A former member of the House of Representatives, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, has given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) a 14-day ultimatum to reopen and prosecute the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, over alleged financial crimes. Agbonayinma made the demand through his lawyer, Hannibal Uwaifo of Sagitarian Law Firm. InContinueContinue reading “Ex-lawmaker urges EFCC to reopen Atiku’s alleged fraud case within 14 days”
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Troops cripple terrorists operations by cutting food, water supplies – Defence Mimister
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd.) said that security forces have adopted a strategy of isolating terrorists from their sources of supplies and escape routes to secure the release of kidnapped victims without necessarily killing or arresting their captors. Musa explained that troops first work to establish the whereabouts of terrorists holding captivesContinueContinue reading “Troops cripple terrorists operations by cutting food, water supplies – Defence Mimister”
Security forces rescue 10 NYSC members abducted in Kogi
Security forces have rescued no fewer than 10 of the 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted by suspected kidnappers in Kogi State on Friday. Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja,The Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed that the members were rescued on Monday at Egume Forest in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Speaking atContinueContinue reading “Security forces rescue 10 NYSC members abducted in Kogi”
2027 Elections: DSS suspends Sowore’s alleged cybercrime case
The Department of State Services (DSS) has directed its private counsel, Akinolu Kehinde, SAN, to take steps to suspend the alleged cyberbullying case instituted against the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, until after the 2027 presidential election. The development followed a meeting between the Director-General of the DSS, Tosin Ajayi, the seniorContinueContinue reading “2027 Elections: DSS suspends Sowore’s alleged cybercrime case”
Gunmen abduct NYSC members in Kogi as Police rescue 11
Several members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members were abducted on Wednesday along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, with the police confirming the rescue of 11 victims. The corps members were reportedly travelling from the NYSC orientation camp in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State whenContinueContinue reading “Gunmen abduct NYSC members in Kogi as Police rescue 11”
Olabode condemns abduction of NYSC members in Kogi, hails rescue of 11
A Public Affairs Analyst, Mr. Omoyele Olabode, has condemned the abduction of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members returning from Bayelsa State to Abuja after they were attacked along Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State highway, with 11 of them rescued. Olabode described the attack as a “shameful assault on Nigeria’s future” and calledContinueContinue reading “Olabode condemns abduction of NYSC members in Kogi, hails rescue of 11”
US to withraw 200 troops from Nigeria, after victory over Islamist militias
The United States has declared significant gains in its counterterrorism campaign against Islamist militants in Nigeria and is set to withdraw about 200 troops deployed to support the operation. According to reports, the Pentagon plans to pull the troops out of Nigeria by the end of September, bringing to a close the larger American militaryContinueContinue reading “US to withraw 200 troops from Nigeria, after victory over Islamist militias”
Troops decimate Boko Haram, ISWAP camp, neutralise 21 terrorists
The Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, says troops from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical Team and 226 Battalion have dislodged a Boko Haram/ISWAP camp in the Kopre Mountain area of Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State. According to the military, the operation was launched in the early hoursContinueContinue reading “Troops decimate Boko Haram, ISWAP camp, neutralise 21 terrorists”
Man allegedly shot wedding guests over loud music in Kano
A wedding celebration in Kano State reportedly turned tragic after a 34-year-old man, Rabiu Mukthar, allegedly opened fire on guests over the noise from music being played at the event. One person was killed while three others sustained injuries in the incident, which occurred in the Tudun Yola Quarters area of the state. The KanoContinueContinue reading “Man allegedly shot wedding guests over loud music in Kano”
Tinubu condemns mass abduction in Niger, orders immediate rescue operation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed outrage over the mass abduction and killing of innocent citizens by criminal elements in Niger State. This contained in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Strategy on Aug. 25 in Abuja. Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force,ContinueContinue reading “Tinubu condemns mass abduction in Niger, orders immediate rescue operation”