Two abducted Chibok girls escape from captors
Two among the remaining 98 Chibok school girls have escaped from their captors in the Sambisa forest in Borno State. Sources who spoke with Daily Trust said that the escape was a result of intense military operations in the forest. Meanwhile, a security source identified the escapees as Hauwa Mutah and Esther Markus. The source said, “One is from Chibok and the...
Several persons go missing as insecurity worsens in Rivers
Days after the 2023 general elections, insecurity in Rivers State appears to be on the rise. Within one week, several persons have been reported missing in the State. DAILY POST reports that the worst hit locations are Igwuruta, Eneka, Nkpor in Rumuolumeni and Mile 3, Diobu axis of Port Harcourt. About 7 days ago, one Chukwuebuka Julius was reported missing in Obio-Akpor...
Stakeholders, others disagree over $800m fuel subsidy palliative
STAKEHOLDERS in the petroleum industry, weekend, frowned over the Federal Government’s proposed $800 million fuel subsidy palliative to be shared with Nigerians. As part of a palliative targeted at easing the pains of Nigerians, $800 million has been proposed for distribution to 10 million households. But in an interview with Energy Vanguard, Executive Director of Emmanuel Egbogal Foundation, Professor Wumi Iledare,...
Ondo residents seek govt assistance over gunmen attacks
Farmers in some communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State have called on the state government and the security agencies in the state to come to their aid as gunmen suspected to be herdsmen had again attacked them. The residents alleged that the herdsmen invaded the Power Line, Ago Oyinbo and Ala Reserves communities on Friday and...
NAPTIP convicts 599 human traffickers in 19 years
The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has said that it has convicted no less than 599 persons for human trafficking between 2004 and 2023 in Nigeria. The Benin Zonal Commander of the agency, Barrister Nduka Nwawenne, made this known at the Uromi Justice Development Peace and Caritas Initiative consultative workshop with judges and magistrates in Benin, Edo...
With 35 days to go, Buhari leaves Nigerians with failed promises
Given his campaign promises in 2014 and 2018, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has reneged on several fronts in the eight years he served, leaving Nigerians with many unfulfilled expectations, STEPHEN ANGBULU writes On Friday, May 29, 2015, thousands of Nigerians gathered at Eagles Square, Abuja, as millions more followed on television to watch their new President, Major...
Group Tasks Tinubu on Restructuring
The group, which made the call in a statement signed by its Convener, Mr Tayo Onayemi, and made available to journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, noted that the tendon holding the country together has suffered so much trauma in the last 60 years, stressing that “it is only by restructuring the country that its continued existence can be...
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Sunday
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Nigerian students trapped in the Republic of Sudan have said their hope of early evacuation from the theatre of a fierce military confrontation has been dashed by the Federal Government. The conflict between the Sudanese armed forces and the paramilitary group, Rapid Support Force, has claimed over 400 lives, with...
APC dissolves Presidential Campaign Council, sends message to Buhari
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has dissolved its Presidential Campaign Council. The campaign council was constituted to ensure the victory of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu in the last election. The dissolution was disclosed in a statement signed by the council’s Director General, Governor Simon Lalong and the Secretary, James Faleke. Lalong commended President Muhammadu Buhari for supporting the council during the election...
UPDATED: Buhari apologises to those offended by his actions
President Muhammadu Buhari has apologised to those who may have been hurt by his administration. Buhari tendered the open apology while hosting the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja community, to his ninth and last Sallah celebration home as President, at the Presidential Villa. Speaking at the celebration attended by key figures in the administration and from the Abuja community, led by...
