Proscribed Shi’ite Group Kills Two Police, Injury Three Others

The proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, popularly known as ‘Shi’ites’, has killed two officers, while three others are left unconscious following an attack on Police by the group. The Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh who confirmed the incident said the Islamic group launched an attack on some personnel of the Nigeria Police Force at Wuse Junction by traffic light on Sunday. “The proscribed organization attacked the police checkpoint unprovoked,...

Anambra Doctors Suspend Strike After Release Of Abducted Colleague

Following the release of Dr Stephen Ezeh, an Ihiala-based medical doctor by kidnappers, the Anambra State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has called off the indefinite strike. In a statement signed by Dr. Princeston Okam and Dr Ifeanyi Obiaeli, Chairman and Secretary of the Association said the decision followed Ezeh’s release on Saturday. The NMA while appreciating everyone who contributed towards securing the release of Ezeh, directed its members to resume clinical services...

Eight Days After Abduction, 20 Medical Students Regain Freedom

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...

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

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...

Ahmed Abubakar Steps Down As NIA Director-General

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...

Court Freezes Bank Accounts Linked to #EndBadGovernance Protest

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...

“Ikemba Played the Big Role in APGA’s Acceptance,” Njoku Says as he Visits Ojukwu Jnr

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance – APGA, Chief Edozie Njoku, has said that Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Ikemba Nnewi, played a major role in the party’s acceptance across the Southeast. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the West African Pilot News, after a visit to Chief Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu Jnr, Chief Njoku said that his visit with the members of his National Working Committee – NWC, to Ojukwu Jnr, signifies respect and recognition...

S/Court Judgement: APC Faults SDP Members Attacks On Party Supporters

The Kogi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the violent attacks on supporters of the ruling party and destruction of vehicles belonging to party members at the Supreme Court premises on Friday by members of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, Director, Media and Publicity, Kogi APC Campaign Council, in press release noted that the attacks reportedly began when supporters of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) started hurling stones,...

Supreme Court Judgement: Ododo’s Victory Testament Of Kogites’ Decision – Fanwo

Hon Kingsley Fanwo, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications has described the victory of the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ododo at the Supreme Court as an affirmation of the choice of the people of Kogi State at the November 11, 2023 Governorship Elections. He stated this in Lokoja during a chat with journalists, stressing that the Supreme Court affirming Ododo as the duly elected Governor was in line with the laws...

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Disburses N50M Grants To 1,000 Edo Women

The first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has provided a lifeline to 1,000 women petty traders in Edo State through her “Renewed Hope Initiative” (RHI) in a powerful demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to grassroots economic empowerment. A total of N50 million was distributed, with each beneficiary receiving a grant of ₦50,000. Betsy Obaseki presented the cheques on behalf of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the empowerment ceremony, held at the...

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