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Ondo govt links naming ceremonies to 29 deaths from ‘Monkey Tail’ consumption

Ondo govt links naming ceremonies to 29 deaths from ‘Monkey Tail’ consumption

By Dayo Johnson Akure The Ondo State Government has confirmed that 29 people died from the consumption of local herbal alcoholic mixtures, commonly called “monkey tail” in Odigbo council area of the state. Health Commissioner, Dr Banji Ajaka, said weekend that there were 60 suspected cases linked to two naming ceremonies. He said the fatality […]
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A Peep into Oyo Empire: The Alaafin and his 100 court cases

A Peep into Oyo Empire: The Alaafin and his 100 court cases

Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, Iku Baba Yeye, on Wednesday, January 14, 2014, clocked 43 years on the throne of the Alaafin of Oyo. How time flies! Time has moved at such a fast pace that one of the Yoruba most revered traditional rulers, during an interaction with Sunday Vanguard, could not understand how the feat of two scores and three that he has been on the throne was achieved. He, however, was certain that, “It is God Almighty; not by my power or effort. I give glory to Him.”

The June 12 Story : How Abiola, NADECO played into Gen. Abacha’s hands – Prof. Yadudu

The June 12 Story : How Abiola, NADECO played into Gen. Abacha’s hands – Prof. Yadudu

In this concluding part of the interview with the former legal adviser to the late head of state, General Sani Abacha, Prof. Awwal Yadudu, he says the late Chief MKO Abiola won the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election but defends his incarceration by Abacha on the grounds of his self-declaration as president. Yadudu also speaks on other issues in the polity.

Ejigbo women assault: Lagos, Police tread the rough path to justice

Ejigbo women assault: Lagos, Police tread the rough path to justice

Ejigbo, one of the Local Council Development Areas, LCDA, created during the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been a haven of peace until December, last year when Women Arise for Change Initiative, a human rights group, led by its President, Dr. Joel Odumakin decided to take the bull by the horn, demanding for justice against an inhuman treatment meted to two women residing in the area.

We are prepared to dislodge Boko Haram… CP Anti-Bomb- Addulmajid Ali

We are prepared to dislodge Boko Haram… CP Anti-Bomb- Addulmajid Ali

Mr. Addulmajid Ali, is the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Police Anti-Bomb Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, in his interview with Crime Guard, he talked about the preparedness of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit the Force in responding and curtailing bomb attacks in the country.