Troops ambush Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi, recover items
Troops of Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA deployed for counter terrorism and anti-banditry operations in Kebbi State have said that they ambushed Lakurawa Terrorist Group (LTG) on transit to wreak havoc in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
Use of LGs’ allocation by Obi splits Anambra Assembly
By Enyim Enyim ONITSHA—The controversy over the use of local government statutory allocation by Governor Peter Obi and Heads of Administration in the 21 Local Government Areas of Anambra state has split the state House of Assembly into two. Following the non conduct of local government election, the Obi administration appointed transition caretaker committee members […]
Lagos boosts security with 2 helicopters, APC
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS – Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has stressed the need for oil tank farm owners, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and all other federal agencies that operate in the state to contribute to the State Security Trust Fund (STF) to strengthen the state capacity […]
Adamawa Police arrest 18 youths protesting against sugar firm
By Umar Yusuf YOLA – Tension is mounting in Numan, Adamawa State as no fewer than 18 persons have been arrested by the state Police Command for disturbances, following a protest embarked upon by the Gywana Community against Savannah Sugar Company. Vanguard learnt that some youths from Gywana Community and other surrounding villages picketed the […]
Abacha lauds amnesty programme
By AbdulSalam Muhammad KANO — Alhaji Muhammad Abacha, eldest son of the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has expressed optimism that amnesty granted to militants in the creeks of Niger Delta region will guarantee lasting peace. Abacha, who commended the positive response of the militant leaders, explained that such demonstration of respect for […]
Election tribunal sacks councillor for lack of academic qualification
THE Delta North Local Government Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba has nullified the election of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) councillor representing Ward 7 in Aniocha North local government council, Mr. Okonji Ojelukwuelim, on the ground that he did not possess the minimum academic qualification.
