Army apologises for attack on Benue Community
The Commandant, Nigeria Army School of Military Engineering (NASME), Makurdi, Maj.-Gen. Bamidele Ogunkale, has apologised to Gov. Samuel Ortom for soldiers’ attack on a community in North Bank on Aug. 15. Ogunkale tendered the apology during a courtesy call on the governor at the Peoples House, Makurdi, on Wednesday.
Respect Oliseh’s choice of players – Chukwu
Former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu has charged all football loving Nigerians to respect Sunday Oliseh’s choice of invitees for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania in Dar es Salam.
Illegal arrest, detention: Court awards N12m cost against EFCC
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos yesterday, awarded N12 million against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the illegal arrest and detention of the Administrative Manager of a firm, Rana Prestige Nigeria Industries Limited, Mr Adewale Adeniyi.
Adeniyi had sued EFCC, claiming N30 million as general, exemplary and aggravated damages for the violation of his rights, as well as N10 million as cost of the suit.
Group tackles Emmanuel over request to covert debts to bond
The Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (COHRD) has flayed Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel over his request to convert debts owed by the state to federal government bonds. The group said such conversion amounts to failure of governance in the state.
FRSC prosecutes 813 truck drivers in one month
The Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, yesterday, said that it had arrested and prosecuted 813 truck drivers in Lagos State over traffic offences.The offences include reckless driving and unsecured containers.
I’ve a small injury – Moses
Victor Moses was a shock exclusion from Chelsea’s 18 – man squad for their big clash against Manchester City last weekend.
Kwara Poly denies cult war, students’ death
Authorities of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, yesterday denied death of any student and clash of cult groups on campus.
This came as Kwara State Police Command said it had arrested additional 12 persons in connection with the cult clash.
5 home-based for Tanzania
Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has revealed he will pick five players from the domestic league to join the 18 foreign pros for the September 5 AFCON qualifier against Tanzania.
3 security men charged with N5m jewellery theft
Three security men, who allegedly burgled a house and stole jewellery worth N5 million were yesterday docked before an Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, in Lagos.
Izunna eyes win against Tanzania
Amkar Perm midfielder Izunna Uzochukwu was pleased to receive his first – ever Nigeria call – up ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania in 18 days time.
3 policemen docked for manslaughter in Ondo
By Dayo Johnson Akure—Three dismissed policemen were, yesterday, docked before an Akure Chief Magistrate’s Court over alleged murder of a 20-year-old secondary school leaver, Oluwatobi Badmus. The accused persons include Awodeyi Adesola,30; Adedeji Adekunle,32, and Adepetu Olamilekan, 27. According to the police prosecuting witness, Dele Ogunyemi, the accused persons unlawfully killed Badmus. The prosecutor added […]
