Two Houses Belonging To Suspected Kidnapper and Armed Robber Demolished In Makurdi

Two houses belonging to a wanted suspected kidnapper and armed robber known as Aondofa Cephas Chekele, alias Azonto, were on Monday demolished on the orders of the Benue State Government. Azonto, who is second in command to the slain Benue militia warlord, Terwase Akwaza, alias Gana, was killed by the military on September 8, 2020. The demolition of the houses located at North Bank in Makurdi was carried out under the Benue state law of anti-kidnapping...

Proposed NPC Act Amendment Has Nothing to Do With Buhari – Presidency

ABUJA — The presidency has said the move to amend the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) act is free of President Muhammadu Buhari’s personal interest or influence. Femi Adesina, senior adviser to the president on media and publicity indicated this on Wednesday while addressing questions from the state house correspondents in Abuja. He also noted that the proposed amendment is a federal government initiative, and as such, only the minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed,...

Insecurity: Groups Compiles Names Nigerians Killed Across the Country

ABUJA — A member of the coalition of women and civil society groups under #SecureOurLives Another member of the coalition, Ayisha Osori, said it is surprising that Nigeria does not have a database of victims of the violence that has been engulfing the country over the years. The idea, according to her, is to build a database for victims of conflict and insecurity in the country. The project which commenced in April 2021 has since...

Be Patriotic, Army Chief, Farouk Yahaya, Charges Soldiers

ENUGU — The Chief of the Army Staff, Major General Farouk Yahaya, has charged the troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army to remain selfless and disciplined in their dealings. The Army boss said his administration would provide troops with the needed equipment and welfare support to discharge their responsibilities effectively. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, on Tuesday, after the COAS spoke in his address...

South East Leaders Condemns Violent Activities Of Secessionists In The Region, Urge Other Regions To Protect Igbo Indigenes

ENUGU — Leaders in the Southeast geo-political zone has urged their counterparts in the nation to protect Igbos lives in their regions even as they promised to protect other tribes residing within their region; The leaders made this call on Saturday at the Government House Enugu with governors of the five South Eastern states, members of the National Assembly, Ministers, and Speakers of the State Houses of Assembly, the Clergy and Traditional Rulers in attendance....

South-East Governors, Leaders Call On Security Agencies To Respect People’s Right

ENUGU — South-East Governors and Leaders of Thought have requested security agencies in the zone to respect the rights and privileges of all those leaving in the zone. The leaders made the call on Saturday in Enugu after a meeting attended by political leaders, socio-cultural organizations, the clergy, and the traditional institution. The Chairman, South-East Governors’ Forum, Gov Dave Umahi of Ebonyi, who addressed newsmen after the meeting, condemned the killing of civilians in the zone...

President Buhari Vows To Ensure Peace Reign In Nigeria

ABUJA — President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday has assured residents of Borno State of the federal government’s readiness to fight terrorism to the end, telling the military not to give criminals a breathing space to undermine Nigeria’s interests. The President, who commended troops for their loyalty and selfless service to Nigeria during a visit to Borno state, urged them not to relent in their efforts to end the insurgency in the Northeast. Buhari, during the...

Court Imprisons Former PHB MB Over N25.7bn Fraud

LAGOS — The former MD of a defunct PHB bank, Francis Atuche has been convicted by an Ikeja high court over a N25.7 billion fraud. The banker was convicted on Wednesday by Lateefat Okunnu, the judge, in a hearing that lasted hours. The court also convicted Ugo Anyanwu, a former chief financial officer (CFO) of the bank. Atuche’s trial dates back to 2009, when the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), under the leadership of Sanusi...

House of Reps Questions Audit Committee Chairman Over $459m Falcon Eye Project

John Odey, Chairman of the panel that investigated arms procurement from 2007 to 2015 has been summoned by the House of Reps committee over the $459 million falcon eye project. ABUJA — President Buhari had established the committee  to audit procurement of arms  for the Nigerian military between 2007 and 2015. The House of Reps summoned the chairman alongside RTCOM to explain the circumstances surrounding the transfer of N6.1 billion to the NSA account. RTCOM...

Soldiers Kills 1,000 Cows In Nasarawa State

Two military aircraft have killed over 1,000 cows in multiple attacks on Fulani settlements in Keana and Doma Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State. Fulani leaders and some of the victims said the attacks were launched between Thursday, June 10 and Sunday, June 13. Some sources said hundreds of cows were killed in Giza Development Area of Keana Local Government on the grounds that the military operation was to dislodge bandits from the areas. The...

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