Tag: first black male

Two die, others arrested in okada riders’ attack on Lagos police station

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that two individuals were fatally injured and some others arrested during an attack by motorcycle riders on its Ipaja Division on Monday. Panic ensued in a section of Lagos State when more than...

Three die as car rams into truck in Lagos

No fewer than three people were burnt to death when their vehicle collided with a truck in the Iyana-Isolo area of Lagos State on Sunday night. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the...

18-year-old pupil stabs schoolteacher in France

An 18-year-old pupil was detained in western France on Monday after stabbing his schoolteacher in the face and fleeing, authorities said. The teacher from the town of Chemille-en-Anjou in western France “suffered a facial injury that is not life-threatening”, said...

Film director, Reginald Ebere, has died

A leading movie director in Nollywood, Reginald Ebere, has died.  Confirming the demise, the National Secretary of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Perekeme Odon, said   “We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our dear...

Five injured as herders attack farmers in Jigawa

Some farmers were injured in a clash with cattle herders in the Hayin Kogi forest in Birninkudu Local Government Area of  Jigawa State.  The spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Lawan Shiisu confirmed the incident in a statement on...