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Troops Storm ISWAP Hideout, Kill Commander, 41 Others In Borno

NewsDeskNgMar 26, 2023March 26, 20230

Troops from Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, stormed the Islamic State West Africa Province hideout in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State, killing 41 terrorists, including a commander, Abu Zahra, while others fled for their lives. According to a counter-insurgency expert in the...

Abia Gov-elect Otti Attends Seventh-Day Adventist Church On Appreciation Visit

NewsDeskNgMar 26, 2023March 26, 20230

The Abia State Governor-elect, Alex Otti, on Saturday visited the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Umuahia, the state capital, to appreciate them for their prayers. Sharing photos from the visit on his Facebook page, Otti wrote, “At the first Sabbath since the declaration of our victory at the election, I thanked...

General Oladipo Diya Dies at 79

NewsDeskNgMar 26, 2023March 26, 20230

Oladipo Diya, a former Chief of Staff under late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, is dead. It was announced in a statement by his son, Prince Oyesinmilola Diya, on Sunday morning. It read, “On behalf of the entire Diya family home and abroad; We announce the passing on to...

CJN Spotted Observing Prayers At Abuja Mosque

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola, was spotted observing his prayers at the Ansar-Ud-Deen Central Mosque, in Abuja on Friday. He left the Supreme Court to observe his prayers at the mosque. This follows speculation that he is in London to meet with President-elect Bola Tinubu. Credit: Twitter |...

Osun Governorship: Appeal Court affirms Adeleke’s election

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has affirmed the election of Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun. The appelate court set aside the verdict of the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which sacked him from office.

Small Arms Becoming Weapons Of Mass Destruction, FG Warns

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

The Federal Government says small arms are slowly becoming weapons of mass destruction as their proliferation has caused tremendous harm to communities and individuals, especially women and children. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, said this in Abuja yesterday at a two-day multilateral meeting with stakeholders...

Ortom Won’t Appear Before Disciplinary Committee, Wike Replies PDP

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has faulted the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the suspension of the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, over allegations of anti-party activities. Briefing journalists in Port Harcourt on Thursday, Wike argued that the party’s NWC does...

Fayose, Ortom tackle PDP over suspension

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

The Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday announced the suspension of former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; former president of the Senate, Pius Anyim; Prof Dennis Ityavyar and Aslam Aliyu. The party said the suspension took effect on Thursday, adding that the decision was reached after an extensive review of...

Those Behind Attacks On Igbo In Lagos Will Regret Their Action – IPOB

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned that those behind attacks on Igbo in Lagos will soon regret their action. IPOB gave the warning on Thursday in a statement issued by its media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful. Daily Trust gathered that IPOB’s reaction followed the recent initimdation of...

Keyamo petitions DSS, seeks arrest of Obi, Datti for treason

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2023March 24, 20230

The Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Productivity who also served as the spokesperson for the Tinubu-Shettima campaign council, Festus Keyamo, has petitioned the Department of State Services over alleged “inciteful comments” made by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi and his vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed....