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ESN Issues Warning To Armed Herdsmen, Vigilante Outfits Operating In Southeast
The militia arm of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Eastern Security Network, ESN, has issued a warning to herdsmen, thugs, and vigilante outfits operating in the Southeast as it marks its third anniversary. ESN vowed to stop armed Fulani herdsmen operating in the zone. The security outfit also warned the Anambra Vigilante Group, AVG, to stop the alleged abduction of...
Kano: FRSC Records 205 Deaths, 231 Crashes In 11 Months
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, says it recorded 231 road traffic crashes and 205 deaths between January and November in Kano State. Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi, The FRSC Sector Commander in the state disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Kano. Abdullahi said that during the period under review, a total of 1,451 people were involved in the crashes, while...
Ex-Nasarawa Commissioner Of Health, Abimiku Is Dead
Former Commissioner of Health in Nasarawa State, Dr Bawa Ahmed Abimiku is dead. A family source, who confirmed the news, revealed that Abimiku, who also held the traditional title of Durbin Eggon, succumbed to a prolonged illness in the early hours of Tuesday, December 19, at the Federal Medical Centre in Keffi. He played a crucial role in the health sector,...
Military Take-Over in West African Countries May Engulf Africa If Allowed To Fester – Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar has warned against the unconstitutional change in government in West Africa. The Minister described such as solely a regional problem. The Foreign Affairs Minister sounded this warning during the 10th Annual High-level Seminar on the Promotion of Peace and Security in Africa, meant to assist three new African Members states that assumed their...
President Tinubu Meets With NPAN At Aso Rock Villa
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the leadership of the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. NPAN is being led to the meeting holding at the Council Chambers of the State House by its President, Mallam Kabiru Yusuf, of Dailly Trust Newspapers Group. Others on the NPAN entourage are the Chairman of Vanguard Newspapers, Sam...
60 Persons, Including Nigerians, Feared Drowned On Libyan Migrant Shipwreck
At least 61 migrants were missing and presumed dead after their boat sank off Libya’s coast, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Saturday, in the latest such tragedy off North Africa. The migrants are believed to have died because of high waves that swamped their vessel after it left from Zuwara, on Libya’s northwest coast, the IOM’s Libya office...
‘Stop Taking Mkpurummiri’, Gov, Uzodinma Warns Imo Youths
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has urged youths in the state to shun methamphetamine, otherwise known as ‘mkpurummiri’, and other forms of illicit drugs. The governor advised an enlightenment on drugs organised by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in collaboration with Ikukuoma Sports Development Foundation, at Ezinihitte Mbaise council area of Imo, on Sunday. Uzodinma, represented by...
Christmas: IPOB Raises Alarm Over Plan To Cause Insecurity, Vows To Deploy ESN Operatives
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a travel advisory to Anambra and Imo State indigenes coming home for Christmas, citing insecurity. The group said it has uncovered a plot to orchestrate insecurity in the zone, but assured that it will also deploy operatives from its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) to ensure the protection of returnees. The statement says,...
Abia Govt To Honour Dr. Sammie Echem With Ambassador Of Arts Award
Abia State government says it would honour Dr. Sammie Echem with the award of Ambassador of Arts in the upcoming end-of-year get-together. This is contained in a letter signed by the Director of Culture in the state Mrs. Okezie Folakemi. The end-of-year get-together scheduled to hold on Dec. 19 is being organised by the ministry of information and culture. It says the...
Sanwo-Olu Approves Payment Of Wage Award, 50% Of Salaries As Christmas Bonus
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved payment of wage award and 50% of basic salary as a December bonus for all civil servants in the State. The Head of Service, Bode Agoro, disclosed this in a circular titled, ‘2023 End of Year Bonus and Implementation of Wage Awards,’ and dated 14 December 2023. Sanwo-Olu also approved the payment of...
