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Woman, 30, in court for alleged N1.8m fraud

A 30-year-old woman, Adenike Lucien, on Wednesday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for alleged N1.8 million frauds. Lucien, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of stealing and obtaining money under false pretences. She, however,…

Alleged armed robbery: Court remands 2 unemployed men

A Badagry Magistrates’ Court in Lagos Wednesday ordered that two unemployed men be remanded in Awarjigor Correctional Centre in Badagry for alleged armed robbery. The police charged Chidi Dike, 30 and Nzerem Chibuezem, 31, whose addresses were not given with…

Cross-country world championships postponed to 2023

The world cross-country championships in Bathurst, Australia have been postponed to 2023 due to COVID-19 restrictions, the governing body World Athletics said Wednesday. “The postponement is due to the biosecurity measures and travel restrictions currently in place to prevent the…