News digest: 7 trending stories this Thursday
The Legit.ng team has gathered the most important news that hit the headlines on Thursday, January 12. Find the top stories you might have missed below.
1. Police arrest Pretty Mike for putting chain on girls in Lagos (PHOTOS)
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a socialite, Mike Eze-Nwalie Nwogu popularly known as ‘Pretty Mike’ for dehumanizing young girls by turning them into human puppies with chains round their necks.
2. Buhari removes Ooni's brother from fresh list of ambassadorial nominees (SEE FULL LIST)
President Muhammadu Buhari sent a revised list of 46 non-career ambassadors for confirmation to the Senate. This was contained in a letter read on the floor by the Senate president, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, January 12.
3.IPOB fires back at MASSOB's founder
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Thursday, January 12, fired back at the founder of Movement of the Actualisation of Sovereign state of Biafra (MASSOB), Ralph Uwazurike over the allegations he made against Nnamdi Kanu.
4. Nnamdi Kanu is a freedom fighter, not a terrorist or coup plotter - Lawyer
A lawyer to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has said that his client is a freedom fighter and not a terrorist or criminal.
5. Fish with Arabic inscriptions on it (photos)
Pictures of a fish which has an Arabic inscription on it has been discovered.
Although the location isn't known, the fish has an inscription which when translated to English language means, 'There is nothing deserved to be worshiped except Allah (God)''. The animal has however been tagged ''Fish that bears the name of God'' as it extols the existence of God almighty, according to many who believe it wasn't just a mere coincidence that a fish has those beautiful write-ups on it.
6. Plane crash will occur if Senate doesn’t take immediate action in aviation sector – Ben Bruce
Ben Murray-Bruce, the Senator representing Bayelsa East senatorial district, has said that people will die as a result of a plane crash, if the Senate does not take immediate action concerning urgent issues in the aviation industry.
7. See Nnamdi Kanu in court today (photos)
Since his arraignment and that of other accused persons, Nnamdi Kanu have appeared in the court wearing various native dresses, from ankara material to normal city father's attire.
Source: Legit.ng
