Army Gains Upper Hands As Boko Haram Second-In-Command Abu Khalid, 10 Others Neutralized In Borno Raid
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigerian Army reports that troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have killed the Second-In-Command of the Boko Haram/ISWAP leader, Abu Khalid in Borno State midnight raid. Also killed in the well coordinated night offensive and fierce gun battle were 10 terrorists. The force said Abu […]
Imo @ 50: Ex- Gov Ohakim Felicitates State, Sues For Unity, Inclusive Development
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has tasked the people of the state to prioritise unity, justice, fairness and inclusive development, as it marks its 50th anniversary of creation. He also felicitated with the government and people of the state on the occasion, describing the Golden Jubilee as a moment for […]
11 Years After, Court Sentences Saidu Idi To Death For Armed Robbery, Culpable Homicide
….As Defence Counsel Faults Judgement Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A High Court sitting in Nasarawa State, presided over by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Aisha Muhammed Usman, has sentenced Saidu Idi to death by hanging. He was sentenced to death after the court finds him guilty of armed robbery and culpable homicide in a […]
Coup Plotters Planned to Shoot Me If I Resisted Arrest – Defense Minister, Christoper Musa Reveals
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that officers behind the recently uncovered coup plot had planned to shoot him if he resisted arrest, describing himself as a prime target of the failed putsch. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, Musa said the plotters had marked him for arrest and possible […]
Aisha Yesufu Says Hunger is Being Used to Weaken Nigerians
Prominent Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu has warned that hunger and poverty are being used as tools to weaken citizens and limit their ability to hold leaders accountable. In a message shared on social media platform X, Ms Yesufu said widespread hunger across the country has left many people focused on daily survival, with little energy […]
Nigeria Signs Deal with South Korea to Manufacture Electric Vehicles
Nigeria has signed an agreement with South Korea to establish an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in the country, as part of efforts to expand local production and reduce carbon emissions. The agreement, a memorandum of understanding, was signed on 30 January by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Industry, John Enoh, and representatives of South […]
Peter Obi Says Nigeria’s Problems Stem from Leadership, Not Poverty
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has said Nigeria’s long-standing problems are the result of poor political leadership rather than poverty, arguing that the country has sufficient resources but is badly governed. Speaking at a thanksgiving service marking the 50th anniversary of Oyo State in Ibadan on Sunday, Mr Obi criticised the political class for what […]
Ebonyi Killings: Nwifuru Wields Big Stick, Dethrones Traditional Rulers, Sacks Commissioner, Village Heads, Others
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has wielded the big stick by dethroning the traditional rulers in Amasiri, Afikpo Local Government Area of the state over the mayhem that greeted the communities. He also sacked a Commissioner from the area, Professor Amari Omaka (SAN), who is in charge of tertiary education. The Governor […]
Okpebholo Seeks Support, Prayers As Govt Increases Security, Development Drive
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated administration’s strong commitment to restoring security, driving development, and improving the quality of life across the state, even as he sues for continue support through prayers and goodwill. The governor said this during a special end-of-the-month Thanksgiving service at Living Faith Church, Irrua, in Edo […]
Four Beheaded, Scores Shot, Others Abducted In Ebonyi Communities Fight As Gov Calls Act, Barbaric
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting There has been pandemonium in Oso Edda, Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State as the people of the community and their Amasiri neighbours in Afikpo Local Government Area of the state engaged themselves in a fierce battle leading to the beheading of four persons. It was said that the two communities […]