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Kidnapped Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke who was abducted alongside her colleague, Clemson Agbogidi, has narrated her ordeal while in captivity. Speaking in a video on Friday, Cynthia thanked her colleagues, fans, security agencies, and other stakeholders who contributed to their release. She said they were not fed anything during the seven days they spent in … [Read more…]
Gunmen have attacked the Ajaokuta Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi state, killing some policemen and abducting 14 Indians. At least two police officers were killed in the attack which happened on Friday night. Reacting to the incident, the Kogi state government said they were working diligently with security agencies to secure the release of … [Read more…]
It will appear that terrorists are now in power in Nigeria while our elected representatives are merely in authority. From North to South, and East to West of the country, terrorists almost on a daily basis, kill at will, kidnap for huge ransom and visit destruction on the populace. The government can neither carry the … [Read more…]
The Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) is upbeat that its leader, Nnamdi Kanu would soon be a free man, going by the recent directive by the United Nations to the Nigerian Government. Kanu, who is currently facing trial, has been in the detention facility of the Department of State Service (DSS) in Abuja, the nation’s … [Read more…]
Palpable fear has gripped natives and residents of South West over recent series of attacks and abductions in the area. They include kidnapping by some gunmen of a traditional ruler, the arrest of suspected about 168 suspected criminal in Ondo and Oyo States. But Amotekun, the South West Security Network has assured residents of their … [Read more…]
APGA standard-bearer, Frank Nweke, to explore Enugu’s Knowledge Economy Debbie Egbo & Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu A former Minister for Information and the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, governorship candidate in Enugu State, Frank Nweke II, has decried the level of unemployment in the state, promising to ignite interests in what he called the state’s “knowledge … [Read more…]
INSECURITY: NSA, INEC chair differ on conduct of polls in 2023 National Security Adviser (NSA), Major Gen. Babagana Monguno, has assured that the 2023 general elections must hold and in an atmosphere devoid of violence and malpractices. He spoke against the backdrop of fears raised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other stakeholders that … [Read more…]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged politicians and public office holders not to gag the media, saying press freedom remains important in a democracy. He made the appeal, yesterday, at a workshop organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), themed: “Journalist and digitalisation: the imperative of good corporate governance” at Ikeja, Lagos State. … [Read more…]
His Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II, yesterday, expressed his angst at the current situation Nigeria has found herself, insisting that the country is in a deeper hole and a bigger mess now, than it was in 2015. The Khalifa of the Tijanniyah Sufi Order of Nigeria also warned that 2023 will be worse, compared to what … [Read more…]
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, Thursday appealed to Google to deny members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) access to its platform. Speaking in Abuja yesterday when a team from Google visited him, he said the “proscribed terrorist group” were using the platform for their acts of violence and destabilization. He … [Read more…]
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has said ongoing security challenges and emerging threats require the military and other relevant stakeholders to be several steps ahead of non-state actors while also stepping up local production of armaments. He stated this after receiving a presentation on “Defence Transformation and National Security: Strategic Options for Nigeria of the Future” … [Read more…]
Mustapha Balogun, a former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), is dead. Family sources confirmed the death of Balogun, who became IGP in March 2002, to Daily Trust on Thursday night, but did not go into details. Born on August 8, 1947 at Ila-Orangun in Osun State, Tafa Balogun, was the 21st Inspector-General of Police. He was … [Read more…]