Wednesday, 2 September 2015

Troops Retake Gamboru Ngala From Militants

The strategic town of Gamboru Ngala has been retaken from militants by Nigerian troops. The important town which borders Cameroon and Niger fell after  fierce fighting.

According to Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col Sani Usman confirmed the routing of the Boko Haram terrorists from the town.

“The Nigerian Army has retaken the economic and strategic town of Gamboru Ngala, Borno State, from the Boko Haram terrorists group today (yesterday). The triumphant troops are now busy with clearing and mopping up patrols.”

In another development, Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai has assured of the imminent defeat of Boko Haram, despite random attacks by the militant group.

He gave the assurance while receiving Major General Juarez Alvez Pereira Jr., Brazil's Deputy Chief of Army Staff for International and Special Affairs
Buratai requested support from Brazil in training Nigerian troops especially in jungle warfare.

Dasuki Docked, Granted Bail

Justice Adeniyi Ademola of an Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday granted bail to former National Security Adviser, Col Sambo Dasuki on self recognition. Dasuki had been arraigned before the court by the Federal Government on one count charge of illegal possession of firearms.

When the charge was read to him, Dasuki pleaded not guilty. According to the prosecution, the offense violets the provisions of 27(1)(a) (i) of the Firearms Act, Cap 28 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

Ruling on the bail application, Justice Ademola ordered the defendant to deposit his diplomatic passport and other travel documents with the court's Deputy Registrar.,  Litigations as the only condition for bail.

The court also ordered the Federal Government to submit any of the defendant's travel documents which might be in its possession to the court.

On July 16, 2015, a search by the state police on Dasuki's residences in Abuja and Sokoto led to the recovery of seven high caliber assault rifles with ammunitions and accessories and twelve brand new cars among which were five bulletproof vehicles.

Hearing in the case will continue on October 26 and 27.

Tuesday, 1 September 2015

Akpabio Flies Abroad After Car Crash

In the aftermath of Monday's collision with an American embassy van at the Bolingo Junction, Abuja, former governor of Akwa Ibom State and Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio was on Tuesday flown out of the country in a private jet.

Akpabio was seen boarding a private jet with some of his aides at the general aviation terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja around 12.40 pm. He boarded the aircraft on his own and did not look sick.

It was not confirmed whether the trip is for medical reasons or a continuation of his earlier trip to see his family abroad which was aborted by the car crash. Akpabio had been hurrying to the airport on Monday morning when he crashed into a USA embassy van after disobeying the traffic light.

He reportedly sustained injuries in the chest area and was treated at the National Hospital, Abuja.

Eagles Train Behind Closed Doors Ahead Of Tanzania Clash

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been training behind closed doors at the National Stadium in Abuja for maximum concentration.

However, team spokesman Toyin Ibitoye said yesterday that fans would be allowed to watch the three time African champions' training for just 15 minutes on Wednesday.

Coach Sunday Oliseh will on Thursday depart Nigeria for Tanzania with a team of 23 players for Saturday's encounter with that country's national team, the Taifa Stars.

The match which will be the Super Eagles' second game in Gabon 2017 Africa cup of Nations qualifiers is Oliseh's first as national team coach.

In their first match, the Eagles defeat Chad 2-0 in Kaduna under the guidance of former coach Stephen Keshi. A victory in Dar es Salaam will put the Eagles in pole position to qualify for Gabon 2017

The Super Eagles as defending champions missed the last edition of the competition when they failed to qualify.

Monday, 31 August 2015

Illegal Possession Of Firearms : Dasuki To Be Arraigned Today

Former National Security Adviser, Col Sambo Dasuki (retd) will today, Tuesday be arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja on one count of illegal possession of firearms.

The Federal Government is prosecuting the former NSA for being in possession of firearms without license. The offence is punishable under section 27(I)(a)(I) of the Firearms Act Cap F28 Laws of the federation of Nigeria 2004.

The Department of State Services had on 16 July 2015 searched the former NSA's residences in Abuja and Sokoto where operatives reportedly recovered seven high caliber assault rifles complete with associated magazines and military gears.

The houses are No. 13 John Khadya Street,and 46 Nelson Mandela Street, both in Asokoro, Abuja; and No. 3 Sabon Birni Road, Gwiwa Area, Sokoto, Sokoto State.

Also recovered from the former security chief were twelve brand new cars (five of them bullet proof), the ownership of which he could not explain.

Minority Leader Akpabio's Car In Crash With US Embassy Van

The convoy of the Senate Minority Leader and former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio was on Monday morning involved in a collision with a Chevrolet Suburban van belonging to the Embassy of the USA.

The accident occurred around 7.20 hours at Bolingo Hotel Junction along Abuja - Airport road when Akpabio's convoy attempted to beat the traffic light.

According to the Head of Media Relations and Strategy, Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Mr Bisi Kazeem, seven adult males were involved in the accident, three of whom were injured and hospitalized.

“A suburban jeep and a Mercedes Benz SUV were involved in the accident; the suburban was towed to the embassy while the Benz SUV was towed to the Central Police Station. Our accident investigation team has already commenced investigation, so it is too early to know the cause of the accident, " he said.

Senator Akpabio who was hurrying to the airport to catch an international flight reportedly sustained injuries and was taken to the National Hospital, Abuja for treatment.

Among the early callers at the hospital were the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel and Deputy Minority whip, Senator Biodun Olujimi.

Invite Looters For Talks, Okojie Tells Buhari

Former Catholic Archbishop of Lagos and ex-President of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Anthony Olubunmi Cardinal Okojie has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to invite treasury looters for dialog.

He said that Buhari's efforts to recover looted funds would be more successful if looters were engaged in private as against castigating them publicly.

The retired cleric who spoke with The Punch correspondent also argued that appealing to the conscience of looters through dialog would save government the huge cost of litigation.

But the question is : do treasury looters have a conscience?

See The Punch for more

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