The United States government has in its ongoing support to the ongoing Counter-terrorism and Counter-insurgency efforts in some parts of the country, especially the fight against the Boko Haram terrorists, donated various types of non-lethal military equipment to Nigeria. This was contained in a statement released Wednesday by the Information Office, Public Affairs Section of the US Embassy, Abuja. According to the statement, the United States Government on Monday, June 23 2014, at the Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment, Brigade of Guards headquarters, Abuja, transferred to the Nigerian Army non-lethal transportation, communication and force protection equipment in support of the Nigerian Army’s…
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At least 16 soldiers have been killed in a Tuesday night attack on a military post at Bulabulin Ngaura in Damboa local government area of Borno State, by gunmen suspected to be members of the outlawed Boko Haram sect. A soldier who narrowly escaped the attack while recounted his ordeal to journalists in Maiduguri, saying: “We were totally subdued by the insurgents,” Thisday reports. “Some of my colleagues were abducted and many others escaped with bullet wounds. Dozens of Boko Haram insurgents stormed our checkpoint at Bulabulin on Tuesday night. “The terrorists came in a convoy of over 30 vehicles,…
About 123 people in seven villages in Sanga local government area of Kaduna state have been killed in an onslaught by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday, which started on Monday night, Thisday reports. The invaders had earlier killed 38 people on Monday in simultaneous attacks on Kabamu and Ankpong villages. The affected villages, according Mr Christopher Chisom, a vigilante leader in Gwantu, include Kobin, Dogon-Daji, Naidu, Kabamu, Hayin -Kwanta, Kabani and Gani. “38 were killed in Kobin, 21 in Dogon- Daji, 16 in Naidu, 30 in Kabamu, 5 in Hayin Kwanta, 4 Kabani and 9 in Gani,”…
President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday performed the ground-breaking and unveiling ceremony of the Centenary City, Abuja, as Nigeria commemorates its 1914 amalgamation. Jonathan, who spoke about the significance of the theme city described it as a symbol of the spirit of the country’s determination. “I am pleased to state that the successes of such cities as Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, Shenzhen in the Peoples’ Republic of China, and the Songdo International Business District in South Korea had shown that the development of a themed city is a strong social, political and economic tool for securing foreign investment, promoting positive…
Nollywoood actress turned singer — Tonto Dikeh has turned out to be one of the most popular females in Nigeria The controversial singer posted a photo of herself being kissed on her Instagram page. She said: Gud night palz, Dream Big Think positive And Wake up to follow ur dreamz til it comz reality above al neva take No for an Anz.. Lik I alwayz sayz #DizLifeNoBstoneNaBeans1dayEgoSoft Gud night n sweet drmz!! We wonder who the mystery guy is, we all know it’s not her ‘Gold King’ sha………
Nigerian music lovers have been complaining about the absence of Wizkid from the music scene for a while now but have also failed to notice that even the Baddo Olamide, is on a little relaxing break. The Yoruba indigenous rapper — Olamide was pictured with his boo in a club as the two seem to be flirting around with each other and hardly noticed the cameras. Cute couple tho!!!
Sexy and beautiful socialite from Ghana — Joselyn Dumas has shocked her fans, especially the male ones with her new statement. The Ghanaian actress and TV personality spoke on the controversial topic on the Super Morning Show on Joy FM with Kojo Yankson on Friday. According to The New Statesman, one of Ghana’s most read newspapers, Joselyn said because she is not ugly in character, she does not attract people who have ugly characters. “I don’t befriend ugly people naturally because I don’t think I am ugly so I attract very beautiful people – men and women. I’ve never made…
The Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday reiterated its allegation that those against President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, were the ones carrying out bombings in the country. The ruling party said this while reacting to Monday’s bombing at the Kano School of Hygiene, Kano State, as well as attacks on some Kaduna communities in which many innocent Nigerians were killed and several others wounded. The party, in a statement issued by its National Secretary, Prof. Wale Oladipo, said it was deeply worried by the spate of mindless attacks which it claimed were aimed to cow the people, destablise the polity and destroy…
Justice Ishaq Bello of the Abuja High Court on Wednesday reserved judgment till July 24 in a case filed by an anti-graft agency against former Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, Vincent Ogbulafor and two others. Mr. Ogbulafor, also former Minister of Special Duties, along with Emeka Ebilah and Jude Nwokoro, are facing a 17-count charge of conspiracy and award of fictitious contracts worth N107 million. The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, alleged that Mr. Ogbulafor, as Minister of State for Special Duties in 2001, connived with the others to float three fictitious companies with…
Erstwhile Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Dimeji Bankole, has urged the leadership of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State to step up their game as victory in the 2015 general elections will not be handed to them on a platter of gold. Bankole, who is believed to be nursing a gubernatorial ambition, made the call on Monday at the party’s stakeholders’ unity forum held at Ilaro, the political headquarters of Ogun West Senatorial District. The former speaker said all members of the party must unite in order to win various offices in the 2015 elections. He cited the…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has declared as improper, the service of the process of the court on five governors, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congres (APC). The defected Governors are Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State; Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers; Murtala Nyako of Adamawa; Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto; and Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano. Shortly after the governors defected to the opposition last year, the PDP approached the court for an order to declare their seats vacant. But since the case was instituted, the PDP had found it almost impossible to effect…
The Police Command in Borno said on Wednesday that no new abducted student of Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Chibok, had escaped from captivity. There were speculations that eight of the abducted school girls escaped from their captors. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Alhaji Lawan Tanko, told newsmen in Maiduguri that the story was not true. “I want to state without fear of contradiction that I never confirmed the escape of eight of the abducted GGSS, Chibok girls. “I do not even know the author of the story,” he said. Tanko advised journalists to always cross check their…
President Goodluck Jonathan left Abuja on Wednesday for Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, to participate in the 23rd Ordinary Session of the African Union’s Summit of Heads of State and Government. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Reuben Abati, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. According to the statement, discussion at the summit will focus on the evolution and implementation of fresh strategies and measures to improve agricultural production and food security in the continent, among others. This is in keeping with the AU’s declaration of 2014 as the Year of Agriculture and Food Security. It stated that…
The Coordinator, National Information Centre, Mr Mike Omeri, said on Wednesday that soldiers killed one of the suspected bombers of EMAB Plaza in Abuja and arrested another. Omeri told newsmen in Abuja that the attackers came on a power bike and planted an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) by the entrance of the shopping mall. He also confirmed the death of 21 persons and 17 others injured in the blast which also damaged several vehicles. NAN gathered that the suspects, who attempted to flee the scene of the incident, were shot and arrested by personnel of the Guards Brigade on patrol…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, on Wednesday called for the establishment of a counter terrorism Special Forces unit and a national counter terrorism centre. Tambuwal made the call in a speech to welcome members from a two-week break to mark the end of the third legislative session of the seventh House of Representatives. “It is my view that now is the time to establish a counter terrorism Special Forces unit as well as a national counter terrorism centre for the armed forces”, he said. He said that when established, the outfit should be accompanied by mass recruitment of…
The Police Commissioner in Adamawa, Mr John Abakasanga, on Wednesday said that a blast occurred in Mubi town. Abakasanga told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview that an Improvised Explosives Device (IED) thrown at a police patrol team went off at Kasuwan Kuturu (market) along Ahmadu Bello Way. He, however, said that there was no casualty as the IED did not hit its target. He said no arrest had been made yet and that the affected area had been cordoned off for proper investigation and possible arrest. The commissioner said apart from the affected area there was calm in other parts of the town with…
Nigeria’ Super Eagles shot-stopper, Vincent Enyeama has become the envy of many, especially after his thrilling performances at the on-going World cup. The Goalkeeper showed off his mansion and cars in new photos and also his kids. He is obviously living the good life. What do you think???
Yvonne Nelson had some fun with her director, during her recent movie shoot. The Actress was told by her Director to chant her ex boyfriends name Iyanya as a chant including his hit song Kukere. She later posted that her director Frank rajah had asked her to do it to her fellow actor Eddie Watson Jr. Eddie was laying on the bed and could not perform, so they needed a chant to get him up. Yvonne had dated Iyanya two years ago before his hit single Kukere blew up.
The Police Command in Borno said on Wednesday that no new abducted student of Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Chibok, had escaped from captivity. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there were speculations that eight of the abducted school girls escaped from their captors. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Alhaji Lawan Tanko, told newsmen in Maiduguri that the story was not true. “I want to state without fear of contradiction that I never confirmed the escape of eight of the abducted GGSS, Chibok girls. “I do not even know the author of the story”, he said. Tanko…
PHOTO CREDIT: PREMIUM TIMES An explosion has rocked the nation’s capital, Abuja. The explosion, which occurred at a major shopping mall, Emab Plaza, in Wuse 2, Abuja, happened at about 4p.m, an eyewitness said. The explosion was said to have occurred at the gate of the ever-busy plaza. Many cars are still on fire even as emergency workers are still arriving the scene. This is the third deadly explosion in the Nigerian capital within a space of two months. Details later