The Anambra State Police Command and the Joint Task Force, JTF, have commenced a rescue operation for the three persons abducted on Tuesday at the Innoson showroom, Anambra. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday in Onitsha, said that the victims were kidnapped in the …
Gov Okpebholo inspects schools, mocks ex-Gov Obaseki’s EdoBest program
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo on Wednesday embarked on an inspection of schools in the state, describing the EdoBest project of the immediate past government led by Godwin Obaseki as “PDP EdoBest”. Governor Okpebholo who frowned at the deplorable conditions of facilities at the schools inspected opined that the EdoBest initiative of his predecessor …
Scores killed in Benue fresh attacks
At least 30 people have allegedly been killed after alleged herdsmen invaded several communities across two Local Government Areas of Benue State. Rural communities in Kastina-Ala and Logo LGAs were attacked on Sunday, Nov. 24, and in the early hours of Monday, Nov. 25. According to locals, 10 corpses have been recovered in the Kastina-Ala …
Patoranking sister, hubby buried amid tears in Ebonyi State
A sister to a popular Nigerian Singer, Patoranking and her husband have been buried in their hometown, Uburu located in Ebonyi State. Recall that Patoranking’s sister and her husband,Mr. and Mrs. George and Chioma Onuabuchi were victims of a fatal gas explosion in their home in Abakaliki. Reports said the woman, Chioma was the younger …
Nigeria military airstrikes kill 28 terrorists in Niger
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch, on Wednesday, eliminated no fewer than 28 terrorists in strikes at Bassa, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. This is contained in a statement by the Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Kabiru Ali, a captain, on Thursday, in Abuja. …
Osibanjo showers praises on wife as they celebrate wedding anniversary
My darling Dolapo Osinbajo, every year of these 35 years, you have proven that true love is not a myth, or a fanciful phrase – through your willingness to give up everything for me and our children, through your generosity with your time, skills, great faith by which you have helped us navigate our sometimes …
Two dead, others injured in Aba Catholic Church stampede
A devastating stampede occurred at the Christ the King Catholic Church (CKC) in Aba on Sunday, November 25th, resulting in the tragic loss of two women’s lives and leaving several others injured, ABN TV reports. The incident happened after the procession of Christ the King when a large crowd gathered at the venue. Security personnel …
Presidency speaks on privatizing Port Harcourt, Kaduna, other refineries
President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman, Sunday Dare, has disclosed plans to completely privatise Nigeria’s oil refineries. Dare, who is Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, disclosed this in a reforms tracker posted on his X handle. The tracker highlights the key milestones achieved by Tinubu’s administration in the oil sector. He said the production …
Soldiers reportedly clash with unknown gunmen in Abia community
Personnel of the Nigerian Army’s 14 Brigade, Ohafia, and unidentified gunmen in Mbata, Umuchima village, Isiala Ngwa North LGA, Abia State are reportedly engaged in a fierce gun battle. The Nations reports that over 15 Hilux vehicles and armored personnel carriers arrived at Umuchima village around 6a.m, targeting suspected gunmen. The gunmen were reportedly camped …
Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch space X launch from Texas
SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship rocket from Boca Chica, Texas, on Tuesday, a milestone in advancing space exploration. However, the mission faced a hiccup as the Super Heavy booster failed to land as planned. The event drew significant attention, with US President-elect Donald Trump present, reflecting his growing ties with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. …