NAF Kill Scores Of terrorists In Zamfara, Kaduna, Destroys Illegal Refineries In Rivers

National SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF Kill Scores Of terrorists In Zamfara, Kaduna, Destroys Illegal Refineries In Rivers

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 26, 2024

The Nigerian Air Force said its airstrikes have neutralized terrorists in Kaduna, Zamfara States and destroyed illegal refining sites in Rivers State. NAF spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet in a statement on Sunday, said the operation was conducted on Saturday, August 24, by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch. The statement reads in part: “Intelligence gathered had revealed that most of the terrorists responsible for recent attacks on civilians, abductions and cattle rustling...

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Cardinal Arinze Warns Young People Against Unplanned Journey

NewsNigeriaCardinal Arinze Warns Young People Against Unplanned Journey

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)August 26, 2024

On Sunday, his Eminence Cardinal Francis Arinze admonished youths to be wary of engaging in any international journey without proper planning. This, Cardinal Arinze said on Sunday, at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church Nnobi in Idemili South LGA, during the dedication of baby Chihotaram Omenugha, daughter of Mrs. Chidera and Dr. Nelson Omenugha, Governor Soludo’s adviser on youth development programmes. Speaking shortly after the dedication mass, Cardinal Arinze said that every country worldwide has its...

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Eight Days After Abduction, 20 Medical Students Regain Freedom

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEight Days After Abduction, 20 Medical Students Regain Freedom

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 26, 2024

Twenty medical students, kidnapped while travelling to a conference in Benue State, have been freed by security operatives. The students, from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, were abducted by gunmen on 15th August However, they were rescued on Friday in Ntunkon forest, Benue State, without any ransom paid. Assistant Commissioner of Police Olumuyiwa Adejoboi, spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, “Contrary to some tweets and unconfirmed stories that some money was...

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Shiite Groups Launches Fatal Assault on Police in Abuja, Kill 3

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaShiite Groups Launches Fatal Assault on Police in Abuja, Kill 3

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 26, 2024

Police officers in Abuja came under attack on Sunday when members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, also known as Shiites, launched a deadly assault on a police checkpoint at Wuse Junction. The attack resulted in the deaths of two police officers and one civilian, with three officers left unconscious. Josephine Adeh, spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, said the IMN members wielded machetes, improvised explosive devices, and knives in the unprovoked attack. “The...

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Ahmed Abubakar Steps Down As NIA Director-General

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAhmed Abubakar Steps Down As NIA Director-General

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 26, 2024

The Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, NIA, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has resigned from his appointment. Abubakar submitted his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu on Saturday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Abubakar confirmed his resignation to State House correspondents after meeting with President Tinubu. He said, “It’s a routine thing, from time to time, to brief Mr President on situations, and today is no exception. After the briefing today, I tendered my resignation, and...

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Court Freezes Bank Accounts Linked to #EndBadGovernance Protest

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCourt Freezes Bank Accounts Linked to #EndBadGovernance Protest

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)August 26, 2024

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has frozen the bank accounts of over 20 individuals and companies allegedly linked to the recent #EndBadGovernance protest. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the ex-parte motion filed by counsel for the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Mohammed, on August 20. The affected accounts include: – 4010073491 (Fidelity Bank) – 1255130019 (Access Bank) -0006084167 (Abbey Mortgage Multipurpose Bank Plc) – 0821931299 (FCMB) – 1012007655 (FCMB) – 0000575573 (A AG Mortgage...

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Student Loan Scheme is Open To All Nigerians, No Section Is Excluded – Presidency

EducationNewsNigeriaStudent Loan Scheme is Open To All Nigerians, No Section Is Excluded – Presidency

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)August 25, 2024

The presidency has given more clarifications on President Bola Tinubu’s student loan scheme, in view of allegations of exclusion of some sections in certain quarters. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Engagement, Frederick Nwabufo in a press statement on Sunday, noted that the Student Loan Scheme is a conception of the purest, noblest, and loftiest of intentions and design. “It’s a bond to secure the nation’s future and a promissory note to...

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Flood Kills Six, Displaces Over 10,000 Others In Adamawa State

NewsNigeriaFlood Kills Six, Displaces Over 10,000 Others In Adamawa State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 24, 2024

No fewer than 10,264 people have been displaced by flood with six deaths in several communities in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State due to torrential rainfall that lasted for several hours. The affected communities include Kirkinga, Mildu, Duhu, Maradi, Mayo Wandu, Shuware, Pambla 2, and Palam. It was gathered that the downpour which came from the Madara mountain of the Madagali local Government Area destroyed houses, and foodstuff, and washed off farmlands, including the...

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Police Arrest Woman With Anti-Aircraft Ammunition

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Arrest Woman With Anti-Aircraft Ammunition

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 24, 2024

Mrs Hauwa Sani of Doro village, Katsina state has been arrested by the Police for illegal possession of 124 rounds of anti-aircraft ammunition. Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police Ramhan Nansel in a statement said the suspect was arrested at Rafin Sanyi village in Doma Local Government Area of the state alongside a two-year-old child. “Preliminary investigation showed that the suspect was conveying the anti-aircraft ammunition which were concealed in a...

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Freed Abducted Corps Members will Receive Discharge Certificates – NYSC

NewsNigeriaFreed Abducted Corps Members will Receive Discharge Certificates – NYSC

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 24, 2024

The prospective corps members who were abducted in Zamfara State on August 17, 2023while traveling to Sokoto State for their orientation course will receive their discharge certificates. They were aboard an Akwa Ibom Transport Company (AKTC) bus when they were ambushed and taken hostage. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) decided to issue corps members discharge certificates due to the trauma. The victims include Daniel Etim Bassey (Uruan LGA, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), Obong Victor...

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