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...
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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...
Unknown assailants have killed a 43-year old woman, Temitope Abolarin, at her residence in the Jikwoyi area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, leaving her family demanding justice. The incident occurred on Wednesday while the deceased was reportedly alone at home, with her husband and father away at work....