Taliban celebrates victory as last US troops leave Afghanistan after 20 years. Taliban fighters fired their guns into the air in celebration in the Afghan capital as the United States completed the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan, nearly twenty years after it invaded the country following the September 11, 2001 attacks on America. Marine…
The United States of America, USA has expressed its readiness to help identify sponsors of Boko Haram and other terrorist groups wreaking havoc in Nigeria. This was disclosed on Monday by the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard during a meeting with newsmen in the nation’s capital, Abuja. When asked what would the US do…
An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Nuru Khalid, has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari over the activities of bandits. Khalid, who is the Chief Imam of Apo Legislative Quarters Mosque, said God will punish Buhari if he fails to return Nigeria to the state he met it. The cleric noted that Nigeria had no challenge of banditry before…
A suspected yahoo boy has been reportedly stabbed to death. The victim simply identified as Clinton was stabbed to death by his friends after he allegedly made N50 million in Delta State. The deceased’s death came after he celebrated his mother’s birthday in early August at Ovie Palace Road in Uvwie Local Government Area. He…
The night security men attached to the popular Shoprite at City Mall, Alausa area of Ikeja, Lagos, may have been fooled after some thieves removed the roof of the mall, gained entrance, looted some items and escaped. P.M.EXPRESS reports that the incident happened on 12th August 2021, when the management of the mall came to…
As some states rush to evacuate their citizens studying in Plateau State following the activities of bloodthirsty men who have been on the prowl, killing unsuspecting residents, indigenes, and others who are stranded, the State remains under tension as attacks have continued. Recall that Plateau State was recently plunged into an unusual security crisis following…
Celebrities pay tribute to the veteran actress as she’s finally laid to rest on Friday. Nollywood actors like Saheed Balogun and Fred Amata have paid their last respect to the late veteran actress, Rachel Oniga as she was laid to rest on Friday after a private funeral cermony in Lagos. The Nollywood actress was pronounced…
A copy of the query letter sent to Channels Television over an interview with Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has been released. Angry Nigerians took to social media to accuse Buhari of being a dictator. Mikecold said: 2015 all hell was let loose People were threatening dogs and Baboo People were threatening parallel government…
One time vice president, Atiku Abubakar has been told to dismiss any plan to contest in the 2023 presidential election. The warning was given by a Peoples Democratic Party support group, the PDP Action 2023. The group, which stated this in a statement signed and issued to journalists in Abuja by its Chairman, Mr. Rufus…
A flight carrying Afghan evacuees fleeing the Taliban takeover of their country touched down early Wednesday in Uganda where they will be given temporary refuge, government and diplomatic officials said. “The Government of the Republic of Uganda this morning received Fifty One (51) evacuees from Afghanistan who arrived aboard a privately chartered flight at the…
Former Navy Commodore, Kunle Olawunmi has claimed that the federal government is aware of those sponsoring Boko Haram. He made the claim on Wednesday, during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. This comes after bandits attacked the Nigerian Defence Academy facility in Kaduna “They [government] know. Of course, it is in the news,” Commodore…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Enugu State has urged the Federal Government to withdraw the case instituted against the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to bring about amicable resolution. Chairman of NMA Enugu State Branch, Dr. Jude Onyia, made the call regarding the NARD in Enugu while speaking to newsmen on Wednesday, August 25….
In the early hours of Tuesday, 24th August 2021, armed men ransacked the Nigerian Defense Academy killing two officers and kidnapping a senior officer. The Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) located in Afaka, Kaduna State is the country’s highest military school for the training of cadets into either the Military, Navy, or Air Force. It is…
15 Internet Fraudsters have been arrested by The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abuja Zonal Command. The suspects were apprehended within Brick City and Kagini in the Kubwa axis of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, on Thursday, August 19, 2021, following credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in a cyber-related scam. The suspects are Benjamin Obiakor,…
The president has sent his well wishes to the family of the second lady of Nigeria. Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has condoled the Aguiyi-Ironsi family on the passing of Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi. Victoria, 97, who is regarded as the second lady of Nigeria, is the widow of Nigeria’s first military ruler General Johnson Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi. According…
The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, August 20, 2021, arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters. According to a statement released by the spokesperson of the agency, Wilson Uwujaren, the suspects were arrested at Ibadan and Oyo town, Oyo State following intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet fraud. Uwujaren…
Taliban fighters are reportedly flogging Afghan civilians in the streets for wearing ‘westernized’ clothing such as jeans following their takeover of Afghanistan. Several civilians have posted on social media they had been beaten and whipped by members of the Taliban for wearing jeans after being accused of disrespecting Islam. One social media post says the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has announced they arrested at least 9 internet fraudsters in the block flats housing a former BBNaija housemate, Dorathy Bachor. The EFCC made the claim while justifying why it broke down her doors. “It is important to reiterate that nine alleged internet fraud suspects were apprehended in the…
Ghana Police have arrested a footballer and sports commentator identified as Richard Gyamfi with 3 human heads and body parts in his home in the Sunyani Municipality of the West African country. According to reports, the sports commentator and footballer was arrested for murder. According to the police, after a thorough search in his house,…
Doris Bitrus Danboyi has been laid to rest. She was killed on her way to church. The 100 level Religion and Philosophy Student of the University of Jos was buried on Wednesday, August 18. The update of her demise was confirmed by The President of the Student Union Government of the UNIJOS, Danladi Joshua, and…
