Police Arrests 9 Secondary School Students for Holding Indian Hemp Festival

The Kwara state police command has arrested nine suspects for allegedly holding Indian hemp festival in Ilorin, Kwara State.

According to Tribune Online, the arrested persons were of secondary school age.

It was gathered that the suspects had circulated posters informing members of the public about the event, just as calls by prominent citizens and organisations to call off the event were rebuffed.

Police sources at the Adewole Divisional Police station, Ilorin who confirmed the development, said that the culprits were rounded up at Aiyetoro community, Asa-Dam area in Ilorin over the weekend.

The source also said that the suspects would soon be charged to court as soon as the police command completed its investigations on the alleged involvement of individuals in the act.

When contacted, the state police Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the incident, saying that, “I just received the report and I cannot confirm the number of those that were arrested.”

“The incident happened under the jurisdiction of the ‘D’ Division under Adewole Divisional Police station, Ilorin.”

Okasanmi also said that the police command would intensify efforts at ensuring crime prevention and peaceful atmosphere in the state.

Kerosene Explosion Kills Abia Lawmaker

A female councillor in the Obingwa Local Government Legislative council, Abia State, Mrs Obioma Ali, has died over multiple injuries she sustained from a kerosene explosion at her home.

Ali, who represents Isiala Itu, Ward 12, was said to have been refilling her lantern with kerosene when the substance, suspected to have been adulterated, exploded and got her badly burnt.

Family sources told Vanguard that the incident affected her hands, face and body parts, even as doctors battled to save her life.

The lawmaker reportedly died at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, ABSUTH, Aba, where she had been receiving medical attention. Chairman of the Obingwa local government, Chief Hanson Amaechi, during a condolence visit to the deceased’s family, said her death has created a vacuum in the struggle for female political representation in the area , stressing that she died at a time her experience was highly needed.

 Amaechi added that the councillor who was the deputy chief whip and chairman, committee of Women Affairs, would be missed as a foremost PDP woman leader who contributed to the success of the party in the area.

Tension As Police Officer Jumps Inside Gutter To Kill Notorious Armed Robber In Port-Harcourt (PHOTOS)

It is the end of the road for a deadly armed robber after he was gunned down by a policeman who was forced to enter a gutter to kill him.

An armed robber has met his waterloo in the hands of a gallant police officer early this morning after going for a robbery operation at Oroazi Road, Mgbuosimiri, Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital.

Asonye West Germany revealed that the robber was killed by a gallant mobile police officer (MOPOL) inside a gutter in the area. The incident left many people in serious shock.

Family Of 5 Dies After Eating Jollof Rice

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Five members of a family died after a meal in the sleepy rural Umuokpara Umanu, Obollo community in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.

The deceased are Mr. Vitalis Nwosu, his wife, Obianuju, and their three children, Chinonso, Chinasa and Odimnobi. Vanguard gathered that Mrs. Obianuju Nwosu served the family jollof rice, which she prepared for dinner, and not long after they started experiencing stomach ache, stooling and vomiting.

A villager recounted the incident: “The children were the initial complainants and their parents quickly moved them to a nearby private hospital (names withheld). Every effort made to save them failed as they died one after the other.” According to reports from the community, Mr. and Mrs. Nwosu later came down with the same symptoms and were rushed to a hospital in Owerri, but they also died. 

A villager noted that two other members of the family, who also took part in the meal survived, adding that “the remains of the deceased have been deposited at Adam Mortuary, Ugiri.” Reacting to the incident, the deceased’s first son, Mr. Chukwuemeka Nwosu, told newsmen that he was not at home when the incident occurred. 

While urging the security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident, Chukwuemeka also said that he suspected foul play. He alleged that his parents and siblings must have been poisoned by a relation over a protracted family matter. 

Although the traditional ruler of Amaukwu autonomous community, Eze Akwagbulem G. Anayochukwu, was not at home when Vanguard visited, a man close to the palace confirmed the incident. He also confirmed that the royal father had visited the Police and the family.

Woman Absconds With Cars And Luggage Belonging To A Man She Met On Facebook - See Photos

Asare, the lady that took off with Bonsu's cars and luggage.

A young man has been left in tears after lady he met on Facebook ran off with his properties - He had started a relationship with the lady after they connected on social media An EU-based Ghanaian man identified as Kingsley Osei Bonsu has been left in serious pains after a lady he met on Facebook ran off with his cars and luggage. The duo had met on Facebook and had started a relationship. The young man took to his Facebook page to share information about the lady in order to make her arrest easier. He explained how the lady defrauded him of his valuables and shared photos of her. He dropped his phone numbers so that he could be reached in case she was found.

A young man identified as Frank Bawumia shed more light on the matter as he explained how the lady was able to dupe the man. According to him, Bonsu had shipped three cars to the lady after they started their affair. He had told her he had plans of settling down in Ghana. He also sent her money for the port charges.

Nana Ama Asare, the lady, cleared the cars without giving the man any reason to doubt her. Bonsu then travelled down to Ghana to meet his supposed fiancée and formalize things between them. Bawumia said Asare was waiting for him at the reception. Two cars were made available; the couple rode in one with Asare driving and a male friend of hers drove the other with Bonsu’s things. According to Bawumia, they stopped at a restaurant to eat

The young man who was duped by his Facebook mistress. 

It was at that moment that the lady left him with the excuse of picking something from the car and she disappeared. The young man waited but there was no sign of his Facebook lover. Her phones were switched with her Facebook profile pulled down.

The young man reported the case at the police station as soon as he could. Some phone numbers were also given for anyone with useful information about her to help them track them down.

Bus Crushes And Kills Nollywood Actress And 5 Others

A Nollywood actress name yet to be ascertained, was yesterday crushed to death while five persons were injured by a commercial vehicle along Onitsha-Awka Expressway by New Parts Market Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state.


It was gathered that the commercial bus with some passengers lost control and ram into the victims, killing the actress and injuring five others.

The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Nkiruka Nwode who confirmed the accident said that the injured were rushed to Immaculate Hospital and St. Dominic Hospital Nkpor.

She said that the vehicle had been towed to the Ogidi Police Station while the corpse was deposited at Immaculate Hospital morgue.

More details, as soon as the identities of the actress and other victims are disclosed.

Man Gets Married To Crocodile In A Lavish Ceremony

Victor Aguilar, the Mayor of San Pedro Huamelula, took a crocodile to be his wife in the southern region of Oaxaca on Friday, as part of an indigenous tradition intended to bring good fortune to local fishermen. .

The female crocodile was baptised on Thursday, and was subsequently dressed in a white robe and had her jaws clamped shut on the big day. .

Tradition demands the Mayor of San Pedro Huamelula marry a new crocodile each year, as legend has it that the ceremony will bring fishermen luck in fishing. .

Aguilar said: ‘With this ritual we ask for a good harvest, for the sea and the lagoons to give us all the food we need and we ask that everything goes well with everyone here.’

Cancer alert : Foods to eat and avoid

There is an alarming increase in the rate at which people are diagnosed with cancer these days. In the last one week, I have heard at least five cases of people I know. It is scary.

Below, I have compiled a list of some food items that promotes good health and some that can trigger off cancer

1. Stinky vegetables: Such sulfur_containing veggies – such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and Brussels sprouts – “turn off signals to cancer cells to divide and conquer,”


2. Pistachios: This green nut is full of gamma_tocopherol, a potentially cancer_fighting type of vitamin E.-(available in mega supermarkets)


3. Beans: The fiber, potassium, magnesium and folate in beans are tied to decreased cancer risk, says the AICR’s experts. And some of the beans’ phytochemicals may slow tumor growth and inhibit cancer cell reproduction.

4. Green, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables: These colorful foods give us carotenoids, a powerful anti_cancer antioxidant.


Fill up on broccoli, carrots, spinach, pawpaw and pumpkin because they probably protect us from cancers of the lung, esophagus, mouth and pharynx.

 In fact, it’s a good idea to eat your way across the veggie and fruit rainbow, because each color offers a variety of cancer_fighting vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.

5. Honey: Consider using honey instead of sugar or sugar substitutes to sweeten foods. Studies have shown honey decreases tumor growth in mice and seems to have anti_bacterial properties that might decrease stomach ulcers.


But don’t pile on the sweet stuff. One tablespoon of honey has around 60 calories and, after all, weight control is a primary cancer_prevention goal. Another word of caution:
Babies younger than one year shouldn’t be given honey – they don’t have a strong enough immune system to fight off botulism spores that may be lurking in it.

 6. Whole grains: People who ate a lot of whole grains had a 21%_43%     lower risk of developing those cancers compared to people who ate less, according to a review of 40 studies of gastrointestinal cancer conducted by University of Minnesota researchers.






culled from Nigeria vanguard

What Celebrities Wore On The Red Carpet At The EbonyLife TV Film Festival

Mo Abudu, who has been on a mission to redefine the TV and Film space in Nigeria, stunned in a black dress as she received superstars including Mavin boss and fellow Johnnie Walker Ambassador, Don Jazzy and Mavin first lady, Tiwa Savage.

The film festival was a double celebration with Ebonylife TV celebrating its fourth year anniversary.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Joke Silva, Dakore Egbuson, Ireti Doyle and a host of A-list celebrities graced the red carpet as invited guests were treated to the new season premieres of hit TV series like On The Real and Sons of the Caliphate.

The 2015 blockbuster movie Fifty also hit TV screens with the season premiere of Fifty: The Series.

The atmosphere was electric and the scene picturesque as guests turned out in their numbers for a night of world class entertainment while enjoying some of the best of food and drinks.

See the red carpet photos below!