The Indigenous People of Biafra have denied reports making the rounds that its members were responsible for the killing and beheading of a military couple on transit to Imo State. IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, in a statement on Wednesday, described the accusation by the Nigerian Army that […]
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Edo State Government To Arrest Parents Of Child Beggars
The Edo State Government says it will begin to arrest and prosecute parents of out-of-school children as part of efforts to tackle the menace of street begging in the state. Governor Godwin Obaseki stated this when the Muslim faithful paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Benin City, […]
FG Contemplates Release Of Detained Terrorists In Exchange For 68 Train Hostages
Indications have emerged that the Federal Government may release detained terrorists in exchange for kidnapped victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train as demanded by the terrorists. The terrorists attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train and abducted no fewer than 68 passengers at Katari, Kaduna state, on March 28. About eight people were killed […]
CAN Warns FG Against De-radicalisation and Rehabilitation of Terrorists
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has warned the federal government to stop the de-radicalisation and rehabilitation of arrested terrorists or those who surrendered. CAN gave the warning In a message to Muslims to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitri, signed by its General Secretary, Barrister Joseph Bade Daramola. It said the […]
60, 000 Killed In Northern Nigeria Due To insecurity In The Last 10 yrs, CDD says
Suggests Ways To Combat Insurgency, Violence In States Statistics show that at least 60 thousand people have been killed in the 18 northern states of Nigeria in the last 10 years due to insecurity. The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) disclosed its latest report titled “Multiple Nodes, Common Cause: […]
Nigeria Expecting Back 1,130 Looted Benin Bronze From Germany, Others
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Federal Government will continue to pursue the repatriation of looted Nigeria’s artefacts from abroad, including 1,130 Benin Bronzes in Germany’s public museums. The President Muhammadu Buhari gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja when he received the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, […]
In Anambra Gunmen Again Attack Ukpor Again, Kill Policewoman, Shoot Husband
Reports reaching our News Desk say gunmen suspected to be hoodlums attacked the Nnewi South Local Government Headquarters in Ukpor, Anambra State, abducting a woman identified as a policewoman and her husband. According to the report, the gummen invaded the community on Friday night and killed the policewoman who operated […]
Anambra Parks and Markets Defaulting In Monthly Cleanup Exercise To Be Sanctioned By Govt
Henceforth, Parks and Markets that fail to participate in Monthly Sanitation Exercise will be shutdown. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Felix Odimegwu, who disclosed this during the end of April edition of the Clean-Up exercise, said the sanitation order is taking effect from this month of May. The Commissioner hinted […]
Police In Akwa Ibom Kill Notorious Criminal, Uwem, Others Who Killed 15 People Including Female Corps Member
Akwa Ibom Police Command, Special Weapons And Tactics Squad, SWAT, has gunned down a serial killer and armed robber identified as Malachi Friday Uwem. Police report said Uwem’s gang allegedly killed over 15 people in the state, including a female corps member, Chinwendu Lovina Ezeh. The Akwa Ibom Police Public […]
Anambra hospital to conduct free open-heart surgery for underprivileged Nigerians
A newly built hospital, Dame Irene Okwuosa Memorial Hospital, in collaboration with Voom Foundation USA, is conducting a free open-heart surgery for less privileged Nigerians. The hospital management said the gesture is for all Nigerian citizens irrespective of ethnic, tribe and religious affiliations.. The hospital, built by Sir Emeka Okwuosa […]