Gang members shoot policeman while gunning for rivals linked to NURTW leaders
"We did not know there were policemen in the area. It was Temidayo who fired the gun, while I was hit by bullets fired by the policemen"
EFCC arraigns man, son for $108,000 fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos office, arraigned one John Isang and his son, Martins before Justice Sherifat Solebo of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja on an amended two-count charge bordering on conspiracy to obtain and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of $108, 000 ( One Hundred and Eight […]
Sharia Court: Kaduna housewife seeks divorce over alleged rape
A housewife, Fatima Ishaq, on Wednesday in Kaduna dragged her husband, Hassan Haruna, before a Sharia Court in Kaduna, over alleged rape. The petitioner who lives with her estranged husband within Kaduna metropolis, through her counsel, M.S. Abdullahi, told the court that she can not continue living with Haruna. Abdullahi said that his client can […]
Hassana Sale: Kaduna State govt takes over medical bills
Kaduna State Government said it would take full responsibility of Hassana Sale, the woman rescued on Monday after she was locked up for two years by her brother. Already, the mother of four has been admitted at the intensive care unit of Kaduna Psychiatric hospital. The woman was rescued on Monday through the efforts of […]
Ex-PDP National Chairmen Nwodo, Secondus congratulate Udeh-Okoye, NWC
Two former National Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo and Prince Uche Secondus, have congratulated the party’s new National Secretary, Hon. Sunday Udeh-Okoye.
EFCC opens case against Atiku’s in-law, Babalele in alleged money laundering charge
By Innocent Anaba The prosecution has opened its case against Abdullahi Babalele, son-in-law of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, who was accused of laundering $140,000 in the build-up to the 2019 general election. Babalele is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Trial judge in […]
Two arraigned for allegedly snatching Naval officer’s handbag
The police in Lagos on Tuesday arraigned two men in an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly snatching a Naval officer’s handbag. The police charged Abdullahi Gambo, 30, and Abubakar Adamu,34, with one count of theft. The prosecutor, Insp. Simon Uche told the court that the defendants committed the offence on Oct. 26 at […]
Timeline: Fire incidents in Nigeria September to Nov 11
By Rasheed Sobowale Fire incidents in Lagos, Onitsha and other parts of the states in Nigeria have become a weekly occurrence. Vanguard has compiled all reported fire incidence across the nation starting September till today (11th November 2019). September 11: Fire breaks out at NNPC Ibadan depot The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, announced a […]
Wetin we gain? A’Ibom oil communities ask
OIL communities in Ibeno Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, have grumbled that oil multinationals operating in their areas refused to provide employment for indigenes to improve their living conditions after polluting their waters and farmlands, jeopardising fishing and farming occupations, the major means of livelihood of the people.
Fear grips residents as landslide hits Bayelsa community
APPREHENSION has enveloped residents of Otuokpoti in Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, following a sea surge that overran the community’s riverbank, causing a massive landslide as it swept land and property into the river.
BAD ROADS: We park our cars, trek home, Ekpan residents grumble
RESIDENTS of some streets at New Layout, Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area, Delta State, have decried the deplorable state of their roads, saying they park their cars miles away from their houses and march home because of the ramshackle roads.
