No fewer than five persons were killed in an auto crash Monday night in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
The accident occurred at about 7.35pm in front of the main gate of Ekiti State University (EKSU).
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
Chelsea to loan Kenneth Omeruo out to Turkish giants Besiktas for forthcoming season
Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo is set to leave sign a one year long loan deal with Turkish giants Besiktas this week with the aim of turning it into a permanent transfer at the end of the season.
Omeruo, 24, signed for Chelsea in January 2012 from Belgian side Standard Liege and was immediately sent out on loan to Dutch side Ado Den Haag but returned to the UK at the start of the 2013/14 season. Following a season-long loan with Middlesbrough in the English Championship, Omeruo was sent out to Turkish club Kasimpasa at the beginning of the last campaign.
Two Deputies Shot And Killed In A Courthouse In Michigan
A fatal attack by an inmate who was being transported to a court room from a holding cell has left two court deputies dead.
Rivers Police recovers N60m abandoned by bullion van driver
The Rivers state Police Command says it has recovered sixty million naira in cash abandoned by a bullion van driver in Port Harcourt.
Deputy Commissioner of Police incharge of Administration in the Command, Uche Anozia stated this while displaying the wads of cash to newsmen in Port Harcourt.
DCP Anozia said the recovery of the cash was as a result of a complaint from the Bankers Warehouse that a bullion van conveying money from Aba to Port Harcourt had diverted.
I’m Part Of A 27-Woman Gang From Benin Republic—Child Abductor
A yet-to-be identified child abductor, who confessed to being part of a 27-woman syndicate from Benin Republic, narrowly escaped being lynched yesterday when she was caught at Aka Road, Okokomaiko area of Lagos.
The lady, it was gathered, was usually seen around the area behaving like a lunatic, but became ‘sane’ when she was apprehended yesterday morning trying to abduct a child. Obviously scared for her life when she was caught in the act, the yet-to-be identified lady reportedly began to divulge information of her activities.
Chelsea poised to make bid for N'Golo Kante
Chelsea have made their move for N’Golo Kante, with the France midfielder appearing certain to leave Leicester this summer.
The end of Euro 2016 means Kante has completed international duty for the summer, leaving him free to negotiate with clubs who activate his £20million release clause.
Interest from Paris Saint-Germain has faded since manager Laurent Blanc was replaced by Unai Emery and Kante is not keen on a move to China despite reports that Shanghai SIPG are prepared to pay £35m.
Lil Wayne hospitalised after suffering another seizure.
The 33-year-old rapper was admitted to hospital last week after falling ill just minutes before he was due to take to the stage at Las Vegas’ TAO nightclub for a pre-UFC 200 party, TMZ reports.
Man stabs pregnant woman to death during argument
The police in Kogi State have arrested a man, Hussain Zubairu, for allegedly stabbing his pregnant neighbour, Bose Muhammed, to death.
Zubairu and the pregnant woman lived in the Idogido community of Okene Local Government Area of the state.
He was said to have stabbed the woman in the stomach with a pair of scissors.
She was rushed to a hospital in the area but died on arrival.
We learnt that a friend of the deceased had visited her last Monday when the incident happened.
She was rushed to a hospital in the area but died on arrival.
We learnt that a friend of the deceased had visited her last Monday when the incident happened.
US Releases Another $13m For Boko Haram Victims
United Nations Humanitarian agency, has released $13 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund, CERF, to provide life-saving assistance to 250,000 persons in North-east of Nigeria.
Faithia Balogun Warns against Impersonator
So many of our celebrities have been crying out over this, and many have been left to pay bills of what they never owe.
It’s really sad that people fall victims by giving out there hard earned money to this scammers, the actress has however reach out to her fans, warning them to be careful of fraudsters using her name for their dirty dealings.
It’s really sad that people fall victims by giving out there hard earned money to this scammers, the actress has however reach out to her fans, warning them to be careful of fraudsters using her name for their dirty dealings.
UK’s biggest ever haul of class A drugs as £512m of cocaine found in North Sea boat
Three tonnes of cocaine worth £512million, the UK’s biggest class A drugs haul , were found on a boat seized in the North Sea.
The captain and first officer of tugboat MV Hamal were yesterday found guilty of drug trafficking.
It had left Turkey for Guyana in South America where drugs were loaded.
Why I chose Bayern Munich – Ancelotti
Ancelotti, who becomes the second Italian manager to coach the Bavarians, has signed a three-year deal to replace Pep Guardiola at the Allianz Arena.
He said: “I am the second Italian to take charge of the club after Giovanni Trapattoni – a legend. I hope that I also can leave a legacy here as he did.
Photo: Miraculous! Dead Man Reportedly Resurrects After Catholic Priest Prays on His Coffin
A Catholic priest identified as Rev. Fr. Chiedozie Modestus Chilaka, has reportedly prayed for a dead man who was about to be buried and he woke up from his coffin to the amazement of eye witnesses. This is not Nollywood...its real!!!
Below is how Amanda Chisom who posted the pictures on Facebook reported the story:
Final year UNILAG undergraduate dies in hostel
A 500-level undergraduate of the University of Lagos, Odusami Matthew, has died after slumping at the Biobaku Hostel.
According to punch Matthew, a student at the Estate Management Department, was playing football with some of his friends on Friday when he slumped.
He was reportedly rushed to the school’s medical centre where he was confirmed dead on arrival.
Our correspondent was told that the remains of the student had been deposited at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba.
When our correspondent visited the hostel on Monday, one of the residents confirmed that the incident happened around 4pm.
When our correspondent visited the hostel on Monday, one of the residents confirmed that the incident happened around 4pm.
He said, “He stayed in this hostel. Around 4pm, he decided to play football with some of his friends. He was not tackled neither was he with the ball when he collapsed.
“Nobody understood what went wrong with him. He was rushed to the medical centre, but he died on the way. It’s really a shock to us.”
Emir Sanusi: Hausa have no axe to grind with Igbo
Sanusi made the clarification when members of the Abia state Council of Chiefs led by its Chairman , Mr. Ebere Chidik paid him a courtesy visit at his palace in Kano.
“The Hausas have for decades been accommodating the Igbos without grudge, animosity and rancour.
Harrysong Goes Hard On Fans Condemning Him Over Make-up And Lipstick Photos
Following the backlash he got from his followers over a recent photo he shared on Instagram, where he was accused of wearing lipstick and make-up, singer Harrysong has taken the words of his fans to heart.
Video evidence of the alleged Sex scandal – US envoy
Ambassador of the United States to Nigeria, James Entwistle, is to present video evidence against the three members of the House of Representatives on Thursday when Ossai Ossai Committee assigned to probe the alleged sex misconduct involving the trio begins open public hearing.
The three accused members include Mohammed Garba Gololo (APC, Bauchi); Samuel Ikon (PDP, Akwa Ibom) and Mark Gbillah (APC, Benue). Entwistle had in a petition to Dogara, alleged that the actions of the three lawmakers at the International Visitor Leadership Programme in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, from April 7 to 13, 2016, brought disrepute to the parliament. The Ambassador had alleged that the Reps solicited for sex from prostitutes and grabbing hotel housekeeper in a bid to rape.
Giggs: I laughed the first time I saw Ronaldo play
Ryan Giggs has revealed he knew Cristiano Ronaldo was going to be special when he saw him turn John O’Shea inside out as as a young whippersnapper for Sporting against Manchester United in 2003.
Ronaldo secured a move to United after his dazzling display against them in a friendly clash and has since gone on to become one of the greatest footballers in history.
Assemblies Of God Church Leadership Tussle Gets Messier, 20 Inured, Two Houses Burnt
The leadership tussle over the stool of the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God Church in Nigeria, between Professor Paul Emeka and Dr. Chidi, exploded into violence in one of its branches in Saminaka, Lere Local Government Area, Kaduna State.
The fight left 20 members with injuries and two homes of resident pastors burnt. A source from the Assemblies of God Church (Jerusalem), Saminaka, told Vanguard in Kaduna that the fight started from 8a.m. and lasted till 2p.m. Sunday, which was later confirmed by Kaduna State Police Command.
The fight left 20 members with injuries and two homes of resident pastors burnt. A source from the Assemblies of God Church (Jerusalem), Saminaka, told Vanguard in Kaduna that the fight started from 8a.m. and lasted till 2p.m. Sunday, which was later confirmed by Kaduna State Police Command.
‘Governor Ayade Creating New Police Force In Cross River’ – APC Calls For Impeachment
The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Monday, July 11, 2016 called for the impeachment of Ben Ayade, governor of Cross River State, over alleged “myriad of constitutional breaches”.
John Ochala, chairman of the APC in Cross River State, told journalists at a press conference in Calabar that the “abysmal security situation” in the state coupled with constitutionally breaches by Professor Ben Ayade was enough reason to begin impeachment proceedings against the governor.
Arsenal & Everton fight over defender Daniele Rugani
21-year-old Italian defender Daniele Rugani is today being tipped with a move to the Premier League.
The Juventus centre-back is a target for both Arsenal and Everton, reports the usually reliable Gianluca Di Marzio.
Henry quits Arsenal after row with Wenger
The former striker was working as a youth coach at the club on a part-time basis, but is now set to depart that role after informing Wenger that he does not intend to leave his TV role.
Man Cuts Off Dead Son’s Head For Ritual
The Bauchi State Police Command says it has arrested a 25-year-old man, Maikudi Mohammed, for being in possession of the head of his child.
In a statement on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Police Command, Haruna Mohammed, said the suspect was arrested in Misau town in the Misau Local Government Area, following intelligence report that he was in possession of his son’s head.
Owner of store where Alton Sterling was shot files lawsuit against Baton Rouge police
The owner of the North Foster Drive convenience store where police fatally shot Alton Sterling alleged Monday in a lawsuit that Baton Rouge police came into his store and confiscated the store’s entire security system — including the video surveillance — and took him into custody.
Triple S Food Mart owner Abdullah Muflahi alleges in the state court lawsuit that police also commandeered his cellphone in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Sterling, whom Muflahi allowed to sell CDs and DVDs outside his shop for several years.
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