Unknown gunmen kidnap four Lafia Versity students
Four students of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. Their abduction was confirmed in a statement the school management issued on Friday and signed by the public relations officer of the university, Mr Abubakar Ibrahim. The state read, “The authority of the university regrets to announce that four students […]
Gwoza Police Training College: CP confirms attack, denies Boko Haram abduction of officers
The Borno State Commissioner of Police, Abdul Umar, on Friday, confirmed the attack on Police Mobile Training College, Gwoza, by Boko Haram terrorists. He, however, denied reports that some mobile police officers were abducted by the insurgents. He said that the attack happened Thursday, January 13, but that the insurgents were successfully repelled by policemen. […]
Osinbajo singles out civil servants for blame over Nigeria’s underdevelopment
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has blamed civil servants in Nigeria for the country’s underdevelopment since independence. According to the VP, the absence of a “highly capable and professional bureaucracy which is essential for national development,” is the reason the country has continued to struggle in its growth. Osinbajo spoke delivering a lecture titled ‘Strategic Leadership […]
How Boko Haram stormed training school in Borno, abducted many mobile police officers
Dreaded Boko Haram insurgents have abducted a yet to be ascertained number of mobile policemen in Borno State. CaracalReports gathered that the terrorist group stormed the police training school in limankara, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, around 8:22 pm on Thursday, January 13, with gun trucks. Read Also: Nigerian Students Kick Against Ondo […]
PGF accuses Buni-led CECPC of disrespecting Buhari, leading APC to political grave
The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has lambasted the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of disrespecting Buhari and leading the ruling party to the political grave. PGF frowned that the CECPC disrespects recommendations by the party leaders and has refused to commence the […]
Buhari condoles with the Shonekans in Lagos
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday evening condoled with the family of the late Head of the Interim National Government (ING), Chief Ernest Shonekan, at their Ikoyi, Lagos, home. The President and his team were received by the widow of the deceased, Mrs Margaret Shonekan, and family members. A statement by Femi Adesina, the president’s spokesman, said […]
Ebonyi is not Biafra, can never be, says Gov Umahi
The All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential aspirant and Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, on Thursday vowed that his state will never take part in the struggle for the actualization of Biafra. He made the vow in Abakaliki, the state capital, at a reception organised for him following his declaration to contest for the presidential election […]
‘Killer’ of UNIJOS female student arrested with fork used to remove her eyeballs
A 20-year-old man, Moses Oko, has been arrested by the Plateau State Police Command in connection with the gruesome murder of a 300-Level student of the University of Jos, Miss Jennifer Anthony. Jennifer’s lifeless body was discovered at Domus Pacis Guest House in Jos after she was murdered. The State Police Commissioner, Bartholomew Onyeka, while […]