By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five suspected Chinese illegal miners in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, Ibieno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. EFCC Spokesperson, Mr Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the arrests were made by...
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Benue State Government says it has prepared camps for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the 18 local government areas in the state in case of flooding. The Technical Committee on Flood Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Response team took the decision during their meeting on Sunday in Makurdi. The News...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on this year’s commemoration of the Maulud Nabiy, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Tinubu urged Muslims to use the period for deep reflection and remembrance of the Holy Prophet’s exemplary conduct and noble teachings. Mr Bayo Onanuga, the...
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has donated N100 million to the Borno Government for victims of the Alau Dam flood disaster. Atiku announced the donation on Sunday during a sympathy visit to Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno in Maiduguri. Atiku prayed for the souls of those who lost their...
The NDLEA has arrested an Ibadan-based businesswoman, Adebola Adewunmi and an auto parts dealer, Arinze Ora over alleged attempts to export consignments of opioids and cocaine to the UK and Congo Brazzaville respectively. The NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In fulfillment of its statutory role of providing Military Aid to Civil Authority (MACA), the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced airlift missions to transport relief materials to victims of the recent flood disaster affecting Maiduguri and its surrounding communities. These materials, donated by...
The Nigerian Army has condemned the torture of an ex-soldier, retired Cpl. Toriola Adewale, by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the video of the torture was...
By EMMANUEL BENSON, Jos – A serene Christmas Eve morning in the village of Fat Makada, Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, was shattered by a horrific attack that claimed lives, destroyed homes, and displaced countless families. The coordinated assault, carried out by gunmen dressed in camouflage...