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Another Senior Journalist Arrested By Security Operatives In Abuja
By Ruby Leo Security agents have apprehended the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of an Online newspaper, Globalupfront Newspaper, Madu Onuorah in Abuja. Onuorah was picked up by unidentified Police operatives around 6pm from his residence in Lugbe, Abuja in two Sienna buses, in the presence of his wife and children who fruitlessly demanded from the police why they were arresting their father.
Court Remands Estate Developer For Duping Church Of N65m
By Ruby Leo A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has remanded an estate developer, Kelly Nwogu, was on Friday for allegedly obtaining N65m from a church under false pretence. The defendant is facing three counts of conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence and fraudulent conversion, preferred against him by the Police Special Fraud Unit. Nwogu was arraigned alongside his company, Livelihood Homes Limited, and others still at large before Justice Peter Lifu.
Appoint PWDs Into Ministerial Position For Inclusive Governance
By Ruby Leo As the country prepares for the swearing in a new administration, the Chief Executive Officer of The Albino Foundation Africa, Mr Jake Epelle has called for the appointment of Persons with Disabilities into ministerial positions to showcase an inclusive government.
Troops Neutralize Notorious Kaduna Bandit, Isiya Danwasa At Igabi
By Ruby Leo Troops of the Nigerian Military has Neutralize the Notorious Kaduna Bandit, Isiya Danwasa at Igabi In a statement signed by Samuel Aruwan, the Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, noted that Governor Nasir El-Rufai commended troops of Operation Forest Sanity (OPFS) for neutralizing a notorious bandit leader, Isiya Danwasa, who was responsible for several killings, kidnappings and cattle rustling operations across the state.
Obi Heads To Court Insist LP Won Presidential Election
By Ruby Leo The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has claimed that his party won the just concluded Saturday's presidential and vowed to reclaim his mandate through judicial processes. He added that the elections was controversial and programmed to deliver pre-determined results. According to him the election did not meet the necessary requirements and could not be adjudged credible.
Court Prevents Kaduna State Government From Taking Over Choice Properties
By Ruby Leo A federal high court sitting in Kaduna has given an order stopping the Kaduna State government and its agents from taking over a choice property in the metropolis. The court also ordered that all parties maintain status quo pending the determination of the suit. Meanwhile the plaintiff is asking for N5 billion as compensation and damages. The property is located at Plots 292067 and 292070, No. 2 8 Muhammadu Buhari Way (Waff Road), Kaduna State.
New Edition Of INCLUSION Magazine Is Out! Comment By Editor-In-Chief, Ruby Leo
It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we announce the death of our Former Chief Executive Office, the Late Husseini Abdulraham. The late Husseini Addulraham passed away on 28th November 2021and has since long been buried according to Islamic rites. The void he leaves cannot be filled perfectly by anyone. He is missed by all who knew him, his impact on people's lives is quite extra ordinary.
UN Condemns Attack On Owo Worshippers
By Ruby Leo The Secretary-General has condemned in the strongest terms the heinous attack on the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, which occurred on 5 June 2022. The attack resulted in the death and injuries of scores of civilians as people gathered for mass at the Catholic church. The Secretary-General emphasizes that attacks on places of worship are abhorrent. He urges the Nigerian authorities to spare no effort in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
Despite Decline In Income, Appreciable Investments, Gains Made- NSIA
By Ruby Leo The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority ("NSIA"), manager of Nigeria's sovereign wealth fund has said that despite low earnings on investment in 2022 as against 2021, appreciable gains have been made which has greatly improved the lives of millions of Nigerians.
FG Should've Rescued Kidnapped Victims, Says CAN
By Ruby Leo The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State has said that the government should have rescued the Nigerians from captivity adding that 30 Days has elapsed after the Kaduna-Abuja train attack. Rev Joseph John Hayab Chairman, CAN Kaduna State, in a statement on said that a passenger train from Abuja to Kaduna was attacked, some passengers were killed, others sustained injuries whereas scores were kidnapped.
EU-UN intensifies campaign to End Violence Against Women
By Ruby Leo As the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative begins its second phase of implementation, the European Union (EU) is intensifying its campaign to end violence against women. They called for more inclusivity so that no one is left behind. The EU emphasized this as a central commitment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Nigeria: World Malaria Day - Malaria Costs Billions of Naira Each Year. What Does It Cost a Nigerian?
Idris Omale makes his living, as a barber at a barbing salon in Mararaba, Nasarawa State. He doesn't own the salon where he's been working since being deported from Libya last year. His income--whatever is left of the proceeds after remitting N400 each daily and N1,000 on weekend to the salon owner--places him in a group loosely categorised as "average Nigerian". Omale last had malaria in February, he remembers. "I took Panadol, but the pains didn't go away.
Between a strike and a virus – Daily Trust
Samuel Usman endured two days of fever—made more tricky last when as Nigeria’s Ebola situation crested. By day three, he couldn’t take it anymore. “Do you know any doctor who can look at me?” he was asking. His definition of “any doctor” ruled out more than 52 teaching hospitals and an equal number of federal medical centres Usman and millions of Nigerians visit for anything from fever to boils.
FG constitutes 2 committees on drug abuse – Daily Trust
ADVERTISEMENT FG constitutes 2 committees on drug abuse By Ruby Leo | Published Date Nov 24, 2018 4:18 AM The federal government has constituted two committees to address the menace of drug abuse in the country. The committee is expected to review drug laws with focus on drug barons and decriminalization of drug users while coming up with a framework to dismantle open drug markets in the country.
Kano to establish special section rehab for women drug users – Daily Trust
Kano to establish special section rehab for women drug users By Ruby Leo | Published Date Nov 24, 2018 4:19 AM The Kano State Government yesterday said it has commenced plans to dedicate a specific section of the rehabilitation centre earlier meant for males to rehabilitate women drug users. The state governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, stated this Friday when the Editor-in-Chief/CEO of Media Trust Limited, Mallam Mannir Dan Ali and his team paid him a courtesy visit.
Kano, Daily Trust drug abuse seminar holds tomorrow – Daily Trust
ADVERTISEMENT Kano, Daily Trust drug abuse seminar holds tomorrow By Ruby Leo | Published Date Nov 21, 2018 5:10 AM The Kano State government in collaboration with Media Trust Limited will hold a seminar to create awareness on the dangers of drug abuse in the North. The event, which holds on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at the Meena Event Centre Kano, will have health minister Professor Isaac Adewole as Special Guest of Honour, and Kano State Governor Abdullahi Gabduje as Chief Host.
Nigerian Navy deploys principal officers in major shakeup
Send DTM to 4900 (MTN) or DTM to 655 (Etisalat) for regular updates and moreShare your story with us: 08189301900 (Whatsapp and SMS only) Email: dtonline@dailytrust.com Or use this form Complain about a story or Report an error and/or correction: +2348189301900 The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday announced the appointment of new Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) and Flag Officers Commanding (FOCs) in the service.
Nigeria: Maiduguri Airport - Army Explains Rowdy Behaviour of Soldiers
By Ruby LeoThe Theatre Command of Operation Lafiya Dole on Monday have explained why soldiers were shooting into the air and engaging in a riotous display at the Maiduguri Airport. Soldiers fighting the insurgency in the North East were at the weekend alleged to have protested against their posting and disrupted operations at the Maiduguri International Airport.
18,000 professionals joggle for 42 job slots- Naval University
The Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN) Tuesday, said that it has received over 18,000 applications from professionals for a slot meant for 42 persons in its university which would commence operation in October 2018.
Air Force kills many bandits in Zamfara forests
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air Task Force (ATF) in Operation Diran Mikiya said its troops have killed several bandits in Sububu forest, Birnin Magaji and Rugu forest in Zamfara State. The operation which was an air interdiction and armed reconnaissance mission was conducted between August 9-11, 2018. A statement by NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, said the attack at Sububu forest was conducted on the August 9 2018 following discovery of a bandits’ hideout in the forest.
Maiduguri Airport: Army explains rowdy behaviour of soldiers
The Theatre Command of Operation Lafiya Dole on Monday have explained why soldiers were shooting into the air and engaging in a riotous display at the Maiduguri Airport. Soldiers fighting the insurgency in the North East were at the weekend alleged to have protested against their posting and disrupted operations at the Maiduguri International Airport.
Army arrests wanted Boko Haram suspect in Borno
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on Sunday arrested a wanted Boko Haram suspect, Maje Lawan at Banki in Borno state. The suspect is believed to be number 96 on the wanted list earlier published by the Nigerian Army. In a statement signed by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Texas Chukwu he revealed that the suspect was apprehended after he infiltrated into the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in the area.
Army kills two Boko Haram terrorists
Send DTM to 4900 (MTN) or DTM to 655 (Etisalat) for regular updates and moreShare your story with us: 08189301900 (Whatsapp and SMS only) Email: dtonline@dailytrust.com Or use this form Complain about a story or Report an error and/or correction: +2348189301900 Troops of Nigerian Army’s 222 Battalion deployed in Operation Lafiya Dole on Sunday killed two Boko Haram terrorists while on an ambush operation around Malari village in Borno State while others fleed into the bush.
NAF kills bandits in Zamfara
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) combat aircraft yesterday killed several armed bandits during air raids near Mashema Village and at another location four kilometers Southeast of Yanmari in Zamfara State. Ground troops while on clearance operations near Mashema, came in contact with a group of armed bandits at a location West of Mashema Village and requested for air support.
Army reunites kids with parents after 2 years
Troops of 22 Brigade of the Nigerian Army deployed in Operation Lafiya Dole yesterday reunited children abducted two years ago by Boko Haram terrorists with their parents at Ngafure Village in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State. The troops rescued the two boys and two girls during a clearance operation at Maima Village in Ngala Local Government Area of the state.
Nigeria: Air Force Chief Orders Troops to Stop Zamfara Killings
By Ruby LeoThe Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar has issued marching order to personnel of the force to deploy resources at their disposal towards ending killings in Zamfara State and its environs. Abubakar gave the directive yesterday during an operational visit to Katsina for preliminary assessment of the Operation Diran Mikiya.
‘Police, civil defence must patrol liberated areas in N/East’
The Minister of Defence Mansur Dan Ali said the Nigeria Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps must deploy personnel to patrol areas liberated by the military in the Northeast. He said the move is to sustain gains achieved by the military in the fight against Boko Haram terrorists. Dan Ali was speaking yesterday after a meeting of the National Security Council held at the State House in Abuja.
Army reunites children with parents two years after their abdu
The Nigerian Army troops of 22 Brigade deployed in Operation Lafiya Dole yesterday reunited children abducted two years ago by Boko Haram terrorists with their parents at Ngafure village in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State. The troops rescued the hostages, two boys and two girls during a clearance operation at Maima village in Ngala Local Government Area of the State.
Ulamas canvass support for Army to end insurgency
The Council of Ulamas Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) Nigeria Zone B Maiduguri, has called on Nigerians to support the Nigerian Army’s efforts in combating terrorism in the North East and other security challenges across the country.
Air Force gets new spokesperson
The Nigerian Air Force has announced the appointment of Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola as spokesman to manage its public affairs. The new Director of Public Relations and Information took over from Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Olatokunbo Adesanya, who was appointed to the position in April 2017. Adesanya would depart the country following his appointment as Nigeria’s Defence Attache to Moscow, Russia.
NAF kills several bandits as operation records successes in Za
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) combat aircraft yesterday killed several armed bandits during air attacks near Mashema Village and at another location 4km Southeast of Yanmari, both in Zamfara State. The ground troops, while on clearance operations near Mashema, came in contact with a group of armed bandits at a location West of Mashema Village and therefore requested for air support.
NAF gets new spokesperson, as DOPRI gets diplomatic appointmen
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Thursday announced the appointment of Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola as the new spokesman to manage its public affairs activities effective immediately. The new Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI) is taking over from Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Olatokunbo Adesanya, who has been at the helms of Information management in the NAF since April 2017.
CAS gives marching orders to troops to stop killing in Zamfara
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar on Thursday gave marching orders to men of the Airforce to use whatever resources at their disposal to end the killings in Zamfara and its environs. The Air Chief gave the directive when he conducted an operational visit to Katsina to conduct a preliminary assessment of the progress of Operation Diran Mikiya.
Army, hunters partner to end insurgency
The Nigerian Army said it will collaborate with Vigilante/Hunters Association in Borno State to end the insurgency in the North East. The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, Brig. Gen. Abdulmalik Biu made this known in Maiduguri during a meeting with members of the association led by its Chairman, Alhaji Maigana Maidarma. A statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen.
Police, civil defence must patrol liberated areas in the North
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mansur Dan Ali, on Thursday advised that for the gains achieved by the military in the North East to be sustained, the federal government must immediately deploy men of the Nigeria Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to patrol places liberated by the military from the Boko Haram terrorists.
Army partner hunters to end Boko Haram insurgency
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said it would welcome collaboration from the Vigilante/Hunters Association in Borno state to end the fight against Boko Haram insurgency in the North East. The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division, Brigadier General Abdulmalik Biu, made this known in Maiduguri during a meeting with the members of the Association led by its Chairman, Alhaji Maigana Maidarma.
Air Force unveils plan to boost information management
The Nigerian Air Force said it is partnering with the African Public Relations Association (APRA) in training its personnel in effective public relations and information management. The Force made this known during a courtesy visit by the President of APRA, Mr Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, to the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, in his office at the Headquarters NAF, Abuja.
Nigerian army arrests armed robbers, kill one in Kogi State
The Nigerian Army troops of Quick Response Force on Tuesday intercepted a gang of armed robbers operating at Felele, along Lokoja - Okene highway wearing military camouflage and robbing innocent commuters. Three of the armed robbers, Saviour Denis - 39 years, Isaac Donald - 35 years and Joseph Isah - 35 years were arrested while one Mr Atsen was killed during the exchange of fire between the troops and the armed bandits.
NAF partners African Public Relations Association to improve i
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday said it is partnering with the African Public Relations Association (APRA) in the training of NAF personnel in effective public relations and information management. The NAF made this known during a courtesy visit by the President of APRA, Mr Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, in his office at the Headquarters NAF, Abuja.
Army recovers weapons in Bayelsa
The Nigerian Army said its troops recovered large cache of arms in Bayelsa State and arrested one person following a tipoff. The weapons were recovered during an operation in the early hours of yesterday at Agbura-Otuoke road in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. A statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen.
Nigeria: Army Rescues Boko Haram Hostage in Borno State
By Ruby LeoTroops of 28 Task Force Brigade deployed in operation Lafiya Dole yesterday rescued one Zainab Mohammed aged 15 years old, at Gubla who escaped from Boko Haram terrorists camp. In a statement signed by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Texas Chukwu, the troops also successfully repelled an attack by the terrorists.
NAF revamp 30 years abandoned forensic lab to curb crime rate
The Nigerian Air Force on Monday revealed that work has begun in earnest to revamp the forensic laboratory of the service which has been abandoned for over 30 years to enable them prevent and tackle crime in the country.
NAF jets bomb Boko Haram settlement in Borno
The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole on Monday attacked a Boko Haram settlement at Tongule village, 9km South West of Dikwa in Borno State. The successful air strikes were sequel to intelligence that several Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) were at the location, having occupied the entire village.
Army recovers weapons in Bayelsa, arrests one suspect
The Nigerian Army troop on Monday recovered a large cache of arms in Bayelsa State and arrested one suspect following a tip-of. The troops recovered the weapons during a raid operation in the early hours of today at Agbura-Otuoke road in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
Army rescues Boko Haram hostage in Borno State
Troops of 28 Task Force Brigade deployed in operation Lafiya Dole yesterday rescued one Zainab Mohammed aged 15 years old, at Gubla who escaped from Boko Haram terrorists camp. In a statement signed by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Texas Chukwu, the troops also successfully repelled an attack by the terrorists. The troops recovered weapons including one AK 47 rifle and one Magazine containing four rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition, according to the statement.
Army prevents another Boko Haram attack in Borno State
The Nigerian Army troops of 22 Brigade deployed in operation Lafiya Dole Sunday successfully repelled yet another Boko Haram terrorists attack on Dikwa in Borno State. The terrorists attempted to infiltrate into Dikwa through the Eastern flank of the town but were intercepted by the troops on duty.
Bauchi govt donates land to boost NAF’s capacity
Bauchi State Government has donated a piece of land within the Lame and Bura Forests to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for the establishment of an Air Range, as part of its contribution to the human capacity development of the military. The state Governor, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar, made this known on Sunday during the commissioning of an outdoor small arms shooting range and other projects recently executed by the NAF at its Base in Bauchi.
NAF officer breaks Armed Forces Command and Staff College reco
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officer, Squadron Leader Fredrick Oyenusi, yesterday won the prestigious “Tie of Merit” which is awarded to only students of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, who obtain ‘B’ grade. Squadron Leader Oyenusi’s feat, which had not been recorded for over 20 years, was recognized during the graduation ceremony of Senior Staff Course 40 in Jaji on Thursday.
Army redeploys senior officers
The Nigerian Army yesterday announced a major redeployment of senior officers in command, staff and other appointments. The postings, which also affected the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole and the Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force took effect from August 1, 2018.
Major Shake up in Army, as senior officers are deployed
The Nigerian Army Friday announced major redeployment of senior officers in Command, Staff and other appointments. The posting also affected the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole and the Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force. The postings and appointments are to take effect from 1 August 2018.
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