The acting Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has assured troops of Forward Operations Base Tangaza and 248 Battalion in Illela, of his full support and encouragement to decisively deplete the activities of terrorists and insurgents in their respective areas of responsibility and the North West zone in general. He charged the troops to shun any form of complacency that could jeopardize ongoing operations to overcome the security challenges bedeviling the region. Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director, Army Public Relations, in a statement said the Army chief gave the charge on Sunday, 10 November 2024, during his operational…
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Mahadi Shehu, a public affairs analyst, has said that Northern leaders should apologise to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan over the treatment meted to him while in power. Shehu said Jonathan dedicated federal resources meant for the nation to rehabilitate Almajiris by building schools for them. In a video posted by African Independent Television, AIT, the public analyst lamented that soon after the ex-President left government, those structures were left to dilapidate. He said: “Goodluck Jonathan dedicated federal resources meant for the nation to rehabilitate these Almajiris. “Soon after he left, we know how the structures are now. All those Nigerians who…
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has admitted he is surprised Arsenal did not ‘break the bank’ to sign 25-year-old Newcastle United striker l, Alexander Isak, in last summer’s transfer window. Arsenal considered signing a new striker during the summer and were linked with a move for Isak. Isak scored 21 Premier League goals last season and was tipped by many to excel at Arsenal. But the Gunners ultimately decided not to bring in a new striker and backed Kai Havertz to continue in the false nine role this season.. “I’m a big fan of this lad,” Merson told Sky Sports when…
The Presidency has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of being envious of President Bola Tinubu, especially as he failed repeatedly to clinch the position after several attempts. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, made the allegation on Sunday, a development that has heightened the political rift between both parties. Onanuga also alleged that Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in the 2023 general election, was proposing untested, hypothetical economic theories which lacked popular appeal. Onanuga said since Atiku’s defeat in the last election, the former Vice President has shown more interest in undermining Tinubu than…
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has commenced investigation into an incident involving one David Ikechukwu, who was reportedly shot by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. Reports earlier emerged that the 21-year-old was shot by a trigger-happy police officer in the Kubwa area of the territory. According to reports, the officer fired the shot after the victim failed to give him N200,000 bribe. But a statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh said the perpetrator is yet to be identified. She said the Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Rilwan, has ordered a comprehensive investigation to apprehend those responsible…
New Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim has revealed that he is ‘very happy’ to coach Manuel Ugarte. Amorim, who will take charge of Man United on Monday, will reunite with the Uruguay international at Old Trafford. Both men worked together at Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon and won the Portuguese league title. Speaking about Ugarte, Amorim described the midfielder as a ‘very talented boy’. “All the Uruguayans I managed are incredible and that is why I love all Uruguayans,” Amorim told TNT Sports Mexico. “Manuel Ugarte is a very talented boy and has a lot of room to grow. I am…
Ebonyi State Commissioner for Aviation and Transport Technology, Dr Ngozi Obichukwu has berated critics alleging that the departure lounge of the Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Abakiliki, was converted to a church service venue due to low usage. Obichukwu explained that the staff of the Ministry held monthly prayers to re-dedicate and smoothen the recommencement of flight operations at the airport. The airport was built by the immediate past governor of the state, David Umahi. The commissioner said that the airport witnessed smooth landing and take off of aircrafts conveying prominent Nigerians who came to Ebonyi, for the burial of late…
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the deployment of 6000 officers and men to provide adequate security before, during and after the November 16, Ondo governorship election. Babawale Afolabi, National Public Relations Officer, NSCDC National Headquarters, Abuja, in a statement on Sunday, said the Corps is ready to ensure free, fair and credible elections. He said the Corps would deploy personnel from neighbouring states such as Ekiti, Ogun, Oyo Osun, Lagos, Edo and Delta, amongst others. “In this election, the NSCDC have vital roles to play by ensuring the…
The Archbishop of Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, LCCN, Dr Musa Filibus, says Nigeria is in need of leaders who have genuine concern for the cause of the masses. “Our nation Nigeria desperately needs leaders of integrity, leaders who are faithful to the people and trustworthy with their vows,” the LCCN leader said at an event in Adamawa State during the weekend. Delivering a sermon at a special service, Bishop Filibus said former leaders and their successors in whatever sphere owe it to humanity to work together for continuity. The service was organized in Kwarhi, Hong LGA, by the…
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has urged the Nigerian military to take urgent action against the Lakurawa terror group that is terrorising residents of Sokoto and Kebbi states. The Forum described the emergence of the new terrorist group as dangerous and alarming, adding that it indicates an escalation in the devastating state of insecurity in the North-West, which has become Nigeria’s epicentre of terrorism. A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Muhammad -Baba, said the emergence of the Lakurawa terror gang in the North-West raises serious concerns. The Forum warned that the group should not be toyed with…