Suspected kidnappers abduct nursing mother in Adamawa
A nursing mother has allegedly been abducted by suspected kidnappers at Ngurore Police Station in Yola local government area of Adamawa State The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Sulaiman Nguroje told newsmen on Sunday of the development. He confirmed that the suspected kidnappers stormed the Police station at about
Biafra: You’re too small to decide for Igbos – IPOB blasts Southeast govs, elites
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said Southeast governors, religious leaders, and traditional rulers cannot decide the fate of Igbos regarding Biafra. IPOB said Southeast governors and the elites are too small to decide if Igbos should remain with Nigeria against their wish. Recall that the Chairman of the
Golden Down: Apply international best practices in rules of engagement – Uzodinma tells security agencies
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has urged security agencies to apply international best practices in their rules of engagement across the Southeast. Uzodinma made the call while flagging off the joint security operation codenamed “Exercise Golden Dawn” and was contained in a statement issued by the state government. Exercise
Anti-open grazing: Akwa Ibom to inaugurate special compliance unit
Akwa Ibom State Government said it would inaugurate a special compliance unit for the implementation of the anti-open grazing law recently passed in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Comrade Ini Ememobong, disclosed this in a statement issued at the end of the State Executive Council meeting held
FEC approves N16.39trn 2022 budget proposal
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, approved the 2022 Appropriation Bill for an aggregate expenditure of N16.39 trillion for presentation to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday. Dr Zainab Ahmed, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, made this known on Wednesday when she briefed
Southeast attacks: Senator Kalu advises Buhari to pacify Ndigbo
Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu has described the resurgence of attacks and insecurity in the Southeast as unfortunate, saying the impasse was not beyond a discussion that could restore peace and tranquility in the region. He said, the situation cannot be solved politically, but through pacification of the people
Ex Governor, Peter Obi named in a massive tax evasion, money laundering scandal
A former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has been named in a global tax evasion scandal and investigative reporting carried out by more than 600 journalists in 117 countries. The investigation is called Pandora Papers. The BBC writes that the “Pandora Papers is a leak of almost 12 million
Police rescue two more abducted victims in Kogi
The Kogi State Police Command has rescued two more victims from the hands of their abductors. DAILY POST recalls that one University don Prof. James Alabi from Kogi State University was abducted six days ago but regained his freedom on Saturday night. The latest kidnapped victims who regained freedom from
Monarch bans night functions over upsurge of cultism in Lokoja
In view of the recent upsurge of cult activities in Lokoja and its environs, the Maigari of Lokoja, Alh. (Dr.) Muhammadu Kabiru Maikarfi III, has banned all night functions in Lokoja Town till further notice. DAILY POST recalls that there have been clashes between rival cult groups that have led
AAUA lecturer kidnapped in Ondo, abductors demand N10m ransom
Mayowa Adinlewa, a lecturer of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, Ondo State has been kidnapped. Adinlewa was kidnapped over the weekend along the deplorable Akure-Ikere-Ekiti highway while on his way from Akungba to visit his family at Ikere in Ekiti State. The gunmen were said to have struck on a