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A fierce and deadly confrontation unfolded as Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) clashed in the Lake Chad region of Marte, located in Borno State.  Reports indicate that the intense infighting between the two extremist groups resulted in the deaths of more than 100 terrorists. The hostilities erupted on Saturday around noon, igniting a gun battle that resonated in the area.  Sources revealed that this violent encounter emerged from tensions between the rival factions. Specifically, ISWAP launched an assault in retaliation for the abduction of 60 of its fighters and three Commanders…

In a decisive move, the Edo State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has suspended three of its key officials, namely Dr. Udoka Imoisili, Dr. Okwara Benson, and Dr. Collins Otoikhila, who held the positions of Chairman, Deputy Chairman, and Secretary, respectively. The suspension came following a resolution reached during the Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference (AGM/SC) held at the Doctors House in Benin City on Thursday, August 17, 2023.  A communique issued at the conclusion of the meeting accused the suspended officials of high-handedness and failing to fulfill their constitutional responsibilities as required by the…

Our Reporter In a wave of heart-wrenching events that have sent shockwaves through Ogun State, families mourn as kidnappers mercilessly shatter lives and leave a trail of pain. With an unprecedented surge in kidnappings, the once-peaceful state has become a battleground of sorrow, where innocent lives are turned into statistics. A Soulful Vigil Turns Deadly The Redeemed Christian Church of God in Abule-Ori, Ogun State, became a scene of unimaginable horror when darkness fell on a Friday evening. Pastor Kayode Oluwakemi, a 56-year-old spiritual leader, left his home with hope in his heart to lead a vigil.…

Fawaz Adebisi President Bola Tinubu has made changes to ministerial roles, leading to the reassignment of portfolios for four ministers-designate. The Special Adviser to the President, Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale confirmed this in a statement on Sunday. Among these changes, Engr. Abubakar Momoh is being transferred from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. A new Minister-Designate will soon be appointed to oversee the Federal Ministry of Youth. Former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola is now the Honourable Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, after originally being assigned to the Ministry of Transportation. Hon.…

By Onomiguren Agbamu The Cleric of the Anglican church, Delta state, Venerable (Dr.) Matthew Iyede has said that non-contentment is the major reason that corruption persists in Nigeria. The cleric, who is the Archdeacon of Otovwodo Archdeaconry, spoke on Sunday during the thanksgiving service of the Chief Press Secretary to Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, at St. Matthias Anglican Church, Up-Agbarho, Ughelli. He charged leaders in the country to wholeheartedly embrace the virtues of honesty, integrity, and contentment in the discharge of their duties. He harped on the need for leaders at all levels of government to be in…

Fawaz Adebisi Three persons escaped death on Saturday after an accident occured in the Anthony-Obanikoro area of Lagos State. The accident, which involved a 40-foot container, two Toyota Camry cars (with license plates KRD 432 JA and APP 43 HN), and a sand-loaded tipper truck (bearing license plate T 17001LA) fortunately didn’t injure anyone. It was gathered that the chain of events was triggered by a brake failure in the 40-foot container truck. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), this truck, traveling at an excessive speed, collided with three other vehicles, including a tipper laden with sand.…

Aminat Gusanu A 37-year-old man, Taiwo Ishola, has been remanded in custody by an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court for the horrific killing of his younger brother’s two children. The defendant, whose address was not provided, is facing a one-count charge of murder. The Police Counsel, F.A. Oyewole, moved a motion in relation to Section 306 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Laws of Ogun, praying for an order to remand the defendant. Oyewole asked for the defendant’s remand for 60 days initially at the Oba Correctional Centre, pending advice from the state Director of Public Prosecution (DPP). According to the…

Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai  has ignited a wave of responses on social media after sharing a post on Sunday.  This comes in the wake of El-Rufai’s unsuccessful bid to secure a ministerial position, a nomination that President Bola Tinubu extended, only for it to be thwarted by the National Assembly due to reported security clearance issues. In response to this turn of events, El-Rufai made his way abroad after allegedly informing the President of his decision to withdraw interest from joining his cabinet. Taking to Twitter on Sunday, El-Rufai shared the lyrics from a…

In a significant operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully confiscated illicit drugs valued at N4.8 billion from a concealed warehouse situated within the bustling International Trade Fair Complex in Alaba, Ojo area of Lagos State. The recovery, which took place on Saturday, was carried out at the premises owned by a wanted billionaire drug baron.  The haul includes 1.4 million pills of tramadol 225mg weighing 826kg, 3.2 million pills of codeine with a total weight of 3,360kg, and 2,841 cartons of codeine syrup, comprising 284,100 bottles and 28,410 liters of the psychoactive substance.  …

The banking sector in Nigeria has encountered a significant loss of N9.5 billion due to electronic fraud in the year 2023. In response to this worrisome trend, the Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum (NeFF), chaired by the Central Bank of Nigeria, has called for urgent action and enhanced cooperation to counter the escalating wave of electronic fraud. During its third quarter general meeting held in Lagos, the forum centered discussions on “New Strategies for Combating e-Fraud in a Cashless Environment.” Premier Oiwoh, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), speaking at the meeting, underscored the…