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Senseless Attacks Not Part Of Our Mandate —IPOB

30Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Senseless Attacks Not Part Of Our Mandate —IPOB

IPOB The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday said that senseless attacks are not part of its mandate and it is not a violent group and cannot stoop to the level of attacking Police stations because its members are not unknown gunmen. IPOB denied having hand in what it called an “ignoble and despicable” attack on Police stations in the South East, particularly Imo State, urging the federal government of Nigeria and the Department of State Services, DSS, to beam its searchlight on the Imo State government to unravel who are the unknown gunmen that have not allowed peace to reign in the state. A statement by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, entitled, “We did not attack any Police station in Imo State” alleged that enemies of their struggle have been...

Presidency: I Won’t Bow To APC’s Intimidation, Declares Wike

30Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Presidency: I Won’t Bow To APC’s Intimidation, Declares Wike

Nyesom Wike Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says he is fully prepared for the assignment of being the President of Nigeria, saying he has the capacity to address lingering issues of insecurity and poor national economy. Wike maintained that Nigerians can no longer resign to fate, suffer the pains of harsh economy and wanton killings under the watch of the All Progressives Congress -led Federal Government. He made those remarks when a group, the Northern Progressives Elements and Friends of Wike, in Abuja, presented the purchased Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to him on Tuesday to contest the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. This was contained in a statement issued by his media aide, Kelvin Ebiri, and made available to ...

Names of 398 Passengers On Board Bombed Abuja-Kaduna Train [Full list]

30Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Transportation

Names of 398 Passengers On Board Bombed Abuja-Kaduna Train [Full list]

Train Names of 398 victims, who boarded the ill-fated Abuja-Kaduna train, have emerged. Recalled that on Monday night, some gunmen suspected to be terrorists bombed the Abuja-Kaduna train between Katari and Rigina axis, leaving hundreds of passengers dead in the attack. Reports say that during the attack, many passengers were said to have been initially kidnapped, including Zamfara State former deputy Governor, Mallam Ibrahim Wakkala Liman. Others were shot dead and an unascertained number of the passengers also sustained various degrees of injury as a result of gunshots. Read Also: Terrorists Bomb Abuja-Kaduna Rail Track, Attack Train Passengers Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation, disclosed that no fewer than eight persons were killed during the terrorists’ a...

‘We Will All Be Happy At The End’ – Eguavoen Confident Of Victory Against Ghana

29Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

‘We Will All Be Happy At The End’ – Eguavoen Confident Of Victory Against Ghana

Super Eagles Super Eagles interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen is upbeat his side will secure a place at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The three-time African champions will face the Black Stars of Ghana in the second leg of the qualifiers at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Tuesday (today). The Super Eagles held the Black Stars to a 0-0 draw in the first leg last Friday. Despite failing to impress in the first leg, Eguavoen is positive his side will be victorious. “I want to urge all Nigerian fans and football lovers to support the team,”the 56-year-old told a press conference on Monday. “They should fill up the stadium tomorrow and cheer the team on, because I promise we will all be happy at the end of the game,” he said. Today’s encounter will kick-off at 6p...

Strike: NANS Begins Daily Protest In Abuja

29Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Education, Labour, News, Nigeria

Strike: NANS Begins Daily Protest In Abuja

ASUU Logo The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, yesterday started a daily protest in Abuja over the continuous shut down of the nation’s universities as a result of the strike embarked upon by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. Speaking in a telephone chat with Vanguard, the National President of NANS, Sunday Asefon, said students from across the country were already converging on Unity Fountain, Abuja, to express their displeasure with the ongoing industrial action in the university system. “Yes, the two-week ultimatum we gave the government and ASUU to resolve their differences and allow Nigerian students to go back to their classes has lapsed and nothing has been done. Right now, we are mobilising at Unity Fountain here in Abuja and after ...

Court Orders Transfer Of DCP Abba Kyari, 6 Others To Prison Custody

29Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Crime, Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Court Orders Transfer Of DCP Abba Kyari, 6 Others To Prison Custody

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, ordered the transfer of the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari, and six others that are facing drug trafficking charges with him, to the Kuje Correctional Center Trial Justice Emeka Nwike ordered the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, to transfer the Defendants to prison custody, shortly after he denied them bail. The court held that the NDLEA placed sufficient materials before it to warrant the refusal of bail to Kyari and his Co-Defendants. Abba Kyari The court equally denied bail to former members of the IRT, ACP Sunday Ubia, Inspector Simon Agirgba, and Inspector John Nuhu. Other Defendants in the charge marked FHC/ABJ/57/2022, are; ASP Bawa James, as well as two drug traffickers that wer...

2023 PDP Ticket: Atiku, Saraki, Tambuwal, Mohammed Meet in Abuja

29Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Burundi, Elections, News, Nigeria

2023 PDP Ticket: Atiku, Saraki, Tambuwal, Mohammed Meet in Abuja

PDP Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwarts have met over the 2023 presidential ticket. Atiku hosted the meeting, which was held Monday night in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki, Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal and Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed attended. After the parley, Atiku disclosed that they deliberated on the future of the PDP and the country. “I had a meeting tonight with Saraki, Tambuwal, Bala and Hayatudden to discuss the future of our party and Nigeria. I look forward to continuing our dialogue and building #OneNigeria”, a Facebook post reads. Saraki, a former Kwara Governor, also commented on the gathering via social media. Read Also: 2023: Southeast Canvasses zoning of PDP ticket to ...

Terrorists Bomb Abuja-Kaduna Rail Track, Attack Train Passengers

29Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security, Transportation

Terrorists Bomb Abuja-Kaduna Rail Track, Attack Train Passengers

Gunmen Suspected terrorists on Monday evening bombed Abuja-Kaduna rail tracks and attacked a train with about 970 passengers onboard. It was gathered that the Kaduna-bound train derailed after the explosive device planted by the terrorists went off underneath one of the coaches. Anas Iro Danmusa, who claimed to be a passenger on the train, said the attackers shot at the train and that passengers hid under the seats to avoid being hit by bullets. “Villagers along Abuja-Kaduna road called to confirm hearing multiple gunshots and attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train by terrorists,” Shehu Sani, a former Nigerian senator from Kaduna State said on Twitter. Read Also: Bandits Attack Kaduna Airport, Stop A Lagos-Bound Aircraft, Kill One The passengers were later rescued by Nigerian t...

APC Can’t Clear PDP’s 16-Year Rot In Four Years – Lai Mohammed

29Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Uncategorized

APC Can’t Clear PDP’s 16-Year Rot In Four Years – Lai Mohammed

Lai Mohammed The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government has been unable to resolve some of the country’s challenges because of the rot it inherited from the 16-year misrule of the Peoples Democratic Party. Mohammed, therefore, argued that the PDP had no right to attack the APC as doing so would be like a bed wetter mocking the person washing the soiled bedspread. The minister said this at a press conference in Abuja on Monday. He said Nigeria would have been able to benefit from the rise in the cost of petrol but the PDP never repaired any of the refineries while in power. Mohammed added that the Dangote refinery would be inaugurated this year and will be evidence of the business friendly environment created ...

Lookman: Why I Dumped England For Nigeria

28Mar

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

Lookman: Why I Dumped England For Nigeria

Super Eagles Ademola Lookman has revealed what prompted his decision to switch nationality from England to Nigeria. Lookman represented England at the youth level and was part of the U-20 side that won the World Cup in South Korea in 2017. The Wandsworth born star accepted to represent Nigeria through his parents and received the approval from Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) last month. The winger made his debut against the Black Stars of Ghana last Friday replacing Moses Simon in the 74th minute. “I am very excited to be part of Nigeria’s National team and I’m feeling blessed and looking forward to helping the team,” Lookman told CAFOnline.com. “Both my parents are Nigerians and I’ve always seen these [representing Nigeria] as a possibility....