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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The police in Lagos, on Thursday said they have arrested a pastor for allegedly beheading a seven-year old boy and burying his head at the church’s altar. The command’s spokesman, Olarinde Famous-Cole, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) confirmed the arrest to newsmen, stressing that the suspect was arrested with an accomplice at Ikorodu. Famous-Cole said the policemen arrested one Eric, whose confession led to the arrest of the pastor and the recovery of the boy’s body. “On investigation, one of the suspects, Eric confessed to the crime. He led a team of policemen to Odokekere/ Odogunyan in Ikorodu area to apprehend Oyekan, who later led the team to where the seven-year-old boy was beheaded and his head buried. “They hid the body inside canal. The two suspects involved have been arrested and the body and the head of the boy were brought to the station. “Investigation has commenced and the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J U.S. President Donald Trump has replied James Comey, the former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over allegations that Trump made efforts to undermine investigation into the alleged Russian meddling in the November 2016 election. Comey had, at a public hearing by the Senate Committee on Intelligence investigating the alleged Russian collusion, accused Trump of some personal interventions over the investigation of former National Security Adviser, Michael Flynn. Trump’s personal lawyer, Marc Kasowitz, read a statement denying Comey’s testimony that the president pressured him to drop his investigations into the Trump campaign’s possible collusion with Russia. Kasowitz also said Trump never demanded “I need loyalty, I expect loyalty” as Comey testified on Thursday. “Contrary to numerous false press accounts leading up to today’s hearing, Mr Comey has now finally confirmed publicly what he repeatedly told the president privately: “The presid...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The new Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole fighting insurgents, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has formally taken over the command in Maiduguri. Attahiru took over from Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor who has been posted as Force Commander of Multinational Joint Task Force, N’Djamena, having served in the Theatre for 15 months. In a brief ceremony at the Maimalari Barracks, Headquarters of the Theatre Command, Attahiru was presented with the military command’s flag by his predecessor after signing the handing and taking over notes. He later inspected the Quarter Guard where old flag was lowered and new one hoisted to signify the change of command. Attahiru, who was the General Officer Commanding, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, was until his appointment, Director of Administration, Defence Headquarters. The post Attahiru assumes duty in Maiduguri appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2qxcgde

http://ift.tt/2qVLoVp Arsenal's team is pictured in the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen football match between FC Bayern Munich and Arsenal in Munich, southern Germany, on February 15, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Christof STACHE Arsene Wenger insists that Saturday’s FA Cup final is about much more than him and his future, and revolves instead around Arsenal’s drive to beat Premier League champions Chelsea and end a troubled season on a high note. The 67-year-old Frenchman has constantly refused to give a definitive answer on whether his current contract, which expires at the end of the season, is to be renewed. It is the issue that has divided Arsenal supporters for months, with many vociferously calling for him to end his 21-year stint. Wenger has also admitted the uncertainty contributed to the club’s first finish outside the top four in two decades. Once again he declined to clarify his personal position to journalists Wednesday, but did make it ...

http://ift.tt/2qLYRRC Arsenal fans hold up a banner against Arsenal's majority owner Stan Kroenke during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 21, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Justin TALLIS / Arsenal majority shareholder Stan Kroenke responded Monday to speculation about a possible takeover by insisting his company KSE UK’s shares in the English Premier League club “are not, and never have been for sale”. In a brief statement to the London Stock Exchange, headlined “Response to media speculation”, KSE said: “KSE UK Inc notes the recent media speculation concerning its shareholding in Arsenal Holdings PLC and confirms that its shares are not, and never have been, for sale.” It added: “KSE is a committed, long term investor in Arsenal and will remain so.” The statement came after last Friday’s Financial Times reported that Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov had made a $1.3 billion (£998 million, 1.1 billion ...

http://ift.tt/2rhteg1 WHO on Thursday said that the Ebola outbreak in Congo represents a “high risk” for the country. The number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo has risen to 29, up from 21, WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier told a regular UN briefing in Geneva on Friday. “As of this morning we have 29 suspected cases,” he said. He said that there were no new deaths in the outbreak, but 416 contacts of sufferers were being chased up in case they also developed symptoms. NAN reports that the WHO on Thursday said that the Ebola outbreak in Congo represents a “high risk” for the country. “As of now we don’t know the full extent of the outbreak,” WHO health emergencies programme director Peter Salama said at a press conference in Geneva. So far two cases have been confirmed, at least 18 others are suspected and three people have died in north-eastern Bas-Uele province. The campaign against the virus is expected to cost 10 million dollars over the next six months, accordi...