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Benue Crisis: Expose those who killed Soldiers, return Army Weapons – Ortom urges Communities
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has urged community leaders to expose those who carried out an unprovoked attack on Nigerian Army troops, leading to the death of an officer and 10 other soldiers. He made this call in a statement on Friday while addressing the recent crisis between communities in Konshisha and Oju Local Government Areas. Ortom noted in his communique that he has already directed leaders of the affected areas to ensure that the…
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Rivers Govt bans meeting of Igbo Group in Oyigbo
The Rivers State Government has placed a ban on a planned meeting of some Igbo residents in Oyigbo Local Government Area of the state over fears that the meeting could spark fresh unrest in the area. The meeting by a group known as the United Igbo community is scheduled to hold at Oyigbo on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Wike in a statement signed by the commissioner for information and communications, Paulinus Nsirim, ordered security agencies…
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Army allegedly opens fire, kills 70, sets community ablaze in Benue
The Nigerian Army have allegedly killed over 70 residents of Mbator in Shangev-Tiev of Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State. The soldiers allegedly invaded the community following the killing of 10 of it’s personnel who were on stabilisation operation in the state over the communal clash between Konshisha and Oju Local Government Area. The military, through its Director, Public Relations, Brig.-Gen Mohammed Yerima, had in a statement on Thursday, confirmed the killing of the…
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Security situation in South-East, South-South critical – Acting IGP Usman Baba
Acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba says there are critical security situations in the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones of the country. Baba disclosed this on Friday in Abuja at the opening of a meeting with police strategic commanders in the zones. He said the meeting was aimed at discussing security issues affecting the two regions of the country in order to resolve them and afterwards, the commanders will go back to their zones…
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“The North has more than what it takes to respond to any kind of aggression and hatred”- Governor Matawalle warns against attack on Northerners in the South
The governor of Zamfara state, Bello Matawalle, has condemned the attacks of Northerners residing in different states of the South. Matawalle in a statement on Thursday, April 8, accused Northern leaders of being silent in the face of unwarranted attacks on Northerners residing in the South. He said their the silence should not in any way be taken as a sign of weakness by Southern leaders. The governor stated that in any crisis situation, the…
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“I was born gay until religion was forced on me” – Bisi Alimi
Nigerian gay rights activist, Bis Alimi, has said he was born gay until religion was forced on him. According to him, he was taught religion and so can unlearn it. Alimi in a post on Instagram said he was born gay, and even in death, he will be gay. See his post below;
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Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband is dead
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, is dead. He died on Friday at Windsor Castle in England. According to Nytimes, the Buckingham Palace said he passed away peacefully. The 99-year-old also had a successful surgery for a pre-existing heart condition at St Bartholomew’s hospital and was discharged last month.
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No Government loves to see its Citizens killed – Presidency
The presidency on Friday said the President Muhammadu Buhari’s Government is saddened by the spate of insecurity in the country as no Government loves to see it’s citizens killed. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina made this known in this week’s edition of Fridays with Adesina, titled NIGERIA AND WAR OF TONGUES. Speaking on the alleged war of tongue, Adesina faulted some religious leaders particularly the Christians for “preaching…
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Kelechi Ndukwe becomes first Nigerian-American Navy captain
A Nigerian-American, Kelechi Ndukwe, has been congratulated on his new role as commander of a US Navy Guided Missile Destroyer. The US Mission in Nigeria in a tweet on Thursday said Ndukwe, who graduated from Notre Dame and the US Naval War College, is the first Nigerian-American captain of a Navy ship. “Kudos to Kelechi Ndukwe on his new role as commander of a U.S. Navy Guided Missile Destroyer. The University of Notre Dame and…
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“I do want to marry and I want to get it right once and for all” – Rita Dominic
Actress, Rita Dominic, has expressed that though she wants to get married, she doesn’t want to rush into it but rather take her time so she gets it right once and for all. The 45-year-old actress who is currently in a relationship with Publisher, Fidelis Anosike made this known in an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo. She said; “I respect the institution of marriage as my parents were married till they died, and they…
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Recent attacks in Imo are all products of poverty and injustice – Okorocha
Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Rochas Okorocha has reacted to the recent attacks in Imo state. He said the recent attacks in the state coupled with unending herdsmen crisis, banditry, Boko Haram and kidnappings are all products of poverty and injustice. He said this on Thursday, April 8 when he spoke in Jos. The former Imo State Governor stated that it was high time political leaders told themselves the truth and addressed the ugly…
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My ex-boyfriend had 77 spirits, nearly introduced me to Mammy Water – Actress Kasawale
Ghanaian actress turned Evangelist, Cindarella Blonde popularly known as Kasawalehas alleged that her ex-boyfriend was possesed by 77 spirits and nearly introduced her to Mammy Water (mermaid). In an interview with GHPage TV, the actress said she met the guy about five years ago at an eatery in an area in Kumasi, Roman Hill, right after she passed out from learning a trade in bridal decorations. Kasawale said on their first meeting, the guy made a…
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