Author: Michael Right

Seven more hijacked passengers from the tragic Kaduna-bound train that was assaulted by terrorists on March 28, 2022, have been liberated. Malam Tukur Mamu, a media consultant for Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Gumi, their release was made possible by Sheikh Gumi’s persistent appeals to the kidnappers. According to a statement released by Mamu on Wednesday, the victims include a family of six and Hajia Aisha Hassan, 60, who is presently dealing with life-threatening health issues. Gumi contacted the kidnappers via his media advisor Mamu after viewing the graphic videos and pictures of the four kidnapped children from one…

All Progressives Congress(APC) members in Osun State who support Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, the state’s interior minister, have said that they are prepared for reconciliation to put a stop to the divisions tearing the party apart. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defeated the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state’s recently ended governorship election; this result was widely linked to the party’s internal conflict in the state. Ademola Adeleke, a PDP candidate for governor, received 403,371 votes, defeating Adegboyega Oyetola, an APC candidate, who received 375,027 votes. Alhaji Rasaq Salinsile, the party’s factional chairman, said that Aregbesola had a reconciliation meeting…

Authorities reported Wednesday that a complex weekend attack by suspected terrorists utilizing drones and artillery left at least 17 Malian troops dead and 17 more injured. The assault is among the deadliest in Mali’s ten-year insurgency, which has extended from the country’s north to its center and south as well as into the neighboring nations of Burkina Faso and Niger. Senior military authorities verified the authenticity of a document listing the victims for AFP, and the government later confirmed the death toll in a statement that stated that 22 soldiers had been hurt and 37 “terrorists” had been neutralized. The…

Forex trading has grown steadily in popularity, with more and more people giving it a try in an attempt to grow their money. But it is not for everyone, and there are several things that you should consider before you jump in and start trading currency pairs. Continue reading to learn more. It Is Important to Choose the Right Forex Broker First off, it is really important that you select the right forex broker before you begin trading in the market. You definitely want to go with a broker that is regulated and has a positive reputation and a history…

Nigerian Army soldiers have detained no fewer than seven Boko Haram logistical providers in Borno State. The 195 Battalion of Operation Hadin Kai’s soldiers reportedly encountered the terrorists while conducting a regular search on the outskirts of Maiduguri. The development was corroborated by Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency expert and security analyst in Lake Chad, in a statement made available to news media. According to the sources, suspects were found with significant amounts of logistics intended for the Boko Haram militants who are generating trouble in the area. The arrested suppliers also include Hadiza Ali, Kelo Abba, Mariam Aji, Kamsilum Ali, Ngubdo Modu, and Abiso Lawan. He said, “During searching, different items including large quantities of fuel, mosquito nets, and noodles among others were recovered. “Troops, however, became suspicious when large quantities of garri concealed in gallons and hidden beneath the vehicles were discovered. Boko Haram, ISWAP to attack Lagos, Katsina with RPGs, AA Guns – NSCDC “Upon systematic interrogation, the females confessed to being Boko Haram members operating…

The family of deceased Nollywood actress Ada Ameh, who portrayed the role “Emu” on the sitcom The Johnsons, has revealed the details of her funeral. On August 19 at Nathaniel Idowu Pitch in Oregie, Lagos, there will be a novelty match played in her honor. The day after the game, a candlelight march will take place at Teslim Balogun Stadium. At Saint Mary’s Primary School in Ogobia, Benue State, there will be another candlelight ceremony on Thursday, August 25. Actress Ada Ameh dies at 48 The funeral service and burial would afterwards take place at her father’s property in Otukpo Local Government, Benue State. Family, friends, and coworkers have been moved to tears by her obituary ad; several of them have placed sobbing emojis beside the news. On Sunday, July 17, Ameh passed away.

In the Badagry neighborhood of Lagos, a 35-year-old man named Kamalideen Raji has been detained on suspicion of fatally stabbing a lottery manager due to unpaid debts. In a statement released on Tuesday in Lagos, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the Lagos Police Command, confirmed the arrest. According to Hundeyin, the suspect, who is accused of killing a lottery center manager due to a miscommunication, was detained by some cops from Area K of the command. “On Tuesday, August 2, 2022, the defendant, who was apprehended at around 11:30 a.m., stabbed his victim, a manager of a lottery center,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday denied altering and backdating papers in order to accommodate the nominations of Ahmad Lawan and Godswill Akpabio as senatorial candidates for the general elections of 2023. Additionally, INEC stated that “none of the two individuals” has been recognized as a senatorial candidate. Both Mr. Lawan, the current Senate President, and Mr. Akpabio ran for president of the All Progressives Congress in the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-won primary. While most Senate primaries had already been held before the presidential primary, both have chosen to run for the Yobe North and Akwa Ibom North West…

The Federal Government has disbursed a total of N100 billion to indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare investors as loans to expand their capital base and boost local production of medicines and medical consumables. President Muhammadu Buhari announced this Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the new Executive Members of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). The President explained that the loan was extended through the Central Bank of Nigeria’s support to the private pharmaceutical sector. He added that the Health Sector Reform Committee chaired by Vice-President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, is currently exploring models for revitalizing the nation’s healthcare system, in ways that improve…

Serena Williams has announced her upcoming retirement from tennis as she admitted on Tuesday she is “evolving away” from the sport. This week, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion upset Nuria Parrizas at the National Bank Open in Toronto in just her second match of the year. In reference to her spectacular career, she later acknowledged she was “coming near to the light at the end of the tunnel” before extending that statement in a Vogue story in which she hinted at quitting. Williams stated in an article for Vogue, “I have never liked the word retiring. “To me, it…