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BREAKING In continuation of clearance operations of remnants of BHT/ISWAP in the NE region, Troops of 120 Battalion in conjunction with members of Civilian Joint Task Force in the early hours of today ambushed scores of Terrorists at Ngirbua village in Yobe State. Several terrorists neutralised & their equipment captured. More details later More photos below.   

Don’t compromise ongoing drug war, Marwa charges new NDLEA officers   Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has warned newly trained officers of the anti-narcotic body about the consequences of compromising the renewed war against drug abuse and trafficking in the country. Marwa gave the warning on Saturday 29th January, 2022 during the passing out parade of 2,000 Narcotic Assistants at the NDLEA Academy, Jos, Plateau state, where he charged the newly trained personnel to beware of the temptation of inducement in the line of their work. His words, “It is pertinent that I repeat at this occasion the advice I have given those who went ahead of you: Beware of the lure of filthy lucre. As you go about your duty, there will be inducement with money and calculated efforts to derail you from doing your duty by drug traffickers, fixers and barons. Never compromise! Do not forget that society needs protection from t...

🚫Fake news alert!🚫 NDLEA operatives were never in Kwara Poly or anywhere near the institution today Saturday 29th January 2022 for any operation. The Agency was not involved in the operation captured in the video trending on social media.  

A Long Island pediatric nurse practitioner and her employee are accused of making $1.5 million from selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards, and her NYPD officer husband is reportedly facing an internal probe for his potential involvement. Nurse practitioner Julie DeVuono, 49, who owns Wild Child Pediatrics Healthcare on Long Island, and her employee Marissa Urraro, 44, a practical nurse, are accused of selling fake vaccination cards after undercover detectives obtained one 'on one or more occasions.' DeVuono allegedly charged $220 for adults and $85 for children to enter falsified information to the New York State Immunization Information System - reportedly making $1.5 million in just three months, according to CBS New York. Despite receiving vaccines and syringes being sent to the practice from the government, patients never received a vaccine. When police searched the DeVuono's home in Amityville, they found $900,000 in cash, some of it found in NYPD-issued helmet bags, sou...

A father-of-three from Wales died when he drowned while jet-skiing in Africa, an inquest has heard. Iwan Gwyn, 49, was jet-skiing off on a river near the capital Accra in Ghana on a day off from his work at a construction company when he became 'detached' from the vehicle. He was unable to be recovered. An inquest opening heard his body has now been repatriated to the UK for a coroner to carry out an investigation. Originally from Llanaelhaearn, Gwynedd, Mr Gwyn was a qualified quantity surveyor who worked in London and Dublin before moving to Ghana in 2012. Iwan Gwyn, pictured with his wife Annie, died when he drowned while jet-skiing in Ghana. He became a project director with Italian international construction firm Barbisotti. He was on annual leave when he died on December 30. Acting north west Wales coroner Katie Sutherland said: 'Iwan Gwyn had been out on a jet ski on the river at Alorkpem in Ghana. 'By 6pm it was dark and he somehow became detached from the jet s...

Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Dr (Mrs) Ebelechukwu Obiano has said that having shown keen willingness to work, she is certain that wife of Anambra governor-elect, Mrs Nonye Soludo would do an impressive job when her husband finally assumes office. Dr (Mrs) Obiano who stated this while speaking to the ABS in Awka, reassured that the incoming governor's wife shares a distinct social ideology and, has overtime, demonstrated her desire to add positive values to her husband's administration. She said that Mrs Soludo is already at home with the social terrains of Anambra State, and with her fervent involvement in the last local government tour, is aware of what lies ahead and taken note of her job priorities. While urging her to bring Anambra women and children close in all her programs, the governor's wife noted that this group of people form the largest social reserve in the state and also gave her fund memories that she would always relish. Dr (Mrs) Obiano also allaye...

The Purpose and Price of Disruptive Change By Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR Being the First Graduation Day Keynote Speech at the SPPG Pioneer Class of 2021 (International Conference Centre, Abuja): January 29, 2022.   PROTOCOL Dear Friends, let me begin by appreciating one of Africa’s finest amazons and founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG), my sister Dr. Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili (Oby) for continuing to be a key change maker in Africa. Graduating the first class of the SPPG today is like planting many seeds in a wide field: some may end up as iroko trees, others as shrubs, but we hope that together, they will all bond into a visible and impactful forest. When I received Oby’s letter some five days ago, I concluded that given my punishing schedule at the moment, I would just come and make a few ex tempore remarks. But I decided last night to scribble a few talking points--- to avoid being misquoted. Therefore, if I appear incoherent, please forgive me. The Gr...

PRESIDENT BUHARI CONDOLES WITH SENATOR FOLARIN ON LOSS OF WIFE, ANGELA   President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to Senator Teslim Folarin, the lawmaker representing Oyo Central senatorial district, his children, family members, and friends who mourn the passing of the Senator's wife, Chief (Barr.) Angela Nwaka Folarin.   The President's prayers and thoughts are with the Folarins as they grieve the departure of a beloved wife and mother, urging them to find solace and strength in the truth that the Almighty God is always with us through the good and difficult seasons of life.     Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) January 28, 2022. It is with a heavy heart that I received the news of the death of Barr. Angela Nwaka Folarin, the amiable wife of the senator representing Oyo Central, Sen. Teslim Folarin. The news came as a shock and with disbelief. Losing one's wife, especially in her prime, is not only painful but hea...

A 14-year-old girl simply identified as Zainab from Gombe State found some money; both naira and foreign currencies and what she decided to do with the monies melted hearts on social media.  Rather to take the cash, Zainab reportedly took the cash to a radio station and asked that an announcement be made to find right owner.  The monies included N12,000, Japanese Yen and a Dollar bill.  

Emeka Ugwuonye, Esquire, international attorney and facilitator of Movement for Peaceful Change (MPC) is suing the AIR PEACE and here's how he explained this event: Yesterday, after a court hearing in Abuja, I was billed to fly back to Lagos. I had a 4:25pm Air Peace flight. I got to the airport by 2pm. At the check-in counter, I was told that my flight had been rescheduled for 8:10pm. I wondered why no message was sent to inform me.  In any event, I had to wait at the lounge for the 8:10pm flight. I had to cancel my meetings with my staff in Lagos. My driver was already at the airport. At 8:10pm, Air Peace did not call for boarding. By 9pm, they announced that my flight had been moved again to 10pm. At this point, I tried to go back to Abuja town, as I felt it would be too late for me to travel from Lagos airport to my home in Ikoyi. However, Air Peace could not give me my luggage because they had flown my luggage to Lagos on the earlier flight they told me was delayed. So, I was ...

Obi Cubana honours embattled Super cop, Abba Kyari, Attends brother's wedding in Maiduguri.. More details later and more photos below.   

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reviewed charges and rates for banking activities in the country. The apex bank said the guideline applies to charges by Banks Other Financial and Non-Financial under its licence or regulation. The document revealed that the CBN has reduced the charges on some transactions including Standing Order Charge (In-Branch); ATM Maninance Fees; Electronic Fund Transfers and Bulk Payments among others. In the latest guideline, CBN said Standing Order Charge for intra-bank will be free compared to the N300 in the 2017 guideline. For Interbank Transfers, the CBN cut the charges to a maximum of N50 per transaction compared to the N300 held in 2017.  

Asari Dokubo wrote:  "What freedom is lgbo man looking for without trading? What freedom is that? You harass him, you kiII him. What is the use of lgbo man without commercial activities? The time is coming when the people will rise up against Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB and Chase them out of Igbo land; when they will bring them all out and kill them"     - Asari Dokubo  

 Actress, Kemi Afolabi has lamented her celibate status after sharing a video on how sexual intercourse helps to reduce the risks of a heart attack. The video said to be based on facts said, "Having sex more than 21 times a month can reduce your risk of a heart attack." In her caption, the actress, who was recently attacked by gunmen along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway said, "Haa, God please save me oh. I have been on a sex break for more than one-year sha. Hmmm, who will help me bayi? As I no get partner. I will not die of heart attack insha Allah. Amin." According to John Hopkins Medicine, studies suggest that men who have sex at least twice a week and women who report having satisfying sex lives are less likely to have a heart attack. Photo credit: kemiafolabiadesipe  

 Four young boys whose ages range between 17and 20 years were in the early hours of Saturday January 29 arrested by men of Ogun state police command for killing and beheading a girlfriend of their friend for money-making ritual.  The suspect, Wariz Oladehinde, 17 years,  Abdul Gafar Lukman 19 years and Mustakeem Balogun 20 years were all arrested following a piece of information received at Adatan divisional headquarters from the head of the community security guard, that the suspects were seen burning something suspected to be human head in a local pot. Upon the information, the DPO Adatan division, SP Abiodun Salau, quickly led his detectives to the scene, where the three suspects were arrested. The boyfriend of the murdered girl, Soliu Majekodumi, 18, pictured below, who took to his heels has been apprehended.