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The identity of the two officers killed by bandits at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Tuesday morning has been revealed. A Lieutenant Commander simply identified as Wulah and Flying Lieutenant CM Okoronwo were identified as the victims who were shot dead during the invasion of Afaka barracks of the NDA. Daily Trust had reported how bandits broke into the prestigious military institution around 1am. A source within the barracks said the attackers struck when many were asleep. Bandits invade NDA, kill two military officers, abduct one The source had said security was beefed up to prevent the armed men…

Afenifere chieftain , Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye has died of COVID-19 complications at the age of 88. The Ogun state-born chieftain was elected Senator for the Ogun East constituency during the return of civilian rule in 1999, on the platform of Alliance for Democracy (AD) platform. He held the tribal title of Otunba highlighting his position as a chieftain among the Yoruba people. Durojaiye had a BSc in Economics (London), and an LLB, London. He was called to bar in 1979. He also graduated from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru He was a barrister and solicitor of…

Two military officers have been killed by bandits after a raid on the permanent site of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna. One officer was reportedly abducted during the incident. A security source who spoke with Channels TV revealed that the bandits attacked in the early hours of Tuesday morning. According to him, they came in through the gate in military uniforms after which they went to the officers’ quarters. Upon entry, the gunmen began shooting sporadically and in the process, killed two officers (a Major and a Squadron Leader), and later on, took another Major away through the nearby…

Arsenal will listen to offers for captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 32, and will not stand in the Gabon striker’s way if he expresses a desire to leave the club before the transfer window deadline. (Telegraph – subscription required) The Gunners are determined to support under-pressure manager Mikel Arteta following defeats in the opening two games of the Premier League season. (Mirror) Arsenal want to revive their interest in England full-back Kieran Trippier, but need Atletico Madrid to lower their £34m asking price for the 30-year-old. (Sun) Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is a contender to become Arsenal manager if the club decide to sack Mikel Arteta. (Telegraph -…

The operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Maiduguri, Borno state have arrested a self-acclaimed spiritualist, Mallam Ayu Sugum, for allegedly inducing one Abubakar Mustapha Bakura to steal N2.9million (Two Million, Nine Hundred Thousand Naira) from his employer under the guise of carrying out a spiritual exercise to make him rich. He was arrested in a house situated at Pompomari Bypass, Maiduguri, Borno State after his name came up in the course of investigating a petition from Bakura’s employer. Bakura was the one who, under interrogation, mentioned Sugum as the beneficiary of the monies he stole from his…

At least, five persons have been killed while over fifty have been kidnapped by armed bandits in Gora Namaye village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident which has been confirmed by the Zamfara state police command occurred in the early hours of Monday morning. According to eyewitnesses, eight people were killed, but the police confirmed that only five lost their lives. The spokesman for the command, Mohammed Shehu also confirmed that more than fifty persons were abducted during the attack. Shehu said the police have drafted tactical operatives to pursue the bandits and rescue the kidnapped…

*VP urges private sector to join advocacy for just global energy transition *Congratulates Sahara Group on 25th anniversary Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill, as well as Nigeria’s gas initiatives, will help transform Nigeria into a gas-based industrialized nation and also create a better-managed petroleum industry with more value addition for both investors and Nigerians alike. Prof. Osinbajo stated this today in his remarks delivered at a virtual event to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sahara (Energy) Group. It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Petroleum Industry Bill 2021 into law…

Mikel Arteta has until October to turn the misfortunes of Arsenal around before his sack is considered. According to the UK Telegraph, the Spaniard has just five games left to prove his worth. Arsenal have lost both of their opening Premier League games without scoring a goal, despite the club spending around £125million on new signings this summer. The Gunners face Premier League champions, Manchester City this Saturday. Head coach Arteta was confronted by a group of angry supporters, who called for him to ‘leave’, as he exited the Emirates in his car on Sunday night, having seen his team…

A High Court in Rivers state has ordered the removal of Uche Secondus as the National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The presiding judge of the court, Justice O. Gbasam gave the order in a High Court sitting in Degema local government area of the State on Monday. The order also included the removal of Secondus as a member of the party pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice for interlocutory injunction. The order followed a complaint brought before the court by some aggrieved members of the party. 2023: PDP govs move to replace Secondus…

The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to receive $3.35 billion as its portion of special drawing rights (SDRs) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).  The managing director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. The SDRs were established by the United Nations specialised agency to augment its member countries’ official reserves, thereby boosting the liquidity of such countries. The value of the SDR is based on a basket of five currencies – the U.S. dollar, the euro, the Chinese renminbi, the Japanese yen, and the British pound sterling. They are units of account for…