February 2023

Anambra youths abduct soldier, steal service gun

Youths of Anaku community in the Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State have allegedly abducted a soldier sent to the area on a peace mission. The youths are also alleged to have taken away the service gun belonging to…

Nigeria’s military overstretched – Defence minister

The Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi, said the Nigeria Armed Forces is overburdened because of inadequate manpower and numerous security challenges confronting the nation. The minister stated this on Monday in Abuja at the 25th edition of the President Muhammadu…

Police arrest Abuja pastor for preaching with AK-47

The police have detained the presiding pastor of House on The Rock in Abuja, Pastor Uche Aigbe, for carrying an AK-47 to the pulpit. The Intelligence Response Team, IRT, under the Force Intelligence Bureau, FIB, took Aigbe into custody. The…

Census: NPC trains journalists in Plateau

The National Population Commission (NPC) has trained journalists in Plateau ahead of the April 2023 census. The NPC Federal Commissioner in the state, Mrs. Cecilia Dapoet, said on Monday in Jos that the workshop focused on effective ways that journalists…

Napoli fans queue to buy Osimhen’s mask

Fans of Serie A club, Napoli now queue up to buy replicas of Victor Osimhen’s protective mask at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona on matchdays. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport majority of the fans used to buy Osimhen’s shirt…

Fire destroys property worth millions in Ilorin

Again, an early morning fire has destroyed a three-bedroom apartment and three shops in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The fire incident which occurred at about 03.24 hours at No6 beside Atoto Press, Oko-Erin area in Ilorin West Local Government…