Nine notorious terrorists operating in the northwest of Nigeria have been declared wanted. The Nigerian defence authorities on Thursday declared the deadly terrorists wanted, urging the public to provide any information they know about the wanted criminals. The defence authorities have disclosed of an emerging terrorist’s sect in the northwest called Lakurawas. Their origin is…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB have agreed to collaborate in the fight against corruption. The Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, on Tuesday expressed the Commission’s resolve to work with the CCB, in the fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes. The EFCC boss stressed…
A gang of bandits has stormed two communities in Rafi Local Government in north-central Niger State, officials have told news men. The officials said at least 10 people were killed, six of whom were beheaded, and over a dozen more kidnapped by armed bandits in an attack in Nigeria’s north-central state, on Wednesday. The bandits…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has described as exceptional the legacy of the late Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Gen Musa made the remark while mouring the death the COAS. In his condolence message the CDS expressed profound sorrow and sadness on behalf of the…
Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to “heal” the country Wednesday as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a stunning White House comeback. His exuberant speech came despite the fact that only Fox News had declared him the winner, with no other US networks having made the call so far….
The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed two additional cases of Clade Ib mpox, bringing the total number of cases in the country to three. These new infections have been traced to household contacts of the initial case, emphasising the virus’s potential for rapid spread in close-contact environments. Both patients are currently receiving specialist care…
President Bola Tinubu Monday ordered release of all minors arrested and detained over #EndBadGovernance protest. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this public while briefing State House correspondents. Idris said the President directed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to immediately commence the process of securing release of the minors He…
At least seven loggers were killed and five others injured in Nigeria’s volatile northeast Borno State when their vehicle hit a landmine allegedly planted by the Boko Haram terrorist organization, a local official said on Monday. Bakura Abba, head of the local counter-terrorism volunteer guard or the Civilian Joint Task Force, told Anadolu that the…
Nigerians are grapping with electricity power outages, no thanks to the incessant collapses of the national grid. How are the citizens coping with blackouts that has become their lot over the past six weeks The reception is poorly lit and a small fan barely moves the humid air as staff at Chidinma Emeneka’s laundry…
‘There is still too much conflict, too much instability, too much war all over our continent,’ notes Kenyan president, during trade summit. African leaders urged collaboration Thursday to ensure peace and security on the continent to achieve the region’s economic development agenda. “We need to silence the guns that we (African Union) have always…
