Unknown gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday killed 35 people including the village head and a police Inspector in a midnight raid on Allawa village in Shiroro local government area of Niger State.
Sources said that the gunmen invaded the village unexpectedly at midnight and started shooting indiscriminately at the villagers.
By the time the invaders left after two hours of sustained shooting, 35 persons had lost their lives, several villagers were left with several degrees of injuries while many houses were burnt down.
Niger State...
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Movement Restricted In Borno Over Sallah Celebrations
Posted on 12:00 by Steve Igbokwe
To ensure safety during the Eid-el-fitri celebrations, the 7 Division, Nigerian Army, Maiduguri has imposed a restriction on movement across Borno State.
A statement released by the Army spokesman in the state, Col Tukur Gusau directed that
“the general public in Borno State be informed that a restriction on vehicular movements will be observed during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations throughout the state.
“All movements involving the use of vehicles, bicycles and animals like horses, camels and donkeys in Maiduguri will be restricted...
Buhari’s Eid-el-Kabir Message To Muslims
Posted on 11:10 by Steve Igbokwe
As part of his Eid-el-Kabir message to Muslims, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the days of Boko Haram terrorists are numbered.
His words ;
“Boko Haram’s reign of terror in parts of the country will be finally over very soon as the ongoing military onslaught against the terrorist sect will continue relentlessly until total victory is achieved.
Also, a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adeshina said that President Buhari has congratulated Nigerian Muslims ”... as they...
Buhari’s Eid-el-Kabir Message To Muslims
Posted on 11:08 by Steve Igbokwe
As part of his Eid-el-Kabir message to Muslims, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the days of Boko Haram terrorists are numbered.
His words ;
“Boko Haram’s reign of terror in parts of the country will be finally over very soon as the ongoing military onslaught against the terrorist sect will continue relentlessly until total victory is achieved.
Also, a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adeshina said that President Buhari has congratulated Nigerian Muslims ”... as they...
Buhari’s Eid-el-Kabir Message To Muslims
Posted on 11:07 by Steve Igbokwe
As part of his Eid-el-Kabir message to Muslims, President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the days of Boko Haram terrorists are numbered.
His words ;
“Boko Haram’s reign of terror in parts of the country will be finally over very soon as the ongoing military onslaught against the terrorist sect will continue relentlessly until total victory is achieved.
Also, a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adeshina said that President Buhari has congratulated Nigerian Muslims ”... as they...
I Want To State That I Am Not Guilty - Saraki Tells Tribunal
Posted on 07:40 by Steve Igbokwe
“I am the Senate President and I have respect for the rule of law. Mr. Chairman, I observed that they have made reference to the good work the Senate has done in the administration of criminal justice. If there is an allegation of false declaration of assets, the Code of Conduct Bureau shall refer the person involved to the tribunal after giving the person an opportunity to explain if the facts are true. But in this case, I was not given the opportunity.
“I thought the CCB should have called me and given me the right to fair hearing. I am hearing...
I Want To State That I Am Not Guilty - Saraki Tells Tribunal
Posted on 07:40 by Steve Igbokwe
“I am the Senate President and I have respect for the rule of law. Mr. Chairman, I observed that they have made reference to the good work the Senate has done in the administration of criminal justice. If there is an allegation of false declaration of assets, the Code of Conduct Bureau shall refer the person involved to the tribunal after giving the person an opportunity to explain if the facts are true. But in this case, I was not given the opportunity.
“I thought the CCB should have called me and given me the right to fair hearing. I am hearing...
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