The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for the attack on Kuje Prison in Abuja on Tuesday night, July 5. In a video shared online on Wednesday evening, the terrorist showed some of its men shooting their way into the facility. Tens of fighters were seen marching...
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By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Following the recent attack at the Kuje Medium Correctional Facility by suspected terrorists, which led to the escape of many inmates, the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has tasked traditional rulers in the area, especially, to work with relevant security operatives to apprehend...
The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers in Nigeria, Edo Chapter, says it will participate in the proposed nation-wide withdrawal of service as directed by its national body. Mr Benjamin Agbonze, Chairman of the association in Edo, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday visited the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje attacked by terrorists, where he expressed disappointment with the nation’s intelligence system. After inspecting some of the points impacted by the attack, Buhari spoke to newsmen, expressing disappointment with the intelligence system and utilization. He said: “I...
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) says that Nigeria needs to plant over 350 million trees annually to check deforestation. The Director-General, NCF, Dr Muhtari Aminu-Kano, said this at the 20th memorial lecture in honour of Chief Lawal Edu, Nigeria’s foremost environmental advocate, on Wednesday in Lagos. Aminu-Kano said that...
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the Nigerian Army on the 2022 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL). The president conveyed his congratulatory message to the Force at the grand finale of the NADCEL, in Owerri, on Wednesday. Buhari, represented by the Minister for Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bachir Magaji (rtd), thanked...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – No fewer than two persons have been confirmed dead while 15 others have been rescued following a boat mishap that occurred on Wednesday in Ikorodu Area of Lagos State General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, confirmed the incident in a statement issue...
Late on Tuesday night, there was a terrifying attack on the Kuje Correctional Centre. The assault which involved the use of explosives and guns, left many within the area perplexed and scared. As at the early hours on Wednesday, it was still not clear what had transpired, however, the authorities and...
The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan on Wednesday fixed July 26 for judgment in a suit filed by Rauf Olaniyan, the state Deputy Governor, challenging the impeachment process served on him by the state House of Assembly. Justice Ladiran Akintola adjourned the case for judgment after the submission...
By JACOB KUBEKA – With barely 10 days to the Governorship election in Osun state, South-West Nigeria, there are fears that the activities of cultists and political thugs in some local government areas could threaten the peaceful and credible conduct of the election, if not contained. This warning is...
The Dangote Group says it will commence civil works for the construction of its Sugar factory in Tunga, Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. A team of two men from the factory, said it would employ 1000 people from the immediate community after taking off. Mr Maryoud Elsunni,...
President Muhammadu Buhari has visited the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Recall that the facility recently came under attack by gunmen who freed hundreds of inmates, including 64 Boko Haram members being held in custody. Shortly before the President’s arrival, the Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi,...
Press Statement by the Nigerian correctional Service on Kuje Prison attack: “In furtherance to my earlier press release on the unfortunate attack by gunmen suspected to be terrorists, I wish to state that the attackers broke into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje using explosive devices through the main...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Nigeria Police College Maiduguri on Wednesday passed out 1,087 General Duty Recruit Constables as part of Federal Government’s recruitment efforts to boost security in the state. Speaking during the Passing Out Parade (POP) which was held at The Maiduguri Police Training College, The...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – To forestall and adequately respond to any unforseen eventuality, the Sokkto State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC) has deployed no fewer than 720 personnel to ensure hitch free Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Sokoto, the FRSC Sector...
A Cleric, Sheikh Abdullahi Nurudeen-Adana has advised Muslim faithful to come together in two or three and contribute money to buy a cow for sacrifice, to arrest the current high cost of rams in various markets across the country. Nurudeen-Adana who is the Chairman of the lslamic Missionaries Association...
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), said the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) had introduced incentives to grow reserves. The commission also said that the aim of the Act was to increase Nigeria’s daily production toward attaining 40 billion barrels and 220TCF of oil and gas reserves. It said...
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has said that four inmates of the Kuje Custodial Centre died and 879 escaped during the attack by the unknown gunmen. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Mr Abubakar Umar, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Umar said that the attackers...
A divorce-seeking businesswoman, Olayinka Ajanaku, told a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan on Wednesday that her husband was fond of making their 10-year-old son gulp alcohol limitlessly. Olayinka told the court that the greatest mistake of her life was falling in love with her estranged husband’s Akinola...
The Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi says 64 Boko Haram suspects escaped from the Kuje custodial after the attack on the facility on Tuesday night. Addressing newsmen after taking an assessment tour of the facility, the Minister said the attack started around 10:30pm with heavy gunfire and explosions. He said...