Tinubu inducts newly acquired military aircraft for Nigeria Air Force

National SecurityNewsNigeriaTinubu inducts newly acquired military aircraft for Nigeria Air Force

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 6, 2024

…asks the military to step up the fight against terrorism President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, commissioned two TK129 ATAK helicopters and a King Air 360i aircraft acquired by the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) while tasking the security agencies to do more in the fight against terrorism in the country. The new military choppers were inducted in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State. President Tinubu, who is away in France, was represented by Vice President...

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High Commission warns S. Africans might attack Nigerians if Super Eagles win AFCON S. Finals

NewsNigeriaSoccerHigh Commission warns S. Africans might attack Nigerians if Super Eagles win AFCON S. Finals

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 6, 2024

The Nigeria High Commission in South Africa has urged Nigerian visitors in the Southern African country to maintain “good conduct” before, during and after the Super Eagles’ clash with Bafana Bafana on Wednesday. On Saturday, 3 February, South Africa outscored Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties following a 0-0 draw after extra time in the last quarterfinal of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, 2023. A day earlier, Nigeria also clinched the semi-final ticket after beating...

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First Lady gives Nigerians hope, says “hardship will soon fade away”

NewsNigeriaFirst Lady gives Nigerians hope, says “hardship will soon fade away”

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 6, 2024

The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu is full of hopes that the economic challenges in Nigeria will soon be history, and she wants Nigerians to share in her optimism. “The hardship situation is temporary; it will soon fade away,” said Mrs Tinubu on Monday when she hosted the wives of State governors in the State House, Abuja. Nigerians are faced with soaring prices of gas, food and transportation. Tinubu is still struggling to bring...

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Nigerian superstars lose out on 66th Grammy awards

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaNigerian superstars lose out on 66th Grammy awards

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 5, 2024

The five Nigerian nominees for the 66th Grammy Awards were left empty-handed at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night. Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Asake were all tipped for various award categories, but the awards slipped through their fingers. Burna Boy led the pack of Nigerian artists with four nominations: Best Global Music Album for his latest album, “I Told Them…”, Best African Music Performance for “City Boys”, Best Global Music Performance for...

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Bandits abduct 2 catholic priests from parish rectory in Plateau

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBandits abduct 2 catholic priests from parish rectory in Plateau

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 5, 2024

The Congregation of Missionaries Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretian Missionaries) is appealing for the safety and freedom of two members who were kidnapped by bandits on Thursday, 1 February. In a statement issued on 2 February, the provincial secretary of the Claretian Missionaries (CMF), Rev. Fr Dominic Ukpo announced with “sadness” the abduction of Rev. Fr Kenneth Kanwa and his assistant, Rev. Fr Jude Nwachukwu. Fr Kanwa is the parish priest of...

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National grid collapse plunges Nigerians into darkness

NewsNigeriaNational grid collapse plunges Nigerians into darkness

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 5, 2024

The power outage that persisted for several hours on Sunday is as a result of the collapse of the national grid, according to electricity distribution companies (discos). The Abuja Electricity Distribution, AEDC, said the grid collapsed at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, leading to a nationwide blackout. “The management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) wishes to inform its valued customers that the power outage being experienced is a result of a system failure from the...

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Asisat Oshoala exits FC Barcelona for US club, Bay FC

NewsSoccerSportsAsisat Oshoala exits FC Barcelona for US club, Bay FC

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 2, 2024

Asisat Oshoala, the six-time African women’s footballer of the year, has officially bid farewell to Spanish giants FC Barcelona after five solid years. The Super Falcons forward announced her departure for Bay FC, a new National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club, via a social media post on Thursday. Bay FC also released a statement confirming her signing following a “transfer fee” between the American club and FC Barcelona Femení. “To have the opportunity to add...

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Zamfara sets up vigilante group to combat insecurity

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaZamfara sets up vigilante group to combat insecurity

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 1, 2024

The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal launched Community Protection Guards, CPG, a local vigilante group, in Gusau, the capital city, on Wednesday for improved security in the Northwest State Speaking at the event, Governor Lawal said the establishment of the security outfit is a “decisive step towards tackling the insecurity challenges faced by our State and region.” Last year, Governor Lawal enlisted 300 volunteers from each of the 14 local government areas in the...

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A religious group is financing terrorism in Nigeria – EFCC Chair

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaA religious group is financing terrorism in Nigeria – EFCC Chair

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 31, 20241

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has said a certain religious body funds terrorist activities in the country. “Somewhere in this country, there is a particular religious sect that launders money for terrorists,” the EFCC boss revealed on Wednesday at a dialogue tagged “Youth, Religion, and the Fight Against Corruption” in Abuja. He said the commission traced N7 billion out of a laundered sum of N30 billion to an...

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Nigeria’s security situation is better than that of US, South Africa – Bayo Onanuga

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria’s security situation is better than that of US, South Africa – Bayo Onanuga

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 31, 2024

Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, has said most of the screaming headlines in national dailies and online media that paint gory pictures of the security situation in Nigeria are nothing but exaggerations. In a press statement in Abuja on Wednesday, Onanuga called on the media to tone down the rate at which they paint the country as an uninhabitable place to live in the international community. “Media...

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