Written by Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a wanted kidnapping suspect in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The arrest is part of successful operations recorded under the newly launched OPERATION ZAFIN WUTA. Acting on credible intelligence, troops apprehended one Umar Musa Geyi at Jandei-Kulamu in … Continue reading “Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnapper In Taraba, Intensify Search For Victims”
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has announced that steps are underway to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Otti stated that the plan was first initiated during Kanu’s trial. The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for … Continue reading “I’ve Activated Strategy To Secure Nnamdi Kanu’s Release — Gov Otti”
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing the increasing incidence of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism in the northern region of the country, asserting that no part will be neglected while his government remains vigilant. President Tinubu made the remarks at the 25th Anniversary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) in Kaduna … Continue reading “Tinubu Vows To Tackle Banditry, Restore Peace, Stability In The North”
The Federal High Court (FHC) has dismissed as fake news a report claiming that Justice James Omotosho survived an assassination attempt following the life sentence he imposed on Nnamdi Kanu. The court said a blogger posted on Facebook that Justice Omotosho narrowly escaped an attack early Saturday morning, just days after supposedly sentencing Nnamdi … Continue reading “Federal High Court Debunks Report Of Attack On Justice Omotosho”
The Kebbi State Government has ordered the closure of all public and private secondary schools and all tertiary institutions across the state. This is contained in a statement jointly issued by the Hon. Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Issa Abubakar-Tunga and Hon. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Halima Bande, in Birnin Kebbi. … Continue reading “Kebbi Directs Closure Of All Public And Private Schools”
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro — under house arrest while he appeals a conviction for a foiled coup attempt — was taken into custody Saturday after the Supreme Court deemed him a high flight risk. The court said the far-right firebrand — who was sentenced to 27 years in prison over a scheme to … Continue reading “Brazil’s Bolsonaro Detained For Trying To Break Ankle Bracelet And Flee”
The death toll from major flooding in Vietnam has risen to 90, with 12 people still missing, the environment ministry said Sunday, after days of heavy rain and landslides. Relentless rain has lashed south-central Vietnam since late October, and popular holiday destinations have been hit by several rounds of flooding. Whole sections of coastal … Continue reading “Vietnam Flood Death Toll Rises To 90”
Thousands of people gathered in Marseille on Saturday to honour the brother of an anti-drug activist murdered in France’s second largest city whose death sparked nationwide calls to confront drug crime. Demonstrators chanted “Justice for Mehdi” before observing a minute of silence at the roundabout where the 20-year-old Mehdi Kessaci was shot dead by a … Continue reading “Thousands Rally In France After Murder Linked To Anti-Drug Activism”
The Yobe Government has ordered the closure of boarding secondary schools in the state due to security challenges. This was contained in a statement by Mamman Mohammed, the Director General of Press and Media Affairs to the Governor Mai Mala Buni. “Yobe state government has directed the closure of all boarding Secondary Schools in the … Continue reading “Yobe Orders Closure Of Boarding Schools Over Rising Insecurity “
Newcastle dented Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge as Harvey Barnes’ brace sealed a controversial 2-1 victory on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side trailed to Barnes’ second-half opener at St James’ Park before Ruben Dias equalised for the visitors. Moments after Dias levelled, Barnes bagged Newcastle’s contentious second goal, which was allowed to stand after … Continue reading “Newcastle Dent Wasteful Man City’s Title Hopes”