Boko Haram now recruiting IDPs — Governor Zulum

Governor Babagana Zulum has raised an alarm of internally displaced persons (IDPs) being recruited by Boko Haram insurgents. In an interview with the Hausa Service of BBC, the Borno state Governor noted that his government has been able to return displaced persons to Mafa and Kukawa, while plans were on to return people to Kawuri. He added that…

I infected my children with COVID-19 — Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has opened up on her Coronavirus experience while reacting to a debate on how Nollywood can adhere strictly to the health guidelines of COVID-19 before reopening productions on the popular filmmakers’ WhatsApp group, Filmic.  Vanguard reported that the veteran actress said she was treated by some infectious decease doctors who told her that many people are infected with the…

Kaduna government files criminal charges against Anglican bishop

Abiodun Ogunyemi, the Anglican bishop of Zaria diocese has been arraigned before a chief magistrate’s court in Kaduna over alleged“defamatory remarks” he made against Governor Nasir el-Rufai. The Bishop who was arraigned on charges bordering on criminal defamation, injurious falsehood and criminal intimidation, had criticised the governor over the planned demolition of 110-year-old St George Cathedral in…

Ibadan suspected serial killer has been re-arrested (photo)

The police in Oyo state have re-arrested Sunday Sodipe, the prime suspect in the series of ritual killings at the Akinyele Local government Area of Oyo State. He was recently declared wanted by the Police following his illegal escape from Police custody on August 11. The spokesperson of the state police command, SP. Olugbenga Fadeyi, confirmed his rearrest…

Manchester United, captain Harry Maguire ‘arrested on Greek island of Mykonos for attacking police

Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire has been arrested on the Greek island of Mykonos for allegedly attacking police following a fight outside a bar.  The 27-year-old centre-half who is in Mykonos on holiday with his girlfriend Fern Hawkins was involved in an altercation with other British tourists last night. When the officers tried to intervene, three men including…

Three Soldiers killed in Borno – Defence Headquarters

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the death of three soldiers in a clash with insurgents in Kukawa town of Borno State. Coordinator of the Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Major General John Enenche disclosed that 8 terrorists were killed in the clash which also left two other soldiers injured. Eneche maintained that the attack by the terrorists was…

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