Pro-Biafra Protests: We Have a Duty to Restore Order, Suppress Insurrection - Army

Biafran protest

Christopher Isiguzo in Enugu

Irked by the increased mass protest by pro-Biafra groups led by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and other affiliated groups in some parts of the South-East and South-South states, the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army on Monday warned that it has the constitutional mandate to suppress insurrection and restore order and would not hesitate to do so.

8 Deadly Boko Haram Terrorists Let Loose on Maiduguri, Says Army

Boko Haram terrorists

Michael Olugbode

The Nigerian Army on Monday said eight deadly Boko Haram terrorists have been let loose on Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state.

Opinion: BUHARI; A KING LIKE SAUL - Owolabi Marvellous

President Buhari

About 5000 years ago, citizens of the great Nation, Israel, disturbed God for a king not appreciating the efforts of Samuel. In his infinite mercies, He granted their wish and gave them 'Saul' but at the end of the process was deceit, corruption, covetousness and ruin.

Over 20 Villages in Imo under Threat of Erosion

World Bank

* As World Bank, NEWMAP carry Inspection of Erosion Sites

By Amby Uneze

More than 20 villages in Imo state may be wiped out by erosion menace, a survey carried out recently by the World Bank, Nigeria Erosion Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), and Federal Agricultural Organization (FAO) revealed.

Incompetence: Lagos APC Disagrees with The Economist’s Opinion on Ambode

Lagos State Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mr. Joe Igbokwe

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the recent opinion of The Economist on the performance of the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode baseless.

Sports: Ex- Falcons coach Izilien cries for help

Godwin Izilien, Super Falcons coach, who led the team to African Women Championship glory in South Africa, in 2004, has appealed to Federal Government to reward the technical crew.

Fayemi: hard times await illegal miners

Fayemi, Minister of Solid Minerals

Hard times now await illegal miners as the Federal Government has expressed readiness to invoke the extant laws to bring them to justice in its bid to diversify the economy.

Nigeria: NYSC discovers 17 suspects with fake certificates

NYSC ACTING DIRECTOR, CERTIFICATION, ALHAJI ALIYU TAURA (L) AND DIRECTOR, PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, MRS BOSE ADERIBIGBE, UNVEILING THE NEWLY IMPROVED NYSC CERTIFICATE IN ABUJA ON THURSDAY (13/10/15). /13/10/2015/JAU/BJO/NAN

Politics: Jonathan lost because he didn’t fire Jega, says Okupe

Okupe

THE crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following its loss of power continued yesterday with a former media adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan blaming his defeat on failure to sack Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) ex-Chairman Prof Attahiru Jega

Treason Trial: Why Dasuki can’t leave for UK yet, by Fed Govt

Sambo Dasuki

THE Federal Government has explained why former National Security Adviser (NSA) Col. Mohammed Dasuki (rtd) cannot leave the country despite a court order allowing him to visit the United Kingdom (UK) for three weeks to attend to his health.

Business: Dangote quits board of flour-producing subsidiary

Aliko Dangote

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote and three other directors resigned from the board of Dangote Flour Mills on Monday as majority owner Tiger Brands cut funding support to its struggling Nigerian division.

Empty Threat: Elections: I will amputate any erring politician – IGP

• Arase

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase has vowed to amputate any politician who attempts to compromise the electoral process in the forthcoming elections in Kogi and Bayelsa State.

Lagos: Man arrested for disguising as woman

A man dressed like a woman/ not the real picture

A man identified as Husseni Diyaya Allam has been arrested by police operatives in Lagos for disguising as a woman to defraud men.

Over 62m Nigerians are illiterates – UNESCO

The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has painted a grim picture of literacy level in Nigeria despite the feats attained in education.

Opinion: I don’t want another country - By Owei Lakemfa

SOME days ago, I woke up to find that someone, or group had decided to change my country. It was there on Facebook; a supposed map of a new country called Biafra. I was neither consulted nor my opinion sought. I am not also aware that the Ijaws, who are my parents, our neigbours the Isokos, Itsekiris, Urhobos, Efiks, Ibibios, Orons etcetera, were consulted. Some fellow Nigerians in demonstrating their right to self-determination, decided that I do not have the right to be consulted.

Motorists groan as fuel crisis spread all over Nigeria

By Jimitota Onoyume, Sebastine Obasi, Michael Eboh, Ediri Ejoh & Prince Okafor

THE AGONY CONTINUES —

Motorists faced hard times as the fuel crisis situation continued across the country over the weekend with long queues witnessed in almost all the petrol stations selling the products.

N1.04TRN FINE: MTN may not pay today

* Escapes further sanctions

* As NCC succumbs to staggered payment plea

By Prince Osuagwu, Emeka Aginam & Bashir Adefaka


Phuthuma Nhleko New MTN boss

FG’s order threatens Treasury Single Account

By Gabriel Omoh

Indications emerged weekend, that the Single Treasury Account, TSA, may be grounded, following the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, order suspending payment of fees and charges to parties operating the system.

Allocation of key ministerial portfolios to Yoruba extraction, a big challenge — Osoba

By Bashir Adefaka


Olusegun Osoba

Former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s allocation of key ministerial portfolios to Yoruba extraction as a big challenge, insisting that highest level of performance is expected from them.

TERRORISM IN NIGERIA; The Way Forward? - Owolabi Eleniyan

O. Eleniyan

Over 3000 souls have been lost from May 29 till date to terrorism in
Nigeria, its so painful how innocent souls are lost in the process of
looking for means to survive or going about their daily means.

Diezani: Life as a cancer patient [A Must Read]

Mrs Madueke, Fmr Nigerian petroleum Minister

What you are about to read is probably the most anticipated story of the year birthed in the long awaited authoritative investigative newspaper of the future. This pregnant saga fell into labour last week in the pre-natal wing of Pendulum ward and it has now given birth to a big bouncing baby christened, The Boss.

PHOTOS: Another BH Leader, Equipment Captured In Borno

The Nigerian Army has recorded another major victory in its war against insurgency in the country with the capture of John Trankil, another leader of Boko Haram terrorists.

Equipment captured from the insurgents

Photos of Fashola resuming at Ministry of Works as a Minister

Fash at the Ministry's headquarters in Abuja this morning