Border Closure: How Nigeria Lost ₦1.3tr To Fuel Smugglers
Latest investigations have revealed that Nigeria lost a staggering ₦1.3trillion to smugglers of petroleum products during the 16-month closure of its land borders over alleged security breaches and abuse of international trade facilitation procedures. The border closure, which crippled economic activities around the land borders across the nation also forced many young and aged men and […]
Unknown Gunmen Hijack Bus With 7 Passengers In Rivers
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers yesterday night hijacked a commercial bus with seven passengers in Rivers State taking them to unknown destinations. According to reports, the hoodlums reportedly attacked the bus in the evening on their way from PortHarcourt to Omoku in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of the state. A brother to one of the […]
Ignore Secessionists, Federal Govt Tells Nigerians
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed has appealed to Nigerians not to shun promoters of secession and those that want to dismember Nigeria. According to him, this was because those who support separation and secession would be the first to run away should hostilities break out […]
Terrorists Attack Dikwa, Dislodge Troops
Terrorists believed to be members of the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram (BHTs) yesterday night attacked troops’ location at Dikwa, Borno State, and pushing them out of the area. According to reports, was gathered, the invaders struck between 7 pm and 7:30 pm at the 81 Division Taskforce Battalion, sending continuous […]
Insecurity: 2023 Elections May Not Hold – Ex-DSS Director Warns
Mike Ejiofor, a former Director of the Department of State Services, DSS, on Monday, warned that the 2023 general elections may not hold. Ejiofor anchored his warning on the worsening state of insecurity across Nigeria. Read Also: DSS Denies Torturing Buhari’s Driver To Death The former DSS operative, who spoke on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily […]
Buhari Receives Nigerien President, Bazoum In Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received the newly elected president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Nigerien president was in the country for a two-day official visit. The Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Muhammed Bello and some presidential aides […]
JUSUN Kick-Starts Nationwide Protest, Says No Retreat
The end into the indefinite strike by judiciary workers appears not to be in sight as their umbrella body, the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) on Monday kick-started its nationwide protest over financial autonomy of the Judiciary. The protest is being led in Abuja by the National Treasurer of the union, Comrade Jimoh Alonge […]
Many Die As Tanker Explodes In Benue
Many people were killed yesterday afternoon in Oshigbudu community of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State following a tanker explosion in the area. Also, many houses, shops, and vehicles were razed in the ensuing inferno. Sources from the area who spoke to newsmen by telephone disclosed that a fully loaded tanker conveying petroleum products […]
I Foresee Deaths Of Nigerian, Ivorian Presidents – Okikijesu
Apostle Paul Okikijesu of the Christ Apostolic Miracle Ministry, has said that God wants religious leaders in the country to pray fervently against the deaths of Nigerian and Ivorian Presidents. In a statement on Saturday containing some prophecies, he declared that a ‘brave person will pass away this month in Nigeria,’ adding that the individual’s […]
NCAA Approves Flights For Bayelsa Airport
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has approved commercial flight operations for Bayelsa Airport. On Saturday, the Director-General, Nuhu Musa, presented the approval letter to Governor Douye Diri at the Government House, Yenagoa. The presentation followed the mandatory inspection of the airport and its facilities, NAN reports. Musa said the airport met all airspace standards […]
Boko Haram: Buhari Reacts To Adamawa Attack
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the attack on Kwapre community in Hong Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa by Boko Haram insurgents. Boko Haram insurgents had on Friday, attacked the Adamawa community, destroying lives and property. Buhari, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, during his visit to the […]
Herdsmen Invade Benue Community, Kill 11 Residents
Suspected Fulani herdsmen militias have invaded Mbakyondu, in Gwer-West Local Government Area of Benue State, killing no fewer that 11 persons, while others were left injured. Africa Today News, New York gathered that the incident occurred at about 4:am on Friday night when the residents were fast asleep. A media aide to the LG Chairman, […]