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Caloocan, Philippines  - It has been almost three years since Alan Celiz's sons, Almon and Dicklie, were killed in violence related to the Philippines's "war on drugs" but he still cannot talk about them. Even saying their names is painful. When he tries, his breath catches in his throat and he has to choke back tears. "I'm sorry," Celiz said. "Two of them. Months apart. Killed just like that. Like they were nothing." More: §   'Free to kill': Duterte to newly appointed senior police officer §   UN approves resolution to probe Duterte's 'war on drugs' §   Philippines' Duterte: 'Kill those useless bishops' President Rodrigo Duterte's violent crackdown on illegal drugs in the Southeast Asian country has stripped entire communities of their young men. According to  conflicting figures released by authorities , between 5,552 and 6,600 people have been killed in the drug war since Duterte came t...

A member of a council advising Iran’s supreme leader has died after falling sick from coronavirus. He has become the first top official to succumb to the disease which is affecting members of the Islamic Republic’s leadership, which has the highest death toll in the world outside China. Expediency Council member Seyyed Mohammad Mirmohammadi died aged 71 at a hospital in Tehran, according to state radio. As well as acting as advisers, the council also settles disputes between Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and parliament. Also among the country’s infected officials is Iraj Harirchi, head of an Iranian government task force on the coronavirus who tried to downplay the virus before falling ill. Other high profile patients include Vice President for women and family affairs Masoumeh Ebtekar, better known as ‘Sister Mary’. The English-speaking spokeswoman for the students who seized the U.S. Embassy in Tehran in 1979 and sparked the 444-day hostage crisis. Iran has report...

•EFCC moves for forfeiture of 2 mansions traced to suspects set for prosecution •Perm Sec got N120m cash, 2 Honda cars for new wife from contractor in lieu of NAF refueling job There are still Graphic details of how two defence ministers, top presidential aide, Inspector General of Police and Permanent Secretary connived with a contractor to divert and share a whopping N35 billion meant for the acquisition of arms and logistics for Nigerian troops on peace-keeping operations have emerged, more than a decade after. Vanguard learned that the N35 billion loan, which was obtained from the Debt Management Office, DMO, was for the award of contracts for the provision of logistics and equipment for Nigerian troops on peace-keeping missions under the Nigerian Contingencies in Peace Keeping Missions, CADEP. However, documents obtained by Vanguard last night indicated that the bulk of the cash was diverted by the ministers, permanent secretary and a Chief of Staff to the President at th...

The Zamfara State Police Command wishes to warn that, Unauthorised and Illegal Use of Siren, Revolving light, Covered and Spy Plates Number are hereby banned with immediate effect. In a press release made available to Nigerian Notch by PPRO of Zamfara State, SP Mohammed Shehu, he said that, the Commissioner of Police CP Usman Nagogo psc+ has set up a Task Force Team to ensure Compliance as well as to embark on the arrest of those who refuse to abide by the order. The Command further warned that any person or group arrested by the task force team will be investigated and made to face the full wrath of the law. The Command urges members of the public to continue to be law abiding citizens and also cooporate with police and other security Agencies for a better service delivery.

Ihedioha's Appeal against H.E Senator Hope Uzodinma has been adjourned for tomorrow to enable his legal team respond to a process served on them this morning in court. Details later.

The Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, has held its 36th matriculation, where students were urged to show utmost determination, hard work, focus and commitment towards achieving their goals in the institution.  The institution also tasked parents and teachers to put in their best to ensure that  students tow the path of diligence, which will in turn establish them to find their place in a fast changing world which is becoming challenging with its attendant hiccups and whirlwinds, occasioned by ICT and the internet. Dr Francisca Unoma, Nwafulugo the rector of the polytechnic who made the call during the 36th Matriculation Ceremony of the institution held yesterday at the Oko campus of the polytechnic, stressed that it has become imperative that students of the institution to tow the line of hardwork and perseverance in achieving their aims as students in the citadel of learning. She said that "As I sincerely congratulate all our new intakes for their cho...

The association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) rising from its stakeholders meeting recently has maintained its stance on professionalism, which they say is the best approach towards a better relationship with all stakeholders in the  industry. The President of the Chief Uju Tony Nwabunike, in a press release made available to Nigerian Notch in Lagos stated thus "we in the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) see our profession, not only as a means of livelihood, but also as a way of contributing to national economic, social and total well being of consumers."  He said that its as a result of this, we have an unsung ethic of promoting standards  and best practices across various areas in the course of carrying out our  cargo clearing functions  at the seaports, airports and border stations in the country. He further stated that over time, the customs brokers have been victims of substandard importation by importers w...

In an extraordinary meeting of stakeholders and leaders of Ndiakwu Otolo Nnewi community, We thought it wise to resolve worrisome issues, Mr Onyedika Chukwuma ( Acobarry),has raised against Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, who has been kind to him despite his unbecoming disposition. We have in the recent past noted with disappointment, the incessant and unwarranted verbal abuse on our sons in the persons of Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah and Hon. Chris Azubuogu by Mr Onyedika Chukwuma (Acobarry),who happens to be an indigene of our community, Ndiakwu Otolo Nnewi.  We want to state categorically, that we have no hands in such despicable and unpatriotic attitude of the aforementioned fellow, whose trade in stock has been blackmail, just to tarnish the image of our distinguished sons, who represent our Senatorial zone and our immediate Federal Constituency. We, today have resolved to take all necessary measures to ensure that Mr  Onyedika Chukwuma (Acobarry) stops forthwith...

The burial ceremony of Late Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu today Friday 21 February 2020 was turned to a political carnival as distinguished personalities from all facets of life endeavour  were represented in quantum Politicians across Nigeria dominated the scene and had all the bigwigs present. The burial which held at Ihitte Uboma,  Imo State paraded a large and unprecedented crowd of sympathizers who thronged to bid Late Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu a final goodbye Senator Benjamin Chukwuemeka Uwajumogu was born in 1968 (52 years) to the family of a famous and successful business magnet, Chief B.O. Uwajumogu of Uwajumogu and Sons Ltd He had his early education at Library Avenue Primary School Umuahia, Abia State and his secondary education at Ikerejere Secondary School , Ihitte Uboma and had his Bsc in Economics from University of New Jersey, USA He later rose to inherit his father's wealth which spans across sole distributorship of Nigerian Flour Mills Ltd, Tate and ...

Humphrey Ngonadi Ayedoghobils, has emerged the 3rd President of South East Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture. It was indeed a gathering of who is who in the business world in the South East, who gathered to honor the new President of the Organization. The immediate past President of SECCIMA, Ide J.C Udeagbala in his welcome address thanked SECCIMA  and Mr Humphrey Ngonadi for accepting to led the young regional chamber of commerce in the country. He said its indeed a reason to rejoice with him for emerging as the 3rd President of SECCIMA alongside every other member of his executive council being inaugurated. He stressed that his collective prayer  is to grant the new executive council wisdom and rooted judgement in the affairs of the organization to stand on that the pact of fairness and equity in sustaining an economic development of the South East.  Ide J.C Udeagbala however maintained that under his watch as the President of SECCIMA he...

Nigerian Stock Exchange Amid the bearish equities market, the Nigerian Association of Securities Dealers Over-the-Counter (NASD-OTC) has advised investors to seek for unquoted stocks that have recorded significant returns of not less than 70 percent in the last two years. In a statement made available to Vanguard, NASD-OTC said: “Amid the bearish equity market over the past two years, the shares of Central Securities Clearing System, CSCS rallied strongly, gaining over 70 percent over the past two years, delivering stellar return to its shareholders. The performance of the stock partly reflects the steady dividend payment culture of the Company.”Notwithstanding the share price rally, the N0.70 per share dividend declared by the CSCS translates to 5.8 percent yield on the share price of N12.00 as at the close of market on Friday, 07 February, 2020. READ ALSO:India sets to shift from buying weapons to exporting NASD said: “Beyond the steady cash flow that the CSCS div...