Nigerian Navy arrests Avengers' strike force leader in Delta State

Nigeria - A suspected serial pipeline vandal and strike force leader of the Niger Delta Avengers has been arrested by the Nigerian Navy in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State.

The suspect, Abraham Suru, also known as Gabon from Ondo State, was arrested weeks after he had been declared wanted by the Nigerian military for being responsible for the incessant attacks on oil and gas facilities within Warri North and South-West LGAs of the state.

Opposition 'minister' among 12 dead in Syria bombing

 A "minister" in Syria's opposition government was among at least 12 people killed in a car bomb attack in the south of the country on Thursday, the body's spokesman said.

The Islamic State group (IS) claimed the attack in a statement on Telegram, saying one of its jihadists had detonated an explosive vest at an opposition meeting.

Undersea quake measuring 6.4 magnitude strikes southeast of Tokyo

Japan - A strong undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck southeast of Tokyo on Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Governors agree on sales of assets to tackle recession, agree Udoma and Adeosun should remain

Nigeria - Governors of the 36 states have endorsed proposals of the Federal Government Economic Management Team (EMT) under President Muhammadu Buhari to tackle the economic recession.

Appeal court upholds Dickson's election as Bayelsa Governor

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the election of Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson.

In a unanimous decision, a five-man panel, presided by Justice Jimi Bada, resolved the five issues in the appeal by former governor, Timipre Sylva, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in favour of Dickson and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Revealed! Mourinho threatened to break Wenger's face after Mata to United jibe

Jose Mourinho reportedly threatened to "break [Arsene Wenger's] face" following a war of words between the pair in 2014, according to a new book serialised in the Daily Mail.

Former plateau Governor and serving Senator Joshua Dariye defects to APC from PDP

Nigeria - The Senator representing Plateau Central, Joshua Dariye, on Thursday announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after the Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki read the letter of the Senator’s defection on the floor of the Senate.

Niger Delta group NDPPVF threaten to bomb NNPC towers if Patience Jonathan is arrested over money laundering

Nigeria - The Niger Delta Peoples Professional Volunteer Force (NDPPVF) said it would bomb the headquarters of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) if the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrests Patience Jonathan.

Sixteen migrants arrested after lorry stopped on M1 motorway

England - Sixteen people have been arrested after police received reports of migrants in the back of a lorry on the M1.

Hertfordshire Police were called at 2.55pm as the vehicle headed north towards Bedfordshire. The lorry was stopped just past junction 11.

Oh teary me! Patient dies after ambulance bursts into flames outside hospital

Ireland - An elderly patient has died and a paramedic is in hospital with serious burns after an ambulance burst into flames.

The horrific incident happened outside the Naas General Hospital in County Kildare, Ireland, at about 2pm, as the man was being taken to the emergency unit.

Football - Dangote to buy Arsenal within four years

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has told Bloomberg Television he is looking forward to buying London-based Arsenal soccer team within four years.

He said he has not given up on the plans.

Dangote, a Nigerian worth $10.9 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, earlier announced his intention to buy the club last year.

NDLEA arrests 134 suspects with 118.695kg Marijuana in Sokoto

Nigeria - The Sokoto Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said on Thursday that no fewer than 134 suspects were arrested in eight months with 118.695 kgs of cannabis sativa otherwise called marijuana in the state.

Yahoo says at least 500 million accounts hacked in 2014

Yahoo Inc said on Thursday information associated with at least 500 million user accounts was stolen from its network in 2014 by what it believed was a "state-sponsored actor."

Yemen rebels accuse detained American of spying

Yemeni rebels and their allies on Thursday accused an American detained in the capital of providing target coordinates for air strikes by their foes in a Saudi-led coalition.

US Marine jet crashes off Okinawa, pilot ejects safely

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8 Harrier fighter jet crashed Thursday into the ocean off the coast of southwestern Okinawa in Japan, but the pilot ejected safely from the aircraft and was rescued.

Scare as Lagos State records six deaths from cholera outbreak

Nigeria - The Lagos State Government says it has recorded six deaths from cholera outbreak out of 45 cases in some communities in Isolo Local Council Development Area.

The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, who made the disclosure on Thursday at a news conference in Lagos, however, was not specific about the timing of the incident.

Nine hurt, 44 arrested in second night of Charlotte, N.C. protests

US - At least nine people were injured and 44 people were arrested during a second night of violent protests in Charlotte, North Carolina, the city's police chief said on Thursday, following the fatal police shooting of a black man.

One man remained in critical condition after being shot late Wednesday, said Kerr Putney, the chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. Police used tear gas, rubber bullets and flash-bang grenades to disperse demonstrators who looted stores and threw rocks, bottles and fireworks.

Bureau De Change Association says naira is on course for recovery from next week

Nigeria - The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria says it foresees the naira on the path of recovery by Monday due to the introduction of Travelex, a licensed Forex dealer.

The President of ABCON, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, said on Thursday in Lagos that a licensed Forex dealer would enhance transparency in the distribution network.

President Buhari asks the UN to negotiate towards release of Chibok girls

President Muhammadu Buhari has told the United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, that Nigeria would welcome intermediaries from the global body as part of his administration’s commitment to swapping the abducted schoolgirls from Chibok with Boko Haram fighters in custody.

Speaking during a bilateral meeting with the UN scribe at the sidelines of the 71st UN General Assembly in New York, President Buhari said the Nigerian government was willing to bend over backwards, to get the Chibok girls released from captivity.

In IMO state, militants including Avengers again surrender arms

Forty-Eight hours to the expiration of the deadline given to the remnants of the Niger-Delta Avengers fighting in the Oil Producing Areas of  Ohaji/Egbema and Oguta, a leading Commander of the Militants, General Felix Omereji Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Surrendered with his fighters and embraced peace.