Terrorists Dressed In Hijab Attack Katsina State, Abduct 25 Dozens Terrorists who dressed in hijab, also known as abaya, have attacked the Runka community in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State and abducted 25 persons, primarily women and children. The community is located near the notorious Rugu Forest, a long-time hideout for terrorists. A source from the community told Channels TV that the attackers, armed with guns, invaded the area around 10pm on Saturday night, firing shots indiscriminately throughout the community. The source said that there were no fatalities reported among the community members, except for one person who…
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JUST IN: Man Who Climbed Mast Detained For Attempted Suicide The Federal Capital Territory Police Command said a man identified as Shuaibu Yushau has been arrested and detained for attempted suicide. Yushau climbed a broadcast mast owned by Aso Television and Radio in the Katampe area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Monday. The man had climbed the mast to protest against insecurity and hardship in the country. The FCT Police Command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, in a statement, said Yushau confessed that he had been observing the mast for about a week before deciding to climb. The statement was…
How Police Operatives Hijacked Petrol Truck, Abducted Driver The Nigerian police have arrested three dismissed officers in Enugu State for allegedly hijacking a truck carrying 40,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol. The Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Mr Adejobi, an assistant commissioner of police, said the dismissed officers allegedly hijacked the truck on 29 May along the Ohodo-Opi Road in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State. A video clip which had gone viral recently surfaced online and showed five crime suspects being interrogated by unidentified police operatives. Two…
BREAKING: Fresh Crisis Looms As Rivers Assembly Sends Strong Letter To Governor Fubara The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martins Amaewhule has written the state Governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, detailing the governor’s actions that breached the provisions of the 1999 Constitution as amended. The House in a letter dated July 8 and signed by its Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, addressed to Fubara shortly after rising from its plenary on Monday noted shortfalls by the governor as regards keeping to the oath of office. In the document titled, “Resolutions reached at the First Legislative Day of the Second Session of…
JUST IN: Finidi George Starts New Work Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Finidi George Starts New Work George Finidi took charge of his first training session at Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, club, Rivers United, on Monday. The training session took place at the Garden City Sports Complex. Finidi was appointed Rivers United head coach last week. The 53-year-old signed a two year contract with the option of another year. The former Ajax winger will be managing his second team in the NPFL. Finidi was in charge of two-time African champions, Enyimba for three seasons. The former Real Betis…
BREAKING: Wanted Yahaya Bello Placed On Watchlist In Morocco, Other Countries Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Wanted Yahaya Bello Placed On Watchlist In Morocco, Other Countries The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) asked INTERPOL in the North African nations to place the ex-governor on its watchlist. Ahead of his July 17 expected appearance before a Federal High Court in Abuja, former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello has been placed on a watchlist in Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. “We are aware of a botched exit to Morocco via Cameroon. We are determined to stop him from going on exile. “From…
BREAKING: Imo State On Fire As Unknown Gunmen Ambush Vigilante Vehicle, Kill Many Officials , Others A vehicle belonging to a local vigilante group in Imo state has been ambushed by unknown gunmen. The attack happened in Njaba area of the state on Sunday evening. According to an eyewitness, the vigilantes were attacked when they were on security patrol within the community. The eyewitness said three vigilantes and a teenager were killed by the gunmen. It was gathered that the vigilantes were on patrol on Sunday evening in a vehicle in the community when the gunmen attacked them at Afor…
Nigerian Leaders Operating Like Yahoo-Yahoo Fraudsters – APC NWC Member Blows Hot APC NWC Member says that Nigerian Leaders Operating Like Yahoo-Yahoo Fraudsters Former national vice chairman, North-West of All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has accused Nigerian elected leaders of operating more like Yahoo-Yahoo fraudsters in diverting public resources and assets to their private use. Lukman equally claimed there is a high possibility of President Bola Tinubu plotting to appoint a weakening as new National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman to facilitate his complete capture of the commission. In a statement in Abuja, Lukman said judging by the way and…
NNPP Affirms Kwankwaso’s Expulsion, Gov Yusuf’s Suspension The National Executive Council (NEC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) recently made significant decisions during its meeting on May 27, 2024. Among the resolutions announced, the NEC dissolved the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Mr. Ajuji Ahmed and Mr. Dipo Olayokun, appointing Dr. Agbo Gilbert Major as the new National Chairman and Comrade Oginni Olaposi Sunday as National Secretary. The NEC also upheld the six-month suspension of Governor Abah Yusuf of Kano State and confirmed the expulsion of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso from the party. These actions were taken following the…
WATCH: Popular Nigerian Governor Aide, Others Arrested Over Kidnapping, Armed Robbery Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Popular Nigerian Governor Aide, Others Arrested Over Kidnapping, Armed Robbery Elias Igboayaka Dikeigbo, a former Special Adviser on Motor parks, Orlu zone to the immediate past Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha has been arrested for alleged kidnapping in the Orlu area of the state. It was gathered that the suspect was arrested on Saturday by the Imo State command of the Nigeria Police Force. The arrest reportedly followed the confession of some of his gang members who were earlier arrested by local…