Nigeria pushes for prisoner transfer deal with Tanzania over 30 Nigerians in jail
By Nkiruka Nnorom The Federal Government has said it will pursue prisoner transfer agreement with Tanzanian authorities as part of efforts to secure the return of the over 30 Nigerians currently serving jail terms in the East African country. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this yesterday in response to Vanguard’s […]
Upper Iweka under bridge: How Police sacked criminals, mounted extortion checkpoints, by motorists, commuters
In Onitsha, the Upper Iweka flyover bridge on the busy Onitsha-Awka express road used to be a notorious spot in the commercial capital of Anambra State. It was dreaded for the criminal activities that happened there, including violent armed robbery.
600-year-old treaty resonates as Edo community marks Ubete Day
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY—The ancient Igarra Kingdom in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State came alive last weekend as its sons and daughters gathered for a historic celebration that has set the tone for a new era of unity and development. The traditional ruler, Otaru of Igarra/Akuku land, HRH Oba Adeche Saiki II, his […]
Hundreds of vulnerable Rivers residents defy rain for free food
By Daniel Abia Hundreds of the most vulnerable people in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, defied an early morning rain on Sunday to queue up for a free food package distributed by the One Love Movement, aimed at alleviating their hunger. Some of the beneficiaries suspended their church services to participate in the gesture, while others working […]
How terrorists abducted Kwara emir’s wives, children
“During the attack, part of the palace was set ablaze, while ten people were abducted and taken to an unknown destination”
My secret battle with cancer – Pastor Oritsejafor
Oritsejafor said his public smile during months of private agony was a deliberate act of his faith in God and to help the less privileged.
