In this piece, we take you through some updates on happenings in the South Eastern Nigeria. I would be recalled that for over Seven months, the region has been faced with attacks on Police stations and police facilities. According to the International Centre for Investigative Reporting, atleast Twenty-one police stations have been attacked in…
A REPORT by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has revealed that between October 2020 and April 2021, not fewer than 21 police stations have been attacked by hoodlums in Southeastern Nigeria, while fifteen officers lost their lives during the period. Of the 21 police stations, seven stations in Imo State were…
PRESS RELEASE IGP MOVES TO RE-ORDER SECURITY IN THE SOUTH-SOUTH, LAUNCHES “OPERATION RESTORE PEACE” IN PORT-HARCOURT The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has launched the new special security action plan, “OPERATION RP” in the South-South region of the country, IgbereTV reports. The IGP, who flagged-off the special operation,…
The Governor of Kaduna state,Nasir El-Rufai has declared the National President of the Nigerian Labor Congress, Idris Wabba wanted. In a tweet through his verified handle, he noted that anyone who provides information leading to Wabba arrest will be handsomely rewarded. “KADUNA UPDATE: Ayuba Wabba & others of @NLCHeadquarters declared wanted for economic sabotage…
It was a great gathering as Nike Kotun celebrated her 51st birthday in grandstyle. The event had different personalities and colorful ceremonies. Some of the top personalities at the event included; Dabira Maurina McClean, Princess Tomi Adekeye, Temitayo Ejide, Ebun Enahoro,Usenike Usoro, Layo Olushola, Kokolet Yemmy, Seun Falana, Misi Wellington Alufa. President of…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the ongoing bombardment of Palestine by Israel’s war planes and artillery. The group described the attacks as crimes against humanity. This is even as the group blamed Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan for his part in the crisis. The position of MURIC was revealed in a press…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has thrown his weight behind the meeting of Southern governors on National security. He said; “If the governors meet and dialogue, interrogate things that are good for this country, then we will move forward,” he said yesterday in Benin, the Edo State capital. The former President spoke against the background…
….Imo state government is yet to react to allegation Former governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha has accused the incumbent governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodinma of hatred ithout a reason. He said this during an interview with Channels Tv on the current insecurity bedeviling the country. Speaking on the situation between him and…
The major challenge facing Nigeria today is that we are drifting. We are not just drifting politically and economically. We are also drifting apart from each other.
Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said several Boko Haram commanders are willing to surrender. He also urged the federal government to use proper engagement to negotiate with the group. Gumi, said this while speaking to ARISE NEWS Channel, the broadcast arm of THISDAY Newspapers, in Kaduna yesterday after hosting the released…