A Decade On: Nigeria Remembers Chibok Girls’ Abduction

NewsNigeriaA Decade On: Nigeria Remembers Chibok Girls’ Abduction

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 15, 2024

Nigeria solemnly marked the 10th anniversary of the Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction on Sunday, 14th April 2024. On 14th April 2014, Boko Haram militants stormed the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, kidnapping 276 girls in a horrific act that shocked the world. A decade of raw grief and unwavering hope collided on Sunday as parents of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls marked the 10th anniversary of their daughters’ disappearance. Today, 91 girls remain missing....

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Nigerian Army Thwarts Terrorist Attack in Kaduna

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Army Thwarts Terrorist Attack in Kaduna

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 14, 2024

In a successful counter-terrorism operation, Nigerian Army troops thwarted a potential attack in Kaduna State on Saturday, 13th April 2024. Acting on credible intelligence, the military targeted a group of terrorists known to use motorbikes to carry out attacks in the region. The ambush took place in Rafin Sariki village of Giwa Local Government Area. Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Public Relations for the Nigerian Army, said, in a press statement on Sunday, that...

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Gunmen Attack Benue Politician, Abduct Wife and House-help

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGunmen Attack Benue Politician, Abduct Wife and House-help

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 14, 2024

A former gubernatorial aspirant in Benue State, Terwase Orbunde, was reportedly attacked by gunmen on Friday while returning from his farm. Mr Orbunde, who contested under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 elections, was allegedly shot in the right arm during the assault. More troubling, however, is the abduction of his wife, Abigail Kashimana and house help, Patience Ogute by the attackers. Police spokesperson, SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the incident and assured...

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Insecurity: Christian Group Blame “foreign invaders”

NewsNigeriaPoliticsInsecurity: Christian Group Blame “foreign invaders”

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 14, 2024

The National Christian Elders Forum, NCEF, held a press conference on Friday accusing “foreign invaders masquerading as religious extremists” of being the true cause of the perpetual violence in Nigeria. “Nigerians have no problem with each other. It is external forces that are seeking to tear the country apart for a hostile takeover of the land and its resources,” said NCEF. The NCEF chairman Samuel Gani and pastor Bosun Emmanuel insisted that these invaders target...

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Crossdresser Bobrisky Jailed for Naira Abuse

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaCrossdresser Bobrisky Jailed for Naira Abuse

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 12, 2024

Popular Nigerian social media personality Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months in prison without the option of a fine by the Federal High Court in Lagos. He was convicted on charges of abusing the naira, Nigeria’s national currency, and defacing, mutilating, or exhibiting disrespect to the naira in videos posted on his social media platforms. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, brought the charges against Bobrisky. Justice Abimbola...

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Popular Dancer Korra Obidi Attacked in London During a Live-stream

LifestyleNewsNigeriaPopular Dancer Korra Obidi Attacked in London During a Live-stream

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 12, 2024

Popular Nigerian dancer and singer Korra Obidi has been left shaken after a reported attack in London on Thursday, 11th April 2024. Obidi, known for her appearances on reality shows like “So You Think You Can Dance,” took to social media to share a disturbing video alleging she was attacked with a knife and a substance believed to be acid. The graphic video, since removed from public view, reportedly showed Obidi in distress, claiming to...

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Minister Apologises To Nigerians Over Comments

NewsNigeriaPoliticsMinister Apologises To Nigerians Over Comments

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 12, 2024

Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power has apologized to Nigerians over his comments about people leaving their freezer and air conditioners on when they are not home. Addressing journalists at the ministerial press briefing a week ago, Adelabu Nigerians lack the culture of power consumption management due to its affordability. “A lot of people will come back from work, they want to have dinner, or they want to see their colleagues down the road, they switch...

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Nollywood Mourns as Actor Junior Pope Dies in Boat Accident

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaNollywood Mourns as Actor Junior Pope Dies in Boat Accident

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 11, 20241

The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is mourning the tragic loss of actor Junior Pope, real name Pope Obumneme Odonwodo. The 36-year-old actor passed away on Wednesday, 10th April, after a boat accident while filming in Anambra State. Initial reports suggested Junior Pope may have survived the capsized vessel on the Anam River. However, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, later confirmed his passing after efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. “It is so so sad...

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FG Launches Citizens’ Delivery Tracker App to Track Ministers’ Performance

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG Launches Citizens’ Delivery Tracker App to Track Ministers’ Performance

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 10, 2024

The Nigerian government launched the Citizens’ Delivery Tracker App, which aims to increase transparency and citizen engagement, on Monday. The app enables Nigerian citizens to monitor government ministries’ projects and policies, empowering them to hold the government accountable. Hadiza Bala Usman, President Bola Tinubu’s special adviser on policy and coordination, unveiled the app in Abuja on Monday. She emphasised the app’s significance in creating a “strong feedback loop between citizens and government.” The Citizens’ Delivery...

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Super Falcons Conquer Bayana Bayana, Secure Spot in Paris 2024

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsSuper Falcons Conquer Bayana Bayana, Secure Spot in Paris 2024

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 10, 2024

The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s senior women’s football team, have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics, after a 16-year hiatus The team secured their spot after a tense second-leg match against South Africa’s Banyana Banyana. The first leg in Abuja ended in a goalless draw, but the Nigerian team held their nerve in the second leg in Pretoria on Tuesday night, which also ended in a 0-0 stalemate. However, the Super Falcons secured victory thanks to...

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