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Nigeria’s Boko Haram jihadists have killed five civilians and two soldiers in fresh attacks in Cameroon and Chad, local sources said Thursday. “A group of Boko Haram fighters made an incursion during (Tuesday) night in Assigashia,” a source close to administrative authorities in the northern Cameroon border area said, asking not be named. “The attackers killed five people and wounded five more.” The raid was confirmed along with the casualty toll by an official in the Cameroon security services. Assigashia is a border town which gives direct access to Nigeria and has seen many Boko Haram incursions in the…

It has been revealed that moderate consumption of coconut water can lower the risk of high blood pressure, reduce cholesterol level and weight control. Dr Ochuko Erikainure, a nutritionist and biochemist, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Thursday. He said coconut water was rich in high electrolyte contents particularly, potassium which reduces the risk of high blood pressure. “Studies have shown that coconut water has been used as a refreshing natural beverage. “It is because coconut water is naturally enriched with antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes, B vitamins, vitamin C and…

Opposition Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state and a pathological critic of President Muhammadu Buhari, met face-to-face and in a warm handshake with the President at the Villa on Thursday. Fayose was at the Villa to attend the Council of State meeting. Others in attendance are former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who recently criticised Buhari’s administration and advised the President against seeking a second term. READ: Buhari, Obasanjo, Gowon attend Council of State meeting Foremer military leader Yakubu Gowon was also at the villa for the meeting along with retired General Abdusalam Abubakar, another military head of state. President Buhari summoned…

basanjo Two former heads of states, Olusegun Obasanjo and Yakubu Gowon have joined four chief justices are attending the meeting of Council of States in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting, summoned by President Muhammadu Buhari, was also attended by his deputy, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. Also in attendance is former head of state Abdulsalami Abubakar. The four former chief Justices of Nigeria attending the meeting are Justice Muhammad Uwais; Idris Kutigi; Mariam Alooma and Justice Alfa Belgore. READ: Brutalised FRCN journalist petitions DSS over threat to life The meeting which started at 11.00 a.m is also being attended by Senate…

Alambo Datonye, a correspondent of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), has petitioned the authorities of Department of State Services (DSS) over threat to his life by a personnel of the agency. Datonye who was allegedly brutalised on February 17, is finding difficult to cope after he was punched on the eye by the DSS official. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Datonye, in a petition dated Feb. 20 addressed to the State Director of DSS in Bayelsa and copied to the Director-General of the Service, demanded apology for the assault. Datonye, who is also the chairman, Sports…

The newly constructed ultra modern Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp in Shendam Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau has been razed by fire. The camp was constructed by the Presidential Committee on Flood, Relief and Rehabilitation, which came into being after the 2012 flood disaster that ravaged 24 states in the country. Mr Bintan Wuyep, Director, Relief and Rehabilitation, Plateau Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) confirmed the inferno while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Jos on Thursday. Wuyep, who is the acting Executive Secretary of the agency, said the disaster occurred on Tuesday. He said, however,…

A Russian football fan wanted for attacking an England fan during the Euro 2016 riots in Marseilles has been arrested in Munich. German police said they apprehended the 31-year-old suspect upon his arrival from Moscow. The suspect was not named. Police said his victim suffered fractured bones and injuries to the brain and lungs. He faces up to 15 years in jail in France for attempted homicide and grievous bodily harm. German police only identified the victim as a 51-year-old England fan. READ: Leicester City pay £3.1m to settle EFL dispute But Andrew Bache, from Portsmouth, was 51 when…

There has been an explosion at the US embassy in Montenegro, officials say. An unidentified attacker threw an explosive device into the compound in the capital Podgorica at around midnight (23:00 GMT), before killing himself, the government announced. It said the device thrown was likely a hand grenade. No other injuries have been reported. The US embassy said all staff were safe following the incident. No-one has said what the motive could be. Following our internal review, ????????Embassy Podgorica confirms all Mission personnel are safe and accounted for following the incident early this morning. Thank you all for sending…

Nigeria’s Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has commenced investigation into the accident involving an airline operated by Dana Airline. AIB under the Federal Ministry of Transportation is set up to investigate any civil aircraft accident and serious incident in Nigerian airspace. It is aimed at improving aviation safety by determining the circumstances and causes of air accidents in Nigeria. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has also heightened safety oversight over the operator after the accident. READ: We will not condone cattle rustling in Kogi – Government The investigation by AIB is in accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organisation…

The Kogi State Government has warned cattle rustlers that their nefarious activities will not be condoned in the State. Speaking through his Director of Media and Publicity, Kingsley Fanwo, in Lokoja, Governor Yahaya Bello said the state’s hospitality should not be taken as gateway for criminal elements, assuring the people that government will protect them from the hands of criminals. “The reports of cattle rustling in Mopa is regrettable. Security agencies will investigate the matter and bring perpetrators to justice. “The State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara, is working with security agencies to ensure that criminal elements do not…