….speaks on the role of NBA…
The activities of Fulani herdsmen in Delta State has become a source of concern and have become a major threat to lives and property of the host communities in the State. Fulani herdsmen have been attacking farmers, destroying their crops, raping their women while killing those who challenge them in the process. They have also been involved in various acts of transit robberies at different axis in the state. In this interview with Saturday Vanguard, Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba, speaks on the challenges of containing the menace of the Fulani nomads and kidnappers in the State. Excerpt:

…as residents accuse police of witch – hunting…
The arrest of 29- year- old Muda Adigun by the police at the Area D command, Mushin, Lagos, is steering controversy as residents of Idi-Oro—which has been at the centre of the bloody crisis in Mushin, are accusing the police of witch-hunting perceived enemies of a faction based at Akala, a notorious drug heaven in Mushin.

Ikenga Ugochinyere Imo is a house-hold name in the Peoples Democratic Party when it comes to controversy. Some label him as a hatchet man when there are turbulent issues in the party. He is the convener of the Stakeholders Forum in the New PDP. In this interview, he explains why Bamanga Tukur should go and why a new convention should be held.

When little Beulah lost her limb as a child after suffering a missing kneecap at birth, her mother, Crystal Chigbu, the CEO of “Irede Foundation” after that harrowing experience vowed to provide solution to children in similar situation. In this interview, she expresses her determination to serve humanity by providing functional artificial limbs to amputated children. Excerpts:

The flag-off of the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway came as a big sigh of relief to most motorists plying the ever-busy road. The contract awarded to Julius Berger and Royal Construction Company RCC in July 2013 is expected to take 48 months.

They left the shores of Nigeria in search of greener pastures with very high expectations but returned home empty handed. That was the story of 90 Nigerians who were repatriated from Tunisia. The deportees who arrived the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos on Tuesday, wore mournful looks as they re-lived the sad tales of their sojourn in the North African country. The repatriation was facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration, IOM, with the support of the Tunisian government.

Up till moment, the misadventure of the Daniel Oikhena has earned him rewards and little or no condemnation. The basis for the reward is clear – Intelligence. The 13-year-old boy stunned everyone including his family members to do what no Nigerian has ever done.

Lagos state Government yesterday said no fewer than 3,120 intending pilgrims from the state will be airlifted to the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia for this year’s Haji pilgrimage.

Muslims from different parts of the world have been heading towards Makkah for the observance of Hajj rites. While in Makkah, a visitor is expected to observe proper etiquette with the city.

The Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Commission on Wednesday says that it has secured 80 per cent of visas for 3, 249 intending pilgrims for the 2013 Hajj.