Bid For EFCC Seized Properties In Lagos Fails Despite Highest Bidder Offers N13.1b

https://ift.tt/GOzSQsA Advertisements By Press Unit Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today, January 9, 2023 in Abuja, commenced the sale of forfeited real estate assets by sealed bids, to the highest bidders. At today’s session, there was no successful bid for the properties in Lot 1 comprising 24 units of luxury flats at Banana Island, Ikoyi, ... Read More "Bid For EFCC Seized Properties In Lagos Fails Despite Highest Bidder Offers N13.1b" »

Edo Train Abduction, Latest In Long Security Breaches Previously Unseen In Nigeria – Atiku

https://ift.tt/krY2o0l Advertisements By Atiku Abubakar Attack on a train station in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State, during which armed men kidnapped an undetermined number of people, is the latest in a long condemnable line of security breaches previously unseen in our national history. The thoughts of my family, and I are with the abducted ... Read More "Edo Train Abduction, Latest In Long Security Breaches Previously Unseen In Nigeria – Atiku" »

6 Kidnapped Train Passengers In Edo Rescued

https://ift.tt/K2YGvyP Advertisements Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has said that six more of the 31 victims kidnapped at the Igueben train station have been rescued. Edo Information commissioner stated this on Monday during a press briefing in Benin City. Chris Nehikhare also stated that two more suspects on the wanted list of ... Read More "6 Kidnapped Train Passengers In Edo Rescued" »

40 Killed In Senegal Bus Crash, President Declares 3 Days National Mourning

https://ift.tt/38XAv2P Advertisements President Macky Sall of Senegal has declared three days of mourning following the Sunday early morning bus crash in the Kaffrine area of Central Senegal. Over 40 persons died when two buses collided and at least 87 victims were rushed to the hospital according to Senegal officials. Two mangled buses that had collided, stopping ... Read More "40 Killed In Senegal Bus Crash, President Declares 3 Days National Mourning" »

DNA Shows Two Children Not Mine, My Wife Lied – Rights Activist Patrick Eholor

https://ift.tt/gJ9s01Q Advertisements By Patrick Eholor Nosa Richie Eholor and Kelvin Oghowmen Eholor, both are supposed to be my children until I found out after doing a DNA test that I was duped by their mother. It is a long story I’m not doing this out of hatred, I love them with all my heart. The journey ... Read More "DNA Shows Two Children Not Mine, My Wife Lied – Rights Activist Patrick Eholor" »

How Terrorists Kidnapped Train Passengers In Edo

https://ift.tt/Ct7D1cT Advertisements Almost a year, Abuja-Kaduna bound train passengers and workers were kidnapped, another attack on train passengers occured on Saturday evening at Tom Ikimi Train Station located at Igueben community in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State. The Edo State Government said 31 persons including passengers and officials of the Railway Corporation were abducted. ... Read More "How Terrorists Kidnapped Train Passengers In Edo" »

NDLEA Intercepts Drugs Concealed In Wooden Sculpture, Frozen Food

https://ift.tt/eLxXv3w Advertisements By Femi Babafemi Attempts by elements of Organised Criminal Groups to use various disingenuous modes of concealment to import consignments of illicit substances into Nigeria and export same to the United Kingdom, and United Arab Emirate through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja and Tincan seaport in Lagos have been thwarted by operatives ... Read More "NDLEA Intercepts Drugs Concealed In Wooden Sculpture, Frozen Food" »

Ukrainians, Russians Celebrate Christmas Under Intensed War

https://ift.tt/gVfFD8a Over 30 million Ukrainians on Saturday celebrated Orthodox Christmas just as fighting in the Eastern Ukraine continued heavily. Fighting continued in eastern Ukraine despite a Russia-ordered cease fire for the Orthodox Christmas celebration. Fighting continued from the eastern Donbas region despite Russian President Vladimir Putin had ordered his forces to pause attacks. Ukrainians, Russians Celebrate ... Read More "Ukrainians, Russians Celebrate Christmas Under Intensed War" »

Recruitment Into Military Not Job Opportunity – Nigerian Army

https://ift.tt/puhaHOk By Onyema Nwachukwu Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has observed that recruitment into the Nigerian Army should not be perceived as employment opportunity, as is the case in other conventional endeavours of life. The Army Chief made the observation today Saturday 7 January 2023, shortly before flagging off a 10 Kilometers ... Read More "Recruitment Into Military Not Job Opportunity – Nigerian Army" »

Kaduna Governor Commends NAF Over ‘Improved Security’

https://ift.tt/6nrA7EO By Wap Maigida Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has commended the gallantry performance of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in restoration of relative peace in the State. The Governor gave the commendation, 6 January 2023 when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo ... Read More "Kaduna Governor Commends NAF Over ‘Improved Security’" »

NDLEA Boss Buba Marwa, Proof Nigeria Don’t Need Mercenaries To Defeat Insurgencies – Buhari

https://ift.tt/VzIoYGX By Femi Adesina It was raging debate at a time in the country, when the land was beleaguered and almost totally asphyxiated by insurgency. Should we procure the services of foreign mercenaries or not? There were strident arguments for and against. At the security council meeting, the issue came up, and there were points for… Continue

IGP Streamlines Multiple Police Investigative Units To End Conflicting Arrests

https://ift.tt/DsCeNKw By Olumuyiwa Adejobi Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, in a bid to strengthen the criminal justice system and standardize investigation processes in the Nigeria Police Force, has ordered a streamlining of all police investigative processes to prevent duplication of investigation via indiscriminate petitions and transfer of cases initiated by individuals and groups who… Continue

Why Will OBJ Endorses Peter The Pooh, Dati The Daft, A Vote For Obi Takes Us Closer To Nigeria Break-up, 2rd Civil War – Fani-Kayode

https://ift.tt/z7uX0LT By Femi Fani-Kayode Something has clearly gone wrong. Is it a spell, is it disinformation or is it delusion? Why Will OBJ Endorses Peter The Pooh, Dati The Daft, A Vote For Obi Takes Us Closer To Nigeria Break-up, 2rd Civil War – Fani-Kayode NASS Increases 2023 Budget With N1.32 Trillion, Nigerians To Pay Trillions… Continue

NASS Increases 2023 Budget With N1.32 Trillion, Nigerians To Pay Trillions As Loans Annually For 40 Years

https://ift.tt/cOfTZ2J By Femi Adesina President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja signed the 2023 Budget of 21.83 trillion naira along with the 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Bill into law. Speaking at the signing of the eighth and final annual budget of this Administration, the President said the aggregate expenditures of 21.83 trillion naira, is an increase of… Continue

Buhari To Burundians: NNPC Will Look Into Your Fuel Shortage Crisis

https://ift.tt/gCpwvaM By Femi Adesina In the spirit of African solidarity and brotherliness, Nigeria will support Republic of Burundi in diverse ways as necessary, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured. The President spoke Tuesday at State House, Abuja, while receiving the Special Envoy of President Evariste Ndayishimiye, who came with a message. Buhari To Burundians: NNPC Will Look… Continue

Atiku Abubakar, A Bad Product Always Difficult To Sell, OBJ Letter Speaks Volume – Wike

https://ift.tt/1kDo2P3 By Kelvin Ebiri Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has taken a swipe against those accusing him and Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State of frustrating the micro-zoning of the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to South-East. Governor Wike said he had always believed and supported concerted effort towards ensuring that the… Continue

Crowds Bid Pope Benedict Farewell At Basilica

https://ift.tt/zQZhdkg Over 65,000 people on Monday, the day one of the burial activities lined up for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passed through Saint Peter’s Basilica to give their final farewell to the former Pope. According to Vatican news media, around 7 a.m CET on Monday, the body of the late Pope Emeritus was transferred from Mater… Continue

How Obasanjo Insulted Obi Of Onitsha Over Second Niger Bridge – Buhari

https://ift.tt/8qtvpSw By Garba Shehu Former President Obasanjo is so well known to all that no one needs to describe who he is. But, four things we will like to say: How Obasanjo Insulted Obi Of Onitsha Over Second Niger Bridge – Buhari 100-Year-Old Mother Celeste Awaits Pele’s Coffin To Say Goodbye Atiku To Obasanjo: Peter Obi… Continue

100-Year-Old Mother Celeste Awaits Pele’s Coffin To Say Goodbye

https://ift.tt/oeVzDjI Funeral ceremony of the legendary Brazilian footballer, Pele commenced 10 a.m on Monday in Santos, with the footballer’s mother, Dona Celeste, who is said not too certain about the three-time World Cup winner’s death, waiting to say goodbye. According to the funeral arrangements, Pele’s coffin brought into Estadio Vila Belmiro stadium in Santos will lie… Continue

Atiku To Obasanjo: Peter Obi Has No Experience In Governance At National Level

https://ift.tt/MBfnwOW By Kola Ologbondiyan Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Organization says the subjective support for the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, by former President Olusegun Obasanjo is his personal wish which does not reflect the opinion or position of overwhelming majority of Nigerians across the country. While former President Obasanjo is entitled to his personal opinion;… Continue

Nigerians Moved From Frying Pan (GEJ) To Fire (PMB), Emi Lokan Wrong For Nigeria – Obasanjo

https://ift.tt/6q1Glr3 By Olusegun Obasanjo Dear Compatriots and Friends, MY APPEAL TO ALL NIGERIANS PARTICULARLY YOUNG NIGERIANS Nigerians Moved From Frying Pan (GEJ) To Fire (PMB), Emi Lokan Wrong For Nigeria – Obasanjo We Are Still Search For Female Soldier Kidnapped By Unknown Gunmen – Army NDLEA Arrests Brazil Returnee With 105 Cocaine Parcels Hid Inside Sweets… Continue

We Are Still Search For Female Soldier Kidnapped By Unknown Gunmen – Army

https://ift.tt/vfdz9Cn By Onyema Nwachukwu Attention of the Nigerian Army (NA) has been drawn to some publications circulating in the social media insinuating the rescue of Lieutenant P.P Johnson, a female officer who was abducted on Monday 26 December 2022 while visiting her grandmother in Aku-Okigwe in Imo state, shortly after completion of her Cadet training and… Continue

NDLEA Arrests Brazil Returnee With 105 Cocaine Parcels Hid Inside Sweets

https://ift.tt/Elxm31D By Femi Babafemi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted a Brazil returnee, Agbasi Prosper Chux with 105 parcels of cocaine concealed in candies at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos on Christmas Day. The suspect was arrested at the D arrival hall of the MMIA during inward clearance of… Continue

May The Souls Of Our Brothers, Sisters Who Couldn’t Make It To 2023 Rest In Peace – Buhari

https://ift.tt/xWnligf By Muhammadu Buhari My Fellow Countrymen and Women.I wish all of you a very happy and prosperous New Year. First, I would like to thank and honour the Almighty who saw us through the year 2022 and has given us the opportunity to see another year. May The Souls Of Our Brothers, Sisters Who Couldn’t… Continue

Pope Benedict Dies At 95

https://ift.tt/qCyw3gD Former pope Benedict XVI on Saturday, the last day of 2022 dies at the age of 95 after stepping down as Pope almost a decade due to declining health challenges. Thet Vatican made the announcement few hours ago. Benedict XVI is the first pontiff to resign in office as Pope in the last six centuries.… Continue

IGP, Governor Sanwo-Olu Meets On Speedy Justice For Omobolanle

https://ift.tt/3rT6P1a By Olumuyiwa Adejobi Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, met with the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja, today Thursday 29th December, 2022, at about 10, 50 hours to discuss amongst other things, possible avenue to achieve speedy justice for the victims of the recent shooting incidents… Continue

How Anambra CP Echeng Echeng Personally Led Team 2 a.m Midnight To Rescue Ihiala From Unknown Gunmen

https://ift.tt/9IPhYBa The saying that field operations in the Nigeria Police Force ends with the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police is no longer correct in Anambra state. Echeng Echeng, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State on Wednesday midnight, around 2:00 a.m personally led back up team of security operatives to rescue the complete fall of… Continue

APC Has Delivered All Its Promises To Nigerians – Buhari

https://ift.tt/flwLWio By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Okene, Kogi State declared that the All Progressives Congress , APC, has delivered on the promises it made to Nigerians at all levels. Speaking at the Palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, which he also commissioned as part of his one-day State Visit to the State, the… Continue

Football Legend Pele Dies

https://ift.tt/TWmnzyC Joe Fraga, agent to Brazilian born world football Legend, Pele has confirmed the death of the soccer icon. Pele’s daughter, Kely Nascimento, also confirmed the death with a message on Instagram: “Everything we are is thanks to you. We love you infinitely. Rest in peace.” Pele who have been hospitalized in Brazil in recent months… Continue

Unknown Gunmen: Soludo Commends Soldiers, Others On Checkpoints In Anambra

https://ift.tt/XkQim7z By Press Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has appreciated all security operatives for their concerted efforts during this yuletide. Governor Soludo who made the commendation during a statewide broadcast, made a request for more checkpoints, tasking Ndị Anambra on playing their vital role of volunteering information to security operatives. Unknown Gunmen: Soludo Commends… Continue

EFCC Fixes January 9 Deadline To Sell Off Seized Luxury Houses, Lands In Highbrow Areas

https://ift.tt/02yRO7W By Press Unit Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has concluded plans to conduct sale of properties which are subject of Final Forfeiture Orders. The Commission on Saturday December 24, 2022 publicly announced the commencement of the auction exercise with advertorial in major newspapers inviting bids for the properties. According to the Commission, interested persons… Continue

Distribute Sensitive Election Materials Professionally, Buhari Charges Operatives

https://ift.tt/p5QzrLf By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday charged security agencies that would be engaged with various support services in the 2023 elections to maintain a high sense of professionalism. Speaking at the commissioning of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) newly acquired Estate in Idu-Karmo, Abuja, the President urged the agencies to handle the distribution… Continue

Cancer: Pele Bids Family, Friends, Fans Goodbye, Golden Coffin In Stadium Ahead

https://ift.tt/8WihMmS A Golden Coffin is currently being spotted at a stadium in Santos, the native home of the World Football legend, Pele as the soccer icon says goodbye to family, friends and fans right from his hospital bed. It is gathered that the Football legend, Pele is slowly losing the battle against Cancer. A According to… Continue

5 Killed In Calabar Carnival

https://ift.tt/oPKEcDk Not less than five persons have been pronounced dead when a car rammed into bystanders during the Bikers parade at the 2022 Calabar Carnival on Tuesday. It was gathered that the accident occured barely one hour the Bikers parade show started. According to eyewitnesses, the Toyota Camry lost control and rammed into the bystanders crowd… Continue

West Sanctions Against Russia Aimed To Steal Our Currency Reserves – Putin

https://ift.tt/va9O2Wg By Putin Vladimir As always at the end of the year we are holding a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects to see what has been done to reach our national goals that are, I must emphasise, the basic, integral guidelines for national development until 2030. As a key item of… Continue

Man Writes Poem On Current State Of Things In Nigeria

https://ift.tt/C4nloKZ By Ventus Kingsley CALL ME OUR PAST PATRIOTS Where is Chinua Achebe?Tell him things have refallen apart! Man Writes Poem On Current State Of Things In Nigeria Buhari Mourns Longest Serving Chief In Warri Kingdom How Police Killed My 7-Month-Old Pregnant Wife On Christmas Day – Husband Davido Unfollows Actress Who Break News Of His… Continue

Buhari Mourns Longest Serving Chief In Warri Kingdom

https://ift.tt/vCIyQ1h By Femi Adesina President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with the Olu of Warri, all chiefs of the Kingdom, family and friends of the Rone family, over the passage of Chief S.S Rone, Ogienoyibo, the Obazuaye of Warri and longest serving Chief. The President appreciates the grace of God on the departed, which saw him serving four… Continue

Davido Unfollows Actress Who Break News Of His Son’s Death

https://ift.tt/rbQxfHC David Adeleke, well known as Davido has unfollowed Nollywood star stress, Eniola Badmus on Instagram. It would be recalled that Eniola Badmus who is also a close friend of Davido broke the news of his son’s death, Ifeanyi Adeleke. A check on Davido’s Instagram page on Tuesday, revealed that he’s no longer following the actress,… Continue

Governor Sanwo-Olu Speaks With Family Of Lawyer Killed By Police On Christmas Day

https://ift.tt/Bawmskd By Babajide Sanwo-Olu I spoke with Mr. Gbenga Raheem, husband of late Bolanle Raheem, as well as to her sister earlier this evening, while expressing my condolences on this very sad loss, I assured them that the State Government will do all in its power to see that justice is served, and timely too. With… Continue

IGP Orders Speedy Investigation Over Lawyer Killed By Police On Christmas Day

https://ift.tt/GtT04DK By Olumuyiwa Adejobi Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has condemned the shooting and killing of Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, a lawyer who was allegedly shot and killed by a Policeman attached to Ajiwe Police Station, Ajah, Lagos State. The IGP, who described the incident as unfortunate and sad, has ordered speedy investigation and prosecution… Continue

I Will Be Far From Abuja When I Leave Office – Buhari

https://ift.tt/sbJa5rD By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday gave a firm indication that he will not be hanging around Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), after May 29, 2023, in order not to meddle in the affairs of the office of his successor. The President was speaking to residents of FCT led by the Minister,… Continue

NPF Speaks As Police Kills Lawyer On Christmas Day In Lagos

https://ift.tt/g4zSMDo Nigeria Police Force has reacted to the killing of innocent Nigerians in the Ajah area of Lagos State by it men, promising to reappraise its rules of engagement to put an end to the ugly incidents. The Nigeria Police through the Lagos State Command in a press statement few minutes ago, sympathized with the families,… Continue

NDLEA Intercepts Cannabis Hidden Inside Juice Imported For Xmas

https://ift.tt/wO1iR6m By Femi Babafemi Consignments of Colorado concealed in vehicles imported from Montreal, Canada and packs of cannabis juice flown in from South Africa, meant for distribution ahead of the Christmas festive season, have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Tincan seaport, Apapa and the Murtala Muhammed International… Continue

Anambra Deputy Governor Confronts Soldiers At Checkpoint Over Traffic Gridlock

https://ift.tt/AotaCBy It was a scene to behold on Saturday as Anambra State Deputy Governor, Onyeka Ibezim stopped over his convoy of vehicles to confront soldiers at military checkpoint in Awka, the Anambra State capital for causing traffic gridlock on the road. The Deputy Governor who looked very angry with the way and manner road users were… Continue

Army Troops Kill 10 Bandits In Kaduna

https://ift.tt/6nSoAs3 By Samuel Aruwan Troops ambush bandits, neutralize ten and destroy camps across Chikun, Birnin Gwari and Giwa Local Government Area. Troops of Operation Forest Sanity neutralized eight bandits and seized six motorcycles during ambush patrols in the Chikun/Birnin Gwari general areas. Army Troops Kill 10 Bandits In Kaduna Buhari To Christians: This Year Christmas Is… Continue

Buhari To Christians: This Year Christmas Is Unique, It’s My Last As Your President

https://ift.tt/AdUHVop By Muhammadu Buhari I heartily rejoice with our Christian brothers and sisters on the occasion of this year’s Christmas. Many of us look forward to this festive season as a time to travel, share gifts, spend quality time with family and friends, attend special carols and events, and generally relive the good moments of the… Continue

Nnamdi Kanu Drags DSS To Court Under Anti-Torture Act

https://ift.tt/vDlnfpX By Ifeanyi Ejiofor Legal team of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu ably led by the legal Iroko- Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, on Wednesday, the 21st December, 2022, commenced legal action against the State Security Service (SSS) and its Director General. The fulcrum of this suit, is to compel the State Security Service, to provide Onyendu Mazi… Continue

Hotel Built By Former Governor Lucky Igbinedion Will Create 100 Direct Jobs – Obaseki

https://ift.tt/qARhmeD By Press Unit Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government will sustain efforts at providing infrastructure, security and other incentives to boost business growth and the inflow of investments into the state. Obaseki gave the assurance while commissioning Oti Hotel, owned by a former governor of the state, Chief Lucky Igbinedion, at… Continue

Obaseki Commissions Hotel Built By Former Governor Lucky Igbinedion

https://ift.tt/qYhsBOj Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has commissioned hotel in the Benin metropolitan area of the state, built by the former governor of the state, Lucky Igbinedion. Governor Godwin Obaseki made this known few hours ago via his social media accounts with photographs of the hotel building attached to the post. Lucky Igbinedion served as two… Continue

Nigeria Security Situation Stabilized – Presidency

https://ift.tt/4cupWE8 By Femi Adesina We are not fully there yet, but anyone that is honest and not filled with bile against the government of the day will agree that very significant advances have been made in the past year against the insecurity that had beleaguered the country for more than one decade. Is the Eid-el-Kabir not… Continue