How Assassination Attempt On Naval Officer Yerima Puts Wike In Difficult Position Barely one week after lieutenant Yerima’s altercation with former governor Nyesom Wike, who is the current minister for the federal capital territory (FCT) Abuja, prominent Nigerian newspapers reported on 16th of November about an assassination attempt on the life of the lieutenant. According to reports, the naval officer was trailed around 6:30pm on Sunday in Abuja by two hilux vans with no plate numbers. Noticing that he was being trailed, lieutenant Yerima tactically maneuvered the suspecious men, leading to his escape. Reports claim the military hierarchy have given…
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Coach Accuses DR Congo Team Of ‘Doing Voodoo’ During Penalty Shootouts Eric Chelle, Super Eagles head coach, has accused the DR Congo team of “doing voodoo” during the penalty shootouts of the African World Cup playoffs final. The Super Eagles will miss the 2026 World Cup after losing to DR Congo 4-3 on penalties. The match had ended 1-1 after extra time. Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon and Semi Ajayi all missed their penalties, and Chancel Mbemba scored the winning kick for the Congolese to send them into the intercontinental playoffs. After the winning penalty, Chelle was seen confronting the DR…
Police Speaks On Assassination Attempt On Naval Officer Yerima The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismissed reports that a Nigerian Navy officer, Lt. Ahmed Yerima, survived an assassination attempt in Abuja, describing the claims as false and unverified. The denial comes after news outlets and social media posts circulated that Yerima was trailed by unidentified men dressed in black, travelling in two unmarked Hilux vans without number plates in Abuja. According to the reports, the pursuit began around 6:30 p.m. at the NIPCO filling station along the Kubwa Expressway and continued to Gado Nasco Way. Yerima reportedly evaded the…
BREAKING: Nigerian Super Eagles Striker Is Dead Former Nigerian international striker Lawrence Onweazu Okonji has died at the age of 83. prominent figure in the Green Eagles squad now known as the Super Eagles, Okonji represented Nigeria between 1963 and 1973, featuring alongside celebrated players such as Joseph Erico, Peter Anieke, Paul Hamilton, and Sebastian Brodricks Okonji earned acclaim for several standout performances during his decade-long national team career, including appearances in high-profile friendlies against European sides such as Queens Park Rangers and Fortuna Düsseldorf. One of his most memorable moments came on June 6, 1973, when he scored the…
Nigerians To Get Free Cooking Gas Cylinders, 6 Months Refill Support About 5,000 households across Abuja are set to receive free cooking gas cylinders along with six months of complimentary refills under the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s (FCTA) “Breathe Clean Air Initiative.” The Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Health and Environment Secretariat (FCT-HES), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, announced the rollout during the inauguration of the Safe Environment Renewable Project – Breathe Clean Air Abuja – held on Saturday in the capital city. Fasawe explained that the programme goes beyond offering palliatives, noting that it aims to correct misconceptions about environmental health…
BREAKING: Lieutenant Yarima Escapes Assassination A Navy officer, Lt. A.M. Yarima, who recently had a confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday evening. Military sources said that Yarima was trailed by unidentified men dressed in black and riding in two unmarked Hilux vans with no number plates. The vehicles allegedly followed him from the NIPCO Filling Station off the Line Expressway to Gado Nasco Way. According to the source, the officer noticed the surveillance and executed a “strategic maneuver,” successfully evading the suspected assailants. The incident reportedly occurred around…
Negotiation: ‘I Led 600 Bandits To Surrender’, Says Gumi Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Gumi, has lashed out at those calling for his arrest over his continued commentary on banditry and national security. The Islamic cleric has for years positioned himself as an intermediary between the government and bandit groups, a role that has drawn both support and condemnation from the public. Some of his critics have accused him of shielding bandits and terrorists by asking the government to negotiate with them instead of resorting to full force. In a statement shared via Facebook on Sunday, the cleric defended his dealings…
FG Finally Abolishes HND/BSc Dichotomy The Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Education, Rep. Kayode Laguda, has renewed calls for the elimination of the long-standing disparity between Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor’s degree qualifications, describing the gap as an injustice within the country’s academic framework. Laguda delivered the message on Saturday in Abuja while presenting the keynote address at the maiden edition of the Bi-annual Lecture Series and Awards organised by the Federal Polytechnic Oko Alumni Association, Abuja chapter. The event focused on the theme “HND/Bsc Dichotomy: Matters Arising”. He stressed the urgency of reinforcing…
Trump’s Genocide: Leave Vengeance To God, Cleric Tells Nigerian Christians Prophet Moses Aladeolu, the founder of the Christ Apostolic Church, Ori Oke Aanu, Ojoo, Ibadan, has called on Christians in Nigeria and across the world to exercise restraint and leave vengeance to God in the face of alleged persecution and mass killings of Christians in the country. Speaking against the backdrop of a statement attributed to the United States President Donald Trump, that Christians in Nigeria were being subjected to genocide, Prophet Aladeolu described the claim as “a sad reflection of the spiritual and moral decay of humanity,” warning that…
VIDEO: Terrorists Storm Katsina To Sign ‘Peace Deal’ Amid Rising Attacks, Imposition Of Levy On Farmers Kankia local government authorities in Katsina State have reportedly entered into a new peace agreement with terrorists operating in the area, amid a surge in attacks and kidnappings across the state. It was gathered that the deal was concluded on Saturday, marking the latest attempt by local officials to negotiate with armed groups terrorising communities. In a video obtained by Ibom Focus, some of the terrorists were seen riding motorcycles, firing sporadically into the air, with no military or security presence intervening. The peace…