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The Federal Government of Nigeria has procured 37 fighter jets and attack helicopters from United States and Italy, in a renewed bid to boost the fighting capacity of the air component of the military establishment. Beyond the 12 A-29 Super Tucano fighter planes earlier procured from the United States in 2021, the State Department had in April 2022, also approved the sale of 14 attack helicopters to replenish the arsenal of the Nigerian Air Force. This comes as military authorities said at the weekend that no Nigerian territory was under the control of terror group, Boko Haram or any other…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has debunked the list of nominees for the 2022 National Honours that has been trending on some social and traditional media channels. Spokesperson of the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Julie Osagie-Jacobs, said such lists were not just fake, but doctored by mischievous persons to cause national disharmony. She said the authentic list is presently undergoing compilation by the Ministry for the National Honours and it has not been made public yet. Osagie Jacobs said: “The attention of the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs has been drawn to a…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an ex-footballer, Okafor Emmanuel Junior. Okafor was caught at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on arrival from Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Nigerian was found with 1.40kg crack cocaine concealed in his bags after arriving via an Ethiopian Airlines flight. The 33-year-old from Abia State was discovered to have hidden the illicit substance in the handles of his bags. Okafor played soccer with University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Enugu FC, where he was for four seasons, before leaving for Sri Lanka in 2014. Also arrested at the Lagos airport was…
Famous Charismatic Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has been transferred out of the Adoration Ministry. According to DAILY POST, the Church’s latest decision is already generating protest from Mbaka’s followers. The Adoration Ministry, which was shut down three months ago, was re-opened yesterday, Sunday. However, in the place of Fr. Mbaka, another clergy of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, Rev. Fr. Anthony Amadi has been posted to take charge of the Adoration Ministry. Mbaka has been sent to Monastery. A top member of the ministry, who confirmed the posting to DAILY POST, said the development was unfortunate. According to…
The Police in Lagos State have commenced investigation into the death of a 36-year-old man allegedly devoured by two German dogs in Lagos. The Police Public Relations Officers (PPRO) of Lagos Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday. Hundeyin said that the younger brother of the victim reported the incident to the police at Abule-Egba area of Lagos. The complainant alleged that on Tuesday at about 11.30 p.m., his elder brother was coming home and two German dogs came out from a church premises and pounced on him. “The…
Former Presidential Aide, Reno Omokri has blowed Peter Obi Supporters in a double faced Tweet. Reno hailed the presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party (LP) and his massive supporters, the ‘Obidients’ for successful rallies on Independence Day throughout Nigeria. He particularly commended the ‘Obidients’ for rallies around Festac and Amuwo axis of Lagos State. He described the rallies as ‘amazing’ and indeed ‘great achievements’. He said anyone who tries to downplay the capacity of Obi’s supporters is certainly an ignoramus politically. Though he doffed his hat for the former Anambra State governor and his supporters, Omokri however, insisted Obi…
A group of angry mob have killed two POS robbers in Lagos state. The victims allegedly robbed a POS attendant in the Igando area of the state. Lagos Police command’s Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident. Hundeyin said the incident happened on Independence Day, stressing that the mob set the victims ablaze and burnt them beyond recognition. ”Police arrived at the scene but the mob had fled. Investigation has commenced,” he said. The image maker, however, frowned at the action of the mob, wondering how to put a stop to the archaic and criminal practice. Hundeyin said jungle justice…
Unknown gunmen have abducted the traditional ruler of Owa-Onire in the Kwara South Senatorial District of Kwara State. According to DAILY POST he was reportedly kidnapped alongside his wife and driver. The Police Public Relations Officer of the State, Okasanmi Ajayi, has confirmed the incident. Okasanmi disclosed that two suspects are now in police custody over the matter. He also said the wife of the monarch had been rescued, while efforts were ongoing to rescue the two remaining victims. According to Okasanmi, the State Police Commissioner, Paul Odama, has dispatched teams of investigators along with the vigilante to the scene.…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, has debunked rumours hinting there will be a sit-at-home protest on 4th October 2022. IPoB said the protest will not hold because its leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is not appearing in Court on that day. Contrary to the speculation that IPoB, leader Mazi Kanu is going to appear in court for his continued trial in Abuja, and as usual the Igbos and Biafra as a whole will give him the usual solidarity by observing the sit-at-home, they have been according him that ‘respect’ any day he is appearing in Court. The…
Gov. David Umahi has declared war on criminal elements terrorizing Ebonyi state. Umahi said there will be no hiding place for criminals in the state. The Governor gave the charge while speaking on the occasion to mark Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary and 26th anniversary of the creation of Ebonyi. He revealed that those behind the killings in the state were known gunmen and would be exposed by the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) installed in different parts of the state. He further said that new video surveillance would soon be launched to further expose crime and criminality in…