Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai have successfully captured Abu Iklima, a top Boko Haram commander, in a decisive operation in Bama Local Government Area, Borno State. Iklima, who commanded the Gaizuwa area, also known as Mantari, Gabchari, Kashimiri, and Maimusari, had his enclave destroyed by the troops. Counterterrorism expert Zagazola Makama confirmed that hundreds of Boko Haram fighters were neutralized during the raid. “This Abu Iklima, a top commander of Boko Haram, was commanding Gaizuwa and its surrounding areas. His enclave was severely destroyed by troops, with hundreds of fighters…
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Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners in a Gaza ceasefire deal after Hamas freed four soldiers
Hamas militants handed over four captive female Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday after parading them in front of a crowd. Israel followed with the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees as part of the fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Details by Palestinian journalist in Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip, Shrouq Aila.
Read MoreGROUP B : NATIVE LAND OWNERS OF OTAMMIRI SOUTH EXTENSION LAYOUT Caution Public To Be Ware Of Imposter
We, the people of Umuakali-elu Naze , native owners of Otammiri South Extension Layout (Ugba-gbomgbom/Ovoro) referred to by Government as Land Owners Group B, hereby disclaim any affiliation or responsibility for actions, statements or beliefs of the following persons: Pastor Chris Ndukuba Onyeneke, Prince Onyeneke, Charles Urewuji, Anthony Ohale , Chukwuma Anoshirike , Chief Donben Oleforo,Pachal Orji,Osuji Chijoke. Their views do not reflect that of the Land Owners of Otammiri South Extension Layout (Group B) nor their actions backed by the concerned native land owners. We have never at any…
Read MoreThank you for arresting Simon Ekpa, Tinubu tells Finland Ambassador at Presidential Villa
Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu has appreciated the Finnish government for arresting the self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Tinubu while receiving Sanna Selin, Finland’s ambassador to Nigeria at the Presidential Villa on Friday, January 24, said he appreciates the intervention of the Finnish government in Ekpa case. He said the Nigerian government is not ready to tolerate divisiveness or treasonable actions which threaten the nation’s unity. Bayo Onanuga, the president special adviser on information and strategy, in a statement, commended the Finnish government for its “timely intervention” on…
Read MoreIPOB Beneficiaries of Insecurity Behind My Ordeal, No Hope Of Favourable Judgment In Abuja Court-Kanu Alleges
Embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has said that he does not expect favourable judgment from any court in Abuja. Speaking on Friday during a visitation of his legal counsel, led by Aloy Ejimakor, at the facility of the Department of the State Service, Kanu explained that his case is not decided according to the rule of law but the rules of dirty and deadly politics. In a statement by Ejimakor after the visit, the embattled IPOB’s leader lamented that those benefiting from insecurity are deciding…
Read MoreIPOB Beneficiaries of Insecurity Behind My Ordeal, No Hope Of Favourable Judgment In Abuja Court-Kanu AllegesIPOB Beneficiaries of Insecurity Behind My Ordeal, No Hope Of Favourable Judgment In Abuja Court-Kanu Alleges
Embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has said that he does not expect favourable judgment from any court in Abuja. Speaking on Friday during a visitation of his legal counsel, led by Aloy Ejimakor, at the facility of the Department of the State Service, Kanu explained that his case is not decided according to the rule of law but the rules of dirty and deadly politics. In a statement by Ejimakor after the visit, the embattled IPOB’s leader lamented that those benefiting from insecurity are deciding…
Read MoreStuffed Drainages Put Owerri At Risk Of Flooding
Flooding has ravaged parts of Owerri the Imo State capital in the past. Should the rains return today, Owerri risks potential flooding that could result from garbage-filled drainages. A peep into the drainages within the metropolis will reveal the presence of garbage or refuse. This phenomenon stems from the existence of open drainages prevalent in Imo and other states of the federation, as well as the poor environmental habit of citizens. While the stuffed drainages often time produce deadly odours inimical to the health of residents, the garbage inside constitutes…
Read MoreUmuakali-Elu Naze Warns Over illegal Collection of Revenue
…Allege Non-Accountability,land grabbing The Umuakali-Elu Youth Association Naze in Owerri North LGA, Imo state has passed no confidence vote on its executive members led by one Mr.Prince Onyeneke and dissolved them over what it described as unholy conducts and fragrant disobedience of the constitution of the association. The dissolution was carried out by general body of the youth wing after rising from its meeting held on Friday,February 9 ,where the decision was reached. It was alleged that the executive body of the association headed by Onyeneke was involved in land…
Read MoreK.K.Nwagwu:Ex-Imo Speaker Seeks Ihekweme ‘s Release,Wants Him Charged To Court .
Following the continued detention of Fabian Ihekweme a former Commissioner to Governor Hope Uzodinma, former Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon.Kelechi Kennedy Nwagwu has demanded for his immediate release,saying he should be charged to court or be set free. In a press statement , the former Speaker, stated that the continued incarceration of Ihekweme is a direct affront to his fundamental human rights and abuse of law by those behind his ordeal. He pointed out that keeping Ihekweme in detention without charging him to court is not good…
Read MoreWhy we replaced NURTW Oru-West Branch leadership – Council Chairman Engr. Adikaibe
Executive Chairman of Oru-West Local Government Area, Engr. Ikenna Adikaibe said that the leadership of National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW Oru West Branch was replaced to enthrone security in the area insisting there was no rift among members of the Union. Fielding questions from newsmen at the council headquarters Mgbidi, Wednesday, the council who gathered members the Union at the council to show there was no rift among them disclosed that the former leadership of NURTW in the area was promoting Monday sit at home so we replaced…
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