Nnamdi Kanu, Sunday Igboho, Others Are Charlatans — Presidency
The Presidency has described secession agitators as “charlatans” sponsored to bring down the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Friday, Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, said President Buhari will not be bullied or cowered. He warned self-acclaimed Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu,...
How We Thwarted ESN’s Plans To Attack Imo Communities For Disobeying Sit-At-Home, Recovered IEDs — Army
The Nigerian Army on Monday said troops conducting Exercise Golden Dawn Sector 3 in Imo State thwarted an attempt by members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network, to unleash mayhem on residents of Mgbidi and Awo Mmamma communities in the Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State. Director Army Public Relations,...
CDS Musa Vows To Expose Drug Traffickers, Abusers
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa is currently meeting with the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Major General Buba Marwa (retd.), at the NDLEA National Headquarters, Garki, Area 11, Abuja. Musa has also assured the NDLEA of his commitment to help expose drug traffickers and abusers. Our correspondents reports that this is the first time that...
NSCDC Arrest Three Suspects Over Arms-Bearing, Theft In Kwara
Two suspects were paraded on Thursday in Ilorin by the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, for allegedly bearing illegal arms. They are Alhaji Abdullahi, (19) and John Inyeka, both of Agbede village in Moro Loc...
Insecurity: Chief Of Army Staff, Farouk Yahaya Storms Enugu (Photos, Video)
Against the backdrop of the escalating security concerns in some parts of the country, particularly the South East zone, Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Major General Farouk Yahaya has paid a familiarisation visit to the zone, ABN TV reports. The Army chief was received at the headquarters of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army Enugu by the General Officer...
Declare Identified Terrorist Leaders Wanted, Senate Tells Buhari
The Senate on Wednesday urged President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to declare all known leaders of terrorists wanted to curb insecurity. The Upper Chamber also urged the military high command to urgently establish operational bases in communities affected by the activities of bandits and other terrorist groups in Kebbi State, including Danko/Wasagu and Sakaba local government areas. It advised President Buhari to...
Uzodinma Talks Tough Over Killing Of Soldiers At Izombe, Vows To Arrest Perpetrators
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo on Monday in Owerri commiserated with families of two soldiers killed on Friday at Izombe community in Oguta Local Government Area of the state. The governor has also vowed that the perpetrators would be unmasked and brought to justice. This is contained in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser, Oguwike...
Insecurity: Terrorists Creating Parallel Govt, Consolidating Their Base In Kaduna, El-Rufai Tells Buhari
Terrorists are consolidating their grip on communities in Kaduna with a parallel government and permanent operational base, according to Governor Nasir El-Rufai in a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari. El-Rufai in the memo, warned the president of the terrorists’ consolidation in a late July memo, according to online platform, Premium Times. The terrorists belonging to Ansaru for short, are believed to...
Only Amnesty Will End Banditry, Security Challenges In North, Sheikh Gumi Insists
Shiekh Abubakar Gumi, a respected Islamic scholar has revealed the only way the bandit/herdsmen crisis can be stopped in Nigeria. Gumi, a controversial figure, in a recent statement seen by ABN TV disclosed that the menace can only be stopped with Amnesty. According to him, the same way the government quelled the Niger-Delta crisis with Amnesty is the only way...
Gunmen Abduct 25 CAC Members Travelling For Burial In Ondo
No fewer than 25 choir members of the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Oke Igan, Akure, the state capital, have been abducted. Reports had it that they were abducted around 3pm on Friday while traveling to Ifon in Ose council area of the state for a burial ceremony. A church member, who spoke with newsmen said that the victims were going for...
