A group, Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Disapora (AESID) has lamented the arrest of some indigenes of the state under the guise of Covid-19, even as they described the move as further proof of anti-democratic credentials of Engr. David Umahi, the governor The group in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday, June […]
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Kuye’s sterling stewardship, shocking the odds one year after
When the 9th Assembly was inaugurated on June 11, 2019, a drastic overhaul was expected. Nigerians anticipated a paradigm shift from the status quo, where lawmakers abandoned their constituencies, instead opting for the exquisite lifestyle in the Federal Capital Territory without any tangible proof of representation. In Somolu Federal Constituency, Lagos State, for instance, there […]
Corruption: NDDC stinks, take it back to presidency, Frank urges Buhari
A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, has asked President Muhammad Buhari to remove the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) currently under the Niger Delta Ministry back to the Presidency. Frank described as embarrassment allegations and counter allegations between the Senate and the Minister […]
Counter-Terrorism: Centre urges Security Chiefs to emulate Buratai leadership style
The Centre for International and Strategic Studies (CISS) has hailed the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai for turning things around in the war against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists since relocating to the northeast. The Centre gave this commendation in its bi-monthly report on the state of the war against terrorism and the […]
Revealed: 30 top Boko Haram commanders set to surrender, Shekau confused
No less than 30 top Boko Haram commanders have sent words to their leader, Abubakar Shekau, that they will drop their arms and surrender to the Nigerian Armed Forces soon. The verbal message sent through one of Shekau’s close contacts by the Boko Haram top fighters is said to have devastated the BH leader who […]
Cedarcrest Hospital denies treating COVID-19 patients
Contrary to misconceptions on social media, the management of Abuja-based international-standard hospital, Cedarcrest has denied routinely admitting COVID-19 patients, saying it has no such plans at the moment. In a letter dated May 31 and signed by its Director, Clinical Services, Dr Umelo Ferdinand, the hospital assured that its staff are alert and vigilant about […]
Buhari responsible for troops’ successes – Tsav
Recent series of successes recorded by the Nigerian Armed Forces in the fight against terrorism and insurgency have been made possible by President Muhammadu Buhari’s deep knowledge and experience in asymmetric warfare, former Lagos State commissioner of police, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav has said. Tsav in an interview with our reporters in Abuja commended President Buhari […]
Group hails Buratai, troops for killing BH/ISWAP commanders, 72 others
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. T.Y Buratai and troops on the frontlines have received massive commendation for liquidating top Boko Haram/ ISWAP commanders and 72 fighters in Borno. The National Democratic Front (NDF) showered praises on the COAS for once again leading troops of Operation Lafiya Dole to another victorious outing against the […]
George Floyd: Abuja protesters besiege US Embassy, seek justice
Hundreds of protesters early this morning besieged the United States of America embassy located in the Central Business District of Abuja to express their displesure over the recent and barbaric killings of George Floyd and several other s black persons in the US. The protesters under the aegis of the Centre for Africa Liberation and […]
Hushpuppi: Group wants FBI, Interpol searchlight on Atiku, Adeyanju, others
The National Coalition of Democrats (NCD) has called on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and International Police to investigate ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other stalwarts of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over possible links to arrested suspected fraudster, Raymond Igbalode, popularly known as Hushpuppi. Renowned for his flamboyant lifestyle, Hushpuppi and 12 others were […]