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NAF destroys ISWAP training camp in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed an Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) training camp at Kirta Wulgo on the fringes of the Lake Chad in Northern Borno.Air Commodore Ibikunle Daram…
Father Mbaka Denies Bayelsa Governorship Prophecy
The founder and director of Adoration Ministry, Emene, Enugu, AMEN, Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka has refuted a purported prophecy report in social media alleging that he predicted the new Bayelsa governor wil…
Breaking: Court bars INEC from deregistering 31 political parties
The attempt by the Independent National Electoral Commission to reduce the massive number of political parties in the country has been hindered by a court order.The News Agency of Nigeria reports tha…
Court Orders Arrest Of Abdullahi Dikko, Ex-Customs Boss
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of former Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Inde Dikko over his continued failure to attend c…
15-Year-Old Disney Actress, Nikita Pearl, Who Starred In 'Queen Of Katwe' Is Dead
A Disney actress died Saturday following a brain tumor, according to the Ugandan school where she was a student. Nikita Pearl Waligwa, who appeared in the 2016 Disney film "Queen of Katwe," was 15.Th…
Chimamanda Adichie is first black woman in 41 years to speak at US university
Chimamanda Adichie, an award-winning Nigerian writer, has been reportedly named the first black woman in the world, since 41 years ago, to deliver a speech at the University of Pennsylvania. The info…
Women Stage Protest In Cross River State As Cultist Kill One
At least one person was feared dead on Sunday following a violent cult clash in Ovonom in Obubra local government area of Cross River State. It was gathered that the development led to a protest from…
14 children among 22 persons massacred in Cameroon - UN
Armed men have massacred 22 villagers including 14 children in an anglophone region of Cameroon, according to the United Nations, with the opposition blaming the killings on government troops.The blo…
Leah Sharibu: Boko Haram Rejected Ransom - Government Sources
The Boko Haram terrorist group rejected the ransom offered by the Federal Government to secure the release of Leah Sharibu, sources at the Presidency told Daily Trust yesterday.Sharibu, a schoolgirl,…
Insecurity: Falana discloses how President Buhari is reportedly breaking the law
A renowned lawyer, Femi Falana, has said President Muhammadu Buhari breaking the law by refusing to sack the current set of security service chiefs. Falana told Channels TV on Monday, February 17, th…
Doctors To Embark On Nationwide Strike Over NUC’s PhD Directive
The Medical and Dental Consultant’s Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), says its members will pull out from all Teaching Hospitals in the country if the National University Commission (NUC), fails to wit…
Leader of Kidnapping gang punished member who raped victim, deducts his share
A leader of a kidnap gang paraded by the police put up a mild drama during the weekend, narrating how he punished a gang member, Ifeanyi Sylvanus, for raping one of their female victims. For flouting…
Solskjaer gives condition to Ighalo in order to secure a permanent move to Man united
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said Odion Ighalo has to prove himself in the team, if he is to earn a permanent move. Ighalo joined the Red Devils on a six-month loan deal on de…
8 Reinstated Rivers Perm. Secs. Plead For Portfolios
Eight permanent secretaries reinstated by the National Industrial Court (NIC) after their sack by Rivers Government are calling on Gov. Nyesome Wike to assign them portfolios. They also resolved to c…
Alleged killing of over 250 insurgents by NAF is fake - Official
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says a supposed ‘Breaking News Flash’ with the headline “Nigerian Air Force Kills Over 250 Boko Haram Fighters In Maiduguri” is totally fake. Air Commodore Ibikunle Daram…
Northern Elders Forum Tells Buhari To Stop Blame Game On Boko Haram
The Director, Advocacy and Engagement of the Northern Elders Forum, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said this is not the time to engage in blame game over Boko Haram attacks in the North-East. He said comm…
Hauwa Yunus: 24-year-old female kidnapper who lures her male victims with beauty
A young lady named Hauwa Yunus who is linked with a series of kidnapping incidents has been arrested by the police in Abuja. The 24-year-old reportedly confessed to the police how she used her beauty…
2 community leaders detained over killing of 3 herdsmen in Anambra
THE Deputy President General of Ifite Ogwari Community in Ayamelum local government area of Anambra State, Chief Nwaora Ikeoala and the town’s chief security officer, Chief Michael Akamala have been …
Victor Osimhen scores his 18th goal for Lille
Victor Osimhen has continued to make the headlines in the French Ligue as Lille fell 2-1 to Marseille in a league match. The Nigerian international drew a fine save from Steve Mandanda in goal with a…
Biafra: The Burial Of My Parents Brought Divided S/East And S/South Together - Nnamdi Kanu
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said that the ‘divided’ people of Southeast and South South were brought together again by the burial of his parents.Kanu’s paren…