American forces launched a drone strike in Kabul on Sunday that killed a suicide car bomber suspected of preparing to attack the airport, US officials said. This comes as the United States nears the end of its military presence in the city. The strike, first reported by Reuters, is the second carried out by U.S. … Continue reading US airstrike kill Taliban’s sucide bomber around Kabul airport.
Nigeria soldier kill a boy for slapping his daughter.
j Adeoye Oluwole has been accused of beating a 22-year-old man, Hope Tava Anthony to death for slapping his daughter during a quarrel that occurred in a church in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. It was gathered that the deceased and the soldier’s daughter, identified as Adeoye Precious, had a misunderstanding after he confronted her for … Continue reading Nigeria soldier kill a boy for slapping his daughter.
Confusion as DISCO announced tariff increase.
There was confusion on Saturday over the increase in electricity tariff after a document allegedly released by Eko Electricity Distribution Company claimed that the power sector regulator had approved tariff hike. Efforts to get the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to react to the document were abortive, as the spokesperson for the agency, Usman Arabi, refused … Continue reading Confusion as DISCO announced tariff increase.
How senator’s eldest son was killed.
It was gathered that the 36-year-old pilot, who married recently, was tied and strangled while the assailants escaped with his vehicle and personal belongings.The Special Adviser to Senator Na Allah, Garba Muhammad, while confirming the incident, said the assailants had gained entrance to the house through the roof behind the house and entered the Captain’s … Continue reading How senator’s eldest son was killed.
31 inmates released from prison because of congestion.
Thirty-one inmates have been released from the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) in Kano. The spokesman to the minister of justice, Umar Gwandu, said on Sunday that the presidential committee on Correctional Centres Reform and Decongestion facilitated the release of the inmates during a visit to Kano. “The committee was in Kano for an on-the-spot assessment of … Continue reading 31 inmates released from prison because of congestion.
Lagos community cry for help over kidnapping incidents.
The residents, who spoke with the News Agency on Sunday, noted that the kidnapping of residents and indigenes of Epe Division of Lagos State was on the increase. This, they stressed, called for urgent government attention. Epe residents said that they were having sleepless nights over the activities of kidnappers. A resident, Tunde Adeyemo, pleaded … Continue reading Lagos community cry for help over kidnapping incidents.
Another bomb blast at Kabul.
A suspected rocket blast in Kabul Sunday hours after US President Joe Biden warned of another terror attack added to frayed nerves in the capital as a massive airlift of tens of thousands of Afghans entered its last days. About 114,000 people have fled the country via a US-led evacuation since the Taliban swept back … Continue reading Another bomb blast at Kabul.
Ex-marine left Kabul with dogs, cats and other pets but left behind local staff
A former U.K. Royal Marine who waged a high-profile campaign to leave Afghanistan with almost 200 rescued dogs and cats has flown to safety — with the animals, but without his charity’s Afghan staff, who were left behind in Kabul. A privately funded chartered plane carrying Paul “Pen” Farthing and his animals landed at London’s … Continue reading Ex-marine left Kabul with dogs, cats and other pets but left behind local staff
NDLEA arrests drug kingpin with cocaine.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it intercepted a drug kingpin, Ibeh Ejike, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, (NAIA) Abuja for ingesting 87 wraps of cocaine. The NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Mr Babafemi said the … Continue reading NDLEA arrests drug kingpin with cocaine.
Why I stood by MKO ~ Sowore
Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has narrated his first personal encounter with Chief Moshood Abiola, popularly known as MKO Abiola, and why he chose on August 29, 1993 to stand by the politician following the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election by the Ibrahim Babangida-led military junta. Sowore, who was a student leader … Continue reading Why I stood by MKO ~ Sowore
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