Author: Alade Adisa

Tension has gripped the Mgbuji community in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, following a violent attack by armed herdsmen on Friday, News360 Nigeria reports. The assault claimed the lives of three farmers, left several others injured, and caused extensive damage to rice farms awaiting harvest. Shocking photo from the scene showed one victim slaughtered in his rice field, a basket of freshly harvested cassava nearby. The attack is part of a recurring crisis in Eha-Amufu, where between 2017 and 2022, suspected Fulani militias reportedly destroyed over 20 farm settlements and killed at least 123 residents. Ogenyi Odoh,…

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima on Friday received the leadership team of @moniepointng, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Tosin Eniolorunda, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa. The meeting highlighted @moniepointng’s remarkable achievements in the financial technology sector, its commitment to advancing financial inclusion, and its ongoing collaborations with law enforcement agencies to combat financial fraud. In his remarks, the Vice President congratulated the @moniepointng team on achieving unicorn status, lauding their innovative approach to leveraging technology to solve financial challenges. He acknowledged the company’s impressive growth trajectory, its workforce of over 3,000 employees, and its contribution to…

At least five Russian Wagner mercenaries were killed on November 21 when a patrol was ambushed by militants from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) near Djiguibombo, between Bandiagara and Bankass in the Mopti region. Zagazola understand that the ambush occurred along the strategic “Snake Road” and resulted in the loss of two light armoured vehicles, which were seized by the attackers. The JNIM has claimed responsibility for the assault, releasing graphic images and videos of the aftermath, further underscoring their operational presence in the area. Islamic militants kill 5 Wagner mercenaries in Mali ambush At…

The Nigerian Government has spoken on the arrest and trial of Simon Ekpa, the self styled Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile. Recall that Ekpa was arrested and remanded in prison on Thursday in Finland on suspicion of inciting terrorism and promoting violence. Reacting, FG said it is closely monitoring legal proceedings. Ekpa was taken into custody by Finnish authorities on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The Finnish District Court of Päijät-Häme decided to keep Ekpa detained on probable cause, citing his alleged role in inciting violence in southeastern Nigeria through the social media. In a statement issued on Friday…

With the qualifier set to commence, countries continue to pull out of the 2024 Championship of African Nations qualifier, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Egypt and DR Congo are among the countries that have pulled out of the competition. Libya on Thursday announced that they will not take part in the qualifier, which automatically rule them out of the competition. The reason for their withdrawal was not revealed and it means the number of withdrawals has increased. Libya is among the few countries that have lifted the trophy in the past.

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said Nigerians will have to pay for the new multipurpose national Identity card due to limited government revenue. Explaining this at a two-day roundtable organised for journalists in Lagos, the Head of Card Management Services at NIMC, Dr Peter Iwegbu, said the payment was to ensure that it was produced for only those who needed it. Iwegbu said the decision was made to avoid repeating the mistake of the past efforts to issue physical cards to Nigerians for free, which many did not collect. Iwegbu said over two million cards were produced in…

The 34 members of House of Representatives who sponsored the rejected bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide for a six-year single term for the president have resolved to reintroduce the bill. The bill sought the introduction of a six-year single term for the president, governors and local government chairmen, zonal rotation of presidential and governorship seats, as well as holding all elections in one day. But the bill was rejected on Thursday November 21 during plenary. However, Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP-Imo) who is leading lawmakers championing the bill said in a statement in Abuja on Friday vowed that the…

The Middle-Belt Forum has commended the leadership qualities of Seyi Tinubu, stating that his record of inclusivity and empowerment mirrors that of his father, President Bola Tinubu. In a statement, the group emphasized that Sey Tinubu’s efforts in fostering unity among various tribes and religions in Lagos make him uniquely positioned to govern a state characterized by its diversity. The forum noted, “Only a detribalized and accommodating individual like Seyi Tinubu can successfully manage Lagos State, home to people of different ethnicities and faiths. “Who else will the people in Lagos support if Seyi Tinubu accepts to run for the…

Armed bandit leader, Jiya Turji, has reportedly received a ransom payment of N6 million from residents of Sardauna village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Intelligence sources disclosed that the payment was made by the villagers to secure the release of five of their community members who had been abducted by Turji’s gang during an earlier attack. According to locals, the ransom negotiations were intense, with the bandits initially demanding a higher sum before settling for N6 million. The victims, who have been in captivity for several weeks, were reportedly freed after the payment was made.

…Says it’s working with Israel on next steps …Lawmakers urge sanctions on court The White House said Thursday that it “fundamentally rejects” the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. This is as some lawmakers, including US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for national security adviser, urged sanctions against The Hague-based ICC over the decision, and Israel was said to be working with the incoming administration on punitive measures against the court. One Republican senator hinted the US should invade The Hague in…