Police kills 2 Suspected kidnappers hiding behind Polytechnic.

Men of Ogun State police command reportedly engaged in a gun battle with members of a suspected kidnap syndicate on Sunday, killing two of them in the Itori area of the state. It was learnt that policemen at Ewekoro divisional headquarters received information around 7:30 am that some armed hoodlums with face masks were sighted … Continue reading Police kills 2 Suspected kidnappers hiding behind Polytechnic.

Sunday Igboho sends message from detention.

Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho has said the secession of Yoruba Nation he has been agitating for will soon be achieved. Sunday IgbohoKoiki said the activist asked him to thank major Yoruba leaders in the country who had shown one support or the other towards the activist in detention in Benin Republic. Igboho … Continue reading Sunday Igboho sends message from detention.

Young lady beaten and raped for not greeting.

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 33-year-old man, Imoleayo Adekoya, for allegedly having carnal knowledge of a 27-year-old lady. Adekoya reportedly dragged the victim to an isolated area after accusing her of not greeting him and raped her. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed this … Continue reading Young lady beaten and raped for not greeting.

Leave IPOB members alone save students from bandits, Bishop tells FG.

Bishop of the Diocese of Nnewi Anglican Communion, Anambra State, Ndubisi Obi, has wondered why the Federal Government should continue to pursue the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its vigilante arm, Eastern Security Network (ESN) while bandits were kidnapping pupils and students at will for ransom. Ndubisi spoke during a press briefing at the … Continue reading Leave IPOB members alone save students from bandits, Bishop tells FG.

Sit at home and sit forever at home, Ebonyi Governor threatens.

The Chairman of the South-East Governors Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi has ordered the immediate confiscation of shops owned by traders in the state who will not open up for businesses on Monday in obedience to the sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The governor equally ordered … Continue reading Sit at home and sit forever at home, Ebonyi Governor threatens.

Borno leaders agrees to forgive Boko Haram.

Community leaders in Borno State, on Sunday, agreed to the return of 'repentant' Boko Haram terrorists into their communities. According to a source the decision was taken at a stakeholders' meeting to discuss the prevailing security situation in the state. The meeting was organised by the government of Borno State. The Borno government confirmed that … Continue reading Borno leaders agrees to forgive Boko Haram.

We will capture you when you leave office, Fulani tells Ortom.

Herders under the Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore have said they will not recognise the Southern governors' anti-grazing deadline, describing it as satanic. This is as the September 1 deadline set aside by Southern governors for the banning of open grazing nears. In May, another herder group, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association supported the Southern governors’ … Continue reading We will capture you when you leave office, Fulani tells Ortom.

Multiple rocket fired near Kabul airport after US drone strike.

As many as five rockets were fired at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on Monday local time, a US official told CNN. The C-RAM defence system installed at the airport engaged with the rockets, the official added. There are, however, no reports of any casualties yet. C-RAM is an automated system that … Continue reading Multiple rocket fired near Kabul airport after US drone strike.

Sit-at-home: We no longer trust security agencies to protect us – South-East residents

South-East residents on Sunday said they have been staying at home every Monday because they can no longer count on security agencies to protect them. Despite the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) calling off its Monday sit-at-home directive, which it introduced to protest the detention of its leader Nnamdi Kanu, residents have been afraid to … Continue reading Sit-at-home: We no longer trust security agencies to protect us – South-East residents