Nigerian student allegedly sexually abused by lecturers at Federal Polytechnic Nekede, shares her story after writing her final paper

   A Nigerian student who was allegedly sexually abused by her lecturers at Federal Polytechnic Nekede, took to Facebook to share some challenges she faced while in school after writing her final paper.

Actor John Witherspoon dead at 77

 

   Legendary actor and comedian, John Witherspoon has passed on at the age of 77.  John Witherspoon who made audiences laugh in television shows and films including the hit Friday franchise, died at his home in Sherman Oaks. He is survived by his wife and two sons.  His family announced his sudden passing on social media.

Governor Wike meets Kenneth Omeruo in Madrid

 

   Nigerian international and defender of La Liga Club, Leganes, Kenneth Omeruo met with the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike in Madrid yesterday, even as he commended the governor for his commitment to the grooming of young football stars.

Yellow fever kills 115 in Katsina state

 

 An outbreak of Yellow fever in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State has claimed 115 lives. Though locals say so far 115 people have died from the disease, government insists that only 18 died in the three weeks that the disease broke out in the area,  Daily Trust reports.

Customs seizes expired N2.7b rice

 

  Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Command has seized 54 containers laden with various contrabands, including expired rice and banned drugs. Thirty-three of the containers were loaded with foreign rice. The NCS put the value of the seizure at N2.713 billion. The containers comprise 15 40ft containers and 39 20ft containers.