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Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state on Monday spear-headed a protests against the sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Residents who were too frightened of the group, complied with the order based on past experiences with the deadly group. The streets in Anambra state were deserted as usual on Monday, which spurred the governor to lead a protest against the order, urging residents to return to their businesses. The governor led members of his executive council to several banks and markets in the state capital, Awka. The governor asked traders to open their shops stating that:  “The state…

The yet-to-be-identified police officer who killed a lady during a raid in the Ijeshatedo area of Lagos State, has been arrested by the state’s Police Command. Although the identity of the suspect was not revealed, the Lagos state Police command disclosed that he had been apprehended and detained pending further investigation. The latest development was disclosed in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the command, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu. According to the statement, the victim was hit by a stray bullet when security operatives raided the area in search of a robbery suspect. It was also gathered that the…

By Seun Bisuga I have read and listened to many arguments on the VAT debate. While some people have spoken from an informed point of view, others have exhibited sheer ignorance on the VAT matter. As I am no tax expert, I do not expect my position taken as gospel but I think we have finally begun restructuring ourselves, by ourselves. Permit me to start from what I think should be the resolution to this VAT matter if we really want equity and fairness across Nigeria. For me, there are two major resolutions as things stand now. The first is…

The Nigerian Navy has offered explanations on citing a naval base in Kano state, northern Nigeria, stressing that it is simply parts of efforts to decentralise its activities. Nigerian Navy said it is worrisome that some Nigerians have given the decision an ethnic colouration, hence the reason for its explanation. “The Navy Board recently approved the establishment of 3 new naval bases in Lekki, Oguta and Kano. Out of these 3 locations, the decision to site a base in Kano has elicited debates and commentaries in the public. “Some commentators have queried the decision to site a naval base in…

Twelve security operatives have been killed after an attack by bandits on a military base in Mutumji, Zamfara state on Saturday. According to AFP, security sources revealed that the bandits stole weapons after the attack and also set houses on fire. The identities and motives of the assailants are not yet clear, but the army is engaged in operations in Zamfara against armed criminal gangs known as bandits who have been blamed for a series of mass abductions. Telecommunications have also been cut in Zamfara and in parts of neighbouring State Katsina in an attempt to disrupt bandit communications about…

A group of armed men have chased away secondary school students who were about to write their West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Imo state. The gunmen, believed to be  Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB militants, invaded Comprehensive Secondary School, Nkume in Njaba Local Government Area of the state around 10am on Monday morning, shot sporaddically in the air, as students and teachers fled the scene. The attack comes after the proscribed group declared a sit-at-home order in solidarity with its detained leader who is in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). It was gathered that the…

Not less than 240 prisoners have escaped after an attack on the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kabba, Kogi State by unidentified armed men. The attack which took place around midnight in Sunday, was confirmed by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) spokesman, Mr Francis Enobore, who issued a circular notifying the public on the latest development on Monday. Enobore stated that the assilants came heavily armed and engaged the prison guards in a fierce gun battle. They overpowered the guards and set most of the prisoners free. The NCos spokesman added that the Comptroller–General, Haliru Nababa has directed a…

The 75 students who were abducted from a scondary school in Zamfara state have regained their freedom after 12 days in captivity. The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) disclosed the latest development on Sunday night. The victims, who were students of Government Day Secondary School, Kaya, in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State were abducted on September 1, 2021. The Northwestern state has been the epicenter of deadly attacks in recent times, with many questioning the capability of the contry’s defence architecture. Five students were initially released by the bandits, 24 hours after their abduction. No more amnesty for bandits…

The Deputy Governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu is set to dump the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for a yet-to-be-known political party. The latest development comes after Governor Obaseki’s right-hand man held meetings with rival political leaders during his vacation outside the country last week. According to a source who spoke with Vanguard newspaper; “Philip Shaibu is one man I admire as a political tactician and Maradona in the Edo political space. Quitting PDP may frustrate the developmental plans of the Obaseki’s administration due to his nuts and bolts experience as a voracious student of politics, as well as his…

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has confirmed that one of its pastors was killed in Kaduna state. Reverend Silas Yakubu Ali was murdered by unknown assailants on Saturday in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area. The ECWA Zonon District Church Council (DCC) who confirmed the incident on Sunday, sent a circular to all its branches, informing them of the latest development. The victim was the Senior Pastor of ECWA in Kibori and the former DCC Assistant Secretary. Rev Ali was reportedly butchered to death after he left his residence for Kafanchan on Saturday. A group of well-wishers were organised to…