Police: Vigilante leader kills 3 suspected kidnappers in Adamawa
By Umar Yusuf – Yola As the spate of kidnapping continues unabated in Adamawa, the state Police Command has confirmed the killing of a strong vigilante leader, Haruna Ngamjego and three suspected kidnappers at Kenje Village in Jada Local government Area of the state. Spokesmen of the command, DSP Suleiman Nguroje told newsmen in Yola […]
Investigation: Illegal oil exploration destroying Warri Royal Cemetery
… As Indigenes Lament, Call for Protection of Cultural Heritage By Iteveh Ekpokpobe Palpable disaster looms over lives and property of residents around the Warri Royal Cemetery located in Jala-Ikeren community of Warri South Local Government Area, following illegal activities of crude oil merchants on the land. A visit to the historical and cultural heritage […]
We’ll respect Court Judgements, Abiodun assures
James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Wednesday assured that his administration will always respect all judicial pronouncements, saying that this a cardinal principle of good governance. Abiodun, who gave the assurance at the swearing-in of Hon. Justice Mobolaji Ayodele Ojo as the first President of the Ogun State Customary Court […]
Abia govt. threatens to shutdown sub-standard private schools
The Commissioner for Education, Abia, Dr Kanelechi Nwangwa, says the state government will not go back on its decision to shutdown substandard private schools. Nwangwa told the Newsmen in Umuahia on Wednesday that the government was committed to ensuring quality education. He said that the state government had already directed unregistered and sub-standard private schools […]
UK’s Johnson: 2015 deal still best way of stopping Iranian nuclear weapon
Britain believes the Iranian nuclear deal remains the best way to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapon, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday. On Sunday, Iran said it would abandon limitations on enriching uranium, taking a further step back from commitments under the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal. “It is our view that the JCPOA […]
Insecurity: Miners to approach IGP over reopening of closed mining sites
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Miners under the auspices of Miners Association of Nigeria, MAN, Wednesday, disclosed of moves to meet with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, over the possible reopening of some closed mining sites due to bandits’ activities in 2019. This was made known y the National President, MAN, Kabir Kankara, in an […]
2023: Ndigbo must unite to make Igbo presidency possible ― Ezenagu
By Chinedu Adonu Acting President General, Ndi-Igbo United Forum, NUF, worldwide, Chief Dr Goddy Ezenagu has called on Ndigbo to come together to facilitate the possibility of becoming the Nigeria President in 2023. Chief Ezenagu, who made this call during a new year message in Enugu on Wednesday, regretted that Igbo fraction has been facing […]
Updated: Soleimani fought heroically against ISIS, Al Qaeda ― Rouhani
By Rasheed Sobowale The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday said the assassinated Iran commander, General Soleimani fought heroically against ISIS, Al Nusrah, Al Qaeda, among other terrorist groups. Rouhani claimed if it wasn’t for Soleimani, most European capitals would be in great danger now. “General Soleimani fought heroically against […]
Mother, three daughters perish in Yobe fire incident
The Yobe State Fire Service has confirmed that a mother and her three daughters were killed in a fire incident on Tuesday night at Red Bricks Quarters, on Maiduguri Road, Damaturu. Damaturu Fire Station Officer, Mr Usman Habu, who confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday, said that the incident […]
NDDC: Don commends FG over forensic audit
Professor Lucky Akaruese from the University of Port Harcourt has commended the Federal Government for ordering forensic auditing and setting up an Interim Management Committee at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Reckless driver knocks down Marshall to avoid arrest in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike An unidentified driver of a Toyota Camry car has reportedly knocked down a Marshal of Federal Road Safety Corps in order to escape arrest in Sagamu area of Ogun state. In a statement by the Public Relation Officer of the FRSC, Route Commander, Florence Okpe said the driver with the Toyota Camry […]
We will reject manipulation of Cross River LG poll result ― APC
…We expect cash refunds, apology from CROSIEC..Obun By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Cross River has said it will reject the “writing” (manipulation) of result for the forthcoming Local Government election in the state. In a chat with Vanguard on Wednesday in Calabar, the APC State Vice Chairman, Central Senatorial District, […]
US and Iran: Philippines deploys 2 battalions to Mideast to help repatriate Filipinos
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the deployment of two battalions to the Middle East to help repatriate thousands of Filipinos working there amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Wednesday. Lorenzana said Duterte’s idea is to send the soldiers in the Middle East not to fight […]
Senator Musa Condemns Renewed Banditry Attacks in Munya, Shiroro Communities
CHAIRMAN, Senate Services Committee, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, All Progressives Congress, APC, Niger East has condemned in very strong terms, the renewed banditry attacks on communities in Munya and Shiroro local government areas which have left at least four military personnel killed and over two thousand locals displaced from their homes.
Navy Special Forces rescue kidnapped foreign sailors, arrest one suspect after 3 hours gun battle
By Kingsley Omonobi Special troops of the Nigerian Navy on Tuesday night 7th and early hours of Wednesday 8th January engaged sea pirates who kidnapped foreign sailors in Bayelsa state in a marathon gun battle and rescued three of them while arresting one of the pirates. Recall that these same pirates in perpetuating the kidnapping […]
Soleimani: We must kick out US from Middle East – Rouhani
The Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, said on Wednesday the ultimate response to the killing of its top military commander, Qasem Soleimani was “to kick out United States forces from the Middle East.” Rouhani tweeted on his Twitter handle – @HassanRouhani and claimed that Soleimani’s war on terror saved European capitals from destabilisation. He said: “General […]
