BREAKING: Boko Haram Attacks Is Being Sponsored By International Community, Nigerian Army Alleges

The Acting Director, Army Public Relations of the Nigerian Army, Col Sagir Musa, has alleged that Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria are being sponsored by the international community. He reportedly stated that Boko Haram attack are being instigated by the international community who wants to “cut Nigeria to size” and that some international paymasters are sponsoring it. In an article published on Wednesday, December 2 following the tragic beheading of over 40 rice farmers in Borno State on November 28. “The recent killing of our people on a rice farm in Borno State was unexpected, inhuman, cowardly, dastardly and sadistic cruelty by the Boko Haram terrorists. There is no normal human being that will take pleasure in such inhuman massacre of defenceless and armless civilians, working on

Day Of Reckoning: Amotekun Finally Arrests Suspected Killers Of Ondo Monarch, Israel Adeusi

Suspected killers of Israel Adeusi, the Olufon of Ifon in Ose local government area of the state have been arrested by the Ondo state chapter of the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun. Commander of the state’s Amotekun corps, Adetunji Adeleye disclosed this on Wednesday December 2 and also revealed that the suspects were arrested by a combined team of security operatives that stormed Elegbaka forest after the incident. Adeleye said three victims were rescued during the operation. He said; “We combed the forest in Elegbeka and we are able to arrest some suspects and they are undergoing interrogation. We rescued three victims from the Elegbeka forest on the same night that the traditional ruler of Ifon was killed. “On the recent kidnap in the state, our men, in

Drama As Oba Of Lagos Pardons Hoodlums Who Carted Away With Staff Of Office, Says Nobody Could Dethrone Him

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu has forgiven those who looted his palace and carted away with items including his Staff of Office. Recall that during the End SARS protests, a few group of people broke into his palace in Iga Idunganran, Lagos state and carted away items including his Staff of Office. However, the staff was later returned. According to a statement, the traditional ruler insisted that nobody could dethrone him, adding that his ascension to the stool was the wish of God for his life. Akiolu made this known during the inauguration of the Lagos City Centre established by the Lagos Island East Local Government Area. Speaking on the LC Centre, the Oba also commended the council for the initiative and urged

House Of Reps Pass Bill To Make DISCOs Refund Electricity Consumers Cost Of Equipment Repairs

Reps pass bill to make DISCOs refund electricity consumers cost of equipment repairs House of Representatives Wednesday passed to second reading a bill to make electricity distribution companies, DISCOs, reimburse consumers who incur expenses in the acquisition of power equipment. The bill titled “A bill for an Act to Amend the Electric Power Sector Reforms Act to Provide for Electricity Distribution Companies to Reimburse any Power Consumer who incurs expenses in the Acquisition and Maintenance of Electricity Apparatus Connected to the National Grid in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 287)” is being sponsored by Hon Ben Rollands Igbakpa who represents Ethiope Federal Constituency of Delta State. Giving the synopsis of the bill in a press briefing, Igbakpa said that when passed into

‘You Have Been Brainwashed, You Look Sick And You Need Help’, Peter Okoye Advises Footballer Osaze Odemwingie

Peter Okoye aka Mr P has responded to Osaze Odemwingie who called him out on social media recently. The retired professional footballer via his Instastories attacked Peter over his lottery business and also for organizing a dance challenge. In his post, Osaze accused Peter of robbing people via his lottery business. See his post below Peter has now responded. In a DM he sent to Osaze which he shared online, Peter said the footballer looked sick and needs help. Read his post below

PDP Jittery As Speculations Over Ihedioha’s Defection To APC Intensifies

Emeka Ihedioha The Imo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Wednesday said that former governor, Emeka Ihedioha, was not planning to abandon the PDP, to join the All Progressives Congress, APC. The state Publicity Secretary, of the PDP, Ogubundu Nwadike, made this known through a statement to newsmen in Owerri while reacting to the report of Ihedioha’s plans to join APC. PDP said that Ihedioha would not do it because he’s loyal to the party and had served in the high positions using the platform. According to PDP, “Ordinarily, we would not dignify such inanity with an official response, but to ensure that is held in doubt about the falsehood inherent in the said story. “We not only declare unequivocally that Rt. Hon.

Okonjo-Iweala Continues Winning Spree As Forbes Names Her Africa Person Of the Year 2020

Forbes has named Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Africa Person of the Year 2020. Forbes Africa tweeted on Tuesday, Dec 1: "The 2020 #AfricanOftheYear Award honoree is…Congratulations to Dr. @NOlweala! Board Chair @Gavi; Board Chair @ARCapicity, gracing the cover of @forbesafrica." Reacting, Okonjo-Iweala, who is set to become the first African and first woman to lead the World Trade Organisation in its 25-year history, said she is thrilled. She tweeted, "Thrilled to be named Forbes Africa-CNBC ‘2020 African of the Year’ following in the footsteps of my great brothers Paul Kagame and Akin Adesina." In 2019, Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), won the award for his outstanding work at the bank and a sterling career in agriculture and finance. Paul

JUST IN: Again Boko Haram Releases Another Video Claiming Responsibility For #Zabarmarimassacre

The Abubakar Shekau’s faction of Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for the killing the over 43 farmers in Zabarmari area of Borno state last weekend. In a new three minutes 37-second video released online, the sect members said they carried out the attack because the farmers arrested one of its members and handed him to the Nigerian military. “You think you can nab our brother and hand him to soldiers and live in peace,” a masked commander of the group asked in the video. You think Allah will forget what you have done to our brother”a masked commander of the groupasked The commander also swore that those who have arrested Boko Haram terrorists or have been spying on them and have not repented will be given the same treatment. “The

Former Ghanaian President, Jerry Rawlings’ Funeral To Be Held On December 23

The funeral of former Ghanaian president, Jerry John Rawlings, will be held on December 23, his family has announced. James Victor Gbeho, head of the funeral planning committee, said in a press release that the family in consultation with the government had agreed on the date. The funeral rites for the country’s longest-serving head of state will take place at Independence Square in Accra. Mr Gbeho said, “The family is working in conjunction with government on the finer details of the funeral ceremony and will communicate the arrangements in due course.” The former President died on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra after a short illness. Late Rawlings ruled Ghana from 1981 to 2001. He led a military junta

Former Ghanaian President, Jerry Rawlings’ Funeral To Be Held On December 23