Federal High Courts across the country will commence Easter vacation on Monday, March 29. In a circular signed by Mr Emmanuel Gakko, the Chief Registrar of the Court, and pasted in the Federal High Court, Lagos, stated that the vacation…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commad in Plateau has arrested two suspects for allegedly vandalising rail tracts. Mr Stephen Jiyason, the NSCDC Commandant in the state paraded the suspects before newsmen on Monday in Jos. He said…
A 35-year-old man, Baba Emmanuel, who allegedly stole a car valued at N2 million, on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. Emmanuel, who resides at Iju, Lagos, is facing a charge of stealing. The Prosecutor, ASP Bisi Ogunleye, told…
The Police on Monday arraigned a 60-year-old man, Musibau Kosoko, in a Badagry Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for an alleged threat and breach of peace. Kosoko, whose address is unknown, is facing a two-count charge of threat to life and…
A hotel manager, Obinna Ejike, on Monday appeared in a Grade I Area Court, Mpape , Abuja, for allegedly neglecting his duties to secure a guest Inn and allowing some mattresses to be stolen. The police charged Ejike with criminal…
Mr Kashim Ali, the Chairman, Board of FCT Water Board has called for formulation of Water User Associations to help generate revenue to provide water for Nigerians. Ali, who spoke with newsmen on Monday in Abuja, urged the association to…
Mr Abok Ayuba, Speaker, Plateau House of Assembly, has advised the new Long Kwo of Kwo Chiefdom, retired Col. Fidelis Attahiru, to be just and fair in leading his subjects. The Kwo Chiefdom is in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area…
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By Ruona to be at the pinnacle’s peak –no more bars to cross not one prayer to say even here is the world swirling chaotic around me and i am breathing the confusion settled around my neck to…
By Roseline Mgbodichinma I. In the chapel, the bell rings & the pendulum swings all into solemnity – the same way a mother’s breast becomes hose and stills the clamour of a child, The only salvation I know is an…
