Army arrest Boko Haram commander, rescue 241 women, children
Army authorities disclosed, Wednesday that the Special Forces prosecuting the war on terror have arrested a Boko Haram Commander, one Bulama Modu, long wanted by security agencies even as another 241 hostages particularly women and children were rescued after an operation.
Eid el kabir: Imbibe values of love, peaceful co-existence – Ambode urges Muslims
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday called on Muslims in Nigeria to imbibe the values of peaceful co-existence and brotherly love as they join their counterparts worldwide to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. In his goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Habib Aruna, Governor Ambode said since Islam preaches the message of peace and tolerance, every Nigerian should embrace brotherly love and harmonious co-existence.
See why Ghanaians are angry, Judges caught on video collecting bribe
Ghanaians have voiced shock and anger after hundreds of people flocked to see a public screening of a long-awaited video capturing judges and court officials allegedly taking bribes.
Egypt’s Sisi pardons two Al-Jazeera journalists
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday pardoned the jailed Canadian journalist with Al-Jazeera television, Mohamed Fahmy, and his colleague Baher Mohamed, along with 100 prisoners, the presidency and official media reported
Lacasera defies court’s order, fails to reabsorb sacked 700 workers – NUFBTE
Seven days after the National Industrial Court’s ruling, the management of Lacasera Company Plc has yet to comply with the order to recall the sacked 700 workers. Mr Mike Olanrewaju, the Head of Education Department, National Union of Food Beverage and Tobacco Employees, (NUFBTE), confirmed to newsmen that the management had yet to recall the sacked workers as directed by the court.
Abdulkaree promises a lift for NDA Golf
The brand new Captain of the Nigeria Defence Academy NDA} Golf Club , Lt Col !B Abdulkareem has promised an unprecedented and steady growth for the NDA Golf Club.
Insurgency: Advancing troops recover more villages
Military authorities yesterday disclosed that advancing troops prosecuting the war on terror along Banki axis in Borno State on Tuesday afternoon cleared more terrorist camps and captured weapons, flags and improvised explosives (IEDs) devices made at Jangolori and Bulaburma villages.
Tension trails council polls in Enugu
Uneasy calm pervades the firmament in Enugu State over the fate of 17 Local Government Area elections due next month.
Council elections ought to hold every two years as enshrined in the state’s laws following the expiration of the incumbent chairmen’s tenure come December 2015.
Anti-corruption: Pray for Nigeria – Cleric urges Christians, Muslims
A LAGOS based Cleric, Rev. Yomi Kasali has urged Nigerians to support the anti-corruption drive of President Muhammad Buhari by dedicating a day to pray for Nigeria. The Clergyman who is the founder and senior Pastor of Foundation of Truth Assembly (FOTA), Surulere, appealed to both Christians and Muslims to throw more weight and dedicate first Sundays and Fridays of every month to preach anti-corruption messages.
Buhari orders IG on immediate rescue of Falae
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Inspector-General of Police and other security agencies to take all necessary actions to ensure safe and speedy rescue of Chief Olu Falae who was abducted from his farm on Monday.
Sallah: Army bars movement in Borno state
The Nigerian Army has announced a restriction of movement in Borno State for vehicular movements during the Eid El Kabir celebrations from 5pm on Wednesday, September 23rduntil the celebrations are over.
