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Gov Umahi’s brother did not reject RMAFC appointment -Ebonyi govt Ebonyi State Government on Friday dismissed viral reports in some sections of the media, alleging that Chief Austine Umahi, younger brother to Governor David Umahi, rejected his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari, as the new Secretary of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation And Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The … [Read more…]
As palpable fears of terrorists attacks continue to rise in the country, many have blamed the sad situation on the poorly equipped Nigerian security forces. A serving army captain, who spoke to Saturday Vanguard under the condition of anonymity, described the ambush against the presidential guards brigade as sad, adding that it was avoidable if … [Read more…]
Three schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram who struck at the Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, in 2014 escaped from Gazuwa and Uqba camps in Sambisa forest while guards slept at midnight. The three escapees, who are now women with children, were among the 250 school girls abducted on April 14, 2014, in Borno State when … [Read more…]
Disturbed by the growing onslaught of terrorists in the country especially their daring encroachment into Abuja, the nation’s capital, stakeholders in the South East have raised concerns over security of their homeland. The Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF), Friday, raised the alarm that the South East zone was already vulnerable as far as security was concerned. … [Read more…]
Developing Story: Two Nollywood actors declared missing in Enugu Two Nigerian actors and members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel aka Agbogidi have been declared missing. Their family members disclosed that the two Nollywood stars failed to return home from a movie location in Ozalla town in Enugu State. The … [Read more…]
Naira-Dollar: EFCC raids Bureau De Change Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday raided the Wuse Zone 4 bureau de change hub of Abuja over the falling naira. It was learnt that the EFCC operatives are investigating claims that some individuals are mopping up and hoarding foreign currency thereby causing a scarcity … [Read more…]
Monkey Pox: Bauchi records outbreak, govt says no cause for alarm Bauchi State has recorded a case of monkey pox as well as two other suspected cases that are currently under investigation and observation. This was confirmed on Friday by the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BASPHCDA) through its Executive Chairman, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed while … [Read more…]
Buhari govt to impose another 5% tax on calls, data as Nigerians endure historic economic hardship The Muhammadu Buhari govt has finalised plans to levy a five per cent Excise Duty on all telecommunications services, including calls, SMS, and data services, a move that would further compound Nigerians’ economic woes. Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed shared … [Read more…]
Gumi slams Nigerian govt for ‘attacking’ BBC, Daily Trust over terrorist documentaries Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, an Islamic cleric, on Friday, denounced the Federal Government’s stance on media reporting and coverage of the ongoing insecurity in the nation. He criticised the government’s intention to punish the BBC Africa Eye and Daily Trust in particular for their … [Read more…]
In an effort to reposition the Nigerian Army (NA) for operational efficiency and proficiency, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has approved the posting and appointment of some senior officers of the Nigerian Army to command, instructional and staff appointments across NA formations and units. A statement from the Spokesman of the … [Read more…]
A viral voice note allegedly from one of the soldiers in the Presidential Guards Brigade who were ambushed by terrorists has explained how some officers and men of the Brigade were killed by Boko Haram insurgents in the operation at Bwari/Kubwa road in Abuja. But Defence Headquarters in a swift reaction yesterday, debunked the voice … [Read more…]
There is heavy security in Abuja with the presence of soldiers who have mounted various security checkpoint in and around the Federal Capital Territory. This is coming just as the 102 Guards Battalion came under attack late Thursday evening. Daily Sun gathered that Soldiers from the Guards Brigade, Army Headquarters Garrison, Defence Headquarters Garrison, Nigerian … [Read more…]