33 months unpaid rent threatens war against oil bunkering
By Jimitota Onoyume, Assistant News Editor The war against illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta may be facing an unlikely, yet potent, enemy from a massive backlog of unpaid rent for House boats used to combat illegal bunkering activities and related maritime crimes The Nigerian Army and three indigenous houseboat contractors in the Niger […]
Passengers stranded, as Abuja-Kaduna train develops fault
By Ibrahim Wuyo A train conveying passengers to Abuja from Kaduna had developed a mechanical fault, a few minutes after takeoff from the Rigasa station, leaving the passengers stranded at Dutse before they were evacuated at 10.20 am on Monday. The National Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Midat Joseph, who was […]
Native doctor linked to ESN beheaded in Imo, 3 others on the run
*How Ikonso’s saboteurs exposed our native doctors By Chinonso Alozie Investigations by Vanguard on Monday in Owerri, Imo State, revealed that three native doctors suspected to be linked to preparing charms for some members of the Eastern Security Network, ESN, have abandoned their shrines to undisclosed destinations. This was after one of the said native […]
Carpenter drags neighbour to court over alleged intimidation
A 47-year-old carpenter, Yahya Kafinta, on Monday dragged his neighbour, Isah Mai-risho before a Shari’a court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna over alleged intimidation. The complainant who resides in Tudun Nufawa area said that his neighbour also rains abuses at him whenever he passes him. He prayed court to intervene into the matter and grant him […]
Masquerade/Muslims crisis: Police confirms arrest of suspect
By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo Osun state police on Monday confirmed arrest of suspects involved in the killing of a Muslim worshipper at Kamorudeen Society Central Mosque in Osogbo. The command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola said some suspects have been arrested, adding that the identity of the deceased is still unknown. A masquerade identified as Esubiyi […]
Trader docked in Abuja for allegedly buying N300 suya with fake N1,000 note
A 28-year-old trader, Pious Amos, on Monday appeared in an Upper Area Court, Zuba, Abuja, for allegedly using fake N1,000 to buy suya. The police charged Amos, who lives in Tunsan Kwaso, Abuja, with using counterfeiting note and cheating. The prosecution counsel, Chinedu Agada, told the court that the complainant, Jenedu Ibrahim of Dei-dei live […]
