By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri An unspecified number of Boko Haram terrorists suspected to be ISWAP group have been killed by troops of ‘Operation Hadin Kai’ in an attempt to infiltrate Biu Local government area of Borno state on Saturday. The troops also destroyed three of the gun truck vehicles after recovering arms and ammunition from […]

By Dirisu Yakubu ABUJA- The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday saluted members of the Nigerian Armed forces for their courage, loyalty, sacrifice, and resilience in defending the nation, particularly in the face of resurged insecurity in the last six years. In a statement issued to mark the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day signed by Debo […]

By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo AKWA Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has called on Nigerian politicians to eschew tendencies that are capable of heating up the polity or straining the cords of unity, as the nation approaches another electioneering season.  Emmanuel who gave the advice Saturday during the 2022 Wreath Laying and Armed Forces Remembrance […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the sacrifice made by the fallen heroes was supreme and marked the symbol of the nation’s unity. Sanwo-Olu made the remark on Saturday, at this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, in a memorial procession to honour fallen ex-servicemen at the short ceremony held at […]

James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA – Pandemonium broke out in Idofa in Imeko-Afon local government area of Ogun State as no fewer than five persons have been reportedly killed during a fresh crisis between farmers and herdsmen. It was gathered that the Fulani herdsmen and some Ohori farmers had engaged one another in a clash at Idofa […]

By Bashir Bello KANO — Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Prof. Hafiz Abubakar on Saturday said that Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo possesses all criteria nigerians will look out for in who emerges the next president of the country. Prof. Abubakar stated this during a grand event organized […]

By Adeola Badru A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state, Ambassador Nurain Abayomi Mumuni, has advised former governor of Abia state, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu, to desist from attacking former governor of Lagos state, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Mumuni, who contested the gubernatorial election on the platform of the defunct Congress […]

By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi has disbanded the anti-vandal unit of the Rivers state Command following allegations of complicity in the operation of illegal refineries and oil bunkering in the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued Saturday in […]

Chubby and chic Nollywood actress, Innocenthia Sochi Ihebie has disclosed to Potpourri in a chat that she didn’t come into the movie industry enchanted with some fantasies as some actresses were. The English Language graduate of the National Open University admits she knows her limits, weaknesses and strengths and that she doesn’t get hoodwinked into […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the second round of the Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021, defeating Sudan 3-1 to do so.  The win was their second in as many game and will ease whatever tension there was heading into the final group stage match against Guinea Bissau.  Samue Chukwueze opened […]