Turkey arrests 94 Islamic State suspects ahead of New Year
Police in Turkey detained 94 people suspected of ties to Islamic State in nationwide raids on Monday ahead of New Year celebrations, police and state media said, two months after the group’s leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed. Police have rounded up jihadist militants in late December in the last two years, since New Year’s […]
Seyi Makinde has no respect for rule of law ― ALGON
Ola Ajayi – Ibadan The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has been accused by the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) of demonstrating no iota of respect for the rule of law and “our courts”. ALGON in an open letter signed by its chairman, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye and the Secretary, Pastor Jesutoye Oluyinka, […]
Obiano extols Stanley Uzochukwu, partners with Stanel
Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano has commended the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Stanel Group, Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu on his huge contributions and impact in Anambra State economy and Nigeria at large. Obiano made the commendation while declaring open a Stanel event tagged ‘Access More With Stanel Master Class with the theme, ‘become […]
Nepalese worker dies in Malaysia meat machine accident
A Nepalese worker was killed Monday after he fell into a meat-mincing machine in Malaysia’s Malacca state, an official confirmed. The Malacca fire department’s Zulkhairani Ramli told AFP the 47-year-old man was working at a meat-processing factory near Masjid Tanah when the incident occurred. “The victim was doing maintenance with three other workers when suddenly […]
Exclusive: How N/Assembly plans to spend N37bn for complex renovations — Reps
Members of the House of Representatives are unperturbed by the criticisms that have so far trailed the approval of N37 billion for the renovation of National Assembly complex, saying the planned project was inevitable at this time.
ALGON warns Oyo Councils Caretaker Chairmen against illegality
Ola Ajayi – Ibadan Newly inaugurated Local Council chairmen in Oyo State have been warned against being part of what was described as illegality being perpetrated by the Oyo state government. The warning was given by the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) in an open letter signed by its chairman, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye […]
Oyo to prosecute 25 for drunk driving
The Oyo State Government says it will prosecute 25 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Police arrest armed robbery suspects in Abuja, foil kidnap attempt
Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Police Command has debunked what it described as a misleading message being circulated in the social media claiming that“ bandits/kidnappers killed four (4) persons at Kabi Mangoro of Pegi axis”. A statement by ASP Mariam Yusuf, Deputy PRO said, “On the contrary, the FCT Police […]
Carnival Calabar: Passion 4, Freedom band clinch first position
By David Royal – Calabar For the first time in the history of Carnival Calabar there was a tie for the first position as two bands were declared winners Sunday night, Passion 4 and Freedom bands were declared winners of this year’s edition of Africa’s biggest street party. Vanguard learned that there was a tie […]
2023: How PDP intends to checkmate APC
With more than three years to the 2023 Presidential election, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is already putting its house in order in a bid to return to power at the centre, with moves to checkmate the All Progressives Congress, APC, ceding of its presidential slot to the South.
Last time I stepped into a bank was 1985 ― Tunde Bakare
Victor Ogunyinka Pastor Tunde Bakare has revealed that the last time he stepped into a banking hall for transaction purposes in 1985. The Senior Pastor of Latter Rain Ministry said the other times he had stepped into a banking hall would be either to sanctify a new branch. Pastor Bakare said the banks had always […]
