I didn’t pass vote of no confidence on IGP ― Masari
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State at no time passed a vote of no confidence on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba. Alhaji Abdu Labaran, Director-General, Media to Masari, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Katsina. This clarification came on the heels of reports suggesting that the governor passed a vote of […]
2 NDLEA officers arrested over death of alleged drug dealer
Two National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on special duty from Ogwashi Uku command headquarters in Delta state were, yesterday, arrested and detained at the Sapele Police Station over the sudden death of a 50-year-old alleged drug dealer, Ilaya Christine
Plateau killings: Alternative Dispute Resolution to the rescue
By Marie-Therese Nanlong RATTLED by the series of killings and violence that have rocked the state, resulting in wanton destruction of lives and property, many stakeholders in Plateau State have adopted various measures to assuage the contending forces and bring lasting peace to the troubled state and its natives. For instance, between January and July […]
Lekki now hotbed of cyber crime – EFCC
…402 suspects arrested in three months Lekki, the fast-developing upper middle class area of Lagos Metropolis, is emerging as the new hub of internet-related fraud. Data from the investigation activities of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for the second quarter of 2021, indicates that Lekki District is the preferred […]
Boomplay collaborates with BBNaija season 6 to further promote African Artistes
…Thrills Housemates with Tiwa Savage’s EP listening party Africa’s number 1 music streaming platform has collaborated with the biggest reality tv show in Nigeria, Big Brother Naija, to promote artistes on its platform. From the legendary 49-99 concert to the African Giant album listening party, 3-year Felabration sponsorship, campus activations, in-platform and digital-focused efforts, amongst […]
Kaduna LG poll: Police restrict movement from midnight Friday
The Police in Kaduna State has ordered restriction of human and vehicular movement within the state from Friday midnight to Saturday 6p.m. The order is contained in a statement by the Public Relations, ASP Mohammed Jalije on Friday in Kaduna. He said that the order was given by the Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr Abdullahi […]
Oyo Assembly passes Enterprise, Employment Trust Fund bill
By Sola Isola, Ibadan The Oyo House of Assembly on Friday, passed the Oyo State Enterprise and Employment Trust Funs Bill after its third reading. The bill, sponsored by Mr. Seyi Adisa, representing Afijio State Constituency, seeks to help small and medium scale enterprises get funding and support for their businesses. Confirming this to Vanguard, […]
Flood destroys 4 houses, church in Akwa Ibom
Heavy rainfall at Eket in Akwa Ibom on Thursday destroyed four houses and a church. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the torrential rainfall lasted for 14 hours between 4a.m. and 6p.m. and also destroyed many shops. Eket residents who spoke with NAN on Friday said the rain destroyed houses […]
Enugu government debunks land grabbing allegation
Enugu State Government on Friday denounced allegations of land grabbing, destruction of economic trees and cattle ranches levelled against its housing development agency. General Manager, Enugu State Housing Corporation, Mr Chukwuemelie Agu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu that an allegation made by one Anthony Eruchie that the agency destroyed his father’s […]
Trader docked for allegedly biting off woman’s nipple
A 25-year-old trader, Tasuru Abdullahi, who allegedly bit off a woman’s nipple appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Friday. The police charged Abdullahi, whose address was not given with sexual assault and grievous harm. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Police Prosecutor, Insp Kenrich Nomayo, said the defendant allegedly bit off Ms […]
