Author: Dave Oludare Oso

It was a day of reckoning for the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) as not less than 17 of its fighters reportedly drowned while trying to cross a river along the border between Nigeria and the Niger Republic. Disclosing this, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama said the incident occurred on the river, between Kafetoa and Bulabulin Gaidam communities in Yobe State.The insurgents were reportedly attempting to reach Tam village in the Niger Republic, near the Kannamma settlement in Yobe when they drowned.The publication quoted intelligence sources as saying that the terrorists were…

The early morning presence of the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki at the premises of the Independent National Electoral Commission at about 3.30am on Sunday has generated heated reaction. As the final collation activities were to commence for the Saturday governorship election, it was learnt that Governor Godwin Obaseki arrived at the INEC office around 12:47 am, alongside the PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo, and other supporters to protest alleged irregularities in the collation. The governor proceeded to have a meeting with some officials inside the main building, while Ighodalo and others stayed outside. Dennis Idahosa, the deputy governorship candidate of…

Son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi on Saturday, visited Maiduguri, Borno State, following the devastating floods that ravaged the city recently. It was learned that the president’s son donated over N500 million to the victims.He was accompanied by his brother, Yinka, and a team of friends and associates. The donation included essential items such as food, medical supplies, and household necessities, aimed at addressing the immediate needs of the flood victims.Speaking at the occasion, Seyi, who is renowned for his philanthropic work, particularly in youth empowerment, stated that his visit was to sympathize with the government and people of the…

In the face of the confusion and controversy it has generated among stakeholders, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn the Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, And Exchange Policy Guidelines For Fiscal Years 2024 to 2025 document published on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.The apex bank said the revocation of the document is to minimize the risk of any further misrepresentation or misinterpretation resulting in confusion among stakeholders.CBN disclosed this in a statement published on its website on Friday. The new release was, however, not signed by any of the bank’s official.On Tuesday, excerpts of the policy documents stated that the…

”That is a foolish talk, and nobody should accept that… there are testimonies you don’t allow to be given in the church…that testimony should be served to the monkeys and not to human beings” The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has berated the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministry in Lagos for allowing its member to give a testimony of how she engaged in examination malpractice.Bishop Stephen Adegbite, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Lagos chapter, expressed disappointment that the church allowed such testimony, saying it was nothing short of fabrication.The unidentified church member in the testimony, which has…

The governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the Edo State election, Olumide Akpata, has praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after casting his vote.Expressing his satisfaction in the voting process after casting his vote at polling unit 11, Ward 6 in Oredo Local Government Area, around 10:30am, Akpata expressed the hope that the voting process will be likewise hitch-free all over the state.He appealed that nobody, especially his supporters, should be disenfranchised as the exercise continues.Despite the rainfall that started around 10am in the state capital, electorates came out in large numbers at the ward.

The President, Bola Tinubu has wished his wife, Oluremi, a happy birthday in a sweet message as the First Lady clocks 64 today, September 21.Tinubu took to social media to express his love for her on the special day, calling her his rock, confidante, greatest supporter, and the love of his life, adding that she has always shown unwavering strength to him, their family, and Nigeria. Here is the message below. My Dearest Oluremi, On this beautiful day, as we celebrate your 64th birthday, my heart is full of gratitude and love for the incredible woman you are. Since we…

In what appears a cheering news, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that troops of the Nigerian Army killed 159 terrorists and rescued 188 hostages across the country within one week.Making the disclosure in a statement on Friday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba said troops also arrested 174 persons and 45 oil thieves.The statement added that the troops recovered 151 assorted weapons and 12,401 rounds of ammunition, which include three PKT guns, one SLR, 92 AK-47 rifles, 25 fabricated rifles, 15 dane guns, and four pump-action shotguns.Buba said four locally-made pistols, one pistol, two RPG tubes, one…

A notorious gun-runner, Bitrus Gyang, has been arrested by the officers of the Nigeria Police Force.The Kaduna State Police Command also said it recovered 20 locally-fabricated AK-47 rifles from the suspect.A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan on Friday, said the suspect, Bitrus Gyang, from Barkin Ladi in Plateau State, was arrested on September 19, 2024, at Buruku Bridge during a routine patrol by officers from the Buruku Division.Hassan said the rifles and an empty Type 06 magazine were concealed in the trunk of a black Golf III saloon vehicle.The suspect admitted to being involved…

A suit seeking to replace 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who allegedly defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been dismissed by a Federal High Court in Abuja.Justice Peter Lifu on Friday, dismissed the suit on the ground that the case of the plaintiff was statute-barred having not been filed within the 14 days allowed by law.The Action People’s Party (APP) had dragged the 27 state legislators said to be loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for violating the constitution after they…