Biafra: Court refuses FG’s request to try Kanu, others in secret
THE Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, refused to conduct the trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, who is facing a six-count treason charge, in secret. Trial Justice John Tsoho dismissed the application which the federal government filed through the Director of Public Prosecution, DPP, Mr. Mohammed Diri.
4-yr-old sentenced to life imprisonment
Ahmed Mansour Karni, a 4-year old child, will be spending the rest of his life in prison following a court ruling in western Cairo on Tuesday. The little boy was convicted in absentia for several charges, including murder, reports Ventures Africa.
Day Chukwu, Okpala, Egbonu led Rangers to my village
Immediately I saw Arthur Egbunam I remembered his 1979 story that has not been written till date.
2019: Sheriff’s comment laughable – APC
All Progressives Congress, APC, has described as “laughable”, the comment credited to the new national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ali Modu Sheriff that PDP would regain power at the center in 2019 elections.
Chelsea’s Terry out of City Cup tie
Chelsea captain John Terry will miss Sunday’s FA Cup fifth-round tie against Manchester City with a hamstring injury, manager Guus Hiddink confirmed Friday.
Deputy Comptroller of Badagry Prisons debunks rumours of jail break
Mr Oye Famoyegun, the Deputy Comptroller of Badagry Meduim Prisons, on Friday confirmed that a vehicle conveying some prisoners to court in Lagos was involved in an accident.
Security challenge posed by Fulani Herdsmen a national issue – Dambaza
The Minister of Interior, Gen Abdulraham Dambazau (Rtd), Friday reinstated the Federal Government’s commitment towards curbing all forms of criminality and terrorism in the country.
Blood donation will reduce risk of heart attack, cancer- Expert
Dr Wilfred Ndifon, the Coordinator, National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS), Calabar Centre, on Friday, said voluntary blood donation would reduce risk of heart attack by 80 per cent.
Dolphins, Sharks merged, now Rivers Utd FC
The Rivers Government on Friday said that the state-owned football clubs, Dolphins and Sharks, have been disbanded and merged into one team called Rivers United FC.
Lagos FA ready for 2015/2016 Premier League Season – Coker
The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) on Friday said it was ready for the 2015/2016 Premier League Season which kicks off on Feb. 21.
PDP’s Ali Modu Sheriff advised to be bold, transparent
Two PDP lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday advised Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, the new National Chairman of the party, to embrace transparency and inclusive leadership.
