The 35 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Alamala, Abeokuta in Ogun State said, Wednesday, that it arrested eight persons for allegedly operating an illegal cement factory at Ewekoro along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
A statement by the Army Public Relations Officer, Captain Adamu Ngulde, said the suspects were caught adulterating products from Larfarge and Dangote cement.
June 26, 2013
June 25, 2013
Julius Berger Begins Work On 2nd Niger Bridge
Work on the long-awaited second Niger bridge has commenced. Wolfgang Goetsch, Managing Director of Julius Berger stated this at the 43rd annual general meeting of the company in Abuja.
The Federal Government had given Julius Berger a letter of intent, which would enable it to do preliminary work such as, soil testing and engineering design
Police Arrests Suspected Kidnappers With 18 Children
Imo State Police Command, weekend, nabbed a bus driver at the border between Imo and Rivers States, conveying about 18 school children suspected to have been abducted.
Vanguard investigations revealed that the pupils were
Vanguard investigations revealed that the pupils were
June 24, 2013
Nigerians To Pay 3000 Pounds To Enter Britain
Britain is planning to force visitors from India, Pakistan, Nigeria and other countries whose nationals are deemed to pose a “high risk” of immigration abuse to provide a cash bond before they can enter the country, a report said Sunday.
The Sunday Times newspaper said that from November,
June 20, 2013
Security Tightens Up in Lagos Over MEND's Threat
The police have beefed up security around strategic places in Lagos, especially fuel tanker terminals, tank farms and other establishments associated with the petroleum industry to forestall any terrorist attack.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Umar Manko, Wednesday said
OAU Studdents Attempts To Flush New Born Baby Into The Toilet
A female student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile Ife, Osun State,attempted to flush her new born baby into the female toilet was wednesday caught by the institution’s authorities.The incident took place
June 19, 2013
Real Madrid Offers 155 Million Euros World Record Deal To Keep Ronaldo
Madrid are in advanced talks with Ronaldo's representatives over a deal totalling around €155 million over five years, with the Portuguese forward set to earn €15m annually after tax in what will be the most lucrative contract in the history of the game. Ronaldo, who has
Nsukka L.G.A Losses N20 million Monthly to Ghost Teachers
Nsukka Local Government Council in Enugu State has admitted losing N20 million monthly to ghost primary school teachers. Chairman of the council, Mr. Tony Ugwu disclosed this at a briefing, saying that although the council only recently discovered
Federstion Account Arrears: Why States Can't Get Paid
Federal Government yesterday said it was unable to pay the February arrears to the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) because there was not enough fund to pay.
It also denied any debt issue with the state finance commissioners and that it never entered into any agreement with the commissioners contrary to the claim by them that an agreement was reneged by
22 Killed As Boko Haram Strikes Maidugiri
Members of the Boko Haram sect seem to be re-emerging from their hiding places in renewed attacks on Yobe and Borno States, as the suspected terrorists struck again in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Monday killing nine students writing examinations conducted by the National Examination Council (NECO).
In a separate attack by the group, a farming village of Alau Dam was also
June 16, 2013
Confederation Cup:Eagles Arrives In Brazil
African champions Nigeria flew into Sao Paulo just before midnight (Brazil time) on Saturday – the last team to arrive at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil. Earlier scheduled to arrive on Thursday, the Super Eagles are 48 hours late after a stand-off with Nigerian football authorities oover bonuses payable, despite a mutual understanding with the team’s management on a 50 per cent cut.
June 14, 2013
Chief Of Air Staff Tasks NAFF Personnel on Discipline
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Alex Badeh, has tasked all the field commanders and personnel of the Nigerian Air Force to comply with the rules of engagement and be well disciplined in their operations, especially in the enforcement of the state of emergency in some parts of the North-east.
June 11, 2013
Lobby For extradition Of Hezbollah Suspects worry Federal Government
President Goodluck Jonathan Monday met with service chiefs and other members of the security council to consider a brewing diplomatic crisis threw up by the arrest of some Lebanese businessmen and their accomplices for alleged involvement in terrorism.
The meeting was called against the backdrop of moves by countries sympathetic to Hezbollah, for which
Fashola Signs Bill Legalising Cremation
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Monday assented to a bill legalising cremation of bodies in the state. Before signing the bill into law, the governor explained that cremation was voluntary, adding that its enactment showed how the concept of globalisation had taken its roots in the state.
Speaking extensively on the cremation law, the attorney-general said it allowed
50 Killed In Renewed Fulani, Tiv Clash
No fewer than 50 people have been killed in a renewed clash between Tiv/Agatu farmers and Fulani herdsmen, Rukubi village in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Police Commissioner, Umar Shehu, who confirmed the incident at the end of a meeting between Tiv/Agatu farmers and Fulani herdsmen in the local government, called on the people of the area to live in peace with one another for the overall development of the state and the country.
Shehu, who also confirmed the loss of property worth millions of naira said the situation had been put under control, saying the security agents would not condone any breakdown of law and order by any person no matter his or her status
He appealed to the people of the area to go about their normal businesses and to report anybody who
FG To Unleash EFCC On Nigerian League Match Fixers
Federal Government has warned that arrangements were in an advanced stage to unleash the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on managers and other stakeholders in the Nigerian league found culpable of match fixing, stressing that it would henceforth treat any incident of match fixing as
PDP Automatic Ticket: Tukur SetsTto Battle Anenih
The Presidency and serving governors eyeing second term in 2015 on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may be pushing for a special national convention to ratify an amended party’s constitution allowing the president and governors to skip primaries.
June 10, 2013
Beauty Queen Turned Rapper Muna Unveils Promo Shot
After being on quite a hiatus from the spotlight, Muna has definitely got a lot in store for us as she reveals her latest photo shoot with Paul Ukonu.
This new photo ssession certainly shows a more playful side of her as the beauty queen/rapper looks like quite the girl next door. She rocks three very homely ensembles – a denim jacket and black tank top; a white tank top as well as a grey sweat shirt with shorts to match.
Van Persie: United Ready For New Era Under Moyes
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie believes the club need to embrace the managerial change at Old Trafford rather than fear it and is looking forward to a new era at the club.
David Moyes has officially taken over from the recently retired Sir Alex Ferguson in what was the first managerial change at the club in 26 years.
The arrival of Moyes has also seen a change in
AFGHANISTAN:Gun Battle Shakes Kabul Airport
Afghan security forces have tackled heavily-armed militants who seized a building near the main airport in the capital Kabul.
Officials said seven gunmen had been killed in the five-storey building under construction near the airport and the attack was now over.
The Taliban earlier said that they carried out the assault.
US Surveilance Leak Source Revealed
A former CIA technical worker has been identified by the UK's Guardian newspaper as the source of leaks about US surveillance programmes.
Edward Snowden, 29, is described by the paper as an ex-CIA technical assistant, currently employed by defence contractor Booz Allen Hamilton.
The Guardian said his identity was being revealed at his own request, reports the BBC.
The recent revelations are that US agencies gathered millions of phone records and monitored internet data.
A spokesman for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said the matter had now been referred to the Department of Justice as a criminal matter.
The Guardian quotes Snowden as saying he flew to Hong Kong on 20 May, where he holed himself up in a hotel.
He told the paper: "I don't want to live in a society that does these sort of things… I do not want to live in a world where everything I do and say is recorded."
Asked what he thought would happen to him, he replied: "Nothing good."
He said he had gone to Hong Kong because of its "strong tradition of free speech".
In a statement, Booz Allen Hamilton confirmed
NPFL Week 17: ABS Shocks Nembe At Home
The Yenagoa side have started waking up to the reality of their new status as an elite after a surprised home loss to struggling ABS of Ilorin in a game played at the Samson Siasia Stadium.
Nembe at initially lost in Week 2 to Enugu Rangers barely
PDP Governors To Meet Over Suspension Of Amechi And Wamakko
There were indications Sunday that governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have concluded plans to meet this week, to discuss the suspension of two of their members, Governors Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State and his Sokoto State counterpart, Dr. Aliyu Wamakko, who were suspended by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party for alleged anti-party activities.
But the National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has said the party was not harbouring any grudge against any member of the party, insisting that his leadership abhors indiscipline in all its ramifications.
While the NWC of the party in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, assured members of the party that it
Namibia's Coach Resign Post Three Days To Clash With Nigeria
With just three days to the match against the Super Eagles in a Group F World Cup qualifying match, Namibia coach Roger Palmgren has resigned his position.
John Muinjo, President of the Namibia Football Association (NFA) announced the
Presidency Moves To Kill Senate's Single-Term Bill
Indications emerged at the weekend that the presidency, worried by the proposal of the Senate Constitution Review Committee seeking a single term of six years for the president, vice-president, governors and their deputy, is rallying support for its rejection by other
June 04, 2013
US Places 7 million Dollars Bounty On Boko Haram's Leader Shekau
The US authorities have declared Abubakar Shekau, the leader of Jama’atu Ahl as-Sunnah il-Da’awati wal-Jihad, better known as Boko Haram, a wanted man.
And they are placing a $7 million bet he will be found, to be given away to anyone who can provide information leading to his arrest.
Analysts say the placement of large sum of money as bounty by the United States government reflects a new dimension to US government involvement to hunt down Mr. Shekau and
Presiden Jonathan Proscribes Boko Haram, Ansaru As Terror Group
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the proscription of Boko Haram and authorized the gazetting of an order declaring the group’s activities illegal and acts of terrorism.
In a statement by Dr Reuben Abati, Special Adviser to the President on Media& Publicity, said the
Church Budgets N335 million for Bishop's Installation
The Catholic Diocese of Nsukka in Enugu State has budgeted N335 million for the Episcopal ordination and installation of its new bishop.
Announcing the budget in Enugu on Tuesday, a former Minister of Information and Chairman of the organising committee, Chief Nnia Nwodo, said
Center For Rape Victims Underway In Lagos
Respite is on the way for victimsof rape and all forms of sexual assault in Nigeria as a Sexual Assault Referral Centre, SARC, will soon take off at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH.
The centre, first of its kind in Nigeria, is being set up by the Partnership for Justice, PFJ, supported by Justice for All Programme, JAP; Department of International Development, DFID, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health.
It is aimed at providing comprehensive and quality services to
June 02, 2013
Woman Docked For Allegedly Stabbing Daughter To Death
A middle-aged woman, Peace Agbonlahor, has appeared before a Magistrates Court in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State for allegedly stabbing her daughter, Abundance Agbonlahor, to death by using a kitchen knife.
Vanguard learnt that the accused committed the
2015: North Shuns Jonathans Move
The moves launched by President Goodluck Jonathan to get northern leaders to support him ahead of the 2015 presidential election appear to have failed, Sunday Vanguard has learnt. One of the moves was the emissary sent to the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) at a meeting in Abuja.
The northern leaders were said
June 01, 2013
Cynthia Osokogu: Absence of Defence Council Stalls Trial
The trial of Cynthia Osokogu’s alleged murderers was on yesterday stalled by the absence of a defence counsel, Mr Victor Opara.
Opara, who is the Counsel to Nwabufo, sent a letter notifying the court that he was sick.
Four suspects: Okwumo Nwabufo 33, Olisaeloka Ezike, 23, Orji Osita, 33, and Ezike Nonso, 25, are standing trial before an
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