How messengers of death killed AIT security man
Mallam Idris Yusuf, a security man attached to the AIT/Raypower station in Bauchi, never saw death coming. Not even when he felt compelled to confront and arrest an armed robber he encountered on the way. As a security guard, he felt duty-bound to protect lives and property whenever the situation called for it. Unfortunately his bold effort in this regard ended tragically as he was shot dead by a member of a robbery gang he tried to apprehend recently.
Imo govt slams judiciary workers over strike
OWERRI—Imo State government has described the indefinite industrial action called by the leadership of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, as an embarrassment and politically motivated.
Between Yesterday’s men and Today’s Lords of the Manor
REUBEN ABATI was at his most combative last Sunday, with his withering attack on “The Hypocrisy of Yesterday’s Men”.
How exercise reduces cancer risk
Fatigue and loss of functional capacity have often been implicated as some of the most distressing side effects reported by cancer patients and usually more severe while patients are receiving treatment.
It’s true, there is no constituency allowance for senators – Sen Adokwe
SENATOR Suleiman Adokwe represents Nasarawa South Senatorial Zone in the Senate and he is the Chairman, Senate Services Committee, the committee which looks after the welfare of senators. In this interview, he speaks on hsi duties among other issues
Report links Ondo commissioner with acid bath
POLICE authorities in Ondo State have swung into action to unravel the mystery behind the pouring of acid on a former member of the state Task Force on Forest Reserve, Mr Adetutu Ajisafe, by some hoodlums.
Obi and security in Anambra
WHENEVER the Christmas season approaches, the Igbos naturally look forward to it with great enthusiasm.
Research & Devt: Winners emerge at Innovator/Inventor Exhibition & Award
The final of the maiden edition of Innovation/Invention Exhibition and Award took place at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja last week. At the end of the event organised by the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST), Berekotry Detergent Limited emerged the grand prize winner of N1,000,000.00 (one million naira) and a plaque, followed by Nigeria Air Force Technology Institute, Kaduna, and tied at the third position were two Aba-based outfits – National Animal Research and Best Nigeria Ltd.
Don stresses need for physical education
Saddened by the high level poor state of health of most citizens of the country, the Dean, Faculty of Education, Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Professor Rafiu Okuneye, has called on government, teachers and other stakeholders in the education sector to emphasize the need for qualitative physical and health education, especially in the basic schools curricula.
The judgment that set Peter Odili free (3)
THE 2nd Defendant/Applicant submitted that no court can make an order capable of turning a citizen into an outlaw; as this can lead to a state of general break down of law and order and if the current trend of rushing to court for injunctive orders restraining criminal prosecution by some powerful individuals is not quickly halted by this Court, then Nigeria shall soon be witnessing a situation where armed robbery and murder suspects will obtain orders to restrain the Police from arresting, investigating and prosecuting them.
Minister worries over lack of infrastructure in nine new varsities
The Minister of State for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike has expressed concern over the delay in the take-off of infrastructure development in the nine new universities in the country.
