In a recent assault, Boko Haram terrorists attacked a Nigerian Army base in Isige town, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, resulting in the deaths of three soldiers and the theft of two gun trucks. The insurgents launched the attack last Sunday, engaging military personnel for several hours. During the assault, they set multiple…
In a concerted effort to address the recurring clashes between farmers and herders in Osun State, the Amotekun Corps has met with Fulani leaders to promote mutual understanding and prevent further destruction of farmlands. The important meeting, which took place at the Amotekun Headquarters in Osogbo, gathered key Fulani community leaders to discuss the ongoing…
Deji of Akure Welcomes Appeal Court Verdict, Calls for Unity Across Akure Land
Brigadier General Justin Ifeanyi, Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, has emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation with other security agencies in Ondo State to improve security. During his familiarization tour, he visited the DSS and NSCDC Ondo State commands, where he stressed the need for stronger synergy to ensure the safety of…
The Nigerian military has confirmed that approximately 800 former Boko Haram fighters are currently undergoing a deradicalization and rehabilitation program as part of efforts to reintegrate them into society. This initiative is managed under Operation Safe Corridor, a non-kinetic approach aimed at addressing insurgency through peaceful means. Major General Emeka Onumajuru, the Chief of Defence…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has significantly ncreased the fees required to establish private universities, raising concerns about the commercialization of higher education in the country. According to a memo released by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and signed by its Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, the revised fees for setting up private universities are…
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, demanding the retraction of a recent press statement concerning the arrest of TikToker Olumide John Ogunsanwo, known online as Seaking. Effiong contends that if the church fails to withdraw the…
A high-ranking director at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja, Dr. Adekunle Raif Adeniji, has been abducted by gunmen. Dr. Adeniji, who serves as the Director of Administration, was kidnapped two weeks ago within the Federal Capital Territory. The assailants have contacted his family, demanding a ransom of ₦350 million for his…
Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, alleging an invasion of his privacy. The suit was filed at the Lagos State High Court on February 3, 2025. Falana claims that Meta wrongfully used his name, image, and voice in a…
As of October 13, 2024, Nigeria has reported a cumulative total of 1,035 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 174 deaths across 28 states and 129 local government areas, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The NCDC has observed a steady increase in the number of states reporting Lassa fever cases,…
