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Service chiefs celebrate Eid-el-Kabir with frontline troops
As part of the steps taken to share, unwind and appreciate troops efforts in the ongoing Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency Operations in the North East, the Theatre Commander Joint Task Force (JTF) North East (NE) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Christopher Musa feted Service Chiefs and troops of OPHK to a joint Sallah Luncheon to commemorate this year’s…
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2023: Peter Obi is a scam, says Asari Dokubo
A former militant leader, Asari Dokubo has described the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) as a scam defrauding Nigerians with lies. Dokubo also said the OBI-dient movement of the former Anambra State governor cannot succeed “because it is going nowhere.” The founder of the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force stated this on Facebook via his Dokubo Asari Justice…
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Two injured as gunmen attack President Buhari’s convoy in Daura
Two security men were injured as group of daredevil gunmen on Tuesday reportedly opened fire on President Muhammadu Buhari’s advance convoy deployed ahead of his trip to Daura, Katsina State for Sallah celebrations. Reacting to the development in a statement, presidential aide, Garba Shehu hailed the Presidential Security Guards for successfully repelling the attack. “The Presidency has described as sad…
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My second term is assured, says Oyetola
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State, on Friday, said that his landmark achievements within the space of three and half years will make him triumph in the July 16 governorship election. The governor expressed the confidence that he will rule the state for eight years. Oyetola said this during a re-election campaign in Ila-Orangun, Ila Local…
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First vessel berths at Lekki deep seaport
Three Ship-to-Shore cranes and 10 Rubber-Tyred Gantries critical to the beginning of operations of the Lekki Deep Seaport arrived in Nigeria on Friday, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Their arrival, according to the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko, represents a major step toward birthing Nigeria’s first deep seaport. “It also demonstrates our readiness…
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Buhari thanks Portugal for regional security support
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday night expressed appreciation to Portugal for the deployment of weapons and training of military personnel in ensuring peace in the sub-region. Speaking at a State Dinner in National Palace Ajuda, Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, the President commended President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa for deploying troops for peacekeeping in the Central African Republic, monitoring political developments…
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PHOTO NEWS: Buhari meets with Mayor of Lisbon, Fernando Medina
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday was received by the Mayor of Lisbon, Fernando Medina as part of activities of his State Visit to Portugal. The Mayor presented Buhari with the key to the City of Lisbon as a mark of honour and recognition. On the delegation of the Nigerian leader are Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare, Minister…
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TRENDING: Ooni displays talking drum, dance skills at Ayangalu Festival
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Eniitan Ogunwusi on Friday in Ile-Ife displayed his skill as talking drummer and dancer at the Ayangalu 2022 Festival. The first class monarch joined drummers and dancers to celebrate at the annual festival
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1.9m voters to participate in Osun governorship election, says INEC
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said total number of registered voters for the July 16 governorship election in Osun State stood at 1, 955,657. Also, the number of polling units stood at 3,763, while number of registration areas for the election stood at 332. Speaking at a roundtable programme organised for media executives in…
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