Three military sources and a security source told Reuters on Saturday that a convoy transporting Borno state governor Babagana Zulum came under fire from militants this week, forcing him to cut short a trip to the northern town of Malam Fatori. According to the reports, the incident took place on Thursday, raising doubts about theContinue reading “BREAKING: Gov Zulum Escapes Assassination Again!”
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Person shot, arrested at Ekwulobia not ESN commander
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Sunday, faulted a report that the joint security forces arrested top commander of ESN in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area Anambra State. Emma Powerful, media and publicity secretary of the group stated this in a statement. According to him, the person shot and arrested was indeed a member ofContinue reading “Person shot, arrested at Ekwulobia not ESN commander”
Why PDP Might Get Victory In 2023 as 25-year-old Mohammad Emerges Party National Youth Leader
The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held its national convention on Saturday at Eagle Square in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According to reports, the convention will last until today (Sunday) and the party chairmanship election will be held with other positions in the party. It is a source of pride for the youths whoContinue reading “Why PDP Might Get Victory In 2023 as 25-year-old Mohammad Emerges Party National Youth Leader”
Police react to reported arrest of assassin hired by Andy Uba
Police in Anambra said there is no suspect in their custody who confessed that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress Andy Uba employed him as an assassin. The police stated this while reacting to an alleged confession by a member of a killer squad purportedly paid handsomely to kill and maim. The viralContinue reading “Police react to reported arrest of assassin hired by Andy Uba”
Biafran National Guard Fighters Declare War On Nigerian Government, Announce October 30 As Biafra Independence Day
Meanwhile, the Biafran National Guard had vowed to hoist the Biafran Military Flag of Authority by May 30, 2021. The Biafran National Guard, one of the groups agitating for the independence of Southeast Nigeria, has declared war on the Nigerian government as it announced October 30, 2021, as the independence day of the region. InContinue reading “Biafran National Guard Fighters Declare War On Nigerian Government, Announce October 30 As Biafra Independence Day”
I shunned Obiano’s assignment for denying me bullet proof car –Deputy
Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr Nkem Okeke, has said he will not resign from office despite his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress from the All Progressives Grand Alliance. Okeke also accused the governor of treating him unfairly. The deputy governor, who visited his office at Government House, Awka, for the first time afterContinue reading “I shunned Obiano’s assignment for denying me bullet proof car –Deputy”
Nigeria needs state police to tackle insecurity – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said it will take the creation of state police to tackle the insecurity problem facing the nation. Obasanjo said nation building could only be achieved when government was able to guarantee a safe environment for citizens. The ex-President spoke on Friday in Lagos during a lecture titled, ‘Social responsibility inContinue reading “Nigeria needs state police to tackle insecurity – Obasanjo”
Procrastinating can undermine your relationship
Human being has a natural tendency to control their own life, what they do with their time and where their attention is required, when and where.One of the greatest presidents of United States best known for his leadership competence; Abraham Lincoln, once said that, “Things may come to those who wait, but only the thingsContinue reading “Procrastinating can undermine your relationship”
Kanu’s lawyer berates DSS for denying Ezeife, British Consul access to client
The lead counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indeginous People of Biafra, Ifeanyi Ejiofor,has lampooned the Department of State Services for denying the duo of Chukwuemeka Ezeife and British Consul access to Kanu. In a statement he personally signed on Thursday night, he accused the DSS of also not allowing Kanu’s international andContinue reading “Kanu’s lawyer berates DSS for denying Ezeife, British Consul access to client”
BREAKING: Officers killed as gunmen attack DSS convoy in Anambra
Two operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) were killed on Friday in Anambra. The officers were attacked as gunmen ambushed their convoy while on election campaign duty in Ekwulobia. Videos showing the aftermath of the attack are circulating on social media. The footages and photos show the extent of firepower against the securityContinue reading “BREAKING: Officers killed as gunmen attack DSS convoy in Anambra”
The Killing Of The Biafran Guard Commander Should Be A Warning To Hoodlums Causing Chaos In The East
A report reaching us from Sahara Reporters has confirmed the killing of the Biafran ‘National Guard Commander’ by the Nigerian army. The commander was killed after gunmen attacked the troop’s location in Abia State. Recall that gunmen suspected to members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have been causing mayhem in the southeastern regionContinue reading “The Killing Of The Biafran Guard Commander Should Be A Warning To Hoodlums Causing Chaos In The East”
Opinion: The Steps UNN Should Have Taken Instead Of Expelling The 100L Student Dancing Half-Naked
Today, a video of a 100 Level student of the University of Nsukka has been trending all over social media after it was posted by a popular blog, Gistlover. The student whose name was not identified was seen doing a dancing competition going almost half-naked to entertain others during a party at the school’s hostel. DavidContinue reading “Opinion: The Steps UNN Should Have Taken Instead Of Expelling The 100L Student Dancing Half-Naked”
Why we’ve not declared bandits as terrorists
Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd), has said that the need to follow due process was responsible for the delay in declaring bandits as terrorists. Magashi, who stated this on Friday, in Maiduguri, while fielding questions from newsmen, added that there was a procedure that needed to be observed before such a declaration.Continue reading “Why we’ve not declared bandits as terrorists”
AIB to support Ghana on accident investigation
Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) Nigeria has pledged to offer Ghana technical assistance and capacity building in the area of accident and incident probes. The AIB-Ghana Commissioner, Akwesi Prempeh, who led a four-man team to the AIB-N headquarters in Abuja, had sought the technical support from Nigeria. Prempeh said the objective of the visit was toContinue reading “AIB to support Ghana on accident investigation”
2023: What north is doing to ensure Osinbajo’s Presidency
A prominent member of Osinbajo for President, Mallam Salihu Nataro has said the need to revolutionalise the education and economic sectors is why progressive northern leaders in the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) insist that Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, should be supported with the party’s 2023 Presidential ticket. He said that the effort toContinue reading “2023: What north is doing to ensure Osinbajo’s Presidency”
Non-teaching varsity workers threaten strike over alleged unfair pay sharing formula
• UI chapter vows continued protest Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has begun mobilisation of members for strike in the event that the Federal Government fails to review the allowance-sharing formula among the four unions in theContinue reading “Non-teaching varsity workers threaten strike over alleged unfair pay sharing formula”
South East Security: Troops neutralize Biafran National Guard gunman, recover arms, vehicles
**As UN pledge partnership with NA in tackling security challenges The Nigerian Army said on Thursday night that its troops conducting Exercise Golden Dawn have neutralised one of the Biafran National Guard gunmen who attacked troops’ location at Amaekpu, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State on Thursday 28 October 2021. A statement by Director,Continue reading “South East Security: Troops neutralize Biafran National Guard gunman, recover arms, vehicles”
Anger, as FG says security better now than in 2015
*Nigeria safer today than 2015 when terrorists held court in many N/E LGs, says Lai Mohammed; adds The Economist was wrong about Nigeria*Deplores Nigerian media for amplifying British newspaper’s report*FG now notorious for lying – Adebanjo, Afenifere leader*It’s false, unfortunate, laughable to say Nigeria is safer today than 2015 – MBF*We won’t want to joinContinue reading “Anger, as FG says security better now than in 2015”
Bandits collecting taxes doesn’t mean they’ve taken over – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the fact that bandits are imposing levies on communities does not mean they have taken control. Mohammed said this during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday while reacting to an article by The Economist magazine titled, ‘Insurgency, secessionism and banditry threaten Nigeria.’ The minister said the London-basedContinue reading “Bandits collecting taxes doesn’t mean they’ve taken over – Lai Mohammed”
PDP Convention: Tension as court defers ruling to today
PDP Convention: Tension as court defers ruling to today•APC’ll implode after PDP’s convention —Fintiri•Expect hitch-free exercise —Fintiri, Duoye ATTENTION has again shifted to today, as the Court of Appeal delivers ruling on the application seeking to stop the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, convention from holding. Expectations of the ruling were high, yesterday, only for theContinue reading “PDP Convention: Tension as court defers ruling to today”
Nigeria still battling insecurity because we haven’t reformed military — SGF
Secretary to Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, said yesterday that a rejig of the nation’s military architecture will help put an end to insecurity. The SGF, who stated this when he received the 24-member advisory committee on the reform of the armed forces and defence in Abuja, Mustapha said the territorial nature ofContinue reading “Nigeria still battling insecurity because we haven’t reformed military — SGF”
World Stroke Day: Minutes can save precious time
Act fast when a stroke happens World Stroke Day: Minutes can save precious time Stroke continues to be the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, leaving up to 50 per cent of survivors chronically disabled with reduced health related quality of life and depression. It is the major cause of sudden death in NigeriaContinue reading “World Stroke Day: Minutes can save precious time”
Nigerian Army deploys 60 newly acquired Armoured Personnel Carriers – PHOTOS
The Nigeria Infantry Corp has received 60 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) acquired by the Federal Government from China. These military hardware arrived Nigeria three months ago and are now to be immediately deployed to various theatres of operation where military offensive against insurgents is ongoing . Chief of the Army staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya,Continue reading “Nigerian Army deploys 60 newly acquired Armoured Personnel Carriers – PHOTOS”
Northern terrorists collect taxes same way southern area boys extort commuters: Lai Mohammed
Mr Mohammed said there are several communities across the South where armed thugs impose levies on residents without consequences. Information minister Lai Mohammed on Thursday said violent extremists collecting taxes from citizens across the northern parts of the country constitute the same security threat as street thugs extorting cash from citizens in the southern partsContinue reading “Northern terrorists collect taxes same way southern area boys extort commuters: Lai Mohammed”
BREAKING: “Anambra election 2021 will not hold” – Odumeje
The founder of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Onitsha, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, alias Odumeje ‘The Lion’, has declared that the Anambra 2021 governorship election scheduled for November 6 is not going to hold because violence will be extreme. In a video published on Thursday evening on Holyghost Intervention TV, the self-styled prophet saidContinue reading “BREAKING: “Anambra election 2021 will not hold” – Odumeje”
One major Lesson to be Learned as Bandits assassinate a Bandit Kingpin, Damina in Zamfara State
Among the notorious bandits terrorising the northern part of Nigeria is Damina. He is known for causing harm and disturbing the peaceful life of farmers in Zamfara state all this while, until he was shot dead recently. According to the information available about Damina, he enjoyed ruling over and controlling the people of Zamfara StateContinue reading “One major Lesson to be Learned as Bandits assassinate a Bandit Kingpin, Damina in Zamfara State”
Facebook changes its name to Meta
Zuckerberg announced the new name after unveiling plans to build a “metaverse”. Mark-Zuckerberg changes company name from Facebook to Meta (Variety) Facebook has changed its corporate name to Meta. The founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, Mark Zuckerberg announced the name change on Thursday, October 28, 2021. The company said its new name wouldContinue reading “Facebook changes its name to Meta”
Kano Man Who Put Himself For Sale Finally Meets With Sarkin Waka [Photos]
A video clip of a young man who put himself for sale went viral on social media network. According to a report by BBC News pidgin, the 26-year-old Nigerian who identified himself as Aliyu Na Idris emerged online holding a placard with the inscription : “This man is for sale for N20 million. However, his action caughtContinue reading “Kano Man Who Put Himself For Sale Finally Meets With Sarkin Waka [Photos]”
EXCLUSIVE: Buhari Escapes Air Crash As Presidential Jet Develops Fault, Aircraft Taken To Germany For Repairs
SaharaReporters gathered that the aircraft left the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York at 12:08 pm, landed at Sable Island Airport around 5:24 pm and had a 3-hour stopover. President Muhammadu Buhari and the delegation that recently travelled with him to the United States escaped an air mishap after the presidential jet markedContinue reading “EXCLUSIVE: Buhari Escapes Air Crash As Presidential Jet Develops Fault, Aircraft Taken To Germany For Repairs”
Anambra: Rethink 7-day sit-at-home directive, Ohanaeze begs IPoB
IPOB, Imo Police clash over attack on monarchs •Tasks Umahi on political solution for Kanu’s freedom •Disrupting poll ‘ll cause Igbo huge set back •Lock down’ll hurt Mrs Aguiyi Ironsi’s Nov 5 burial DISTURBED by the negative implications of the seven-day sit-at-home directive by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, for the Anambra governorship election,Continue reading “Anambra: Rethink 7-day sit-at-home directive, Ohanaeze begs IPoB”
South African returnee dies in Imo police custody, family demands justice
A Nigerian based in South Africa, Nnamdi Ohanekwurum, who recently returned to his hometown in Amagu, in the Orlu East Local Government Area of Imo State, has died in the custody of the anti-kidnapping unit of the state police command. PUNCH Metro gathered that Nnamdi and his extended family members were preparing for the one-year remembranceContinue reading “South African returnee dies in Imo police custody, family demands justice”
“Anybody that forgives you for cheating is also cheating” – Lady claims
A lady has said that jubilating for having been forgiven after cheating on one’s partner is naivety because anyone who forgives a cheating partner is also likely to be cheating and will ask for mercy in the near future. In the view of the Twitter user identified as @FunmiKolz, when people are forgiven after cheating, they shouldContinue reading ““Anybody that forgives you for cheating is also cheating” – Lady claims”
How The Killing Of 18 Muslim Worshippers By Bandits Raised A Doubt About Gov Masari’s Earlier Claims
Amid the conspiracy surrounding the activities of bandits in the North and how these outlaws seem to be gaining momentum by the day and advancing in their method of operation, a recent sad report from Sahara Reporters has revealed how bandits invaded a Mosque located in Mashegu local government area of Niger state and killed not lessContinue reading “How The Killing Of 18 Muslim Worshippers By Bandits Raised A Doubt About Gov Masari’s Earlier Claims”
Igbo will leave Nigeria only when they wish, Ohanaeze replies northern groups
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo has unequivocally stated that Ndigbo would only leave Nigeria only when it wants to do so. It stated this while reacting to the coalition of northern groups suit filed before the Federal High Court Abuja asking it to exit South-East from Nigeria “because of violence and destruction beingContinue reading “Igbo will leave Nigeria only when they wish, Ohanaeze replies northern groups”
Chiwetalu Agu went to exchange greetings with Nigerian soldiers in Enugu days after his arrest
Just a few days after the Apprehension of the popular Nollywood actor identified as Chiwetalu Agu by Nigerian soldiers in Onitsha, Anambra State. The popular actor has emerged in a new picture with a group of Nigerian soldiers at the military checkpoint in Enugu State. According to a source, the incident happened today at the militaryContinue reading “Chiwetalu Agu went to exchange greetings with Nigerian soldiers in Enugu days after his arrest”
Opposition to Declaring Bandits Terrorists: ACF, MBF, Ohanaeze, Afenifere, CAN rain knocks on Gumi
The major ethnic groups, yesterday, gave renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, hard knocks for opposing declaration of bandits as terrorists on the ground that doing so could cause holy war and worsen Nigeria’s insecurity, a high price he said the country could not afford to pay. Those who criticised Gumi include the Arewa ConsultativeContinue reading “Opposition to Declaring Bandits Terrorists: ACF, MBF, Ohanaeze, Afenifere, CAN rain knocks on Gumi”
The Sen Who Said Nigerians Were Exaggerating Insecuriy Under Buhari Has Spent 50Days With Kidnappers
It was reported some weeks back that the former senator that represented the good people of Eket Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Nelson Effiong was kidnapped in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. Since the time he was kidnapped till now, the senator has been with those who abducted him. Based on thatContinue reading “The Sen Who Said Nigerians Were Exaggerating Insecuriy Under Buhari Has Spent 50Days With Kidnappers”
Election must hold in Anambra —Biafra Customary Government counters IPOB
We won’t allow terrorists hijack Anambra election, FG vows…Calls on Nigeria govt to immediately Withdraw forces from Igboland The De Factor Customary Government of Biafra, on Tuesday, said November 6, 2021 Governorship election of Anambra State, must hold as scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The Head of Information and Communication, Uche Okafor-Mefor,Continue reading “Election must hold in Anambra —Biafra Customary Government counters IPOB”
NNPC spends N123.7bn as petrol subsidy in September
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has revealed that it spent N123.73 billion on petrol subsidy in September 2021. The Corporation in its report to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) for October meeting said the amount with additional N40 billion differed deduction would be deducted from its contribution to FAAC in November. NNPC alsoContinue reading “NNPC spends N123.7bn as petrol subsidy in September”
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