Some of the world’s worst serial killers
Ex-Russian policeman Mikhail Popkov, found guilty Monday of 56 murders while already in jail for 22, is one of the most prolific serial killers of recent times.
El-Zakzaky: Group writes AGF, insists on proscription of IMN
The federal government of Nigeria has been asked to proscribe without delay the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), otherwise known as Shi’ites.
Ode to a performing general
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General TY Buratai was, amongst other Nigerians, recently honored with an honorary Doctorate Degree in Leadership and Peace by the Kaduna State University, apparently in recognition of his contributions to the country. Far from being a one off affair, the award is one of many that have come the way of this fine gentleman, whose stellar qualities have weathered the barrage of unpalatable moves to undermine his integrity and commitment to serving the nation.
Vanguard’s 2018 Personality Award Winners
NO doubt Nigeria is replete with men and women who have made their marks in their various fields of endeavour. However, picking a few out of this multitude for recognition is an arduous task and passing the crucible of being nominated as a Vanguard Newspapers’ award winner is not a tea party. This is one of the reasons many high profile Nigerians are yet to win the award.
Global Migration Compact meeting begins in Morocco
As world leaders meet in Morocco to adopt the Global Migration Compact, a senior UN official says the document is a re-affirmation of the values and principles embodied in the UN Charter and in international law.
‘I pay N100 daily to sleep under Oshodi bridge’
One of the 62 miscreants and hoodlums arrested, weekend, by operatives of Lagos State Task Force at Oshodi, Lagos, 35-year-old Gani Yusuf, said he paid N100 everyday to their ring leader before he could be given a little space to sleep under the Oshodi bridge.
2019: Group hails Buhari over rejection of faulty electoral bill
A group, the Progressive Yoruba Youth Congress (PYYC) has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for refusing to assent his signature to the 2018 electoral amendment bill.
Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit to hit $878bn by 2040 — SEC
Lagos—The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, said yesterday that the country’s infrastructure deficit would hit 878 billion dollars by 2040 and called for active utilisation of green bond for infrastructural gap.
UNILAG: You’re acting like a tyrant, lecturers tell Babalakin
LAGOS—THE Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, University of Lagos, UNILAG chapter, yesterday, warned of imminent anarchy in the institution over the Pro-Chancellor’s alleged autocratic handling of the school.
True story of Metele attacks, by surviving soldier
Contrary to claims by the Nigerian Army that 23 soldiers died in the recent attack by Boko Haram insurgents on Nigerian Army 157 Task Force Battalion in Metele, Borno State, one of the soldiers who survived said no fewer than 200 people lost their lives in the incident.
Man catches wife with female lover, beats her to stupor
Residents of Ekotedo area of Ibadan metropolis were reportedly woken up from sleep by the distress cry of a middle-aged woman, Martha, being beaten by her husband, who allegedly caught her with her female lover in a hotel.
