The Police Command in Anambra says the recent killing of 10 persons in Ogboji, Orumba-South Local Government Area (LGA) of the state was not targeted at indigenes of Ebonyi. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Awka. Ikenga…
The Yobe Government has announced a temporary closure of three weekly markets for counter-insurgency operational reasons. They are Katarko, Kukareta and Buni Yadi weekly markets. This is contained in a statement by Brig.-Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam Rtd, the Adviser to Gov Mai Mala Buni on Security Matters. He said the closure would pave way for proactive…
Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former President, is undergoing medical treatment in the United Kingdom after falling ill during a planned annual check-up, according to his spokesperson. Garba Shehu, a long-serving media aide to Buhari, confirmed the development in comments to local media. “It is true that the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, is unwell. He has been…
18 official of All Progressives Congress (APC) from Gayam Ward in Lafia Local Government Area, have rejected the purported suspension of Aliyu Bello, the State Chairman of party over alleged anti-party activities. The Chairman of Gayam ward, Ibrahim Iliyasu had on Tuesday, led 13 other executives of the party, including the secretary, Ibrahim Kwande, to…
Nigeria’s former Senate President, Senator David Mark, has been named Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as opposition parties join forces in a coalition they say is determined to rebuild democracy and return power to the people. The announcement was made in Abuja on Wednesday during a formal ceremony in which Ralph…
The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has called for more training, adequate equipment and public support for the Nigerian military to defeat the enemies of the nation. The Royal Father made the call while speaking with newsmen during the 52nd Anniversary Celebration of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Regular Course 14 Alumni Association, on Wednesday…
Gov Francis Nwifuru has urged relevant authorities to arrest and prosecute those who reportedly killed 13 Ebonyi indigenes, holding their town union meeting in Anambra. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that an online video which circulated on July 1, showed the mangled bodies of the victims at Ogboji in Orumba South Local Government…
Mr Dumebi Kachikwu, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) says the Atiku Abubakar-led coalition is in some form of alliance with the former leadership of the party, led by Chief Ralph Nwosu. This is contained in a statement by Kachikwu on Monday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls…
The Zamfara State chapter of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori on his recent appointment as the Acting National Chairman of the party. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state’s APC Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris Gusau, described the appointment as a clear indication of the…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, granted the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to freeze the United Bank for Africa (UBA) account of Cyriacus Njoku, a Nigerian, based in Germany, , over alleged criminal breach of trust. Justice Ekerete Akpan granted the request after EFCC’s lawyer, G.I. Ndeh, moved…
