The United Kingdom has donated a counter-insurgency training facility to the Nigerian Armed Forces. The facility, located in Ogun State, was officially handed over on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Built by a team of Royal Engineers from the British Army in collaboration with Nigerian Army Engineers, the facility is set […]
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Human Rights Groups Accuse Anambra Governor Soludo of Rushing Local Elections to Access Federal Funds
In Anambra State, human rights and pro-democracy groups have raised concerns about the upcoming local government elections, accusing Governor Chukwuma Soludo of not being committed to a free and fair process. The Human Rights Liberty Access and Peace Defenders’ Foundation (HURIDE) and the Campaign for Democracy (CD) allege that Governor […]
Nigerian Man Arrested at JFK for Alleged $10 Million COVID-19 Fraud Scheme
A 40-year-old Nigerian man, Yomi Jones Olayeye, also known as Sabbie, was arrested at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on August 13, 2024. According to report, Olayeye faces multiple charges for allegedly conspiring to fraudulently obtain at least $10 million in COVID-19 unemployment benefits. Federal authorities accuse Olayeye […]
US announces $27m aid to combat humanitarian crisis in Nigeria
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced $27 million in humanitarian aid for Nigeria as part of a larger $536 million package for sub-Saharan Africa. The U.S. Embassy stated that this funding aims to provide life-saving assistance and protection to vulnerable populations across the continent. U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, […]
“Anambra Traditional Ceremony Descends Into Chaos As Gunmen Abduct 8, Injure 12”: Ploy To Cause Tension And Distract Police Investigation – Anambra PPRO
“Anambra Traditional Ceremony Descends Into Chaos As Gunmen Abduct 8, Injure 12”: Ploy To Cause Tension And Distract Police Investigation – Anambra PPRO Anambra State Police Command has intercepted what it called misleading report tagged Anambra Traditional Ceremony Descends Into Chaos As Gunmen Abduct 8, Injure 12, describing the publication […]
Nigeria Labour Congress Threatens Nationwide Strike Amid Allegations Against President Joe Ajaero
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is threatening a nationwide strike following the police invitation of its President, Joe Ajaero, over allegations of terrorism financing and other serious offenses. The NLC is accusing the Federal Government of harassing its leaders, with the union’s Deputy President, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, announcing the potential […]
Security Operatives Bust Criminal Den In Anambra, Rescue Kidnapped Victim
Security Operatives Bust Criminal Den In Anambra, Rescue Kidnapped Victim In an ongoing operation in Ihiala axis, a combined team of Police, Military and AVG operatives busted a criminal den at Umuduru, Ihiala, Ihiala LGA, Anambra State. A release signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu […]
Ohanaeze hails Obasanjo, others for decrying Igbo-Must-Go hashtag
The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Sunday commended former President Olusegun Obasanjo for condemning the IgboMustGo hashtag. An X handle named ‘LagosPedia’ had recently demanded the “the forced relocation of Igbo people from Lagos and other South West states within one month. The hashtag #Igbomustgo also called on […]
Food Crisis: Army Deploys Officers To Protect Farmers In The North
With the commencement of the rainy season, the Nigerian Army said it has deployed troops in several of the northern states, to protect farmers. A statement by the Director Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba said the deployment was made particularly in the North West and the North Central […]
#EndBadGovernance organisers plan ‘Fearless in October’ protests
Organisers of the just concluded #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protest held nationwide from August 1 to 10, 2024, are planning to stage another protest in October. The Director of Mobilisation of the Take It Back Movement, Damilare Adenola, confirmed the planned protests to Newsmen on Monday 19th August 2024. Adenola said the protesters’ […]