Operation Desert Sanity 111: Troops Rescue Over 368 From Sambisa Forest

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaOperation Desert Sanity 111: Troops Rescue Over 368 From Sambisa Forest

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 19, 2024

The Troops from 21 Special Armoured Brigade, 26 Task Force Brigade, and 199 Special Forces have rescued more than 386 persons, mostly women and children in the Sambisa forest ten years after their abduction.  Brig. Gen. AGL Haruna, Acting GOC 7 Division disclosed this while speaking to newsmen at the outskirts of Sambisa forest in Konduga  LGA  of Borno State after welcoming the troops that conducted the 10-day operation. “The operation tagged “Operation Desert Sanity...

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Step Mother Burns Hands of Two Minors for Eating Dad’s Meal

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaStep Mother Burns Hands of Two Minors for Eating Dad’s Meal

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 19, 2024

A stepmother who denied food to minors belonging to her husband has burnt their hands for eating food kept for their father. Rachel Geoffrey,  23 years old, resident of Federal Housing estate, Girei local government area of Adamawa state was on   14/5/2024 intentionally inflicted severe physical injuries on Genesis Geoffrey 7 years old, and Ijadai Geoffrey 3 years old. In a statement, Adamawa State Command Public Relations Officer SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje said the culprit...

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Kogi Govt Stress Commitment To Surmount Insecurity

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaKogi Govt Stress Commitment To Surmount Insecurity

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 18, 2024

The Kogi State Government has stressed commitment to surmount insecurity under the Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. The Government also maintained that it’s rising to the challenge of defeating criminality waged against the state in the last one month. Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, who disclosed this in a press statement on Saturday, noted that the torrent of attacks on insurgents, bandits and kidnappers in the North East has dislodged them and...

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Kizz Daniel Releases Stunning Visuals For Showa Music

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaKizz Daniel Releases Stunning Visuals For Showa Music

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 17, 2024

The Multi-award-winning Afrobeats sensation Kizz Daniel has released the highly anticipated music video for ‘Showa’ off the ‘Thankz a Lot’ EP. The video was directed by the renowned Nigerian director TG Omori. Kizz Daniel, following the success of his OVO Wembley Arena, released the visuals to Showa which is a vibrant and visually stunning masterpiece that perfectly complements the rhythmic essence of the track. TG Omori, known for his exceptional storytelling and innovative cinematography brings...

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Ondo Guber: Obi, Otti, Others Set To Storm Akure For LP Campaign 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOndo Guber: Obi, Otti, Others Set To Storm Akure For LP Campaign 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 17, 2024

Oyo State Deputy State Chairman of Labour Party (LP) and the Committee Chairman of the governorship primaries in Ondo State, Mr. Olusola Ayodele has disclosed that Mr. Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the party in the 2023 general elections, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, LP members of the National Assembly and state lawmakers will storm the party’s campaign rally in Akure, Ondo State While addressing the Southwest leaders of the party on Friday in...

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Kogi Govt Expresses Readiness To Embark On Agricultural Revolution

BusinessNewsNigeriaKogi Govt Expresses Readiness To Embark On Agricultural Revolution

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 17, 2024

In an effort to boost food production, the Kogi State Government has expressed readiness to achieve an unprecedented agricultural revolution. A release on Friday by Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, stated that the state government under the leadership of His Excellency Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo is backing farmers in the state to break production ceilings by opening up thousands of hectares of land for massive crop production this season. He said, “The...

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Kogi Govt Promises Safe Return Of Abducted CUSTECH Students

EducationNewsNigeriaKogi Govt Promises Safe Return Of Abducted CUSTECH Students

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 17, 2024

The Kogi State government has promised that it will ensure the safe return of the abducted students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH). This was contained in a press statement on Friday by the Special Adviser to Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo on Youth and Student Matters, Oladele John Nihi. The statement read, “I understand the concern and anxiety of the students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) regarding the abduction...

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2 Arraigned in Federal High Court in Enugu for Alleged N382m Contract Fraud

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria2 Arraigned in Federal High Court in Enugu for Alleged N382m Contract Fraud

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)May 17, 2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Command arraigned Mrs. Onuaguluchi Ifeakanwa Chris and Mr. Izuchukwu Shedrack David, before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Independence Layout Enugu in Enugu State. The defendants were arraigned for allegedly swindled Mackombo Omoila, the Managing Director/CEO of Architekon Nigeria Limited of the sum of Three Hundred and Eighty-two Million, Three Hundred and Thirty-six Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty-five Naira (N382,336,955.00) being sum paid...

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Student Loan Programme Kicks Off in Nigeria: Applications Begin May 24th

EducationNewsNigeriaStudent Loan Programme Kicks Off in Nigeria: Applications Begin May 24th

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 17, 2024

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has announced the official opening date for the student loan application portal. Applications will be accepted starting Friday, 24th May 2024. This move represents a significant step forward in President Bola Tinubu’s pledge to make education “accessible and inclusive for all Nigerian students,” as stated by NELFUND. According to the Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, “Through the portal, students can now access loans...

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Seven Nigerian Artists Dominate 2024 BET Awards Nominations

EntertainmentMusicNewsNigeriaSeven Nigerian Artists Dominate 2024 BET Awards Nominations

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 17, 2024

Nigerian artists take centre stage at the prestigious 2024 BET Awards with an impressive seven nominations. The nominations, announced on Thursday, solidify Nigeria’s position as a powerhouse in music and celebrate the incredible talent emerging from the country. Leading the charge is Afro-fusion giant Burna Boy, who scored nominations in both the “Best Male Hip Hop Artist” and “Best Male R&B/Pop Artist” categories. Joining him are a diverse range of Nigerian talents: Ayra Starr, Asake,...

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