President Muhammadu Buhari has once again reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling the nation’s security challenges, saying he will leave no stone unturned in crushing bandits and terrorists wreaking havoc in several parts of the country.The President in a statement on Sunday by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, said the service chiefs have been kept on their toes to ensure that banditry and terrorism are decisively addressed.He also sympathized with former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adamu Muazu, over the killing of his brother and abduction of his sister by bandits. Describing the bandits as enemies of humanity,…
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usic star, Abass Akande, alias Obesere, shares his parenting experience, from the time he became a father to how much of a changed person he had become as a father.What does fatherhood mean to you?The most important thing about fatherhood is that one should be a responsible father.Being responsible is not all about money.There are times you might not have the financial capacity to meet your children’s financial demands but you can still have advice and patience.When you don’t have, there’s a way you present it that your children will understand and they will be patient with you.Not all responsibilities…
A Nigerian man, Osmond Chihazirim Nzerem, who was diagnosed with monkeypox in Thailand was arrested in Phnom Penh after fleeing across the border to Cambodia. Nzerim was caught by Cambodian authorities in Phsar Doeum Tkov of Phnom Penh’s Chamkarmon district on Saturday night, July 23. The Bangkok Post first reported on July 23 that the 27-year-old Nigerian man was confirmed by lab tests to be Thailand’s first case of monkeypox. Ministry of Health spokeswoman, Or Vandine confirmed that the man was diagnosed with monkeypox by Thai health authorities and fled on the night of July 22.District governor, Theng Sothol who…
The Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has warned that Nigeria may cease to exist within the next two years following the country’s challenges.The Odua People’s Congress (OPC) leader issued the warning during the Okota festival in his Arigidi-Akoko hometown in Ondo State at the weekend.Adams, who bemoaned governance, insecurity and growing poverty in the country, asked the Federal Government to immediately heed the calls for true federalism to save the situation. He said: “With the security issues in Nigeria, there is nothing that can be done if we do not have federalism. If we do not allow federalism…
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, says he does not tell members of his church who to vote for during elections.The respected said this while addressing RCCG congregants at a church service.Africa Housing Show will exploit capital market for housing finance – AdebayoMatawalle bars Zamfara monarchs from awarding Chieftaincy titles without approval. According to the cleric, his assignment is to pray for people, pray for nations including Nigeria, and that has nothing to do with partisan politics. He said, “Don’t distract my attention, you will bear me witness, those of you who are…
Kashim Shettima, the vice-presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, on Sunday said he would defend his Islamic religion and also show respect towards people of other faiths if elected.Mr Shettima, whose selection by Bola Tinubu has polarised Nigeria along religious lines, said he had been under pressure to speak on his position about the role of Islam if elected. Read Mr Shettima’s Facebook post in full below:I have received many messages on a post going around on social media saying I will not support Islam if I become the vice president of Nigeria. It seems the person who…
Exactly one week after the Imo State Government-owned vigilance group, Ebubeagu shot and killed seven unarmed wedding guests, the outfit Sunday morning in Oguta Ameshi in Oguta Council Area of Imo State, allegedly shot and killed another young man.While Kelechi Ogbonna, the 25-year old victim of the trigger-happy operatives died on the spot, five other locals sustained various degrees of bullet wounds following the indiscriminate shooting by the Ebubeagu operatives. The murder of Ogbonna triggered an outrage in the areas while the operatives sustained their sporadic shooting in a bid to escape the charged environment.The reckless use of firearms by…
The Nigerian presidency has issued a statement on a recent video by Terrorists threatening President Muhammadu Buhari and flogging Kidnapped train passengers.It can be recalled that several passengers were kidnapped by Terrorists after an attack on an Abuja-Kaduna Train a few months ago.On Saturday, the Terrorists released a video threatening President Muhammadu Buhari, Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-rufai and flogging the kidnap victims. Reacting to the development via a statement sent to POLITICS NIGERIA on Sunday evening, signed by Presidential Media aide, Garba Shehu, the Presidency described the video as ‘Propaganda’ adding security agencies were on top of the matter.“Terrorist…
***Recovers 4 Automatic Pump Action, 4 vehicles, 4 Motorcycles, Other ItemsAWKA – Anambra State Security Forces comprising the Military and Police, neutralized two gunmen, recovered four automatic pump action, one cutlass, one ash color Lexus jeep 350 with reg. nos KJA- 666HE, one white Toyota hilux jeep without reg nos., one white Toyota Corolla with reg. nos. HAL- 732RF, one sliver Highlander jeep without reg nos, four motorcycles without reg. nos. This was contained in the press statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command DSP Ikenga Tochukwu Anthony on Sunday. The statement reads, “The…
The Adamawa State Police Command on Saturday, July 23, apprehended a 62-years-old man for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl in Zagun village, Numan local government area.The suspect identified as Godwin Sanda, a resident of Zagun village, allegedly took undue advantage of the victim who was kept in his custody as a herberlist for treatment. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Suleiman Nguroje, said the incident was reported to the Divisional Police Headquarters, Numan by the victim’s mother Maryam Abubakar. Preliminary Investigation reveals, that the victim was suffering from mental disorder and was rushed to the…