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Just In: 8 killed as gunmen attack Imo State Police Headquarters

07/05/2021 Tunde

The Security operatives on Thursday night killed eight (8) gunmen after they resisted an attack on Orlu Divisional Police Headquarters in Imo state from unknown gunmen. Also, the joint security operatives recovered seven vehicles the attackers came in for the operation. Our correspondent gathered that the gun battle between the gunmen and the security operatives lasted several hours, as the military sent reinforcement from the 34 artillery brigade, Obinze, in Owerri. The gun duel created an atmosphere of panic, as people scampered for safety, as the Roads in Orlu town…

Pastor Adeboye son, Pastor Dare Adeboye dies on his sleep

06/05/2021 Tunde

Pastor Dare Adeboye, the son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide, Enoch Adeboye, is dead. The PUNCH gathered that the 42-year-old, who was the third surviving child of the revered cleric, died in his sleep on Wednesday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, where he was based with his family. Our correspondent gathered from reliable sources in the church that the deceased, who was the Assistant Pastor in charge of Region (Youth) 35, had ministered the previous day. He was said to have retired to…

Father Ejike Mbaka Missing: Igbo youth give FG 48 hrs to produce him

05/05/2021 Tunde

"Supreme Court Ruling Has Vindicated Me As A Mouthpiece Of God" - Father Mbaka

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, OYC, on Wednesday raised the alarm that the Enugu priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka is missing. The cleric of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, has been in the news after he asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign. This was followed by a revelation by the presidency that he was attacking Buhari because he was refused a contract. Ohanaeze Youth Council has now claimed that the priest was missing. In a statement issued by the President-General of OYC, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, he said Mbaka was last…

Bandits vow to kill remaining 17 Greenfield University students if FG fails to pay N1000m & 10 Honda motorcycles tonight

04/05/2021 Tunde

Niger Delta Avengers give shocking respond to the threats of Boko Haram on IPOB Members

Kidnappers of students of Greenfield University, Kaduna State have vowed to kill the remaining 17 students in their custody on Tuesday if Federal Government fails to pay ransom of N100 million and 10 brand new Honda motorcycles. The bandit leader confirmed there were 17 students in their custody, comprising 15 females and two males, one of whom the VOA reported is a grandchild of the late 18th Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris. Jalingo, who described the Monday threat as his final warning, said the initial N55 million paid by…

Akwa Ibom job seeker killed: Police exhumed Iniubong Umoren’s body after suspected killer Uduak Frank Akpan arrested

04/05/2021 Tunde

How Akwa Ibom job seeker, Iniobong Umoren killed in cold blood

The body of one Miss Iniubong Umoren has been exhumed by police in Akwa Ibom by the police after suspected killer Uduak Frank Akpan arrested. Umoren was declared missing last week when she left her home in search of a job. Police dug up her body from a shallow grave and deposited it at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital morgue for autopsy. A 20-year-old suspect Uduak Frank Akpan has been arrested. Earlier reports claimed that Akpan lured Umoren to his house under the pretext of giving her a job,…

Nigeria must return to community policing – Atiku reacts to insecurity of the nation

03/05/2021 Tunde

Former vice president of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar has revealed the reason Nigeria must return to community policing to contain the insecurity in the nation. Former VP Atiku under the Umbrella of People Democrats Party (PDP) taken to twitter to react to the nation insecurity and what needs to be done. “We cannot continue like this. Nigeria must return to community policing, adapted to suit the needs of the constituent states, to stem the tide of insecurity.” Atiku also allegedly reacted to the killing of Akwa Ibom job seeker Iniubong Umoren…

Ejike Mbaka reveals reason his angry with president Buhari

01/05/2021 Tunde

The presidency has alleged that a fiery Catholic cleric Ejike Mbaka who supported President Buhari but has now turned against the president, is angry because his request for contracts was ignored. Ejike Mbaka, who supported Mr Buhari in his first and second term elections, recently called for Mr Buhari’s impeachment. In its reaction on Friday, the presidency said Mr Mbaka recently “asked for contracts as compensation for his support. “An outsider distilling the avalanche of verbiage, will be surprised that after supporting the President two times to win the Presidency, Father Mbaka…

Just In: Mary Daniels, amputee sachet water hawker to face trial for deception

29/04/2021 Tunde

Following discrepancy discovered in the story of an amputee sachet water hawker, Mary Daniels, 26, who recently received donations from Nigerians due to her situation, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed the relevant ministry to hand over the matter to the state Police Command for further investigation. Daniels’ viral story on social media had elicited global sympathy and concern from Nigerians. When contacted for comments, the state Commissioner for information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, could not respond to calls and text messages sent to his mobile phone…

Police debunk Imo State House of Assembly on fire as fake news

26/04/202126/04/2021 Tunde

Police debunk Imo State House of Assembly is on fire as fake news

Police have debunked that Imo State House of Assembly is on fire is fake news as the House was never on fire. Reports on Sunday evening suggested that the Assembly had been set on fire by unknown arsonists. A YouTube video purportedly showing the Assembly burning has been branded fake as the house in the video is not the same as the Imo Assembly. The video is coming following gunmen’s attack on the country home of Governor Hope Uzodinma on Saturday. During the attack, two security personnel were killed and the house…

Biafra News: Nnamdi Kanu allegedly reacts as IPOB declare as terrorist

26/04/2021 Tunde

Nnmadi Kanu alleges Wike ordered Police and Army to kill IPOB members

The proscribed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has allegedly reacted to the declaration of IPOB as terrorist after their commander Ikonso killed in Imo state. Nnamdi Kanu taken side said that Federal Government refuse to declare Boko Haram and Fulani Herdsmen a terrorist but IPOB that doesn’t kill anyone refer as terrorist. “They hastily proscribed and declared IPOB ‘a terrorist group’ because they know that IPOB is the only constant obstacle on their path to Fulani conquest of the rest of Nigeria. “The most…