BREAKING: Air Strikes Destroy Terrorists’ Bomb Factory The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has destroyed terrorists’ Improvised Explosive Devices, IED, factory at Grazah, a location deep in the Mandara Hills in Borno. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, on Thursday in Abuja. Mr Gebkwet said that the air interdiction was sequel to the recent attacks on innocent civilians in the state using IEDs and suicide bombers. He said air strikes were conducted on Aug. 2, following an intelligence which revealed the sighting…
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How I Sold My Childhood To Provide For My Family – Rema Reveals Shockiπg Nigerian afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema, has opened up about the profound impact his father’s death had on his childhood. The 24-year-old artist made this known in a recent interview with GRM where he claimed that losing his father at a young age forced him to “sell” his childhood to support his family. Rema expressed a longing to “feel young again,” highlighting how the pressures of early adulthood have influenced his life and career. He said, “I really wanted to feel like a…
VIDEO: Many Injuries As Nigerian Fed. Lawmaker Empowers Constituents With Coconut Seedlings Fight broke out on Wednesday among constituents of Senator Okey Ezea, representing Enugu North Senatorial District in Enugu State, over his ‘coconut seedling empowerment’. Ezea was elected on the platform of the Labour Party, LP. Ibom Focus learnt the the Enugu senator recently empowered his constituents with coconut seedlings. It was sighted a video on Thursday in which people were seen fighting to get the coconut seedlings, with a source alleging that some persons were injured. However, a chieftain of the party in the state said the exercise…
S3x Workers Cries Out For Help Over Poor Patronage, Urges Dialogue Commercial s3x workers in Kano have appealed to organisers of the nationwide hunger protests to engage the Federal Government in dialogue. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that the protests had crippled social-economic activities, leaving them without customers and struggling to survive. Monica James, who operates on France Road, said that dialogue was the only option to address the grievances of the protesters. “I have not eaten for two days because of the curfew; our customers are nowhere to be found,” she said. She urged…
Teπsion In As Popular Nigerian Crossdresser, ‘Abuja Area Mama’ Reportedly Killed Tragedy struck in Abuja as a well-known crossdresser, popularly referred to as ‘Abuja Area Mama,’ was found dead in the Banex, Wuse II area of the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday morning. The news of his passing has sparked an outpouring of grief on social media, with fans and followers mourning his loss and paying tribute to his memory. When reached for comment, Josephine Adeh, Spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, confirmed that the authorities are aware of the situation and presently investigating the matter, gathering additional information and…
BREAKING: Many Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes In Bayelsa Tragedy struck on the waters of Bayelsa State, as a wooden boat carrying 20 people, mostly vendors transporting food and goods to coastal communities, caught fire and exploded in the middle of the river. According to the police, all 20 occupants lost their lives in the devastating accident, which occurred at the Ezetu 1 community river in Southern Ijaw local government area. Rescue efforts are currently underway to retrieve the bodies of the drowned passengers. The spokesman for the state police command, ASP Musa Muhammed, who confirmed the incident to journalists…
BREAKING: Abductors Of Ex-Delta Commissioner, Mrakpor Makes U-turn The abductors of former Delta State Commissioner for Technical Education Joan Mrakpor have demanded a ransom of N1 billion as condition for her release. A trusted source, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed that a connection has been made between the family of the kidnapped former commissioner and her abductors. The source, who is assisting the family in securing her release, disclosed that the kidnappers are demanding a ransom of N1 billion to free her. “Yes, the kidnappers have established contact with the family of Mrakpor and they are demanding for a…
Olympian Caught Buying Cocaine Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Olympian Caught Buying Cocaine An Australian Olympic field hockey player is being held by police in Paris accused of buying cocaine from a street dealer. Tom Craig, 28, was allegedly caught buying a gram of the drug from a 17-year-old dealer, who was said by police to have been carrying a range of drugs also including ketamine, ecstasy, methedrone and MDMA, the French daily Libération reported. The incident happened on Tuesday night at the bottom of a building in the Pigalle neighborhood of northern Paris, famed for its nightlife and…
BREAKING: Many Feared Killed As Terrorist Groups Clash Terrorists loyal to Bello Kaura, a notorious bandits’ leader in Zamfara State have killed many miners, last weekend. Many local sources, including miners said that Mr Kaura’s group launched the attack as part of an ongoing clash with another terrorist group led by Halilu Sububu. Mr Sububu controls most mining sites in the Bagega and Sunke areas of Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. In recent years, Mr Sububu, one of the most feared terrorists in the North-west, has turned to mining gold, assuming control of mining sites in the vast…
BREAKING: NYSC Coordinator And Driver Declared Missing The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that its Akwa Ibom State Coordinator, Mr. Okun Christopher, and his driver, Mr. Daniel Effiong, have gone missing. They are believed to have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen while travelling on a highway connecting Onitsha, Delta State, and Owerri, Imo State, two days ago. A press statement released by Eddy Megwa, NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, on Wednesday confirmed the incident and expressed concern for their safety. The statement reads: “This is to inform the general public that two officers of National Youth…