Army speaks on men at strategic points in Imo
By Chinonso Alozie – Owerri The 34 Artillery Brigade Obinze in Owerri, Imo State, on Wednesday said that the stationing of their men in some strategic places in the state was to protect the citizens. The Army Public Relation Officer, Mohammed Bawa, who spoke to Vanguard in Owerri, added that the Army patrol vehicles have […]
Kwara Customs Seizes 3,593Kg of Marijuana Worth N448M
By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin Kwara state command of Nigerian Customs Service(NCS) has seized forty weight sacks of 3,593kg of Cannabis Saliva popularly called Marijuana worth N448M and other illegal items along with Bukuru town in Baruten local government council area of Kwara state. The State Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr. Hussain Ahmed […]
Yobo: I’ll bring massive improvement to Eagles’ defence
New Super Eagles assistant coach, Joseph Yobo, has promised to use his wealth of experience as a former international to help the Super Eagles.
Two men in allegedly defraud student of N316,000 school fees, allowances
Two men, Adeyemo Temitayo, 24, and Adelusi Temitope, 33, on Wednesday appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ court for allegedly defrauding a student of N316,000. The defendants, whose addresses were unknown, are facing a charge of fraud. The prosecutor, Sgt. Olubu Apata, told the court that the defendants and others at large committed the offence on […]
Ramos urges Chukwueze to join Barcelona
Villarreal wonderkid Samuel Chukwueze has been urged to join La Liga champions Barcelona amid speculation linking him with a summer move to Liverpool, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. La Liga expert Diego Ramos believes the Nigerian international could be the missing link Barcelona have been looking for to complete their attacking trident. ALSO READ: Chukwueze on Arsenal’s radar – […]
Man allegedly steals N250,000 gold chain at Tejuoso market
A 24-year-old man, Seidu Abdulahi, who allegedly stole a 3.9 gram gold chain worth N250,000, on Wednesday appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Abdulahi, of no fixed address, is facing a charge of stealing. The Police Prosecutor, Sgt. Anthonia Osayande, told the court that the defendant committed the offence sometime in the […]
Court orders CMD to prove suspect’s death with documentary evidences
A Federal High Court sitting in Jos on Wednesday ordered the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna to produce documented evidences to back his claim that a suspect, Nanpon Sambo is “dead.” Justice Dorcas Agishi, the presiding judge gave the order shortly after two representatives of the CMD gave oral testimonies […]
2020 GTBank Lagos Polo: Leighton Kings are Majek champions
The 2020 GTBank Lagos International Polo Tournament ended on a flourishing note last Sunday with Lagos Leighton Kings clinching the prestigious Majekodunmi Cup 10-5 at the expense of Lintex Agad. NRT also clinched the Low Cup while RCF won the Governor’s Cup. ALSO READ: BREAKING: Buhari sacks NDDC Acting MD, appoints new MD Speaker of the […]
Nearly three million in need of aid in Republic of Niger ―UN
Nearly three million people in Niger, over half of whom are children, are suffering at the hands of various natural and man-made crises and are in need of humanitarian aid, the United Nations said on Wednesday. In a statement, UNICEF cited “the risks posed by insecurity, malnutrition, recurrent disease epidemics and outbreaks, cyclical floods, droughts […]
Edo APC crisis: Federal High Court dismisses forgery suit against lawmaker-elect
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City The Federal High Court sitting in Benin city and presided over by Hon. Justice M G. Umar has dismissed a certificate forgery suit filed by Nosa Victor Omoregie of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against Hon. Dumez Ugiagbe of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Both parties had contested the […]
Police arraign 4 men over alleged possession of charms
The police on Wednesday arraigned four persons in a Magistrates’ Court in Life Camp, Abuja, over alleged criminal trespass, possession of charms and attempt to commit theft. The police charged Zakariah Micheal, 27, bus conductor, Lugbe Abuja; Monday Onoja,32, driver, Airport Road, Abuja; Ocholi Adoion, 41, Mpape Abuja and Victor Bebesei, 49 Warri, Delta with […]
