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The Nigerian Army(NA) is not unmindful of the antics of individuals or group, whose stock in trade is to peddle falsehood and disinformation to remain relevant in South East Nigeria. One of such scheming, currently in the media domain is the mischievous submission by Kalu Odinakachi, who alleged that the DMI and DSS created and funded BNG, UGM to Enforce-Sit- at Home in a bid to discredit IPOB/ESN. It must be be abundantly clarified that this spurious allegation is unfounded and could be absolutely described as a hoax.  Though the NA would not like to elevate such purveyors of disinformation and propaganda, it is expedient to put on record, that in recent times, the activities of IPOB/ESN have undoubtedly assumed a violent dimension. This unimaginable level of violence is oiled with propaganda and disinformation to whip-up sentiments and draw sympathy from unsuspecting citizens in the region.  For the records, the proscribed organization has in recent times foisted a sit-at-ho...

London-bound Cocaine, Heroin, Meth seized at Lagos airport . NDLEA arrests 2 fake security agents, nursing mother on bail for another drug crime, recovers 1,769kg of narcotics from them, others Desperate efforts by drug cartels to export different quantities of Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamine and Cannabis to London, United Kingdom through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos have been scuttled by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. Narcotic officers of the Agency had on Thursday 28th October during outward routine clearance of cargo at NAHCO export shed of the airport intercepted 20 parcels of Cocaine weighing 1.2kg concealed in packets of Zee black soap; 23 parcels of Heroin weighing 1.4kg hidden in packets of Zee black soap and 39 parcels of 2.35kg Methamphetamine concealed in Dudu -Osun black soap packets. Few days earlier, October 21, a similar cargo had been intercepted at the NAHCO shed of the MMIA, where 7.35kgs of Cannabis conceale...

 President Buhari receives APC National Leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Presidential Villa Oct 31, 2021 President Buhari Receives Chief Of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Gambo October 31st, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari receives briefing from the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo on the new Boat built by the Nigerian Navy due for Commissioning soonest at the Residence, Presidential Villa.  PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. OCT 31ST 2021. More photos below.

President Buhari departs Abuja for Glasgow to attend the 26th conference of Parties (COP26) in Scotland. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. OCT 31ST 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari will Sunday, October 31 depart Abuja for Glasgow, Scotland to attend the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The President is scheduled to deliver his national statement at the High-Level segment for Heads of State and Government at the conference on Tuesday, November 2. President Buhari’s address is expected to highlight Nigeria’s key priorities and action to tackle climate change as well as progress on the country’s transition to low carbon economy, consistent with achieving the Paris Climate Agreement. The conference, hosted by the United Kingdom in partnership with Italy, will bring parties together to help accelerate action towards the Paris Agreement as well as the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Given Nigeria’s leading role in taking...

As part of his administration's efforts to improve road infrastructure in Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun, on Saturday, embarked on inspection of road projects across four local government areas of the state. The governor, who toured Sagamu, Obafemi-Owode, Abeokuta South and Abeokuta North LGs, however promised to construct the deplorable Siun-Owode Road in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area. Speaking with newsmen after inspecting the new Gateway City Gate at the Sagamu Interchange, Abiodun equally said the road from Ofada to Mowe would soon receive his government's attention. "We are rebranding this state to suite our status as the industrial capital Nigeria. We will continue to do more to attract investors to our state. The beautification of this Gateway City Gate is part of our efforts to provide the needed ambience for those who chose to reside and do business here", the governor noted. He said 600 housing units are being constructed at Kobape as part of the 1,...

Body of Abducted Customs Officer Found Dead in Ogun as Ejibunu Gives Final Warning to Smugglers The body of a Customs Officer who was allegedly abducted on Tuesday by suspected smugglers in Ogun State has been found. This makes it two officers killed in an ambush. Suspected smugglers on Tuesday, ambushed a Customs patrol team at Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun, and abducted two Customs Officers in the process. The body of one of the officers was found in a river near Fagbohun Village. After hours of search, his rifle was later found a few metres away from the river where the body was dumped. The Acting Comptroller in charge of FOU Zone ‘A’, DC Hussein Ejibunu in a Press Briefing at the Headquarters of the Unit, recounts the number of attacks on his officers. He called on appropriate authority to note the series of attacks on the operatives going about their lawful duties. He said Nigeria Customs Service has the right to protect the nation against economic saboteurs and won’t r...

 New Yam Festival; Gombe Deputy Governor appreciates steps taken by  Gombe Igbo Community towards promoting peaceful coexistence. ..as Gombe SSG, other government officials receive Igbo titles.    The Gombe State Deputy Governor Manassah Daniel Jatau, Ph.D, described the New Yam Festival and award presented to Gombe people by the Igbo Community in Gombe as a step towards promoting and sustaining the already existing peace, unity and harmony  existing amongst  the divers ethnic tribes in the state.   The Deputy Governor  made this remarks during the New Yam Festival organized by the Igbo Community in Gombe State at Mac Cornels Resort, Gombe,encouraged the igbos to maintain and improve on the cultural activities in order to bring people together from all tribes and works of life towards sustainable sociocultural development.   Mr. Manassah Daniel Jatau noted that at this time of so many agitations the nation need activities like this that can e...

JOINT STATEMENT BY THE SOUTH EAST COUNCIL OF TRADITIONAL RULERS AND THE REPRESENTATIVES OF IGBO ARCHBISHOPS AND BISHOPS Gentlemen of the Press, 1. We, the South East Council of Traditional Rulers and the Representatives of Igbo Archbishops and Bishops, note with deep concern the high level of insecurity and socio-economic disruption in the South East Zone of Nigeria. This has deepened the hardships being faced by the citizens and rendered prostrate the socio-political and economic lives of our people. 2. Flowing from similar initiatives taken to bring peace to other troubled parts of the country, we urge the Federal Government and other stakeholders to explore dialogue and negotiation in resolving critical issues that threaten national unity, cohesion and development. 3. Accordingly, we refer to our earlier request for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to the South East Council of Traditional Rulers and the Representatives of Igbo Archbishops and Bishops and restate this call even more s...

 PDP Convention2021 : 21 New Members Of PDP NWC Emerge PDP Elects New Members Of National Working Committee At The National Convention. See Full List.  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has just elected a new set of members into its National Working Committee (NWC) to take over the leadership of the party. Twenty-one people were elected at the party national convention which began on Saturday October 30 and lasted till Sunday October 31 at the Eagle Square in Abuja. See the full list of the newly-elected national officials:  National Chairman – Iyorchia Ayu Deputy National Chairman (North) – Umar Damagum (Contested) Deputy National Chairman (South) – Taofeek Arapaja (Contested) National Secretary – Samuel Anyanwu (Unopposed) National Treasurer – Ahmed Mohammed (Unopposed) National Organising Secretary – Umar Bature (Unopposed) National Financial Secretary – Daniel Woyegikuro (Unopposed) National Women’s Leader – Professor Stella Effah-Attoe (Unopposed) National Youth Lea...