Monday 14 March 2016

News Headlines Today - 14/3/2016

VANGUARD

*Re-run elections: IG deploys AIG, three CPs to Rivers

*Fuel scarcity bites harder amid increase in supply

*CONSTITION REVIEW: NASS'll send amended versions to Buhari in different bills 'Deputy Speaker

*China wants more of Nigeria's oil

*Ebonyi earmarks N250m to fight Lasa fever

Pupils fall out of school bus in Lagos

Two pupils of New Vine International School, Mushin, Lagos, were flung out of a moving bus driven by the Proprietor, Mr. Ekezie Augustine, at Costain Roundabout, on their way from the National Theatre, Iganmu. 

RRS smashes teenage motorcycle robbery gang

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three teenage robbers, who use commercial motorcycle for their operations.

Robbers sever 72-year-old guard’s hands in Benin

Robbers, who last week held Benin City hostage, reportedly chopped the hands of a 72-year-old guard, Jacob Ikilo. He was allegedly attacked at his place of work around Egba community in Edo State.

Ramos scores, sees red as Madrid beat Las Palmas

Real Madrid survived a scare to beat Las Palmas through Casemiro’s late winner.

Man hospitalised after anal rape, suspect arrested

A man, Kenneth Nweke from Effium community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State is currently battling for survival at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (FETHA) after being raped by a 26-year-old man, Lawrence Anyigor, through the anus.

Sunday 13 March 2016

FA Cup:Man United 1-1 West Ham

Anthony Martial came to the rescue of Manchester United and Louis van Gaal as his late equaliser against West Ham took this FA Cup quarter-final to a replay.

Delta Assembly mourns Felix Ibru

The Speaker, Delta House of Assembly, Chief Monday Igbuya, on Saturday joined many dignitaries across Nigeria to mourn the death of the former Governor of the State, Olorogun Felix Ibru.

Erediauwa begins rites to be crowned new Oba of Benin

The Benin Crown Prince, Eheneden Erediauwa, was on Saturday in Benin formally installed as the Edaiken of Uselu after the successful completion of the mandatory traditional rites.

Buhari mourns Felix Ibru

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday said he received with sadness, news of the death of the first civilian governor of Delta State, Chief Felix Ibru.