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Get Me Turji, Defence Minister Orders Troops
Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has ordered troops of Operation Fansar Yamma to produce wanted terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji. He gave the order 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu rejigged his cabinet, leaving him and 30 others untouched. Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman, had stated the reason which Tinubu also spared Bello Matawalle, Minister of State
IPOB founder, commanders in our custody –Military
Troops of the Nigerian military attached to Operation Udoka in the Southeast zone of the country have reportedly arrested a founding father of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The troops also arrested at least three notorious leaders of IPOB/ESN during raids on the group’s hideouts in Orsu, Imo State, Amaruku and Arochukwu in
Govt arms, ammunition in terrorists’ hands stolen – Military
The military high command says no personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria facilitates the movement of arms and ammunition to the terrorists, bandits and other criminals terrorising the country. It specifically said most of the arms found in the hands of non-state actors were usually carted away by the criminals when they attack formations
Ensure speedy completion of Sokoto-Zaria road to save lives, Sultan tells FG
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll, has called on the Federal Government to ensure speedy completion of on the dualization of Sokoto-Zaria road to save the lives of travelers. Speaking at the flagging off of the construction of Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, Sultan said the bandits are taking advantage of bad condition of the road
CAF Player of the Year: Boniface out as Lookman, Ekong proceed to final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released nominees for the 2024 Men’s Player of the Year award. The much-anticipated list featured Nigerian talents Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong among others However striker Victor Boniface and reigning African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen were notably absent from the final selection. The ten-man shortlist includes
Tinubu restricts Ministers to 3-vehicle convoy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restricted Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Agencies of the Federal Government to a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy who disclosed this on Thursday said, “No additional vehicles will be assigned to them for movement.”
Gombe Varsity: ASUU suspends 6-week strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Gombe State University (GSU) suspended its six weeks strike, on Thursday. Chairman of the ASUU-GSU branch, Dr Suleiman Salihu Jauro, in a statement said the decision to suspend the strike was a result of an agreement reached between the Gombe state government and the union. Daily
MTN lost N11bn to 6000 fibre cable cuts in one year – IHS
MTN Nigeria suffered more than 6,000 cuts on its fibre cable between 2022 and 2023, resulting in N11 billion loss, telecom infrastructure company (IHS), has said. IHS manages infrastructure on behalf of some telecom operators in the country. IHS said MTN had relocated 2,500 kilometres of vulnerable fibre cables at a cost exceeding N11bn —
NNPC: What we know about helicopter that crashed in Rivers
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reacted to the helicopter that crashed in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, on Thursday. Daily Trust had reported how three persons were killed in the crash. In a statement, NNPC spokesperson, Oluwafemi Soneye, said the helicopter was heading to its floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO)
Gov Mbah approves N80,000 Minimum Wage for Enugu workers
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on Thursday approved a new minimum wage of N80,000 for Enugu workers with immediate effect. The governor announced the approval following the presentation of the report from the committee tasked with reviewing the state’s minimum wage at the Government House, Enugu. Mbah, who expressed his administration’s dedication to improving
Gambaryan was resilient – Binance reacts to Nigerian Govt’s decision
The Chief Executive Officer of Binance Holdings Limited, Richard Teng, has reacted to the decision of the Nigerian government to drop all money laundering charges against its executive, Tigran Gambaryan. Teng said Gambaryan was resilient in the face of adversity. The Nigerian government had dropped all money laundering charges against Gambaryan citing diplomatic reasons. DAILY
Gambaryan was resilient – Binance reacts to Nigerian Govt’s decision
I no play AFCON — Boniface reacts to CAF 2024 Player of the Year snub
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface has reacted to the decision of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to omit him from the 2024 CAF Player of the Year shortlist. Boniface, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen, was one of the notable absentees from the list released on Thursday. He has been left out despite an outstanding season
I no play AFCON — Boniface reacts to CAF 2024 Player of the Year snub
LG poll: Police arrest 21 suspected political thugs in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested at least 21 persons for allegedly attempting to disrupt the just-concluded local government elections in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna. Hassan said the suspects, identified as political thugs, were caught allegedly attempting
LG poll: Police arrest 21 suspected political thugs in Kaduna
LG poll: LP in crisis, ZLP waxes stronger ahead of election
Members of the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, in Abia State, have flagged off their campaigns ahead of the forthcoming chairmanship and councillorship elections. Speaking at the event held at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, the state chairman of the party, Chris Onukwue, charged the candidates to take their campaigns to the nooks and crannies of
LG poll: LP in crisis, ZLP waxes stronger ahead of election
Ekpa replies Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala over $57.5bn World Bank loan claim
Simon Ekpa has denied the claim that he said the World Bank, through the former Nigerian Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, agreed to loan the Biafra Republic Government In Exile a sum of $57.5 billion. Ekpa spoke on Thursday through his X handle. His comment came after Okonjo-Iweala reacted to a statement purportedly from Ekpa, wherein
Ekpa replies Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala over $57.5bn World Bank loan claim
WAFU U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles soar over Cote d’Ivoire into semi-finals
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles reached the semi-final at the WAFU B U-20 Championship after a 2-1 victory over Cote d’Ivoire in their last group game on Thursday. The Ivorians broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute, but Enyimba forward Clinton Jephta equalised for Nigeria shortly after. Kparobo Arierhi scored the winning goal for Aliyu Zubairu’s side
WAFU U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles soar over Cote d’Ivoire into semi-finals
Defence Minister Badaru orders troops to arrest Bello Turji
The Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru, has ordered troops of Operation Fansar Yamma to intensify efforts to arrest notorious bandits’ leader Bello Turji. Badaru gave the order on Thursday while addressing the troops at the One Brigade Headquarters in Gusau, Zamfara State capital. He said President Bola Tinubu has been following the activities of the
Defence Minister Badaru orders troops to arrest Bello Turji
Presidency reveals reason for Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle
Nigerians’ perception played a crucial role in President Bola Tinubu’s decision to discharge five ministers from his cabinet, according to the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu on Wednesday re-assigned 10 ministers to new portfolios and relieved five of their duties. The president also nominated seven new persons for Senate confirmation. The
Presidency reveals reason for Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle
Gov Buni charges NEPZA to stimulate export economy in Yobe
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has presented a certificate of occupancy and right of occupancy of a 300-hectare land to the Nigeria Export Processing Zone Agency, NEPZA, to support its activities in the state. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Buni’s spokesperson, Mamman Mohammed, which indicated that the governor, while
Gov Buni charges NEPZA to stimulate export economy in Yobe
Breast cancer: Ekiti First Lady offers free breast scan for 200 women
The wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has selected 200 women from various local governments in the state to undergo free mammograms and breast scans. The free scanning was announced on Wednesday during an awareness programme in commemoration of the 2024 Breast Cancer Awareness Day, themed “No One Should Face Breast Cancer Alone”
Breast cancer: Ekiti First Lady offers free breast scan for 200 women
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