Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has said his past controversial comments on terrorist groups including Taliban and Al-Qaeda were misconstrued. The minister also said he has no issues with Christians, adding that his personal driver, secretary and…
Nigerians ‘besiege’ US Embassy over communications minister’s alleged link to Boko Haram
Nigerians yesterday sent a deluge of requests to the Embassy of the United States of America in Abuja, trying to get more information and clarification on the alleged links of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Ibrahim Isa Pantami,…
NAF fighter jet loses radar contact in Borno, whereabouts unknown
A Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet involved in the anti-terror war against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province has lost radar contact in Borno State. NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, in a statement on Thursday, said the…
School abduction capable of worsening Nigeria’s out-of-school crisis, says children’s book author
A children’s book author, Mr Anote Ajeluorou, has lamented the increasing rate of school children abduction in northern states like Niger, Zamfara, Katsina and Kaduna, stating that the ugly trend needed to be halted at once, so as not to…
Many missing as Boko Haram retakes Borno LG
Boko Haram terrorists have retaken Damasak, the Headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State after reportedly dislodging the Nigerian security forces. Damasak, a border town with Niger Republic is about 160kilometres, north from Maiduguri, the state capital which…
To Kill the Mocking Bandits: Is President Buhari unwittingly breaking the law? – Magnus Onyibe
From cattle rustling to ‘human rustling’, all seem to be fair game to the bandits disguised in the garb of cattle rearers now testing the skills and will of the new chiefs of our armed services. The spate of abduction…
*FG postpones Falomo Bridge closure (Punch)*Ex-agitator bags first class in UK varsity (Nation)
FG postpones Falomo Bridge closure (Punch) The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, on Sunday, said the Federal Government has postponed plans to partially close the Falomo Bridge in Victoria Island for repairs. Popoola told the News…
101 soldiers abscond after Marte, Dikwa attacks
The Nigerian Army has declared 12 officers and 86 soldiers missing in the wake of last week’s Boko Haram attacks on Marte and Dikwa local government areas of Borno State. A signal dated March 1, 2021 from Operation Lafiya Dole…
Troops eliminate 2 most wanted Boko Haram commanders, others in Borno
Nigerian Army Headquarters says the troops of Operation Tura Takaibango on Tuesday eliminated two most wanted Boko Haram terrorist leaders, Abul-Bas and Ibn Habib in an encounter at Pulka axis of Borno. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima,…
For remaining at Monguno Hospital despite Boko Haram, Zulum approves N13.9m, car for Yoruba doctor
Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the payment of N13.9 million and car gift to a 65-year old medical doctor from Ogun State, who lived within the General Hospital in Monguno and continued to offer healthcare services…
