FG Demands An Apology From UK Parliament Over Claim About Gowon

Foreign PolicyNewsNigeriaFG Demands An Apology From UK Parliament Over Claim About Gowon

Beloved John (Staff Writer)November 29, 2020

Displeased with the statement by a member of the UK parliament, the federal government has called for an apology over the claim that Nigeria’s former head of state, Yakubu Gowon looted public treasury. Spokesman of the ministry of foreign affairs, Ferdinand Nwonye, in a statement asked that the “unsubstantiated” claim be retracted. While speaking at the parliament’s recent debate on the #Endsars saga, Tom Tugendhat, chairman of the UK parliament foreign affairs committee, had accused...

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Retired DSS Directors Visits Incumbent DG, Hails Sterling Leadership

National SecurityNewsRetired DSS Directors Visits Incumbent DG, Hails Sterling Leadership

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)November 28, 2020

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent The Forum of DSS’ Retired Directors (FORD) on 26th November, 2020, paid a solidarity visit to the DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi. The group was led by the duo of Chief J.O. Obuseh, and Barrister Peter Egure,  as  the delegation stated that the visit was to identify with the DG and commend him for his sterling leadership. The DSS Spokesman, Peter Afunaya  disclosed in a statement . According to Afunaya, the...

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Insecurity: Air Strikes Destroy Bandits’ Camps, Kill Scores in Katsina Forest

National SecurityNewsNigeriaInsecurity: Air Strikes Destroy Bandits’ Camps, Kill Scores in Katsina Forest

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)November 28, 2020

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent The Defence Headquarters says the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has again eliminated scores of bandits in air raids on their camps at Birnin Kogo and Dunya forests in Katsina State. Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, in a statement  said the air attacks were launched on Nov. 23 and Nov. 24. Enenche said the air raids were conducted on the heels of impeccable intelligence reports indicating that...

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SAD: Boko Haram Kills 40 Rice Farmers in Borno

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeriaSAD: Boko Haram Kills 40 Rice Farmers in Borno

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)November 28, 2020

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent At least 44 rice farmers were reportedly  killed by suspected members of the Boko Haram while harvesting their crops, a lawmaker and sources have said. An unspecified number were also taken away. Sources in Zabarmari, a Borno community known for rice farming, informed say that  the farmers were attacked as they were working on a rice field at Garin Kwashebe. The farmers were attacked on Saturday as residents of the...

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Despite Video Evidence, Lai Muhammed On Oath Denies He Announced 5m Hate Speech Fine

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaDespite Video Evidence, Lai Muhammed On Oath Denies He Announced 5m Hate Speech Fine

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 27, 2020

Despite video evidence, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has denied he announced an increment in the fine for hate speech from ₦500,000 to ₦5m. Mohammed, who on August 5, 5050, announced the decision of the National Broadcasting Commission to increase the hate speech fine stated on oath that he did not do so. The minister said this in a counter-affidavit in response to an originating motion filed before a Federal High Court...

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Security Tops Agenda As Northeast Governors Meet in Yola

National SecurityNewsNigeriaSecurity Tops Agenda As Northeast Governors Meet in Yola

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)November 26, 2020

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent Governors of Borno , Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe states are meeting in Yola,  the Adamawa  State capital with security topping the agenda of their discussion. The meeting was a follow up to the one first held in Maiduguri, which was hosted by Governor Babagana Zulum. This is the third meeting, and is being hosted by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. Speaking, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno  was emphatic ...

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Maina: Kuje Prison Restricts Access to Ndume As Senators Visit

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaMaina: Kuje Prison Restricts Access to Ndume As Senators Visit

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)November 25, 2020

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent ABUJA — Fresh facts emerged that officials of the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja, had  on Tuesday restricted access to Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South), who was remanded on Monday over his inability to produce the former chairman of the Presidential Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, whom he stood as surety for. Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja had ordered Ndume to be remanded after the...

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GBV: Experts Charges Media to Create Behavioral Change

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaPeopleGBV: Experts Charges Media to Create Behavioral Change

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)November 25, 2020

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent Disturbed by the ever increasing cases of gender based violence (GBV) stakeholders during a one-day webinar organized by the Spotlight Initiative have charged  media  practitioners to bring the matter  to the front burner and help break silence by creating behavioral change. The webinar with the theme “The role of media in promoting accountability to end violence against women and girls”, was aimed at   creating   media advocacy, involvement, participation and reportage...

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Unmasking the Judicial Panels of Inquiry on Police Brutality: Will There be Justice for Victims?

ColumnsLaw & JusticeNigeriaOpinionUnmasking the Judicial Panels of Inquiry on Police Brutality: Will There be Justice for Victims?

PilotnewsNovember 24, 2020

At this stage, it is my considered opinion that no officer of the police force is likely going to be punished for abusing or brutalizing citizens.  ―Ebuka Onyekwelu The ongoing hearing on police brutality at the various states of the federation is nothing profound or in the least, significant, for the simple reason that it is increasing difficult to exonerate Nigeria from various forms of violations suffered by its citizens. Much so to the extent...

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Boko Haram : Military Airstrike Knocks Out ISWAP Logistics Base, Kills Terrorists in Borno

National SecurityNewsNigeriaBoko Haram : Military Airstrike Knocks Out ISWAP Logistics Base, Kills Terrorists in Borno

Ibrahim Abdul' Aziz (Correspondent)November 24, 2020

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent Military airstrikes have knocked out Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) logistics base, and killed several  terrorists at Tumbun Rego in Borno State. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters Abuja, Maj Gen John Enenche disclosed this on Tuesday. He said,”The Air Task Force of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has knocked out an Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) logistics base and neutralized several of their fighters in air...

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