Personnel monitoring closed-circuit television (CCTV) at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) were reportedly asleep when bandits attacked the premises on Tuesday, killing two officers. The gunmen invaded the Afaka barracks of the academy around 1am, killing two soldiers identified as Lieutenant Commodore Wulah and Flight Lieutenant Okoronwo, and abducting Major Stephen Dantong. A source later … Continue reading Military personnel in charge of CCTV slept off when Gunmen attacked Defence Academy.
12-year-old boy found eating own faeces after being chained, starved by mother.
A12-year-old boy was found in Kano by one Ibrahim Danladi Satatima eating his own faeces after allegedly being confined in a room and starved by his mother, identified as Maryam Dauda. Dauda has been arrested by the police in Kano, who learnt about the abuse through Satatima. The police the boy was in chains and … Continue reading 12-year-old boy found eating own faeces after being chained, starved by mother.
Buhari is Nigerian’s worst president ~ Gov. Ortom.
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state says the manner with which the Muhammadu Buhari-led regime was handling the issue of insecurity in the country, he’s pushed to agree with the president’s critics that Mr Buhari has a hidden agenda. “Mr President is pushing me to think that what they say about him, that he has … Continue reading Buhari is Nigerian’s worst president ~ Gov. Ortom.
I see no reason Nigerians should reject Boko Haram ~ Gov Zulum.
Borno state governor Babagana Zulum says there is no reason for Nigerians to reject surrendering Boko Haram terrorists who have killed over 350,000 and displaced close to three million persons, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). “Unless we want to continue with an endless war, I see no reason why we should reject … Continue reading I see no reason Nigerians should reject Boko Haram ~ Gov Zulum.
Real Madrid summit shocking bid for mbappe.
Spanish giant Real Madrid on Tuesday formally made a bid for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe. Ace sport journalist, Fabrizo Romano, disclosed this in a tweet, adding that however, Paris Saint-Germain was yet to consider Madrid’s bid for Mbappe. “Confirmed. Real Madrid have made a formal bid for €160m to sign Kylian Mbappé immediately. NO … Continue reading Real Madrid summit shocking bid for mbappe.
Nigeria to have three- flash flood.
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days of flash flood across the country from Tuesday to Thursday. NiMet, in a statement by its spokesman Muntari Ibrahim, warned of “slim chances” of flash floods across 34 states for three days. According to the agency, moderate to heavy rainfall, leading to flash floods, was expected … Continue reading Nigeria to have three- flash flood.
Kanye West tells court to change his name to Ye.
Kanye West filed court documents Tuesday to legally change his name. The Los Angeles Superior Court filing says the 44-year-old wants to get rid of his full name — Kanye Omari West — in favor of just his longtime two-letter nickname, Ye, with no middle name or last name. The documents, dated Aug. 11 but … Continue reading Kanye West tells court to change his name to Ye.
First Ebola patient since 1994 cured.
A young Guinean woman who tested positive for the Ebola virus in Ivory Coast after arriving there two weeks ago has recovered from the disease, the Ivorian health ministry said Tuesday. “We performed on the patient two biological tests which were negative in an interval of 48 hours. She is therefore declared cured,” Serge Eholie, … Continue reading First Ebola patient since 1994 cured.
Taliban gives deadline for evacuation.
President Biden told G-7 leaders on Tuesday that the United States is on pace to finish its withdrawal from Afghanistan by his Aug. 31 deadline, the White House said in a statement. The president is set to deliver remarks at 4:30 p.m. ET from the White House — remarks that were originally slated to begin … Continue reading Taliban gives deadline for evacuation.
Vaccine for young children.
Parents and caregivers may have to wait until the end of 2021 before a COVID-19 vaccine is fully approved for young children ages 5 to 11. The news comes from Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, in an interview with NPR's Morning Edition. Collins said both Pfizer and Moderna are still … Continue reading Vaccine for young children.
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