The Nigerian Army said it had eliminated over 1,015 Boko Haram terrorists in different encounters with the insurgents in the Northeast from April 4, 2020 till date. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, disclosed this on Sunday…
Calm down, Coronavirus will soon be “Technically Defeated” like Boko Haram – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Coronavirus is the new rage in town. All over Lagos people are covering their faces like masquerades in fear of the projected pandemic. Me, I have no fear whatsoever for this menace called Coronavirus. After all, before the advent of…
*Lagos closes road for railway project (Nation) *Court to give verdict in case of father accused of testing daughter’s virginity (Guardian)
Lagos closes road for railway project (Nation) The Lagos State Government will from 8pm today close down Jonathan Coker Street at Fagba area till 6am the next day to allow the installation of the rubber panels on the Lagos-Ibadan standard…
Leah Sharibu: B/Haram rejected ransom – Govt sources
The Boko Haram terrorist group rejected the ransom offered by the Federal Government to secure the release of Leah Sharibu, sources at the Presidency told Daily Trust yesterday. Sharibu, a schoolgirl, is the only Dapchi schoolgirl still held hostage out…
I did not say I am surprised by insecurity – Buhari
The Presidency has said that President Muhammadu Buhari never said he was surprised by insecurity, explaining that mischief-makers are the ones responsible for the slant the reportage has taken both on traditional and social media. “It has become compelling to…
Boko Haram Gospel according to Bishop Kukah – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The only difference between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Boko Haram is that Boko Haram is holding a bomb. That is the gospel according to Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah. The fiery bishop spoke at a UK non-profit organisation, Aid…
Aso Rock responds to CAN: We shall never tolerate religious intolerance
The Presidency has said that security forces of Nigeria are working continuously to return those taken hostage by Boko Haram to their families, friends and communities. Adding that the government has full confidence in their ability to accomplish the task.…
Is it now cool to kill?: An anguished letter to Nigerian lawmakers – Wole Soyinka
My dear Honourables, I hope you will excuse me for distracting you from your onerous duties, but I am a current sufferer – and I am not alone – from a persistent nightmare. That affliction has been induced by your…
*LASU student robbed, deflowered us –Victims (NewTelegraph) *Man docked for raping teenager in Lagos (Vanguard)
LASU student robbed, deflowered us –Victims (NewTelegraph) An Ikeja Special Offences Court, Lagos, Monday heard how two Muslim students (name withheld) of the Lagos State University (LASU) were allegedly robbed and raped at gunpoint by a fellow student. The students,…
*Lagos socialite Ashogbon charged with perjury (Nation) *No amount of attacks will stop review of broadcasting code – Lai Mohammed (Vanguard)
Lagos socialite Ashogbon charged with perjury (Nation) The police have brought a Lagos socialite, Otunba Olusegun Ashogbon (also known Titilayo Oladimeji), before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos for alleged perjury. The Zone 2 Command, Onikan, arraigned Ashogbon, 57, on Friday,…
