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 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 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 MoreImo Guber -Home Boy Wanted! NYA To Politicians,We Endorse Owerri Zone For 2027 Imo Governorship.
…We’ll resist any Abuja based Politician. The National Youth Alliance NYA Imo State chapter,under the leadership of Comr. Chinonso Uba, aka Nonsonkwa has resolved to officially take a position on the 2027 Imo Gubernatorial election and as such will endorse Owerri Zone for the exalted position in the state. The resolution came after it thorough reviewed the Gubernatorial elections from 1999 to 2019. NYA noted that Orlu zone has taken the highest chunk of the rotation of power in Imo state, producing Chief Achike Udenwa in 1999, Sen.Anayo Ethelbert Rochas…
Read MoreAppeal Court Upholds Adedoyin’s Death Sentence Over Murder of OAU Student
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital has upheld the death sentence of Ramon Adedoyin, a prominent businessman and hotelier, and founder of Oduduwa University for his involvement in the murder of one Timothy Adegoke, a former postgraduate student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State. Delivering the judgment on Thursday, the court affirmed the earlier verdict of the Osun State High Court, which had sentenced Adedoyin to death by hanging. “The judgment of the High Court of Osun State stands. Adedoyin’s appeal is dismissed…
Read More‘Corper’ dies, others injured while going to NYSC orientation camp
A corps member has died in a road crash while going to the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, orientation camp in Ebonyi. The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Sector Commander in the state, Mr Henry Igwe, confirmed the incident in Abakaliki on Thursday. Igwe said that the crash occurred on Wednesday at about 2 p.m. on Amasiri-Okigwe Road, Amenu Village in Okposi, Ohaozara local government area of the state. “It involved two vehicles – a 14-seater Toyota commercial bus, grey colour and a commercial Mercedes Benz tipper. “From our preliminary…
Read MoreIPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Asks for His Terrorism Trial to Be Moved to the South-East
Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has called for the transfer of his terrorism-related case from Abuja to a court in the South-east region of Nigeria. According to a report by Premium Times on Thursday, this request comes after his legal team raised concerns about the continued involvement of Justice Binta Nyako in the proceedings. Kanu, who has been in detention since his controversial repatriation from Kenya in June 2021, faces charges of terrorism, among other accusations, and his trial has been marred by…
Read MorePolice Order Personnel, Stop Wearing Dark Glasses With Uniform, Violators To Face Sanctions
Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, has given an order to police personnel to immediately refrain from wearing dark glasses while in uniform. The directive which is with immediate effect is contained in a wireless message dated Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and addressed to all zonal and state commands in the police force. The police wireless message titled CB:4001/IGP.SEC/ABJ/VOL.121/104 was obtained by SaharaReporters on Thursday. The police authorities said violation of the direction will attract severe sanctions. It reads:INGENPOL has observed with concern x prevalent practice of personnel wearing…
Read MoreKenneth Okonkwo To Wike: Ndigbo, not looking for people to be Ndigbo, Igbos are already great
Renowned Nollywood actor and lawyer Kenneth Okonkwo has recently weighed in on the ongoing debate about Igbo identity and inclusivity, particularly in relation to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s past political stances. During a conversation on Symfoni TV, Okonkwo highlighted the unwavering confidence of Igbo people in their cultural identity while emphasizing their inclusive nature. “Ndigbo do not seek to force anyone to become like them; they are already thankful to God for their Igbo heritage,” Okonkwo explained, before turning his attention to the Ikwerre people’s actions. “It is the Ikwerre…
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