Defence chief denies recruitment of repentant terrorists into military
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, on Thursday dismissed reports that repentant and rehabilitated Boko Haram members were being recruited into the Nigerian military. The Defence chief stated this at a stakeholders’ Meeting of Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) in Abuja. The meeting was convened by the Defence Headquarters to work out modalities for […]
Kano anti-graft agency invites Emir Sanusi over alleged fresh N2.2bn land scam
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has invited the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammad Sanusi II, a fresh allegation of N2.2 billion land scam The first class traditional ruler is expected to appeat before the commission on Thursday to answer some questions over alleged violation of the provisions of Sections 22, 23 and […]
Lawan urges release of N620m for completion of coronavirus isolation centre
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday, urged the Federal Ministry of Finance to release the sum of N620 million to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), for completion of the Gwagwalada Isolation Centre for COVID -19. Lawan made the call shortly after inspecting the centre in Gwagawalada, a suburb of the Federal […]
Damboa Attack: Zulum hails military for decisive blow on Boko Haram
… Scores of insurgents killed,19 fighter vehicles seized … ‘Taking the war to fleeing insurgents impressive’ BY NDAHI MARAMA, MAIDUGURI Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has applauded the Nigerian military’s ground and air components for what he described as “decisive blow against Boko Haram” in the early hours of Wednesday, even when the insurgents […]
Oshiomhole’s suspension: Peace has finally come to our party ― Obaseki
It was jubilation in the camp of the APC, loyal to Governor Obaseki over the court ruling barring Oshiomhole from parading himself as chairman of APC. Obaseki who has been at daggers drawn with Oshiomhole Wednesday in Benin City, hailed the ruling of the court and said it was a right decision for the party. […]
Oshiomhole’s suspension: All you need to know about the court case
In the application before the court, the plaintiffs told the court that Oshiomhole failed to challenge his suspension in his primary ward in Edo State. They argued that since his suspension remained extant, his rights as a member of the party is currently abated, insisting that he could, therefore, not continue to head the APC […]
