Author: David Great

During a combat clearance operation in Borno State’s north-east on Thursday,  men of the Nigerian army working with the Civilian Joint Task Force killed six terrorists and seized one alive. According to reports, the army ambushed the terrorists as they travelled down the Molai-Damboa Road toward Sambisa Forest carrying substantial amounts of supplies. Zagazola Makama, a security analyst and counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region, confirmed the occurrence on Thursday. He claimed that “the army successfully caught the terrorists, killing down six on the spot, arresting one alive while the others fled. “The troops recovered AK47 rifles, several bicycles…

….as FG shuts Lagos airport old terminal Aviation minister, Festus Keyamo has disclosed that the old international terminal building, which will be closed for repairs, will be replaced by the new terminal building from October 1, 2023, for all international airlines using the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. Festus Keyamo, the aviation minister, made this statement on Thursday while giving a tour of the airport’s aviation facilities in Lagos. Additionally, Keyamo pledged to modernize the aviation industry. He claims that in order to allow for an accurate audit of the contracts, all agreements made under his predecessor Hadi Sirika,…

The mother of Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales, suspended for forcibly kissing a player during Spain’s World Cup triumph, was taken to hospital Wednesday, the third day of her hunger strike. Angeles Bejar, who began her protest against her son’s treatment inside the Divina Pastora church in the southern seaside town of Motril, was evacuated and taken to hospital by the emergency services, parish priest Antonio Rodriguez told reporters. “I have to tell you she had a crisis and had to be rushed to hospital. She is no longer here,” said the priest, adding that Angeles Bejar was “tired, with…

Six Ukrainian soldiers were killed when two military helicopters crashed on a combat mission in the country’s east, state investigators said Thursday. The crashes took place Tuesday in the Kramatorsk district of the eastern Donetsk region. the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) did not give details on what happened. “Two Mi-8 military helicopters crashed during a combat mission. Six servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine died,” the SBI said in a statement. It said a pre-trial investigation by the Security Intelligence Service would provisionally focus on possible safety breaches during or in preparation for the flight, which would be…

Wale Adedayo, the chairman of Ogun State’s Ijebu East Local Government Area, has been placed on suspension for three months after he was accused of maladministration and financial mismanagement by members of the council parliament. The suspension was approved by seven of the eleven members of the parliament who make up the local government legislative council due to a number of claims and the need for an investigation into the suspected misbehaviour. However, the council legislature has ordered him to show up at its upcoming meeting on September 14, 2023. The suspended chairman was subjected to fifteen allegations, and he…

Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has unveiled its security outfit created to assist security agencies in curbing crime, including cattle rustling, kidnapping and banditry. The Fulani socio-cultural association stated this at its yearly general meeting and delegates’ conference held in the northern state of Nasarawa. Miyetti Allah urged the Inspector General Police to take proactive measures to protect Fulani pastoralists across the country from tribal hordes, ethnic militias and state-sponsored vigilantes. In a statement signed by the national president, Abdullahi Badejo, and national secretary, Saleh Alhassan, the group condemned the policies of some state governors “seeking to criminalise the economic livelihoods…

Ben Wallace formally resigned on Thursday after playing a significant part in determining the nation’s military support for Ukraine against Russia. Grant Shapps was named the new UK defence secretary, replacing Ben Wallace. Wallace, a well-liked MP often mentioned as a prospective party leader, served as the Conservative Party’s defence secretary for the longest period of time since Winston Churchill. In a newspaper interview in July, he had stated that he would resign before the following cabinet change and not run in the anticipated 2024 general election. Shapps’ appointment was made public by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office around an…

By Deyemi Saka The advent of democratic rule in Nigeria in 1999 brought about an upsurge in the population of women playing prominent roles in the day-to-day running of the affairs of our dear nation. Few names come readily to mind as the administration of Olusegun Obasanjo gave women empowerment a new definition and a breath of fresh air. Okonkwo Iweala, Dora Akinyuli of blessed memory, Obi Ezekwesili, Late Remi Oyo, and Kema Chikwe. Successive administrations gave us Farida Waziri, Arunma Oteh, and Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, who rose to the pinnacle of her legal profession by becoming the Chief Justice…

At least 63 people were killed and 43 injured on Thursday in a fire in the central business district of South Africa’s biggest city of Johannesburg, the municipal government said. Search and rescue efforts were going on, the city administration said on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter. “The City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services can confirm that the number of fatalities has gone up to 63,” it said. Firefighters and emergency vehicles were at the scene, while bodies lay covered in emergency blankets on a street near the site of the early morning blaze, Reuters photographs showed. Media…

Al-Ittihad are preparing a £118m bid for Mohamed Salah, despite Liverpool insisting their 31-year-old Egypt forward is not for sale. (Mail) Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp would be “furious” if the Reds are tempted to accept Saudi side Al-Ittihad’s offer for Salah with the transfer deadline on Friday. (Star) Bayern Munich have looking at 28-year-old Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, who is open to the switch and is valued at 90m euros (£77m) by the London club. (Sky Sports Germany) Bayern are set to offer up to £50m for Palhinha and have turned to the Portugal international because there are doubts over their move for Chelsea’s 24-year-old English defender Trevoh Chalobah. (Telegraph – subscription required) Borussia Dortmund have…