BREAKING: ‘IPOB, ESN Founding Member’ Arrested Troops of Operation Udoka have announced the capture of a ‘founding member’ of the militant wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and terrorist commanders in SouthEast Nigeria, claiming a series of successful operations in Orsu, Imo State, and parts of Abia State. Among those arrested was Pius Iguh, identified as a founding father of IPOB’s militant wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Orsu. Major Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed that troops neutralised 24 terrorists and arrested 12 extremists. “Troops at Forward Operation Base, Orsu, conducted a sting operation…
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Bobrisky Cries Out For Help Over ‘Breast Pain’ Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been hospitalized after reportedly complaining of severe “breast” pain while in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos. After spending the night in a police cell, Bobrisky was transported to Falomo Police Hospital for urgent medical care. According to Vanguard, a source within the FCID confirmed the incident, revealing that Bobrisky was transferred to the hospital around 2:00 p.m. in an ambulance. “Bobrisky complained of ‘breast’ pain and was rushed to the Police Hospital in the Falomo…
Real Reason Tinubu Didn’t Announce Dismissal Of Betta Edu – Presidency The Presidency has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Edu, 37, was suspended in January 2024 over the alleged diversion of more than N585 million in public funds into a personal bank account. She was also implicated in the release of N3 billion to verify the National Social Register under the former administration of Muhammadu Buhari, following public outrage over the scandal. Temitope Ajayi, the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, said…
VIDEO: Days After Jigawa Tragedy Nigerians Scooping Petrol From Tanker In Cross River Dozens of Cross River residents are seen in a viral video scooping fuel from a fallen tanker in the Akamkpa Local government area of the state. The video shared by a popular journalist based in the state, Agba Jalingo, shows the residents carrying buckets filled with petrol they scooped from the fallen tanker. A police vehicle is seen parked very close to the incident, indicating that security operatives, despite knowing the dangers, did nothing to stop the people from engaging in the reckless action. This incident comes…
FULL LIST: Profiles Of Tinubu’s New Minister Nominees President Bola Tinubu has initiated a significant reshuffle of his cabinet, removing five ministers and nominating seven new ones for Senate confirmation. The long-anticipated reshuffle began on Wednesday, marking a pivotal moment in Tinubu’s administration. Among the notable nominations, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has been tapped for the role of Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, while Nentawe Yilwatda is set to become the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, officially succeeding suspended minister Betta Edu. Maigari Dingyadi has been nominated as the Minister of Labour and Employment, Jumoke Oduwole as Minister of Industry,…
How Tinubu Sacked Ministers The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu dismissed five ministers from his cabinet on Wednesday based on Nigerian citizens’ perception of them and empirical facts. Onanuga said this in an interview on Wednesday, where he also defended Tinubu’s decision to appoint seven new ministers to his cabinet, saying that the Nigerian government needs a lot of hands to tackle the problem that the country is facing. This came after the President let go of Barr. Uju-Ken Ohanenye, who served as the Minister of Women…
Fubara: South-South Governors To Boycott NGF, NEC Meetings, Demand Immediate Wike’s Removal From Tinubu’s Cabinet Governors from Nigeria’s South-South region have announced their intention to boycott all meetings of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and the National Economic Council (NEC) in protest over the handling of crisis between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike. The South-South governors are demanding immediate action from President Bola Tinubu, calling for the President to either caution or remove Wike from his ministerial position. The governors accuse Wike of targeting Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors, especially Governor Fubara,…
Bobrisky Seriously Ill Controversial crossdresser Okuneye Idris, widely known as Bobrisky, has reportedly fallen ill while being held at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos. Following a night in police custody, he was transported to Falomo Police Hospital for medical care. Sources indicate that Bobrisky was transferred from the FCID to the hospital for treatment after expressing discomfort. “He complained of breast pain and was taken to the Police Hospital in Falomo around 2:00 p.m. in an ambulance with the plate number LND 339L. He was dressed in a black gown, covered his face with a…
Darkness Hits Abuja Some parts of the Federal Capital Territory will be without power supply for hours on Thursday following planned maintenance by the Transmission Company of Nigeria in its Kukwaba 132/33kV Transmission Substation. The General Manager of Public Affairs, TCN, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. This latest development comes amid a series of national grid failures that have repeatedly plunged the country into widespread blackouts. According to her, the maintenance of the 132/33kV transmission substation is to enable TCN engineers to install a new 33kV disconnector on the L31 line bay. The maintenance is scheduled…
How Power Minister Escaped Tinubu’s Sack The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has escaped being sacked during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffling on Wednesday. This comes despite incessant national grid collapses and blackouts for three days in Northern Nigerian states. Ibom Focus reports that Tinubu announced the sack of five ministers, appointed seven new ministers, and reshuffled others on Wednesday. The ministers shown the exit door included Barr Uju-Ken Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs; Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism; and Prof Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education. Others are Abdullahi Gwarzo, Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development; and Dr…