SUSPECTED kidnappers of Mr. Ebikeme Clark, son of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, kidnapped, Wednesday, at Kiagbodo, Delta State, has reportedly contacted the family, demanding about N50 million ransom for his release. Delta State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba, however, told us that the police have arrested three of the suspected kidnappers and were inching closer to their hideout, ... Read More »
Category Archives: Politics
Fayemi’s Camp releases pix of man allegedly shot by Fayose supporters
Man dies scrambbling for politician’s money in Lagos
The police in Lagos on Thursday confirmed the death of a young man allegedly killed while struggling with others to share money donated by a politician in Ajegunle area of the metropolis. The spokeswoman for the state command, Ms Ngozi Braide, who confirmed the incident, said the matter was being investigated. Braide disclosed that some people had been arrested in ... Read More »
OSUN PDP’s DELEGATES ELECTIONS:Minister Leads thugs to beat Electoral officer(see pics)
There was serious pandemonium and confusion in Ayedaade Local Government when the Minister of Police Affairs, Alh. Jelili Adesiyan and his cohorts stormed different venues of the delegate election within the Local Government. In ward six, the peaceful atmosphere at the venue came to a halt when the Minister of Police Affairs, Alh. Adesiyan appeared with his security aides ... Read More »
I will not take salary if elected governor— Bamidele
Mr Opeyemi Bamidele Labour party governorship candidate in the June 21 election in Ekiti, on Thursday vowed not to collect salaries and emoluments throughout his four year tenure if elected. He made the vow while campaigning at Igede-Ekiti in Irepodun/ Ifelodun Local Government Area. Bamidele, a member of the House of Representatives, said he would rather open a special account ... Read More »
How Omisore beat me Alhaji isiaka Adeleke opens up
Here is what Alhaji Adeleke told us “Five-man electoral committee sent from Abuja to conduct ward congress invited we, the aspirants, to a meeting at the hotel and when I got there, I saw five men lying on the floor at the entrance of the hotel, with guns pointed at them by DSS operatives. When I moved closer, I discovered ... Read More »
Kidnappers abduct Clark’s son
WARRI- SUSPECTED kidnappers have abducted Mr. Ebi Clark, son of Ijaw national leader and former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, currently a delegate to the National Conference. He was reportedly kidnapped, Wednesday, at Clark’s countryhome, Kiagbodo in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State by the gunmen, who invaded the community. A source told Vanguard that they whisked ... Read More »
Court Orders Sanusi’s Passport Released, Awards N50m Damages
A Federal High Court in Lagos has restrained the Nigeria Police and the Department of State Services from arresting or harassing the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, ordered the DSS to release Lamido Sanusi’s passport and award him N50m in exemplary damages. Sanusi’s passport was seized on February 20 when he arrived at the Lagos international airport, ... Read More »
Efcc closes in on Aregbesola for Diverting 7.6b Bond funds meant to build schools
The operatives of the Economic and Financial Commission are investigating allegations of misappropriation of funds and abuse of office in Osun State. Investigation revealed that operatives of the commission quizzed the Accountant General and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Messrs. Alaba Kolawole and Adeagbo Nurudeeen, respectively, on March 23, 2014, in relation with the ongoing probe involving contract awards ... Read More »
FASHOLA RENDERS 25TH 100 DAYS ACCOUNT OF STEWARDSHIP
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Tuesday rendered the traditional 100 days account of his stewardship, the 25th in the series since inception of his administration, saying change for the country is no longer on the way but here already. Addressing the capacity gathering of Lagos residents including former governors of the State, retired and serving Public officials, ... Read More »