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Hide fleeing terrorists at your own peril, Army warns Nigerians
THE Nigerian Army has warned members of the public of dire consequences of hiding fleeing members of the Boko Haram and other terror groups in their homes.
REVEALED: Why terrorism is spreading in Nigeria, West Africa - Experts
Security experts and analysts have identified several interlinked and independent factors such as porous border, unresolved national issues and influx of arms from the conflict in Libya as the immediate and remote causes of violent religious extremism and terrorism in the region. The experts made this known at the ongoing summit of West African leaders in Burkina Faso over growing terror threats that are spreading at a fast pace across the Sahel region down to the sub-region.
With free, fair election, APC can’t win councillorhip candidate in Bayelsa —Douye Diri » Latest News » Tribune Online
Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 2019 governorship election, in Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri has declared that with a level playing field, his party will easily win the contest. He therefore urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), military and other security agencies to ensure fairness in the conduct of the poll.
Taraba killings: Buratai condoles with IGP, families of murdered police officers » Metro » Tribune Online
A week after soldiers in Ibi community Taraba State killed three policemen and a civilian, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Buratai, has commiserated with the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, over the death of the officers.
Troops overpower terrorists in seven-hour battle over Borno town
Hundreds of residents of Gubio community in Borno State on Sunday trooped out to sing the praises of the gallant troops of the Nigerian Army who confronted the heavily armed Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists who attempted to overrun the community. They made their feelings known when the Borno State governor, Babagana Umara visited the community to see things for himself.
Taraba: How villagers saved two other policemen from being killed by soldiers
It has been revealed that crowd of villagers who had gathered at the scene of the killing of police operatives on the trail of a kidnap kingpin in Taraba State saved two other operatives from being killed by the soldiers. The two surviving operatives were taken to an army base, from where they were taken to hospital. It will be recalled that members of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) team were in Taraba State to effect the arrest of notorious kidnapper, Hamisu Wandume.
Investigators storm Taraba over murdered policemen » Tribune Online
A police investigative team led by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Intelligence, Michael Ogbizi, has stormed Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, to unravel the circumstances that led to the killing of three police officers by soldiers at a location on Ibi- Wukari road in the state.
Stolen N400m: GOC opens up, says money belongs to gov, BDC operator » Tribune Online
It has been revealed that a state governor and a bureau de change operator in Kaduna State are the owners of the N400 million carted away by five soldiers who were escorting the money to Jaji airstrip.
UPDATE: Two policemen shot, 6 injured as Shiites members invade National Assembly » Tribune Online
Nine policemen were taken to hospital following a clash with members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) on Tuesday. According to FCT Police Command, 40 members of the sect otherwise known as Shiites were taken into custody as police foiled their alleged violent attempt to forcefully invade the National Assembly by members of Islamic to forcefully invade the National Assembly.
Badeh: No political undertone in murder of former CDS — Panel » Tribune Online
The 27-member joint committee that investigated the murder of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (retd), on December 18 2018, on Wednesday, said contrary to insinuations, there was no political undertone.
Why N2m might still not buy flat in Nigeria - NIESV chief
A fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), Mr. Victor Alonge, in this interview with CHRIS AGBAMBU and COLLINS NNABUIFE, speaks on the problem of housing in Nigeria, the 17 million Nigerians that are said to be homeless and what government should do to bridge the housing deficit in the country. Excerpts: What would you say is the state of housing in Nigeria?
Insecurity: FG to collapse security operations into ‘Operation Octopus’
As a major measure to de-escalate violent crimes, banditry, kidnapping and terrorism in the country, the presidency has ordered the national security forces to collapse all their individual operational activities into one broad operation. Code-named “Operation Octopus”, the new initiative, it was gathered, will nail inter-agency rivalry which is being blamed for the lack of effective response of the security forces to the activities of terrorists and bandits across the country.
2019 polls: Army probes allegations against soldiers
FOLLOWING a deluge of complaints bordering on the conduct of military personnel during the February 23 presidential and National Assembly elections and the March 9 governorship and House of Assembly elections, the Nigerian Army has set up a nine-man committee to ascertain the veracity of the allegations.
11 feared dead in Boko Haram ‘political’ attack
Saturday’s early morning attack by members of Boko Haram which reportedly claimed the lives of about 11 persons [source claimed the fatalities could be as high as 18] in Borno State may have some political underpinning, it was learnt on Saturday.
Defence Army gets new Spokespersons
FOLLOWING the retirement of about 200 senior officers, the Nigerian Army on Sunday night released the postings and appointments of some of its senior officers.
Anger, controversy as Army retires over 200 officers
Controversy is now trailing the sudden retirement of about 200 senior officers from the rank of Lieutenant Colonels to Major Generals in the Nigerian Army. The affected officers, it was gathered, have already been served with notices of retirement and they are to proceed on terminal leave with effect from yesterday (Friday).
Opposition planning to derail February polls, seeking interim govt ― FG
THE Federal Government on Monday raised the alarm that some opposition figures were colluding with certain fives to disrupt the 2019 elections. The Minister, who stated this while addressing newsmen in Abuja, said that the said forces were engaging criminal elements including Boko Haram to amuse mayhem during the general elections. He said: “As you are aware, Nigeria goes to the polls just 27 days from now.
Army Council promotes 231 senior officers
The Army Council has approved the promotion of some senior officers of the Nigerian Army to the ranks of Major Generals, Brigadier Generals, Colonels and a Lieutenant Colonel, respectively. This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Army Public Relations Brigadier General Sani Usman, on Monday.
Security scare over foreign armed group in Sokoto villages
REPORTS of a strange group of foreign Fulani people armed with sophisticated weapons and recruiting youths into their fold in Sokoto State caused a stir in security circles on Friday. While villagers who spoke to newsmen described the armed men as “suspected terrorists,” the Nigeria Police said they were herdsmen from faraway Mali looking for water for their cattle. Nigeria does not share a common boundary with Mali.
Police parade three suspects for using IGP’s flags and Insignia in Lagos
THE Police have arrested three suspects for conspiring and posting four forged and counterfeit police stickers with inscription, “This Land belongs to the IGP Idris Abubakar”. Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Jimoh Moshood, while parading the suspects in Abuja on Friday gave their names as Williams Iyeke, Julius Babasola and Olufemi Ogundare.
Group commends troops for repelling Boko Haram at Gudumbali
THE Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has commended the gallantry of the Nigerian Army repelling the remnants of Boko Haram, that had attempted to attack innocent civilians in Gudumbali.
Piracy: FG commissions 6 patrol vessels for Navy
THE Federal Government on Monday commissioned 6 fast patrol crafts at the Naval dockyard in Lagos to tackle maritime crimes on the national waterways.
NAF fighter jets neutralise Boko Haram terrorist camps in Borno
THE Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Task Force (ATF) of “Operation LAFIYA DOLE” has neutralised Boko Haram terrorist camps at Zanari and Tunbun Rego, in Borno. Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said that the operation was carried out on Monday.
Shake-up in the army, GOCs, others moved
The Nigerian Army has announced a major reorganisation involving senior officers in command, staff and other appointments. The posting affected principal staff officers both at the defence and army headquarters, as well as General Officers Commanding (GOCs). Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole and Force Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force are also affected by the posting.
Nigerian Air Force redeploys 16 Air vice marshals, 36 others
THE Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Thursday redeployed 52 senior officers comprising 16 Air Vice Marshals (AVM), 16 Air Commodores, 9 Group Captains, 7 Wing Commanders and 4 Squadron Leaders. Among the officers affected are 4 Branch Chiefs at the Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (HQ NAF) and one Air Officer Commanding. Also redeployed are other key appointment holders in the Service as part of a routine exercise aimed at further enhancing operational effectiveness and administrative efficiency.
Three school teachers crushed to death in Ogun
TRAGEDY struck on Tuesday morning as a Toyota Camry car crushed three school teachers to death at Alapako area in Ogun State, on the corridor of the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway. The accident, according to the Public Relations Officer of the Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Babatunde Akinbiyi, happened when the driver of the car with registration number LAGOS EPE 140 BP lost control of the car as one of the front tires of the car removed on motion and crushed them to death.
Benue security crisis should not be given any colouration -CP
The Benue State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni speaks on herdsmen killings and the problems his men are facing in curbing the crisis with CHRIS AGBAMBU and JOHNSON BABAJIDE. Excerpts CAN we say that normalcy is gradually returning to Benue State after the incessant attacks by suspected herdsmen? We can say we are witnessing a gradual reduction in the number of cases of killings, just as we can also conveniently say that we have a drastic reduction in the cases of cattle rustling.
Kate Spade, fashion designer, found dead; sources say she committed suicide
Kate Spade New York has more than 140 retail shops in and around the U.S. and more than 175 elsewhere in the world.
Saraki: Kwara House implores Nigerians to caution IGP
KWARA State House of Assembly has called on well-meaning Nigerians to implore the Inspector General of Police, not to destroy the institution of the Police Force in Country. The call was a sequel to a Motion on IGP V. KWSG: A Dangerous Attempt to Undermine the Fight Against Crimes, Especially Cultism in Kwara State, sponsored by the member representing Ilorin North West Constituency, Hon. Abdul Rafiu Abdul Rahman.
CBN injects another $210 million into forex market
CENTRAL Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday continued its intervention in the inter-bank sector of the Foreign Exchange market by injecting another $210million to meet the requests of customers.
One person feared dead as explosion destroys storey building in Ife
THERE was pandemonium in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, on Saturday night when a suspected explosion destroyed a storey building, forcing residents near the scene of the incident scampered to safety, Nigerian Tribune reliably gathered. Credible sources informed our correspondent that the incident which caused apprehension occurred around Moore area of the historic town at about 11.05 pm as most residents in the affected neighbourhood had already gone to bed.
IGP reinstates Kogi police commissioner
THE Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has reinstated Mr Ali Janga as the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Kogi State Command, William Aya, said the embattled commissioner had since returned to his duty post. The IGP had last week removed the commissioner following the escape of six suspects from SARS Police cell at the ‘A’ Divisional police in Lokoja.
Why Army suspended some important activities for 7 years ―Buratai
THE Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday, stated that some important activities which were suspended for seven years by the Nigerian Army due to the commitment of troops in various internal and external operations have been revived in 2017.
IBB statement not personalised to Buhari ―Spokesperson
The spokesperson to former president Ibrahim Babangida (IBB), Kassim Afegbua speaking on a Channels television programme on Sunday evening said that the statement accrued to the septuagenarian is not personalised to the incumbent president Muhammadu Buhari.
Police ought to be neutral, protect all
GOVERNOR Samuel Ortom of Benue State has described as ‘unfortunate’ the statement credited to Inspector general of Police, Ibrahim Idris blaming the recent killing of innocent Benue people by herdsmen in the state on the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law of the state.
Government shuts down part of Borno for military campaign
CERTAIN areas of Borno have been shut down by the state government with an intent to assist the military in their present campaign in flushing remnants of insurgents believed to have reinvested the Sambisa forest. Commissioner of information Mohammed Bulama said that the intention is not to make life miserable for anybody but to clear the war theatre of innocent civilians so that the troops will not be having any form of inhibition in prosecution of the on going campaign.
Caleb University spends N19m on scholarship
PROF Ayandiji Aina, Vice-Chancellor Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, says the institution spent about N19million on 75 students awarded a scholarship for the 2016/2017 academic session. Aina said in Lagos that the gesture, which is a tradition by the proprietor of the university over the years, is a way of giving back to the society. According to him, the major beneficiaries of the scholarship, among others, are the less privileged, indigent of the host community and children of clergy.
Lawmaker demands performance of 2017 budget
Senator Solomon Adeola has demanded the performance of the 2017 budget before the National Assembly approves the implementation of the 2018 budget. Adeola representing Lagos West said this during a New Year Party held at his Ilaro home, on Tuesday, attributed the delay in the implementation of this year’s budget to what he described as “carelessness” on the part of the executive arm of government.
Welder commits suicide by jumping out of court window
The deceased identified as Wasiu Alowonle, died instantly from the impact his head made with the cemented ground below. Alowonle was docked at Court 20 before Magistrate Mrs O.I. Raji on a one count charge of stealing but denied the allegation. However, according to the prosecuting officer, Yomi Egunjobi, the deceased was earlier arraigned on on a charge of stealing an iron rod valued at N40, 000.
CBN targets additional 300,000 farmers in expanded Anchor Borrowers' Programme
CENTRAL Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has formed strategic partnerships with agricultural commodity associations in the country in its effort to expand the implementation of the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP).
Bauchi population to double by 2036 -Report
IT has been postulated that unless measures were put in place as a check, the population of Bauchi State is expected to double in the next 19 years because the state has witnessed a steady population growth over the years. This was contained in a fact sheet released by Health Policy Plus (HP±) ahead of the launch of a comprehensive report on Resources for the Awareness of Population Impacts on Development (RAPID) model about the impact of population growth in the state.
Two female suicide bombers kill selves and injured eight in Maiduguri
Two female suicide bombers have died in Maiduguri while eight other commuters close to the explosions got various degrees of injuries after the duo attempted killing others along which is the usual trade mark of boko haram. Borno state police Pro Victor Isuku said they detonated the IEDs they were carrying on them against a vehicle on a feeder road off the Maiduguri /Mafa highway which leads to Cameroun.
FG meets ASUU today over strike
The Federal Government will today reopen its negotiation with the university teachers in a crucial meeting with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), over the on-going strike that has paralysed academic activities in the university system.
PANDEF says it remains voice of Niger Delta
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has stated that it remains the authentic voice of the Niger Delta region.
AUDIO ATTACHED: US Congress delegation meets VP on security, health challenges
A delegation of the United States Congress led by Sen. Chris Coons (Delaware) is currently in Nigeria to explore areas of bi-partisan relationship between the U.S. government and Nigeria. The delegation on Monday met with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa where it reaffirmed its commitment to learn more about ongoing challenges in the areas of security, health and development.
The NBS/UNODC report on corruption
IN a damning submission, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said that about N400 billion is spent on bribes annually in Nigeria. In its Corruption in Nigeria, Bribery: Public Experience and Response (2017 Survey), the bureau claimed that this was a total estimate of bribes paid to public officials in Nigeria in the 12 months prior to the survey conducted in April/May 2016 in all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Sultan declares September 1 Sallah day
The Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared September 1, 2017 as Eid-el-Kabir day. This is contained in a statement signed by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs to the Sokoto Sultanate Council. The statement, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Sokoto on Wednesday, indicated that the declaration followed the sighting of the new moon of Zulhijja on Tuesday.
UNICEF expresses concern over use of children, especially girls, as 'human bombs'
UNICEF on Tuesday said it is extremely concerned about an appalling increase in the cruel and calculated use of children, especially girls, as so called “human bombs” in northeast Nigeria. In a media statement, UNICEF said that children have been used repeatedly in this way over the last few years and so far this year the number of children used is already four times higher than it was for all of 2016. “Since Jan.
EFCC seeks NUC's introduction of anti-corruption courses in varsities
THE Acting Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Magu, has called for the introduction of anti-corruption courses in all Nigerian universities as part of efforts to rid the country of the cankerworm. He made the call on Tuesday in Abuja when he paid a courtesy visit on the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) Professor Abubakar Rasheed, explaining that the course could among the General Study (GST) courses taking by all fresh undergraduates students.
Lagos charges youths to shun cyber crime - Tribune
LAGOS State government has called on youths in the country to shun cyber-crime and channel their energy into worthwhile ventures, saying that as the future belonged to them, they must make it count through pragmatic approach. The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Steve Ayorinde, gave the admonition on Sunday night at the launch of a book, titled: “It’s your time, make it count,” written by Adeniran Bamisaye.
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