The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa on Thursday said Boko Haram failed to survive in Kano State due to the commercial nature of the city. Musa explained that communities in Kano State refused to accommodate Boko Haram members because it would affect their business. Speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show, the Defence Chief said communities play a major role in the fight against insurgency. According to Musa: “In the North-East we got communities to get youths without any criminal records and profiled by the police and DSS and we gave them some level of training on how to protect…
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Enyimba forward, Austin Onyemaechi has expressed his delight following his dream debut for the club. Onyemaechi made his debut for the People’s Elephant in the 1-0 win over Akwa United at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, on Wednesday. The youngster grabbed the winning goal for Enyimba in the game. Onyemaechi described Enyimba as the best club in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). “First and foremost I thank God for coming to Enyimba and it’s my dream to play for Enyimba who are the biggest team in the NPFL,” Onyemaechi told Enyimba media. “Am very happy to make my debut…
Six people including two soldiers have been confirmed killed during Tuesday’s attack on Egwuma community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State by armed men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. According to an eyewitness, soldiers deployed to the area refused to respond to the invaders attack. The gunmen later attacked the soldiers’ base after attacking the community. The eyewitness who pleaded anonymity, said the bandits took four of the soldiers’ motorcycles and killed two of them. “The entire community has been deserted. There is nobody left behind again, except for the few soldiers that are remaining there. “The caretaker…
Lobi Stars have sought divine intervention following the team’s poor start to the new season. The Pride of Makurdi players and officials received prayers from the Chaplain of the club, Rev Fr Emmanuel Asue at the Mccarthy Stadium on Wednesday. Asue urged the players to show more determination to end the club’s struggles in the league. Lobi Stars are winless in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. “As Jabez was blessed to become the most respected among his brothers, Lobi Stars will stand tall as one of the best in the Nigeria Premier Football League,” Rev Asue maintained. Lobi…
Former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku was on Thursday admitted to bail in the sum of N150 million by a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court in the alleged N27 billion fraud charge brought against him by the Federal Government. The former governor was granted the bail by Justice Sylvanus Oriji with two sureties in the same amount. One of the two sureties must be a Federal Government employee of the rank of Director. Similarly, the two sureties must be residents in the FCT with their house addresses to be verified by the Registrar of the Court. Besides, Justice…
The Bauchi State chapter of the Retired Police Officers Association of Nigeria (REPON) has disclosed that over 500 members have passed on while fighting for their retirement benefits. REPON also lamented the delay of a proposed bill, submitted to the National Assembly since 2012, seeking the establishment of a police pension board. Speaking at a press conference held in Bauchi, the Secretary of the chapter, retired ASP John Iliya, expressed frustration, stating, “We can no longer tolerate these empty promises.” Iliya recalled that on May 21, 2024, members of the association protested at the National Assembly gate. According to him,…
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has declared Friday, October 4th as a work-free day ahead of the October 5th local government election in the state. The governor made the announcement in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula on Thursday in Makurdi. He said that the work-free day was to give the electorate the opportunity to travel to their respective local government areas to exercise their franchise. Alia stressed the importance of active participation in the electoral process and encouraged all citizens to take advantage of the work-free day to exercise their civic duty. He expressed confidence…
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Christopher Musa, on Friday declared that the use of military contractors is not an option in the fight against terrorism. Musa said the money that would be used to pay contractors should be used to equip the Nigerian military. He spoke on Arise TV’s Morning Show while reacting to Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume’s suggestion that Nigeria should employ military contractors in the fight against terrorists. Speaking on Wednesday, Ndume had called military contractors after Boko Haram fighters slaughtered farmers in a fresh attack in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The…
The 27 new permanent Secretaries sworn in on Wednesday by Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State have been cautioned to be dutiful and diligent or face repercussions. Otu said his administration is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the people of the state. He said, “Sub-par performance may result in repercussions. I urge you to meet the high expectations set by the government and the populace.” Otu emphasized the need for heightened efficiency and productivity in the public sector. He expressed excitement that a good number of women made the selection. “It is truly commendable to witness a greater…
Osun State University, UNIOSUN, workers have accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of threatening them in response to their demands for better welfare and working conditions. This concern was raised by members of the National Association of Academic Technologists, NAAT, Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, under the Joint Action Committee, JAC. In a statement released Wednesday, the workers maintained that no intimidation would deter them from pursuing their legitimate rights. The workers expressed displeasure over comments made by Governor Adeleke during the university’s recent convocation ceremony, which they interpreted…