Policewoman arrested for grabbing mechanic’s genitals while in detention
A policewoman, who allegedly clutched the private parts of a mechanic, Ikwunado Chima, while he was being tortured in detention has been arrested and detained by the Rivers State Police Command. The late Chima met his untimely death in police custody on December 23, 2019, four days after he was arrested. It was gathered that the policewoman, who was only identified...
Troops in hot chase of remnant of Boko Haram terrorists, Nigerian Army brags
The Nigerian Army says its troops of ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ have heightened the tempo of the chase of remnants of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the Northeast region. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, in a statement in Abuja, said that many of the terrorists were on the run. Iliyasu disclosed that the...
EBSU students appreciate Gov. Umahi over construction of road leading to the Institution
The students of Ebonyi State University, on Thursday, applauded Governor David Nweze Umahi over the construction of the road leading to the institution on the concrete pavement. The students appreciated Governor Umahi for the quality of work being done on the road. In a statement on Thursday, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Francis Nwaze said it is the...
Court adjourns El-Zakzaky, Zeenat’s trial to February 24
A Kaduna High Court on Thursday fixed February 24 and February 25, 2020, for the trial of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife Zeenat. The presiding judge, Justice Gideon Kurada, at the resumed hearing of the case on Thursday again adjourned the case to allow the defendants to appear in court...
Fresh crisis looms in Aso Rock as Buratai removes top army officers from NSA office
The crisis between two top Nigerian security chiefs, the Chief of Army Staff Tukur Lt. Gen. Yusuf Buratai and the National Security Adviser retired Major Gen. Babagana Monguno, heightened on Tuesday when the former removed senior army officers from the office of the latter allegedly without sending replacements. Although President Muhammadu Buhari has not formally reinstated Mr Monguno as NSA,...
13 things you should know about Nigeria’s new visa policy
President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday, officially launched the Nigerian Visa Policy 2020. This is according to a statement by Mrs Grace Njoku, Chief Information Officer in the Ministry of Interior. The President, while performing the presentation at the State House, Abuja, said the initiative would attract innovation, specialised skills and knowledge from abroad to complement local capacity. He emphasised the...
ABN TV boss receives award plaque from NAOS, offers free media coverage (Photos)
The Director ABN TV, Mr Ifeanyi Okali was on Thursday presented with the plaque for his award of excellence by National Association of Ohafia Students in his Office, Umuahia, Abia state capital. He was recently honoured for his contributions to the development of Ohafia community by the students body. Presenting the award, the President General of National Association of Ohafia Students,...
Ikpeazu Promises Teachers, Other Workers Regular Payment Of Salaries, Improved Welfare
The Abia State governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has promised the regular payment of salaries and wages to teachers and other workers in the state. He made this assurance on Thursday when he played host to the National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Dr Nasiru Idris and the General Secretary of the Union, Dr. Mike Ike Ene at Government...
As Nnamdi Kanu’s Parents Go Home Feb 14, IPOB Warns Nigeria Army To Stay Off
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned the Nigerian military to keep off from the group as they prepare the burial ceremony of their leader's parents His Royal Majesty, Eze Israel Okwu Kanu and his queen. The warning came from the spokesperson of the group, Mr. Emmanuel Powerful who said that Nigerian Army should focus on the real security...
FG Slashes Visa Fees For US Citizens
The Federal Government has slashed its visa application charges for citizens of the United States from $180 to $160. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the old amount comprised $160 as visa fee and $20 as “processing and expedient fees”. According to the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede, the reduction followed a review of the...
