Humanitarian aid and support from local communities have helped avert a dreaded famine declaration in Somalia this year, but the situation remains “catastrophic,” the UN said on Tuesday. The United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA said the latest assessment found that,…
Aisha Buhari apologises to Nigerians over economic hardship
The First Lady, Dr. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday apologised to Nigerians over the harsh economic realities and insecurity experienced under the Buhari-led government. Speaking during the 62nd Independence Day Special Juma’at prayer and Public Lecture themed Shura: The Islamic…
Tension as Ebubeagu sacks Imo community
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, on Sunday, released gory videos and photographs of the attack on Orsu-Ihiteukwa Community, in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, by alleged members of the Ebubeagu security outfit. The organisation blamed the scenario…
Insecurity: ‘Brace up and live up to expectation’, Audi charges NSCDC top brass
Worried by increasing security threats facing the country, Commandant General, (CG), of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp, (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, has charged men and officers of the corps to be more awake to their responsibilities to prevent the…
Insecurity: Nigerian Army reshuffles top brass, appoints new GOCs, others
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has approved the posting and appointment of some senior officers of the Nigerian Army to command, instructional and staff appointments across formations and units following widespread insecurity. Those affected in the…
Insecurity: Gumi slams FG over threat to sanction BBC, Daily Trust
Renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has condemned the position of the Federal Government regarding media reporting and coverage of the lingering insecurity in the country. He specifically faulted the government’s plan to sanction the BBC Africa Eye and Daily…
Okon Lagos begs international community for help
Actor Imeh Bishop Umoh aka Okon Lagos has fumed over the overwhelming insecurity bedeviling Nigerians, pleading with the international community to help Nigeria ‘by force’. Okon Lagos, who has been vocal over issues confronting the country as well as the…
Buhari heading for Senegal amid multiple attacks in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Abuja Wednesday, July 6, to participate in the International Development Association (IDA) for Africa Summit in Dakar, Senegal. The President is getting set for the trip amid the high wave of attacks in the last…
Insecurity: Federal lawmaker calls for establishment of state police
A federal lawmaker representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency at National Assembly, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos has called for the establishment of state police to curb the current attacks and insecurity that have engulfed parts of Nigeria. Bagos, Deputy Chairman,…
My dear, run o if your partner is insecure? Peju Akande
A few year ago, Vanguard newspapers detailed the story of how a certain hairdresser, who resides somewhere in Ajangbadi area of Lagos pushed her boyfriend, a Uniben graduate out of the window of their one storey building to his death…because…
