Tragedy As Container Lands On Vehicles In Lagos
Tragedy struck at Cele bus top on the Oshodi Apapa expressway, Lagos, after a 40 feet container fell on three vehicles. Driver of one of the vehicles: a commercial bus killed while passengers in the bus and those in the two other vehicles managed to escape. More details later
Emefiele Not A Terrorist, Maharaj Ji Replies DSS
Founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, yesterday, faulted the Department of State Services, DSS, for alleging that the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, was involved in terrorism. Maharaj Ji, in a statement by his Minister of Information, Mr. Ojo Mogbadewa, said Emefiele cannot be involved in such an act. His words: “Emefiele is being...
Emir Cautions Against Protest After 11 Persons Were Electrocuted In Kaduna
Emir of Zazzau in Kaduna State, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has warned residents of the emirate especially Gwargwaje youths to desist from a planned demonstration scheduled to hold today, Friday. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Zaria. This followed the incident of high electricity voltage supply to the area that resulted in the electrocution of about...
We’ll Continue To Crush Impounded Motorcycles, FCTA Vows
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has resolved to continue with its policy of crushing commercial motorcycles impounded from errant riders to stem the tide of lawlessness and disregard to approved standards. The Mandate Secretary of FCTA Transportation Secretariat, Àbdullahi Candido, who supervised the fourth edition of the ‘impound and crush exercise’ at the popular AYA Junction in Asokoro, described...
Calling Me Jibril Aminu From Sudan Was Not A Funny Joke — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday night described the claim that he was dead and Jibril Aminu from Sudan’ occupying the presidential villa in Aso Rock, as a joke that was not funny. President Buhari stated this in a documentary at a private dinner organised by his family and very closed associates, to celebrate his 80th birthday tagged “Celebrating A Patriot, a...
7 Die, 29 Injured In Calabar Carnival – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC has confirmed seven persons dead and 29 injured in an incident that occurred during the annual Calabar Carnival on Tuesday. The Sector Commander of the Corps, Maikano Hassan, confirmed the number of casualties to the News Agency of Nigeria. He said that the incident occurred in front of the Jumat Mosque in Bogobiri in the...
Family Seeks Justice As Policeman Kills 28-Year-Old Graduate In Edo
The family of late Godsent Obhafuoso has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, to prevail on the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5, to investigate the killing of their 28-year-old son by a policeman. The family claimed that the policeman escorted a prominent resident to Uromi community, in the Esan North East Local Government Area on August 13,...
How Christmas Cow Killed Youth Leader In Bayelsa
Tragedy struck on Christmas eve when a cow, bought to celebrate Christmas killed a former youth president of Obogoro community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Mr Sobokime Igodo. Daily Trust gathered that the deceased and a group of friends had contributed money to buy the cow, kill and share as they normally do every Christmas. According to the...
Hoodlums Set Ebonyi APC Chairman’s Home On Fire, One Person Killed
A 39-year-old man, Eseni Egwu, was on Monday killed at the Ekoli Edda community, in the Afikpo South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. It was gathered that the incident ensued when members of the Ebebeagu Security Outfit clashed with youths in the area on Boxing Day. The Ebebeagu operatives, according to a community source, allegedly arrived the market square in...
Gov. Umahi Orders Arrest Of Ebonyi APC Chair, Reps Candidate Over Alleged Killing Of Policeman, Others
Ebonyi State, Governor David Umahi on Tuesday ordered the immediate arrest of the state chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Stanley Okoro Emegha, over the alleged murder and razing of houses at Ekoli Edda community in Afikpo South Local Government Area. Umahi also ordered the immediate arrest of the APC House of Representatives candidate, Chief Eni Uduma Chima, who is...
