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Mbaka Slams Governors For ‘Selling out’ Kanu

2Jul

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Religion, Security

Mbaka Slams Governors For ‘Selling out’ Kanu

Fiery Catholic priest and founder of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Rev. Fr Ejike Mbaka, has blamed unnamed governors for the arrest of the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The cleric did not name any governor, nor did he directly mention Kanu’s name throughout the course of his message during his popular Wednesday weekly ministration tagged E No Dey Again. It was apparent to everyone that he was referring to the IPOB leader and his latest travails as well as Southeast governors. The Enugu Catholic Diocese had barred Mbaka from commenting on political issues after his run-in with the presidency led to a temporary closure of his ministry. Mbaka jolted the congregation when he hinted that some governors had lured the IPOB leader into the hands of...

How Boko Haram, ISWAP Are Using Social Media to Recruit – Monguno

1Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Boko Haram, News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

How Boko Haram, ISWAP Are Using Social Media to Recruit – Monguno

The National Security Adviser, Maj Gen Babagana Monguno (retd), has raised the alarm that social media has become a harbour for terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, to recruit and inculcate their values on prone Nigerian youths. This was contained in his speech during the ongoing second United Nations High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies Agencies of member-states, convened by the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, in New York. According to Monguno, the aim of the terrorist groups was to portray the Federal Government as incapable of protecting the population, Tribune reports. The NSA said, "The Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists are also using social media to instil fear in the target communities, ...

30Jun

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security, Violence

Bandits Shoot Zamfara Lawmaker Dead

A member of the Zamfara House of Assembly, Mohammed Ahmed, has been shot dead by bandits along Sheme- Funtua Road in Katsina State. Announcing his death, the Clerk of the Zamfara House House of Assembly, Saidu Anka, said Ahmed was traveling to his town when he was killed by the bandits. His funeral prayers would be performed at Sheikh Ahmed Umar Kanoma Mosque by 11 o’clock on Wednesday. Until his death, the deceased was the chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation.

Gunmen Kill UNIBEN Student Days After Final Exam

30Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Education, News, Nigeria, Security

Gunmen Kill UNIBEN Student Days After Final Exam

A final year student of the Department of Political Science, University of Benin, Austin Izu, has been killed through gunshot by unidentified gunmen in his friend’s off-campus residence on the Federal Girls College Road, Ugbowo. The deceased, who took his final examination last week, was alleged to have descended to the ground floor from the upper floor of the hostel to visit his friend, Walter Emaka, Punch reported. Reports say the assailants came into the room and shot the deceased in the head, while Walter narrowly escaped with gunshot injuries. The case was reported at the BDPA Police Station under the Ugbowo Division, a school source who spoke to PunchMetro on condition of anonymity said. “I know the deceased. His name is Austin, a Political Science student, who signed out...

Armed Robbers Attack Corpers Lodge, Injure Six

28Jun

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Crime, News, Nigeria, Security, Youths

Armed Robbers Attack Corpers Lodge, Injure Six

No fewer than six serving corps members were injured as armed robbers attacked their lodge and cart away valuables in Osun State. The Nation gathered that the incident happened on Saturday around 4am at the Nigeria Christian Corpers Fellowship (NCCF) lodge at Dada Estate in Osogbo where corps members are residing. A source told our correspondent that the armed robbers numbering about eight forcefully entered the lodge and threatened to kill anyone who refuses to lay down his or her valuables. Speaking with one of the victims; Ofure Ehizogie explained that, “We were attacked and those armed robbers stole all our valuables. They took laptops, phones, money and other valuables. During the attack, about six to seven of us were injured and we were taken to the hospi...

Ibadan Polytechnic Shut down Over Insecurity

27Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Education, News, Nigeria, Security

Ibadan Polytechnic Shut down Over Insecurity

Polytechnic Ibadan was shut down on Sunday over the rising spate of insecurity in Oyo State. The public relations officer of the institution, Adewole Soladoye, in a statement signed by the registrar, Mrs Modupe Theresa Fawale, said it is to monitor the security temperature within the institution and its environment. Fawale in the statement said all public activities including conferences, seminars, and workshops in the institution and its environs have been suspended. The statement reads, "The Authorities of The Polytechnic, Ibadan have suspended all public activities including conferences and seminars and workshops in the Institution and its environment until further notice apart from the ongoing second-semester examinations." Read Also: Police Launch Investigation Into De...

Nigerian Army Arrest Bandit in Military Uniform With Charms Heading to Oyo State

22Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Armed Forces, News, Nigeria, Security

Nigerian Army Arrest Bandit in Military Uniform With Charms Heading to Oyo State

Gallant men of the Nigerian Army along the Mokwa-Jebba Road have arrested an on the run bandit during a stop and search operation along the road. The bandit was heading to Ogbomoso in Oyo State. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, in a release on Tuesday, said the bandit was nabbed in the late hours of Sunday when the troops intercepted a car travelling from Zuru to Ibadan. Personnel of the Nigerian army spotted an occupant of the vehicle, who claimed to be a military man, Sergeant Aminu Sule. Nwachukwu added, “Upon a body search, the occupant was found to be in possession of a pair of camouflage uniform, military boots, knife and substance suspected to be charms. “On further interrogation, the suspect confessed to be traveling to Ogbomoso in Oyo ...

Gov Ugwuanyi Commiserates with Victims as Trigger Happy Police Officer Kill 5, Injure 4 in Enugu

21Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Gov Ugwuanyi Commiserates with Victims as Trigger Happy Police Officer Kill 5, Injure 4 in Enugu

Following the unfortunate incident at Golf Estate, GRA, Enugu, on Sunday, involving a Police Inspector attached to Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 9, Umuahia, Abia State, who started shooting sporadically, leaving five victims dead and four persons with gunshot injuries, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State visited the victims at ESUT Teaching Hospital Parklane, Enugu, where they are receiving treatment. Gov. Ugwuanyi who was received at the hospital by the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mohammed Ndatsu Aliyu and the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Hyacinth Onah, in a statement by the State Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, expressed shock over the dastardly act. The governor empathised with the victims and wished them a quick recovery. He als...

South-East Leaders Express Commitment to United Nigeria Anchored on Justice, Equity, Respect

20Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

South-East Leaders Express Commitment to United Nigeria Anchored on Justice, Equity, Respect

Rising from a closed-door meeting held at the Enugu State Government House, leaders of the South-East region reiterated commitment to a united Nigeria where justice, equity and respect for one another reigned supreme. The leaders also asked leaders of other regions in the country to safeguard Igbos living in their regions. The South-East leaders who made the request in view of what they described as “threats by some groups against our people”, promised to protect everyone, including Igbos and people from other regions, residing in the zone. This was contained in a communique read to newsmen by Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State who is also the Chairman of South-East Governors’ Forum. Umahi had on behalf of the zone reiterated commitment to one united Nigeria under a platform ...

Kebbi Legislator Confirms Abduction At FGC, Says Bandits Warned Community of Attack

18Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Kebbi Legislator Confirms Abduction At FGC, Says Bandits Warned Community of Attack

The abduction of students and teachers of Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, Kebbi State has been confirmed by the lawmaker representing Ngaski/Shanga/Yauri Federal Constituency of Kebbi State at the House of Representatives, Hon. Yusuf Sununu. Sununu urged the Government and security agencies to rise to the occasion and rescue the abducted students and teachers. The lawmaker in an address at the National Assembly said the number of abducted students and teachers was yet to be determined. According to Sununu, bandits have been having a field day in his constituency, adding that the southern part of the state has witnessed a lot of attacks recently. Read Also: If You Die While Fighting Bandits, You’re Martyrs – Katsina Governor Urges Residents To Defend Families He sai...