The Defence Headquarters says a high profile Boko Haram Commander has surrendered to Nigerian troops during clearance operations in their enclaves in Borno saying that the operations took place between Sept. 17 and Sept. 23. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this while giving weekly update on the operation of Armed Forces …

Acclaimed Sudanese filmmaker Hajooj Kuka is among six artists sentenced to two months in jail at the central Khartoum court following charges of public nuisance and disruption of public safety. Five of their colleagues received the same sentence a week ago. Hajooj Kuka is a member of the Oscars academy. READ ALSO: Nigeria Oscar Selection Committee …

By Peter Duru – Makurdi A 45-year-old Pastor, Philip Ukuma has been arraigned by the Police before a Makurdi Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl (name withheld) in Konshisha Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state. The accused is a Pastor serving with the Steward Salvation Ministry, Mbanonu Gaav in Konshisha LGA. …

…Killed 5 days after marriage introduction to new lover By Ikechukwu Odu Ifeoma Abugu, who was allegedly raped and murdered by   personnel of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, while in detention at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, a fortnight ago was said to have jilted her boyfriend of many years. Recall that Abugu was arrested and whisked …

…As QSRBN establishes construction cost database By Chris Ochayi The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, has reiterated the commitment of the current administration to improve and renew the stock of the country’s aging and insufficient infrastructure to benefit of Nigerians. Mr. Fashola, who made the commitment while inaugurating the 9th board of …

…Calls for fresh initiative to change anomaly …Says Bill before NASS to deal with errant drivers  By Chris Ochayi The President, Court of Appeal Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, yesterday, disclosed that there were no stringent laws to punish road traffic offenders in the country. Justice Dongban-Mensem, who made the remarks during the 9th annual road safety conference …

Video in reference is from three months ago Ize-Iyamu By Gabriel Olawale The Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu Campaign Organisation has urged the traditional media to perform due diligence in reporting events arising from Edo State, as unprofessionalism would render them as tools for PDP. Reacting to claims that APC candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu appealed to Governor Godwin …

…Rues circumstances of late Atah’s death By Chris Ochayi A socio-cultural group, the UKOMU Igala in The Diaspora has called on Igala ruling houses to ensure seamless process in selection of successor to the late Attah Igala, His Royal Highness, Michael Ameh Oboni II. The Diaspora group, which made the call via a statement issued Wednesday …

Godwin Obaseki (left) and Ize-Iyamu By Gabriel Olawale The Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu Campaign Organisation has urged the traditional media to perform due diligence in reporting events arising from Edo State, as unprofessionalism would render them as tools for PDP. Reacting to claims that APC candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu appealed to Governor Godwin Obaseki to return to …

The HeartBeat Professional Association (HPA), a social- cultural group of Edo Young Professionals has lauded the re-election of Governor Godwin Obaseki in the just concluded Edo State governorship election. The group in a congratulatory massage  jointly signed by its  president, Vice President and Secretary respectively Mr. Ikpmonwosa Egharevba, Mr. Uyiekpen Asuen and Engr Osagie Otokhagua …

Gover Dapo Abiodun The Ogun State government has given financial support and food palliatives to traders who lost their goods and property to the inferno which  occurred earlier in the year at the Sabo Market, Sagamu. The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun  while making the presentation to the traders at the Sabo Market, Sagamu said the …

By Michael Eboh The Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, Wednesday, said it will partner with petroleum products depot owners and oil marketers to achieve the Federal Government’s programme for the downstream petroleum industry. In a statement, signed by its Head Public Affairs, Mr. Paul Osu, the DPR identified the government’s downstream programme and aspirations to include …

A Grade I Area Court in Mpape, Abuja, on Thursday ordered the remand of one Jazuhi Iliya, 25, and Ojo Obayamen, 27, who allegedly broke into a shop and stole items worth N30, 000, in a correctional centre. Iliya and Obayamen, all of Mabushi area, Abuja were docked on four-count bordering on criminal conspiracy, shop breaking, …

In this article, the leader of Africa’s first Economic War, Charles N Lambert, explains the word behind the war to liberate Africa from economic slavery. Charles N Lambert It used to be that countries, politicians fought a war of words before every election, economic situations, after which some come together while others quit or lose in …

Gambian President Adama Barrow Gambian lawmakers allied to President Adama Barrow rejected a draft constitution bill Tuesday after fierce debate over a clause that would prevent him from running for a third term. Officials in the West African state have for months discussed the new constitution, which is intended to strengthen the country after years of …

CDN Oil and Lubricants Limited has announced the appointment of Prof. Vitalis Orikeze Ajumbe and Hon. Ahmad Sani Muhammad as members of board of directors. The firm had earlier announced the appointment of Mr. Christopher Ibebuogu, Mr. Dapo Dawodu, Mr. Franklin Onyebuchi and Mrs. Stella Ogechi Nwokolo into its board. In a statement, Chief Executive …

By Bose Adelaja The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Command Thursday, ordered the immediate orderly room trial of an inspector caught in a widely circulated picture extorting a motorcyclist. The Inspector, Joseph Dike attached to Aguda Division of the State was caught extorting the motorcyclist at Pako Pin-Down Point,Aguda, Lagos State, where he was posted …

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) says that the organisation and the Federal Government are working hard toward ensuring safe school reopening considering the importance of health to societal development. Mrs. Azuka Menkiti, Education Specialist, UNICEF, Abuja made this known on Wednesday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during a  Zonal Stakeholders Dialogue …

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo …As Governors Forum, emirs & chiefs attend 3rd day prayers By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo was in Zaria on Wednesday for the 3rd day prayers of late Emir Shehu Idris who he described as a friend and confidant. The former Nigerian President who looked sad, said he was …

By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Governor Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai of Kaduna state has prayed that Allah will grant the Zazzau kingmakers wisdom in recommending an Emir with the qualities of the late Alhaji Shehu Idris. He said that the Kaduna State Government felt a profound sense of loss at the demise of His Royal Highness, the Emir of …