Imposing fines on students for late payment of tuition fees is insensitive — NANS

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has condemned the imposition of fines on students for late payment of tuitions.  In a statement issued on Monday, July 20, the National Secretary General of the association, Oladimeji Uthman, NANS said the trend is insensitive to the economic realities facing students and parents nationwide.  “As the apex…

Four police officers detained over alleged extortion of ICPC chairman in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has detained four police officers accused of extorting ₦53,000 from the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu (SAN), during an unauthorised stop-and-search operation in Abuja. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed the development on Monday while briefing…

Former NFL Star Le’Veon Bell arrested over alleged child support neglect

Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell has been arrested over allegations linked to unpaid child support, according to TMZ. Bell’s attorney, Thomas Shaffer, said the former NFL star has struggled to keep up with child support payments, which were calculated based on the salary he earned during his playing career, despite not receiving an…

Pep Guardiola in talks over to become Italy’s manager after changing mind on taking charge of England

Pep Guardiola has held talks with the Italian Football Federation over the possibility of becoming Italy’s next head coach following his departure from Manchester City, according to reports in Italy. Guardiola, who left City in May after a trophy-laden 10-year spell that included six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, five League Cups and the…

Protests erupt as migrant di£s after being pinned down by cops in case likened to George Floyd

A migrant has di£d after he was pepper sprayed and hogtied by Italian cops, sparking a protest.  Abderrahim Fakir, 42, di£d while handcuffed in Bologna on Sunday, July 19, after police scrambled to reports of the Moroccan man behaving erratically.  His d£ath has drawn comparisons to the d£ath of George Floyd who di£d after a police officer knelt on his…