Farmers In Benue Demand Release Of 394 Corpses Of Slain Kinsmen

AgricultureNewsNigeriaFarmers In Benue Demand Release Of 394 Corpses Of Slain Kinsmen

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 14, 2025

The Association of United Farmers of Benue Valley (AUFBV) has demanded the release of 394 corpses of Tiv farmers allegedly killed by a militia group in neighbouring Keana Local Government Area, LGA of Nasarawa State. The appeal was made on behalf of its Denen Utsa, the group’s president, made the demand when he led a delegation of AUFBV members to the home of Ter Tyoshin, HRH Daniel Abomtse, in Naka, Gwer West LGA of Benue...

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CAS Deploys Fact-Finding Team To Investigate Civilian Casualties In Zamfara Airstrikes

National SecurityNewsNigeriaCAS Deploys Fact-Finding Team To Investigate Civilian Casualties In Zamfara Airstrikes

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 13, 2025

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has dispatched a fact-finding team to Zamfara to fully investigate the reported incidence of civilian casualties in the recent airstrikes in Zamfara State by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and provide a detailed report for further action. Director Public Relations and Information, NAF had in a press statement on Monday stated that the team would be led by Air Vice Marshal Edward K Gabkwet,...

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Boko Haram Terrorists Massacre 40 Farmers in Borno, Dozens Missing

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBoko Haram Terrorists Massacre 40 Farmers in Borno, Dozens Missing

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 13, 2025

At least 40 farmers were brutally murdered by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in an attack on Sunday afternoon in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack, which unfolded around 4:30 p.m. in Kayakura village, Doron Baga ward, also left scores of farmers unaccounted for, according to local sources. This incident comes on the heels of a similar attack in Chibok community on Saturday, where two people were killed and a church was set...

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Lagos Assembly Members Sack Speaker, Obasa

NewsNigeriaPoliticsLagos Assembly Members Sack Speaker, Obasa

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 13, 2025

The members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have impeached the speaker, Mudashiru Obasa on Monday, accusing him of multiple statutory and financial infractions. Obasa was subsequently replaced by his deputy Mojisola Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1, and was also a former chief whip of the house. The Speaker has been engulfed in a series of controversial circumstances in terms of financial dealings, with petitions already with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...

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“How Can You Spend N1.1 Billion on Meals?” – JAMB Faces Wrath of Lawmakers

EducationNewsNigeria“How Can You Spend N1.1 Billion on Meals?” – JAMB Faces Wrath of Lawmakers

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 13, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is facing intense scrutiny from lawmakers over its 2025 budget proposal. The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has threatened to cut off government funding for the examination body, citing excessive spending despite JAMB’s substantial revenue generation. During the presentation of JAMB’s 2025 budget proposal to the committee, Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede revealed that the agency remitted a significant sum of ₦4 billion to the Consolidated Revenue Fund...

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New Era Begins for Super Eagles as Chelle Takes Charge

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsNew Era Begins for Super Eagles as Chelle Takes Charge

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 13, 2025

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday officially unveiled Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The unveiling ceremony, held at the Media Conference Room of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, followed Chelle’s appointment last Tuesday upon the recommendation of the NFF’s Technical and Development Committee. At the ceremony, Chelle expressed his excitement and outlined his vision for the team. “Coaching the Super Eagles of Nigeria is an...

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New Alaafin Has Receives  Staff Of Office, Certificate

CommunityNewsNigeriaNew Alaafin Has Receives  Staff Of Office, Certificate

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 13, 2025

Oba Akeem Owoade has received a staff of office and certificate as the 46th Alaafin. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde presented the certificate at a brief ceremony held at the Oyo State EXCO Chambers Governor’s office in Agodi, Ibadan, on Monday. In his remark during the ceremony, Governor Makinde explained that the chiefs who collected money during the process would be prosecuted. The presentation of the letter comes amidst rejection of Owoade’s appointment by some kingmakers...

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Suspected Boko Haram Terrorists Kills 40 Farmers In Borno

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSuspected Boko Haram Terrorists Kills 40 Farmers In Borno

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 13, 2025

Borno State government has confirmed the killing of 40 farmers by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Kukawa Local Government Area which occurred on Sunday and also left many people missing. The state Commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Prof Usman Tar, described the attack as an act of terrorism, said the state governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, has condemned the attack and called on the Armed Forces to track and neutralize the criminals. He said:...

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Troops Take Down 109 Terrorists, Rescue 43 Hostages Across Nigeria

National SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Take Down 109 Terrorists, Rescue 43 Hostages Across Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 12, 2025

Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have neutralised 109 terrorists, apprehended 81 suspects, and rescued 43 kidnapped hostages in the last week, according to the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, Maj.-Gen. Buba revealed that the troops also arrested six individuals involved in oil theft and prevented oil thieves from stealing crude worth an estimated ₦618.7 million. Buba disclosed that troops recovered 21 assorted...

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Airstrike Hits Zamfara Community, Kills 16 Vigilantes and Residents

NewsNigeriaAirstrike Hits Zamfara Community, Kills 16 Vigilantes and Residents

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 12, 2025

An airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Tungar Kara, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has reportedly killed at least 16 people, including vigilantes and residents. The victims, members of the Zamfara Community Protection Guard and residents, were said to have responded to a bandit incursion when the airstrike occurred. Intelligence sources revealed that the vigilantes were mistaken for bandits after the actual attackers had fled the scene. “So far, 16 dead...

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