Saturday following a tip-off about their activities and hideout.

Mosul battle: Iraqi troops move into last ISIS stronghold in city

U.S.-backed Iraqi troops pushed into the last Islamic State stronghold in Mosul on Sunday, an Iraqi commander said, formally launching the final major battle of an eight-month campaign to drive the militants from Iraq's second largest city.

The IS group captured Mosul when it swept across northern and central Iraq in the summer of 2014. Iraq launched a massive operation to retake the city last October, and has driven the militants from all but a handful of neighborhoods.

BREAKING: Violence erupts in Taraba community, three feared killed

Fresh communal clash has broken out in Gembu, Nguroje and other parts of Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State.

The violence is suspected to be between the Kakas and Fulani ethnic groups.

Man jailed for sharing photo of London fire victim on Facebook

A 43-year-old man has been jailed in the UK for posting on Facebook a video and pictures of a victim of the massive fire that engulfed a 24-storey residential tower in west London, killing at least 58 people.

Omega Mwaikambo posted one video and two pictures of the body bag with the man inside and then later five pictures of the victim's face and body after opening it to look inside.

Respect the acting president, Buhari charges cabal

The Nation is reporting that President Muhammadu Buhari, is from his medical vacation in London, United Kingdom, UK, resisting attempts by some government officials, including Ministers, to undermine the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo.

Beyoncé and Jay Z Welcome Twins (Report)

Beyoncé Knowles and Jay Z have welcomed twins, according to Roger Friedman’s ShowBiz 411.

It is unknown precisely when the singer gave birth, though it stands to reason that it would have been on or around June 15, as Jay Z was due to be honored that night in New York City at the Songwriters Hall of Fame, but did not attend the ceremony.

Fire Gulfs Retired General Oladipo Diya’s House In Ikeja

On Saturday afternoon, it was gathered that there was a fire outbreak in Nigeria former vice president’s house retired Lieutenant General Oladipupo Diya’s located at Adekunle Fajuyi street, GRA Ikeja. Lagos.

#EvansTheKidnapper: How I arranged for the Kidnap of my boss, Donatus Dunu - Emeka

An abduction carried out by the Evans gang on February 14 this year proved to be a fatal error as the captured businessman, Donatus Dunu, became the gang’s nemesis.

Dunu is a pharmacist and the owner of Maydon Pharmaceutical Company, Ilupeju, Lagos.

Last suspects of London terrorist attack released with no charge

The last suspects arrested over possible connection to the London Bridge terror attack have been released with no charge.

According to Scotland Yard, a 27-year-old man arrested in east London on June 9, a 28-year-old arrested in Barking on June10 and a 19-year-old man also arrested in Barking the following day were released.