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By Halimah Olamide It was a sombre moment at the Nigerian Army Cemetery Abuja on Wednesday as the bodies of the 17 soldiers killed in Okuama, Delta state were brought in for the final burial. The caskets baring the remains were draped with the National Flag while prayers were offered for the repose of the fallen heroes. NPO Reports that the 17 soldiers, led by a Lt. Colonel, two Majors and others were ambushed in Okuama Delta state two weeks ago when on a peace mission. READ ALSO: Tinubu Awards Slain Soldiers National Honours; Gives Each Family House As…
One thing that may be more mournful than the death of Herbert Wigwe, in my own opinion, is missing the significance of his life and death especially among his so-called billionaire friends and billionaire business partners, colleagues, among others. That was what rummaged through my head as I sat at one of the funeral events at Eko Hotel, marking the final journey of Herbert, the man who inexplicably stood strong as a pillar of support to many structures- literally and figuratively. The hall was drenched with eulogies and panegyrics as stentorian voices boomed across the room with a flood of…
Agency Reports Troops of the Nigerian Army in conjunction with Hybrid Forces have neutralised some terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and rustled cattle in Borno and Katsina States. The Nigerian army made this known in a post on its official X handle on Wednesday. The post said the operations were carried out on identified Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province enclaves within Gori general area in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno. It said the troops successfully neutralised one terrorist, rescued several cattle and recovered two AK-47 rifles, 38 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition, AK-47…
Agency Report Some residents of Ibadan, on Wednesday, expressed worries over continued lack of cash at some Automated Teller Machine (ATM) points and the limit set on cash withdrawal in the banking halls. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the situation has led to a surge in the patronage of Point of Sales (PoS) operators by residents of Ibadan. A PoS operator, Mr Kunle Fadipe, said many people could no longer get cash from ATM points, thus resorting to patronising the PoS operators. He said that those entering the banking halls also had access to limited cash…
Governor of Benue state, Hyacinth Alia has on Wednesday said at no time did he callfor the resignation of Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman. This was contained in a press statement issued on Wednesday in Makurdi by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Tersoo Kula. The CPS was reacting to some media reports that the governor has called for the resignation of the APC national chairman. Kula said the governor at no time called for the resignation of the APC national chairman. He said the governor enjoyed a good relationship with the Ganduje-led leadership of…
By Yetunde Yekini-Oropo Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration would sell rice at half price of the commodity. Government said this is to cushion the prevalent economic harship among the populace. The governor also noted that the sale of the commodity would begin with public servants across the board, adding that it is the aspiration of his administration to return the purchasing power of public servants. He spoke during the Special Iftar (Breaking of Fast) organised for the League of Imams and Alfas in the state at the Presidential Lodge, Abeokuta, on Tuesday evening.…
Kamil Opeyemi The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barr Julius Abure, has been re-elected into his position. The election was held at the ongoing National Convention of the party holding in Nnewi, Anambra state. The convention is holding amidst anxieties over the party’s cohesion. Abure and the presidential candidate of the party in the last election, Mr. Peter Obi, are believed to be locked in a battle for the soul of the party. The Chairman of the National Convention and Deputy Governor of Abia State, Mr. Ikechukwu Emetu declared him the winner during the party’s national convention The…
A Nigerian woman who wrote an online review of a can of tomato puree is facing imprisonment after its manufacturer accused her of making a “malicious allegation” that damaged its business. Chioma Okoli, a 39-year-old entrepreneur from Lagos, is being prosecuted and sued in civil court for allegedly breaching the country’s cybercrime laws, in a case that has gripped the West African nation and sparked protests by locals who believe she is being persecuted for exercising her right to free speech. What did she say? Okoli, a small-scale importer of children’s wear, told CNN that on September 17 she asked her 18,000 followers on Facebook to share…
By George Wright,BBC News Six people, including a father of three originally from El Salvador, are now presumed dead after a container ship hit Baltimore’s iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge. The US Coast Guard said late on Tuesday that it had concluded the men had died and intended to suspend its massive search and rescue effort. All are believed to be members of a crew working on the bridge and are citizens of Latin American countries. Little information has been released about their identities, but here’s what we know so far. Boats and helicopters have been taking part in a…
Yetunde Yekini-Oropo The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has expressed satisfaction over the life sentence handed a man, Ugochukwu Onuoha, who defiled his neighbour’s five-year-old daughter. The agency on its post shared on its verified X handle @LSdsva, on Wednesday, said:”justice had been served after the court found the defendant guilty of the offence and was consequently sentenced. ”The agency reiterates the Lagos State Government’s zero tolerance stance”. The agency restated its commitment to help surviours of sexual offences by ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable for their actions. It urged residents of the state to…