Ondo govt links naming ceremonies to 29 deaths from ‘Monkey Tail’ consumption
By Dayo Johnson Akure The Ondo State Government has confirmed that 29 people died from the consumption of local herbal alcoholic mixtures, commonly called “monkey tail” in Odigbo council area of the state. Health Commissioner, Dr Banji Ajaka, said weekend that there were 60 suspected cases linked to two naming ceremonies. He said the fatality […]
Terrorists from Mali, Burkina Faso stormed Nigeria to strike four states – Military Sources
Top military sources have confirmed that the recent U.S. Navy precision strikes against terrorist targets in North West Nigeria, conducted in coordination with the Nigerian military, were highly successful, achieving their objectives.
Halt military cooperation with USA immediately, Gumi tells FG
Islamic scholar, Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi, has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt all military cooperation with the United States following reported airstrikes against ISIS terrorist elements in Nigeria. Gumi made the call in a statement posted on his Facebook page, where he strongly criticised the involvement of the United States in […]
Troops foil kidnap attempt on Otukpo-Enugu highway, rescue 24 passengers
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have foiled a kidnap attempt along the Otukpo-Enugu Expressway in Benue State
Car somersaults into Abuja stream
“It happened suddenly. The car lost control, flipped repeatedly and fell under the bridge. People quickly gathered to help the driver”
5 killed, 35 injured in Maiduguri blast – Police
Daso said the suspected bomber detonated an IED at 6:15 p.m. during congregational prayers around Gamborun area.
