The recent wave of surrender by the members of Boko Haram and Islamic States West African Province (ISWAP) terrorist groups and their families to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the northeastern part of the country has become a topic of discourse within the security and intelligence circle. For some weeks now, more than 1,500 … Continue reading Surrendering Boko Haram and justice.
Herdsmen attack Benue market, kill 8 , about 1
Gunmen, suspected to be herdsmen, have killed no fewer than eight persons at Yelwata Community in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The gunmen were also said to have injured two persons and abducted another in the attack which took place at about 6pm on Tuesday. The council Chairman of Guma, Caleb Aba, … Continue reading Herdsmen attack Benue market, kill 8 , about 1
Armed robbers invade banks, carries ATM.
ome armed robbers in the early hours of Wednesday invaded Rivers State University campus and stole an Automated Teller Machine belonging to a bank within the school premises. The armed men, who disguised in police uniforms to gain access into the university, forced the security personnel to open the gate. ATM withdrawalThey subsequently carted away … Continue reading Armed robbers invade banks, carries ATM.
Bandits abducts a widow barely a day after her husband’s death.
Bandits have abducted the widow of Alhaji Rabe Bello Kofa, the former head of Kofa village in Kusada Local Government Area of Katsina State. A resident, who spoke anonymously, told our reporter that the kidnappers stormed the village in the early hours of Wednesday. He said they went straight to the house of the village … Continue reading Bandits abducts a widow barely a day after her husband’s death.
Taliban tells Afghan women to stay home, says soldiers are not trained to respect them.
Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said at a news conference on Tuesday that women should not go to work for their own safety, undermining the group's efforts to convince international observers that the group would be more tolerant towards women than when they were last in power.The instruction came the same day that the World Bank … Continue reading Taliban tells Afghan women to stay home, says soldiers are not trained to respect them.
Lagos State PDP chairman is dead.
Dr Adegbola Dominic, a medical practitioner and the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Lagos, has died of COVID-19-related illness. Publicity secretary for PDP in Lagos, Taofeek Gani, confirmed his death on Wednesday. Mr Gani also described the demise of Mr Dominic as “martyrdom, as he was dogged about the emancipation of the … Continue reading Lagos State PDP chairman is dead.
Release players for international duties, FIFA tells EPL.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has urged the English Premier League and others to ensure the release of international players for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Infantino said this in a statement on FIFA’s website on Wednesday after the EPL stated that it will not release players for matches in COVID-19 red-list countries. The league … Continue reading Release players for international duties, FIFA tells EPL.
New Zealand battles worst outbreak since last year as Delta cases rise.
New Zealand authorities reported 62 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases Wednesday -- the highest number in a single day since last year as the country wrestles with a growing outbreak driven by the more contagious Delta variant. Last week New Zealand confirmed its first community Covid-19 cases since February, prompting Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to … Continue reading New Zealand battles worst outbreak since last year as Delta cases rise.
Ebonyi militant kills 4 residents during communal clashes.
No fewer than four persons have been killed in a recent attack by Effium militants on Egugba village, Ohuakwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. A security personnel, who spoke with SaharaReporters, explained that the communal clashes between the two communities had been on for a while. According to him, Simon Oguji, the victim, who … Continue reading Ebonyi militant kills 4 residents during communal clashes.
Plateau govt re-impose 24 hours curfew.
tate Governor, Simon LalongPlateau State Governor, Simon LalongThe Plateau government has re-imposed the 24-hour curfew on Jos North Local Government Area, following growing tensions arising from fresh attacks in Yelwa Zangam community in the area. Yelwa Zangam community was attacked by gunmen on Tuesday night, where people were killed and properties destroyed. In a statement … Continue reading Plateau govt re-impose 24 hours curfew.
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