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By Kamil Opeyemi Many Nigerian governors have arrived in Lagos to pay homage to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who is holidaying in the state. Videos of the visit shared by the Nigerian Television Authority showed the arrival of the governors to the residence of the President. Earlier before their arrival, Vice President Kashim Shettima had arrived at the residence to pay homage as well. Speaking to his visitors, Tinubu said Nigeria needs peace and stability to move forward adding “Nigeria belongs to all of us, and we have to take care of it.” President Tinubu acknowledged the presence of Governor…
Russia has confirmed one of its warships has been damaged in a Ukrainian attack on a Black Sea port. The airstrike took place at Feodosiya in Russian-occupied Crimea early on Tuesday morning. Russia’s Ministry of Defence said the large landing ship Novocherkassk was struck by Ukrainian aircraft carrying guided missiles. The head of the Ukrainian Air Force said earlier its warplanes had destroyed the ship. One person was killed in the attack, according to the Russian-installed head of Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov. Several others were reportedly hurt. Six buildings were damaged and a small number of people had to be taken…
By Halimah Olamide As outrage continues to trail the massacre of villagers in Plateau state, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday ordered security agencies to immediately go after culprits and bring them to justice. NPO Reports that death toll in the killings that took place at Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State had reached over 100. A statement on behalf of the President on Tuesday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media, he quoted the president as expressing regrets over the mass killing of innocent villagers. “President Tinubu directs security agencies to immediately move in,…
Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), stated on Tuesday that more than 50,000 soldiers are presently involved in several peacekeeping operations across the country. The internal security operations include counter-terrorism efforts in the North East, separatist operations in the South East, and combating oil theft in the South South. Lagbaja gave the disclosure at a special luncheon organised for frontline troops of 6 Division, Nigeria Army, Port Harcourt. Represented by Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Nigeria Army, Lagbaja said the troops had sacrificed their comfort for Nigerians to live peacefully. “So, it is a…
The Osun State Amotekun Corps, has said its operatives have arrested eight suspected cult members in Ilesa Town of the state. The corps said the arrest was made possible out of a a joint operation with the Nigeria Police. In a statement by Brig.-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, the State Commander of Osun Amotekun Corps on Tuesday, he said the suspects were arrested between Thursday and Monday. He said some of the arrested suspects were part of those that attacked personnel of the Amotekun Anti-Cultism Squad on Saturday. He said they were apprehended while on patrol to forestall law and order during…
•By Halimah Olamide The Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has denied allegation that she has affiliation with one James Okwete, a contractor over N37bn. She wrote in a post on X, stating that the said individual is completely “unknown to her” Okwete was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection for allegedly laundering N37 billion. His arrest also coincides with the probe of three other ministers, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari. Farouq further noted that Okwete has never worked for her nor as any associations with her. “James Okwete neither worked…
By Kamil Opeyemi No fewer than nine persons are said to have died in Inisa, Odo Otin Local Government Area of Osun state on Monday after a loaded vehicle crashed into another. NPO Reports learnt that he vehicle, loaded with some goods coming from Makera in Niger State, was speeding excessively and the driver lost control before the incident happened. “A total of 15 persons were involved in the accident with five persons injured and one unhurt,” Benamaisia said. According to him, the dead victims have been evacuated to Orotunde Hospital mortuary while the injured victims are being treated in…
By Halimah Olamide The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Special Investigator, Mr. Jim Obazee, has summoned the Chairman of Titan Bank and a former Deputy Governor of the CBN, Mr. Tunde Lemo. Lemo, a one time Managing Director of Wema Bank, was summoned along with two others who were said to be part of the whole deal to take over the Union Bank of Nigeria. All those summoned were directed to report at the Department of Force Intelligence opposite the Force headquarters, Shehu Shagari Way, Abuja on Thursday. Those summoned with Lemo Messrs Cornelius Vink and Mr Rahul Savara, to meet…
By David Orji The Police Command in Adamawa has confirmed an attack by gunmen on Kwapre community in Hong Local Government Area of the state. SP Suleiman Nguroje, command spokesperson, who confirmed the attacks said it happened on Monday, the Christmas day. He said the Commissioner of Police, Babatola Afolabi, has deployed officers and directed an investigation. He called on the general public to report any suspicious character to the police and other security agencies to ensure security in the state and country at large. Mr Simon Buba, District Head of Dugwaba, also confirmed to newsmen that two persons were…
By Halimah Olamide Appointees of former Governor of Anambra state, Willie Obiano, have called on Governor Charles Soludo to help them with the payment of their severance allowance saying many of them are dying of hunger. The former appointees, who spoke in the state capital said no fewer than 42 of them have since died in two years of leaving office. The spoke after their meeting held in Awka where they appealed to Governor Chukwuma Soludo to come to their aid to avert more deaths among them. “42 former appointees have died without their severance packages and their families are…