Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Sunday attacked Jakana Police Station in the Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State, killing a police driver and a woman. The terrorists also set ablaze two patrol vehicles which belonged to the police and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force as well as a motorcycle, even as some arms and ammunition were carted away by the rampaging insurgents. Located 35 km along the Maiduguri-Damaturu Road, Jakana has been a pathway for the insurgents for years. Sources in Jakana said the terrorists stormed the police station at about 1 am and engaged security troops…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says that widespread anger and hunger across the country could be responsible for the planned protest. Makinde said this while speaking at the grand finale of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Week, organised by Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII). Recall August 1 has been fixed as the day for a nationwide protest against hunger across the country. Makinde stressed that people have the right to protest but cautioned that such movements should be done in a peaceful and not destructive manner. Makinde said, “Nigeria could be in this situation for now. We could be…

The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah as shocking and a great loss to the country. Governor Dapo Abiodun, in a condolence message to the people and government of Anambra State, said the lawmaker’s demise, coming just a few hours after that of the President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has left a great void that will be difficult to fill. Ubah, representing Anambra South Senatorial District, died in London on Saturday. The SGF Chairman described Senator Ubah as a self-made man, a…

Ahead of the planned nationwide protests, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, will on Monday meet with organisers and stakeholders from the security and civil societies. Disclosing this in a statement on Sunday, the governor’s spokesman, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said his principal has instructed his team members to reach out to representatives of various civil society groups and student bodies for a dialogue session on the state of the economy. Adeleke also asked key commanders of police and other security services to attend the session where stakeholders will be free to make recommendations on grievances and expected responses from the…

Nigerian boxer Olaitan Olaore was defeated in the men’s 92kg heavyweight boxing category at the ongoing event in Paris. Olaore lost to Kazakhstan’s Oralbay Aibek, who secured a 5-0 win on points. Aibek dominated the bout, winning all three rounds with unanimous support from the five judges, who scored the match 30-26 in his favor. This victory advances Aibek to the next round of the competition. Olaore’s defeat means Nigeria’s hopes for a medal in boxing have been dashed. Earlier, Cynthia Ogunsemilore was disqualified after failing a doping test, and Dolapo Omole was ruled out due to injury.

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Organisation, has left the party. Okonkwo, who joined the LP in 2022, announced his decision in a statement on his X handle. He cited the party’s failure to inspire the kind of leadership needed to address Nigeria’s challenges as his reason for leaving. Okonkwo also expressed disappointment that the LP’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, did not do enough to strengthen the party and resolve its leadership issues. “I no longer have confidence that Peter Obi has what it takes to build a party capable of defeating these kakistocrats…

Sheila Courage, the estranged wife of Israel Afeare, known as Israel DMW, has addressed the recent buzz surrounding a viral “pre-wedding” video that sparked speculation about her remarrying. The video, which showed Sheila with a mystery man, led to widespread rumors of her impending marriage. In the clip, Sheila expressed her newfound love and commitment, leading many to believe that a wedding was imminent. However, Sheila took to her Instagram story to clarify the situation. In response to congratulatory messages she received, she explained that the video was merely part of a wedding shoot and not an actual ceremony. She…

Senator Ali Ndume has alleged that a former critic of President Bola Tinubu, Daniel Bwala is a failed lawyer and can only be a liability to the Nigerian leader. Bwala, a lawyer, had dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the lead-up to the 2023 election. He recently returned to the APC and had faulted Senator Ndume for criticising President Tinubu. Bwala also accused the Borno lawmaker of inciting youths in Hawul Local Government Area of the state against him. But Ndume who recently lost his position as the Chief Whip of the Senate…

The House of Representatives has vowed to call for the dismissal of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, if he continues to work against the smooth operation of the Dangote Refinery. The Deputy Spokesman of the House, Philip Agbese, disclosed this on Saturday while briefing journalists in Abuja, the nation’s capital. This comes as the Benue lawmaker stated that the legislative body has already expressed support for the call for the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Mr Farouk Ahmed. According to the…

Argentina bounced back from the chaos of their opening game in the Olympic men’s football tournament to beat Iraq 3-1 on Saturday, while Spain got the better of 10-man Dominican Republic. Two-time gold medallists Argentina began their campaign at the Paris Games with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Morocco on Wednesday in Saint-Etienne in a match marred by crowd trouble. However, Javier Mascherano’s side registered their first points in Group B thanks to goals by Thiago Almada, Luciano Gondou and Ezequiel Fernandez in Lyon, with Aymen Hussein replying for Iraq. The result allows Argentina to move level on…