…Condemns Rising Insecurity in the Southeast Chief Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the son of the late Biafra warlord, has called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra – IPOB, who has been held and prosecuted by the State authorities on charges bothering on terrorism, and crime against the State. In an exclusive interview with the West African Pilot, Ojukwu Jnr spoke on insecurity in the Southeast especially Anambra State, on...
Nigeria has witnessed a significant increase in the surrender of terrorists, following the Nigerian Army’s relentless efforts to counter Boko Haram and its rival faction Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents. Army Chief, Olufemi Oluyede, made this announcement at the opening of the 2024 Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference in Abuja on Monday. Mr Oluyede urged soldiers to strengthen their resolve in protecting Nigeria’s territorial integrity. He also stated that the purpose...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has formally approved the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc, effective 29 January 2025. This decision was announced in a communiqué issued at the conclusion of an ECOWAS summit held on Sunday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, read the communiqué, stating, “The authority takes note of the notification by Burkina Faso, Republic of Mali, and...
The immediate past Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Aderemi Adeoye Rtd, has received a chieftaincy investiture as the Gbobaniyi of Modakeke Kingdom in Osun state. The retired CP was also honoured alongside his wife who received the chieftaincy title of Yeye Gbobaniyi of Madokeke Kindom. These chieftaincy investitures conferred by His Royal Majesty, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola (Ajibise Ogo 1) Ogunsua of Modakeke Kingdom, was a significant recognition and appreciation of CP Adeoye’s...
The Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has directed individuals and groups involved in the illegal sale and acquisition of government properties, both within and outside the state to surrender them immediately. In a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the governor noted that a task force would be inaugurated to conduct thorough investigation aimed at recovering all government properties sold without due process. The statement read in part: “The...
Comrade Timi Frank, former National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the silence of President Bola Tinubu over illegal mass demolition of houses by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Frank, who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Friday urged the President to urgently call Wike to order and halt the demolitions or suffer the repercussion of the oppressive tendencies of the FCT administration during...
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has announced a Christmas bonus of ₦150,000 for each civil servant in the state to bring joy to its workforce, acknowledging their hard work and dedication. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Monday Uzor who shared the cheering news on Facebook, quoted Governor Nwifuru as saying “Every Worker in Ebonyi State service will receive ₦150,000 as a Christmas Bonus before 1 pm on Tuesday… Gov. Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru”. The...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has made it clear that no amount of blackmail will stop his ongoing demolition of illegal structures in Abuja. This bold stance comes despite calls from the Senate for him to pause all demolitions, except those backed by a court order. Speaking on Thursday, Wike did not mince words about his commitment to reclaiming government lands, regardless of opposition. “We are not afraid of blackmail,”...
President Bola Tinubu is gearing up to present the 2025 budget, totalling ₦47.9 trillion, to the National Assembly on Tuesday, 17th December. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, confirmed the news during plenary on Thursday. “The President has made his intention known to the National Assembly to present the 2025 budget to the joint session of the National Assembly on the 17th of December, 2024,” Akpabio announced. The presentation will take place in the...
Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, of 6 Brigade, Sector 3 has thwarted a planned banditry attack in the southern part of Taraba State. Brigade’s Acting Assistant Director, Captain Oni Olubodunde, in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday said the operation occured on December 11, 2024, also led to the arrest of two suspects. The statement said: “Acting on actionable intelligence about an impending terrorist attack on local villages, the troops launched a series of...
