The Defence Headquarters provided a somber update yesterday regarding the recent massacre of 17 Army officers and personnel in Okuama, Delta State. They confirmed the recovery of decomposing hearts belonging to some of the victims and stated that efforts to apprehend the perpetrators were intensifying, though no significant arrests had been made yet. Foreign Affairs…
The Defence Headquarters has announced that 97 individuals are wanted for various offenses, including terrorism and insurgency, across the country. Among them is Simon Ekpa, a factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, confirmed the identities and provided images of the wanted…
In a friendly match held in Marrakech, Morocco, on Friday evening, Nigeria secured a victory over their Ghana rivals. Nigeria earned a 2-1 victory over Ghana during the clash that featured the two West African countries. The FIFA international break provided the opportunity for the two teams to compete against each other. The Super Eagles…
Key stakeholders in Labour Party, LP, have disclosed that Julius Abure is no longer the National Chairman of the party. Speaking as a body, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Political Commission issued a statement on Friday declaring that Abure no longer holds the position of National Chairman of LP. The commission dismissed Abure’s claim that…
Tragedy struck at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, as several female students are feared dead in a stampede that occurred during the distribution of palliatives at the university’s convocation square on Friday. Confirming the incident to journalists, the National President of the Nasarawa State Students Association, Yunusa Baduku, described it as “horrible” and provided insights into…
Tragedy struck at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, as several female students are feared dead in a stampede that occurred during the distribution of palliatives at the university’s convocation square on Friday. Confirming the incident to journalists, the National President of the Nasarawa State Students Association, Yunusa Baduku, described it as “horrible” and provided insights into…
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday ruled against Governor Siminalayi Fubara to enact the Rivers State House of Assembly, RSHA, Service Commission Law. The House ruled against Fubara after convening an impromptu sitting. This is the second time the state lawmakers will override Fubara’s assent on bills. In January, the House ruled against…
Highlife maestro Godwin Opara, popularly called Kabaka, who ended a two-decade hiatus in September 2023 with the “Abialam” album, is dead. He was 77. His management, Derda Promotions, said the music icon who pioneered and revolutionised Highlife music died on Thursday. Ammarachi Anyanwu, chief operating officer of Derda Promotions, revealed this in a statement on…
New information has surfaced regarding the mastermind behind the recent killing of seventeen (17) soldiers in Okuama, a community situated in Ughelli South local government area of Delta State. The militant leader (identity withheld), presently on the run, orchestrated the attack alongside his cohorts, targeting soldiers engaged in a peacekeeping mission within the community. Military…
Niger Delta residents under the aegis of the Niger-Delta Women Professionals have issued a statement telling those involved in the killing of soldiers from the 181 Amphibious Division in Okuama community, Delta State, to surrender to military authorities promptly to restore peace to the troubled communities. In a statement released in Abuja on Friday, the…
