NAF Launches Probe Into Sokoto Airstrike as Controversy Trails Civilian Casualties

NewsNigeriaNAF Launches Probe Into Sokoto Airstrike as Controversy Trails Civilian Casualties

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 26, 2024

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has pledged a thorough investigation into airstrikes that reportedly killed 10 civilians and injured several others in Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities of Silame Local Government Area, Sokoto State, on Wednesday. The incident, which occurred around 7:00 a.m., also destroyed homes and livestock. Residents say the strikes targeted Lakurawa terrorists hiding near Surame forest but unintentionally struck civilians, destroying homes and killing livestock. Malam Yahya, a resident, stated, “The jet...

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Niger Republic’s Military Leader’s Allegations Against Nigeria, Baseless – FG

National SecurityNewsNigeriaNiger Republic’s Military Leader’s Allegations Against Nigeria, Baseless – FG

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)December 26, 2024

…Charges Public To Disregard The False Allegations The Federal Government has denounced allegations made in a viral video by the military leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming non-existent collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilise his country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a press statement on Thursday urged the public to disregard the false allegations, stressing that the claims exist solely in the realm of imagination, as Nigeria has...

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CAN, Clerics Calls To End Hunger, Hardship, Religious Extremism

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCAN, Clerics Calls To End Hunger, Hardship, Religious Extremism

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 26, 2024

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), an umbrella body of Christians in Nigeria and the clergy, has called on the government to address hardship, hunger, and religious extremism in Nigeria. CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in his Christmas message to Nigerians noted that strengthening the agricultural sector, reducing food prices, and addressing inequality will help in the fight against hunger and urged Nigerians to commit to fostering peace and order in their communities. Okoh called...

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Police confirm kidnap of Anambra lawmaker, launch rescue mission

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice confirm kidnap of Anambra lawmaker, launch rescue mission

PilotnewsDecember 26, 2024

A member of Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr Justice Azuka has been kidnapped by gunmen. He was reportedly abducted at Ugwunabankpa road, inland road, Onitsha Anambra State, on tuesday night while returning home. A statement by SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the spokesperson of the police in the state said the Command has “activated Operational plans for the possible rescue and arrest of the kidnappers of the lawmaker.” Ikenga confirmed that Hon. Azuka, the member representing...

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Christmas Message: State Governors Preach Peace, Love

NewsNigeriaPoliticsChristmas Message: State Governors Preach Peace, Love

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 26, 2024

State Governors in their separate Christmas messages preach for on peace to prevail in the land and to show love to one another. Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has called on residents to consolidate on the prevailing peace in the state and urged them to be ambassadors of peace in the state. In his Christmas message, Governor Sani said peace had returned to conflict-impacted areas like Birnin Gwari and Giwa local governments through the peace...

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Fighter Jet Targeting Terrorist Group Bombed Two Communities

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFighter Jet Targeting Terrorist Group Bombed Two Communities

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 26, 2024

…Nigerian Military Denies Reports Many villagers in two communities of Silame Local Government Area in Sokoto State have been mistakenly killed by a fighter jet targeting the Lakurawa terrorist group and injuring several others. A source said 10 villagers were killed and several others injured. According to locals, the affected communities, Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa, were bombed by the airstrike around 7 am. A resident of Silame, Malam Yahya, revealed that the two villages are...

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Consequences of Governor Soludo’s Failed Security Promises

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsConsequences of Governor Soludo’s Failed Security Promises

PilotnewsDecember 25, 2024

“It is unimaginable that Soludo has completely lost track of his lofty security agenda.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Nearly three years on the saddle, Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration has yet to put words to work in the security of lives and properties of Anambra residents and visitors. With at least three senior appointees on security, governor Soludo is still making promises and has yet to find the right words to speak to Anambra’s steep descent into anarchy,...

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Paul Chukwuma Marks Christmas with SGF Senator George Akume

LifestyleNewsNigeriaPaul Chukwuma Marks Christmas with SGF Senator George Akume

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)December 25, 2024

… Governor Alia, Prays for Anambra The leading aspirant for the governorship ticket of the APC in Anambra state for the 2025 gubernatorial election, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has marked the 2024 Christmas celebration with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation – SGF, Senator George Akume, who was also a former governor of Benue State and also with the governor of Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia, in the spirit of the Christmas season. The...

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Nigeria Police Records Over 30K Arrests, Rescue 1,581 Kidnapped Victims in 2024

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigeria Police Records Over 30K Arrests, Rescue 1,581 Kidnapped Victims in 2024

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 25, 2024

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has disclosed its 2024 achievements, with over 30,000 arrests and 1,581 rescued kidnapping victims among its highlights. This was announced by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday during the Force’s end-of-year conference at the Goodluck Ebele Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. “In the year under review, the Nigeria Police Force achieved major successes in tackling crime, leading to the arrest of 30,313 suspects for a range of...

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Prof. Kingsley Moghalu and Wife, Marks 30th Marriage Anniversary

NewsNigeriaPoliticsProf. Kingsley Moghalu and Wife, Marks 30th Marriage Anniversary

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)December 25, 2024

The President of the African School of Governance in Kigali, Rwanda, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, and his wife, Barr Mrs. Onyinye Moghalu, have celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. This celebration of the landmark 30th wedding anniversary was held in Enugu, and attended by close friends and family of the Moghalus. Married 30 years ago as young professionals, Prof. Kingsley was working at the United Nations as a diplomat, while Barr Onyinye was working in a bank....

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