Nigerian Army Pulls Out Of Okuama After Deadly Clash

The Nigerian Army has completed its withdrawal from the troubled Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The pullout, announced on 8 May 2024, follows a tense standoff that began in March after the killing of 17 soldiers in the community. The soldiers were reportedly on a peacekeeping mission to quell communal violence between Okuama and neighboring Okoloba in Bomadi Local Government Area. However, they were ambushed and killed, sparking outrage...

Air Force Chief Cautions Against Encroachment On NAF Lands

Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) has warned institutions and communities located around Nigerian Air Force (NAF) bases nationwide to desist from illegal and wanton encroachment on NAF lands in view of its consequences on national security. Abubakar disclosed this while on a visit to the Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father (Dr) Hyacinth Alia at Government House, Makurdi to discuss issues related to encroachment on NAF land by neighbouring...

Binance False Claim On Bribery Is Diversionary -FG

The Federal Government (FG) has stated that it is aware of attempts by Binance Chief Executive Officer, Richard Teng to launder its impaired image, stressing that the bribery allegations against unidentified Nigerian government officials is diversionary. A press statement on Thursday signed by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, stated that the Federal Government of Nigeria is aware of attempts by Binance to launder its impaired image as an...

Obi Berates Tinubu Over Introduction Of ‘Cyber-Security Levy’

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has berated President Bola Tinubu’s government for imposing ”Cyber-Security Levy’ on Nigerians despite prevailing economic hardship. Obi disclosed this on Wednesday via a post on his X handle, and wondered when the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) became a revenue centre. The former Governor of Anambra State accused the government of milking a dying economy instead of nurturing it to...

Lawmaker Pushes for Foreign Mercenaries as Fight Against Terror Groups Intensifies

A Nigerian lawmaker has reignited the debate on foreign intervention in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency and banditry by urging the federal government to consider hiring foreign mercenaries. This proposal comes amid ongoing frustration over the continued violence by the terror groups. The lawmaker representing the Chibok/Domboa/Gwoza federal constituency of Borno State, Ahmed Jaha, made the suggestion on Tuesday following the killing of one Onumegbu Ifeanyi, a civil servant in Abia, by a naval...

Rivers Crisis: APC Asks Rivers Assembly To Impeach Fubara

As the political crisis rocking Rivers State deepens, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State has asked the State House of Assembly to resume impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The pro-Wike 27 lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Rt. Hon. Martin Amaehwule, were issued the marching orders on Tuesday by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the APC in the State, Chief Tony Okocha. Okocha, while briefing journalists in Port...

Senators On Dramatic Posturing Over Seating Arrangements In Renovated Chamber

Despite efforts by the leadership of the upper chamber of the National Assembly to douse the tension over the seating arrangements in the Senate, the drama has continued. The Senators who bickered over the same issue last week, faulted the new structure as the Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume, described the renovated chamber as a conference room. It will be recalled that complaints last week led to a rowdy session which lasted for about 15...

Nigerian Govt Dispels Rumours On Setting Up Foreign Military Bases

The Federal Government of Nigeria has debunked rumors that the country is discussing with foreign countries the establishment of foreign military bases in some parts of the country. Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation in a statement made it categorically that the government has had no such discussions or proposals and urged the public to disregard the rumors, describing the claims as false. Idris said the government’s statement aims to dispel misinformation and assure...

Synod: Anglican Church knocks Tinubu over hardship

…Urges President to release Kanu, IPOB leader The Archbishop, Province of the Niger and Bishop, Diocese of Awka, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim has described the economic policies of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration as one bereft of the necessary values for the economy. Archbishop Ibezim who spoke in Awka yesterday while reading the Archbishop’s Charge during the 2nd Session of the 13th Synod of the Diocese called on Tinubu to overhaul his economic...

Kebbi Governor Threatens Bandit Informants With Death Penalty

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has taken a hardline approach towards those who collaborate with bandits terrorising the region. During a visit to Tudun Bichi village, a community heavily impacted by bandit attacks, Governor Idris declared his intention to swiftly sign the death warrant of anyone convicted of providing information to bandits. “The activities of informants defy all norms and religious doctrines. Just for a pittance, some miscreants will provide valuable information to bandits...

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