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

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

‘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

A Sigh Of Relief For Sen. Ndume As Maina Finally Rearrested In Niger Republic

Embattled ex-chairman of Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, who jumped his bail, has been rearrested. According to Daily Post, the operatives of Nigeria Intelligence Service and anti-graft agents, the Economic And Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) arrested Mr. Maina in Niger Republic. Maina - who is being prosecuted on 12 counts of money laundering to the tune of N2bn by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission - was tracked down owing to the synergy between Nigeria Intelligence Team and their counterpart in Niger Republic.Maina’s arrest is coming days after Senator Ali Ndume, Senator representing Borno South, Borno State who stood surety for Mr. Maina, was released from Abuja correctional facility (Prison) over his failure to produce him before Federal High Court which was presided

More Accolades To NCC Boss Danbatta, As He Is Set To Be Honored With Zik Prize In Professional Leadership Alongside UBA Chairman, Kennedy Uzoka

The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Africa’s global bank, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Mr Kennedy Uzoka and the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Garba Danbatta have been named joint winners of the prestigious Zik Prize in Professional Leadership for the year 2019. The awards will be presented at an elaborate ceremony scheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos State. Announcing the programme of events for the day in a statement at the weekend, Professor Jubril Aminu, Chairman of the Public Policy Research and Analysis Centre (PPRAC), organisers of the award, said the ceremony will start at 6pm. Prof Aminu noted that the awardees were carefully

I Ve Realised My Mistake, I Ve Know The Value, Landmark Goodluck Jonathan Left In Nigeria And It’s Political Landscape, Sen. Ali Ndume Confesses

Ali Ndume The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, says he has known the value and landmark a former President, Goodluck Jonathan left in Nigeria and its political landscape after his tenure in office in 2015. The lawmaker spoke on Saturday at Apo legislative quarters, Abuja, during the Grand Opening of Dr. PhysiQ Specialist Center for Wellness and Medical Lifestyle Change, and launching of a book titled: ‘Everything heals” authored by Dr. Susana Adams, the CEO of the Centre. Daily Trust reports that. Ndume also stated that his recent detention at Kuje prison and subsequent release from the custody was the will of God, saying that “as God wants it, that I must be here, because I was just released from detention

#ServiceChiefs Tops Trends On Twitter As Nigerians React To Killing Of 43 Farmers In Borno By Boko Haram Terrorists

#ServiceChiefs has taken the number 1 spot in Nigerian Twitter trends as citizens react to the killing of 43 farmers in Borno by Boko Haram terrorists. Decency Global News reported earlier that Boko Haram insurgents killed at least 43 farm workers and wounded six in rice fields near the north-east Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Saturday November 23. The assailants tied up the agricultural workers and slit their throats. Reacting to this, some Nigerians called for the sack of the service chiefs for allegedly failing in securing the country. See some tweets below;

Boko Haram killing: I Blame Arewa For Insecurity In The North, Ganduje’s Aide Spits Fire

Governor Umar Ganduje’s Special Adviser on Media, Salihu Tanko Yakasai has blamed Arewa community for the level of insecurity in the North. The North region, in recent days, have been ravaged with kidnappings and killings. Few hours ago, about 43 farmers were beheaded by Boko Haram terrorists in Zabarmari, Borno State. Dawisu condemning the incident, lamented the non-cooperation of some Northerners, who he said failed to speak up against killings and kidnappings in the north. On his Twitter page, he wrote: “Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihirrajiun! 43 innocent souls lost for no reason, 43 families thrown into more darkness, 43 less farmers that will feed the nation, 43 new victims that have died in vain. 43 blood in the hands of those that are supposed to