DEPOSED Deji of Akureland, Prince Adesina Adepoju, yesterday, caused a stir in Akure, Ondo State capital, when he danced publicly through the streets five years after he was banished.

No fewer than 30 people sustained injuries yesterday, while goods worth about ten million naira and ten vehicles were destroyed, when traders opposed to imposition of Caretaker Committee at the New Auto Spare Parts market Nkpor clashed with government officials who were said to have been sent by the Anambra State government to inaugurate a Caretaker Committee appointed to run the market.

The matter on who represents Bende Northeast State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly is set to turn into a protracted battle between two men with similar surnames. The two men in dispute over the seat are the current Deputy Speaker, Ndukwe Cosmos Chukwu who flew the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the election and Mr. Chijoke Chukwu, who flew the flag of the Progressive Peoples Alliance, PPA in the election in the April 11, 2015 election.

THE Federal Government has said it is determined to address the challenges bedeviling the construction industry to ensure the sector improves on its contributions to the economic development of the country.

The House of Representatives yesterday urged the Federal Government to bestow national award on the victorious Golden Eaglets for winning the U-17 world champions for the fifth time.

Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has released entry standards for athletes intending to represent Nigeria at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil.

With 20 percent of nigerians said to be prone to mental disorder, expert has linked the rising incidences of the disorder among nigerians to stressful and difficult environment. Speaking in lagos, the renowned consultant psychiatrist, dr olufemi olugbile called on government at all levels to make the society more conducive to the wellbeing of nigerians with a view to reducing the risk of illness among the populace.

Bauchi—An Assistant Headmaster of Jibril Aminu Model Primary School in Bauchi, who was standing trial for rape, was yesterday discharged and acquitted by Bauchi State High Court 7.

LAGOS—A 38-year-old man, Jamiu Adedumoye, has been arrested and charged before an Igbosere Magistrate’s court for allegedly using hammer and wood to kill one Olayemi Matthew Eniola in Lagos.

The Deputy Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Mr. Friday Osanebi, yesterday in Kwale, convened a meeting of youth leaders of Ndokwa East, West and Ukwani Local Government areas in a move to unify Ndokwa youths for proper representation.