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Apr

2024

Lieutenant, 6 Others Killed As Terrorists Ambushed Nigerian Army Convoy

Lieutenant, 6 Others Killed As Terrorists Ambushed Nigerian Army Convoy Boko Haram sect has ambushed a military vehicle conveying a Lieutenant (names withheld) and other soldiers along the Biu-Buratai-Buni Yadi road. The road that links Borno and Yobe states has remained a death trap, as it has witnessed a series of deadly attacks in the recent past. Reliable sources revealed that the attack which occurred on Thursday evening led to the killing of the lieutenant Officer, a driver, gunner, and four other soldiers. Unconfirmed reports indicated that several numbers of the terrorists/attackers were killed during an exchange of gunfire with…

Apr

2024

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Police Kill 5 Bandits, Rescue 100 Hostages From Kidnappers

Crime, News Flash, Security

Police Kill 5 Bandits, Rescue 100 Hostages From Kidnappers The Katsina Police Command said a total of 51 major crime cases such as armed robbery, kidnapping, culpable homicides, and cattle rustling among others, were reported in the state in month of March. ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the spokesperson for the command revealed this while recounting the achievements of police in the state for March 2024 in Katsina on Friday. Sadiq-Aliyu listed the achievement of the to include elimination of five suspected bandits and rescue of 100 kidnapped victims in the state. The police spokesperson also revealed that 658 rustled animals were…

Apr

2024

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I’m Nothing, But Don’t Mock My God – Adegboye Warns Critics

News Flash, Religion

I’m Nothing, But Don’t Mock My God – Adeboye Warns Critics The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has cautioned those who criticise and mock him to thread with caution. The cleric said those who do such things end badly. Pastor Adeboye said even though he is nothing and weak, those mocking him and the mission should know that his God is a consuming fire. He reminded his critics that the word of God made it clear that anyone God will use must be foolish, must be weak, be a nobody so that…

Apr

2024

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How Nasarawa Gov Pressurized Me To Establish Militia Group – Miyetti Allah Leader

Crime, News Flash, Security

How Nasarawa Gov Pressurised Me To Establish Militia Group – Miyetti Allah Leader Tells Investigators The President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, has alleged that the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, was behind the establishment of the ethnic militia group, Kungiya Zaman Lafiya. Bodejo, who is facing terrorism charges, accused the governor of pressurising him to form the militia group. The Miyetti Allah leader was arrested by operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency on January 23, 2024, at the group’s office in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State for allegedly unveiling a militia group and…

Apr

2024

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I’m Happy With What Is Happening In ABIA Today Under Gov Otti – APC Chieftain, Prince BB Apugo Declares

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash

I'm Happy With What is Happening in Abia Today Under Governor Otti, APC Chieftain, Prince BB Apugo Declares. A National Board of Trustees (BOT) Member and member of the National Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC), from Abia state, Prince BB Apugo has poured encomium on the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti over his giant strides in the governance of the state. Prince Apugo spoke during a private visit to the Governor at his home in Nvosi, Isialangwa LGA of the state. The APC chieftain who publicly declared his stand during the election and supported…

Apr

2024

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I Have No Plans To Leave PDP – Ikpeazu Assures Members

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, News Flash, Politics

I have no plans to leave PDP - Ikpeazu assures members The immediate past Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has informed members of Abia State PDP caucus that he has no plan to leave the party but will rather stay with others to rebuild it. Speaking during a well attended caucus meeting held at the new party secretariat at Onyerubi Crescent, Ogurube Layout, Umuahia, Dr Ikpeazu, who called for unity of purpose among members of the party in the state to ensure that the party quickly returns to winning ways, stated that the exit of some of his…

Apr

2024

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Gov Otti Assures Original Shop Owners Of The Remodeled Ariaria Market Of First Right Of Refusal

Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash

Governor Alex Otti has directed that original shop owners of the remodeled A-line of Ariaria International Market, should be given the first right of refusal in the remodeled market. The Governor said he got complaints from some of the original shop owners that the contractor was trying to sell their shops to money bags. Gov. Otti who spoke with newsmen in Umuahia said he would not allow the original shop owners at the market to be shortchanged for any reason. He said that he was told there were about 4000 shops originally but there would be additional 1000 shops after…

Apr

2024

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Hoodlums Attack Federal Lawmaker In Benue

Crime, National Assembly, News Flash, North Central, Politics

Hoodlums Attack Federal Lawmaker In Benue A lawmaker representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency and deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Chief Philip Agbese has been allegedly attacked by hoodlums. The incident happened during his constituency engagement in Igumale, headquarters of Ado Local Government area, in Benue State on Thursday. An eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, told The Nation that Agbese, was engaged in Easter festivities with members of his constituents when youths armed with dangerous weapons like clubs knives, cutlass stormed the venue and disrupts proceedings. Agbese was said to have narrowly escaped unhurt as he was whisked away by security…

Apr

2024

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Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President Emerges Acting Speaker Of ECOWAS Parliament

National Assembly, News Flash, Politics, World News

Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President Emerges Acting Speaker Of ECOWAS Parliament The ECOWAS Parliament on Thursday nominated Barau Jibrin, the Nigerian deputy senate president as acting speaker of the sub-regional parliament. Mr Jibrin emerged as speaker at the inaugural session of the sixth Legislature of the Parliament held in Abuja. He was also elected as the first deputy speaker of the body. Adjaratou Coulibaly from Cote D’ Ivoire was elected as the second deputy speaker; Alexander Afenyo-Markin from Ghana was elected third deputy speaker and Billay Tunkara from Gambia was elected as fourth deputy speaker. The speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament…

Apr

2024

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IGP Orders Massive Promotion Of Junior Police Officers

Crime, News Flash, Security

IGP Egbetokun Orders Massive Promotion Of Junior Police Officers The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, on Friday authorised massive promotion of junior rank officers to their next rank. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the under the initiative, nine thousand, eight hundred and thirty-one (9,831) Police Constables will be elevated to the rank of Corporal while eighty-one (81) Corporals will be promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Also, six hundred and sixty-nine (669) officers are to be elevated from the rank of Sergeants to Inspectors. According to the statement, the Deputy…