At least 39 migrants drowned off Tunisia when two boats capsized on Tuesday, the defence ministry said, as numbers risking the dangerous crossing to Europe continue to rise.
Rescuers pulled 165 survivors from the floundering boats out of the sea to safety.
The Oyo State Police Command on Tuesday released three members of Odua Peoples Congress (OPC).
The OPC members were arrested after the OPC arrested Isikilu Wakili, a Fulani herdsman. Wakili has been accused of masterminding series of attacks, killings and kidnappings cases in Ibarapa geo-political zone of the state.
The Ancient city of Bida, headquarters of Bida local government area of Niger state was thrown into mourning on Monday as four family members were burnt into ashes in an early morning inferno.
Two wives and grandchildren of the owner of the building were consumed by the fire.
Nigerians compare Peter Okoye to Prince Harry who also left his 'family for his wife'
Nigerians have compared Peter Okoye to Prince Harry and his explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey in which his wife -- Meghan Markle withheld almost nothing.
Salihu Tanko, a former media aide to the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje who was sacked for allegedly criticizing President Buhari over mass abduction of students has broken his silence.
Recall he was picked up by DSS immediately after his sack?
