Five Nigerian soldiers killed in battle with Boko Haram

Five soldiers were killed after Boko Haram militants attacked a military base in northeastern Nigeria, military sources reported on Monday. Members of the Islamic State Group in the West African Province (ISWAP), took the base of Mararrabar Kimba, in Borno State, 135 km from the regional capital, Maiduguri, on Friday. The insurgents seized the weapons …

EFCC gets new tracking application against organised crime

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has received an application that would enhance intelligence sharing in the tracking of organised crime including money laundering and terrorism-financing.  EFCC Acting Spokesman, Mr Tony Orilade, who made this known in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, said that the application was donated by the International Criminal Police Organisation …

President Buhari Aide, Ahmed Replies Singer Skales After He Called Him An “Idiot”

President Buhari Aide, Bashir Ahmed Replies Nigerian musician skales after calling him an idiot. SkalesSkales Tweets & ds idiot @BashirAhmaad why ain’t u tweetin bout dis dumb police uhh I grew up in d north like u but u ain’t got no feelings and I wish u everything that’s happening to the average citizen I reallly …

THANK YOU FOR MY BIRTHDAY WISHES By Comr Awoko

I am not ordinary. I am extraordinary. I was fashioned and designed by more than random evolution. I was made with intention and thought. Effort met love met art met majesty. Those I love need to know me. Those I don’t love yet need to know me. It’s important for them to touch me, hear …

Champions League: Ajax Beat Tottenham In London

Ajax closed in on a first Champions League final for 23 years as Donny van de Beek’s early goal beat an injury-hit Tottenham 1-0 in the first leg of their semi-final on Tuesday. Van de Beek’s opener on 15 minutes was just rewarded for the Dutch side’s first-half dominance as Tottenham badly missed the presence …

Defection: Saraki, Dogara, 52 Others To Know Fate On May 17

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed May 17 to deliver judgement in a suit seeking the removal of 54 members of the National Assembly. The Legal Defence and Assistant Project (LEDAP) filed the suit against the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and 52 …

Activist appeals to Nnmadi Azikiwe University vice chancellor

A human Right activitist and the president of Youth Advocates For Peace Justice And Empowerment Network (YAPJEN), Amb. Timothy C. Nwachukwu has appealed to the Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Prof. Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku to extend the school fees Registration deadline. Youth Advocates For Peace Justice And Empowerment Network (YAPJEN) logoBy Joshua NicholasThe Peoples …

UBEC Chairman, daughter released after alleged payment of N25 million ransom

Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Mohammad Abubakar and his daughter have regained their freedom from kidnappers’ grip. UBEC Chairman Mohammad Abubakar and daughterSources said they was released around 1:00 P.m. after N25 million ransom was allegedly paid to the kidnappers. Police Spokesperson, Kaduna State Command, DSP Yakubu Sabo, was yet to respond to …

Hon. Yusuf Olatunji Forecast Felicitate with Comrade Olatunji Olorunfemi Awoko on his birthday.

A former National Association of Osun State Students, National parliamentarian, Hon. Yusuf Olatunji popularly known as Forecast felicitate with Comrade Olatunji Olorunfemi Awoko, as he clocks another year today. According to his released statement, Comrade Awoko is a leader per excellence and uses the medium to congratulate the people of Ijesa North Federal Constituency for …

Journalists barred from Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) induction — after report on recession

With the induction of newly-elected and returning governors by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF)  underway in Abuja, journalists who had gone to cover the event were barred from entry into the State House Conference Centre venue. Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF)Both State House and accredited NGF correspondents, with exception of government-run broadcaster, the Nigerian Television Authority …

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