Delta PDP threatens to sanction aspirants parading fake results
ASABA—The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Delta State, has threatened to sanction any party member or members involved in the circulation of fake results of last Saturday’s state House of Assembly primaries, conducted in the 29 constituencies of the state.
3 in court for rape, theft
A Gusau Magistrate’s Court in Zamfara State, yesterday, remanded three men, Isah Garba, Rabiu Ahmed and Abubakar Muhammad in prison custody. They were arraigned for alleged rape, conspiracy and theft.
Global Fund backs plan to end AIDS by 2030
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria declared its strong support for a new roadmap developed by UNAIDS, Fast Track: Ending the AIDS Epidemic by 2030. UNAIDS argues that the pace of responding to HIV in the next five years will be fundamental to ending the epidemic.
Police smash 5-man robbery gang in Enugu
ENUGU—Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, Enugu State Police Command, have arrested some armed robbery suspects that have been reportedly terrorizing residents of Abakpa-Nike and its environs.
Funke Akindele, Omoni Oboli, others shine at Eloy awards
It was a parade of fashion and style last Sunday, as women who have distinguished themselves in their various fields of endeavours were honoured by Exquisite Magazine at the Exquisite Ladies of the Year Awards (ELOY). The award ceremony held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos.
WARDC, male political leaders parley over women’s political advancement
Ahead of the fast approaching 2015 general elections, the Women Advocates Research & Documentation Centre, WARDC, recently engaged male leaders of various political parties, as well as human rights groups, in a summit that pursued the opening of a new vista for women in Nigerian politics.
