Delta Airlines Lagos to Atlanta flight makes unscheduled stop in Senegal

A Delta Airlines flight going from Lagos to Atlanta yesterday June 9th was diverted to Dakar Senegal after a threat was detected on board the flight. A passenger who tweeted about the incident said another passenger on board seemed to have smuggled a bag of dynamite on the plane.

Speaking about the diversion, Delta Airlines Director Corporate Communications, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Olivia Cullis, said the flight was diverted to Dakar for “precautionary reasons”...

"Delta flight DL55 from Lagos to Atlanta diverted to Dakar, Senegal for precautionary reasons. After a short stop, the flight resumed to the United States. The safety and security of our passengers and crew is our number one priority.” She explained.

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Sanusi resumes, rules Kano from govt house

Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi receiving the paraphernalia of office in Kano State Government House ... on Tuesday

The Emir of Kano, Mallam Sanusi Lamido, has yet to move into his palace more than 24 hours after he received his appointment letter and staff of office.

As of 8.02pm on Tuesday, the palace was still under lock and key. The presence of policemen deployed there on Sunday to keep away protesting youths   was also   still noticeable.

Under normal circumstances, Sanusi would have after receiving the staff of office resumed his royal duties at the   palace   as has been the tradition for over 1,000 years.

8 years old marriage disolves in ibadan after wife attempted to burst husband testicles

In Ibadan Customary Court sitting at Mapo on Monday dissolved the eight-year-old marriage between one Matthew Dipo and his wife, Oluyemisi, after the latter attempted to burst her husband’s testicles.

The Presiding President of the court, Mr Ezekiel Ogundipe, held that the court would not encourage any.....

Native doctor gave acids to client as spiritual concotion.

 
Jamiu Alao 45yr old and also a native doctor, was on Monday charged with defrauding two men of N21.1 million and attempted murder at an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

Jamiu Alao, who lives at Ijebu-Ode, Ogun, is facing charges of conspiracy, obtaining money under false.......

Remains Of Dora Nkem Akunluyi To Arrives Nigeria This Week

The body of late Prof. Dora Akunyili will arrive Nigeria this week, her husband and brother have confirmed. Though nothing much has been said about her burial plans, just that her corpse will be brought home before the week runs out. May her soul continue to rest in peace.

Bloody Fight Breaks Out In Cherubim & Seraphim Church

Serious battle! General Overseer of Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) church, Prophet Obas Kayode narrowly escaped death following a bloody clash over the control of a wing of the church and bitter leadership tussle over alleged financial impropriety.

Bad Guys Kidnap Two Female Students of Covenant University

Five gunmen have kidnapped two female students of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State from their home in the Karmo area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Sunday.

The girls, Ejura and Onekwu Opaluwah, were taken away in the booth of a blue Honda car with number plate, HR 152 ABC, in what started off as a robbery incident at 5.00 p.m.