Author: Ishaku Yohanna

Boko Haram terrorists in Abuja, targets five locations, Customs raise alarm

Ishaku Yohanna

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that Boko Haram terrorist is already in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja, planning to carry out coordinated attacks on five identified locations. In an internal memo dated August 20, 2020, and signed by the Comptroller, Enforcement of Customs headquarters, H.A Sabo, the NCS has put its officers and men on high alert to avoid being caught off guard  Sabo stated: ‘Information reaching the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) reveals the existence of Boko Haram Terrorist Camps (BHT”s) in and around the Federal…

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Southern Kaduna attacks: Two warring communities sign peace pact

Ishaku Yohanna

Two communities in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Saturday signed a peace agreement as part of efforts to bring an end to the wanton destruction of lives and property in the area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the communities involved are Dangoma and Takau in Kannikon and Zipak chiefdoms respectively. Speaking at the event held in Kafanchan, Peter Averik, chairman of the local government, said the peace deal was brokered following series of dialogue between the two communities. “We met and deliberated successfully on…

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Flood: Four killed, 5,200 houses destroyed in Kano — Official

Ishaku Yohanna

The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed four persons killed and over 5,200 houses destroyed due to flooding in Rogo and Danbatta Local Government Areas of the state. Sale Jili, Executive Secretary of the Agency, confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Kano. NAN reports that the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted flooding occasioned by heavy rainfall in 20 Local Government Areas of the state. Mr Jili disclosed that two persons lost their lives and 200 houses destroyed…

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Magu’s pastor sues FCMB for N5bn over false report

Ishaku Yohanna

The General Overseer, Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministry, Prophet Emmanuel Omale, has sued First City Monument Bank Plc for N5bn. Omale, who claims to be the spiritual guide of the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, said FCMB falsely reported to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit that N570m was paid into his church account, thereby, leading to accusations that the money was used in purchasing a house in Dubai for Magu. The suit marked FCT/HC/CV/2020, was instituted by Omale; his wife, Deborah Omale;…

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First international flight lands in Lagos after COVID-19 lockdown

Ishaku Yohanna

There was palpable joy on Saturday as the first international flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this was coming after five months of closure of the Nigerian airspace due to the lockdown occasioned by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Middle East Airline (MEA), which took off from Beirut, Lebanon, made history as the first international flight to land anywhere in the country as it touched down at the MMIA at exactly 2.30p.m. The aircraft was ceremonially welcomed with…

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Winning Ondo will brighten our chances of claiming 2023 Presidency – Tinubu

Ishaku Yohanna

National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has revealed how Southwest can claim the 2023 presidency. Speaking in Akure, Ondo State on Saturday during a meeting with the traditional rulers for re-election of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, the former governor said ensuring that the APC wins Ondo governorship poll would be an added advantage to the South-West’s quest for 2023 presidency. Tinubu said APC leaders in the state as well as South-West and national level were united to ensure that Akeredolu was re-elected in the forthcoming election…

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Just a little more Nigeria’ll explode, organised labour warns

Ishaku Yohanna

With the recent increase in the pump price of fuel, the organised labour has warned that it takes something very little for explosion actually to occur, saying that Nigerians are, today, living on the edge, under the President Muhammadu Buhari government. Organised labour gave this warning even as the “Buhari government are taking Nigerians for a ride” as prices of goods and services have gone up, especially that of transportation, saying, “it is like adding salt to injury.” “Clearly speaking, we can say that many Nigerians are today living on…

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Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine ‘records success’ in early trials

Ishaku Yohanna

President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has announced the country’s approval for the COVID-19 vaccine named “Sputnik V” – a reference to the world’s first artificial satellite launched by the Soviets on October 4, 1957. Developed by Moscow’s Gamaleya Institute, the vaccine has been received with cautious optimism across the world. While some health experts say Russia skipped the third and most crucial stage of testing the drug before declaring it fit for human use, the country insists that it followed due health protocol. The World Health Organisation, which asked Russia…

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Nigeria restarts international flights with Middle East Airlines Saturday – FAAN

Ishaku Yohanna

As Nigeria reopens its airspace for international travel, three airlines will operate flights into the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Saturday, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has said. FAAN Managing Director, Capt Rabiu Yadudu, who made this known on Friday during an inspection tour by the Lagos State Government to check the readiness of the airport, said the first flight will be operated by Middle East Airlines. “We are expecting three airlines tomorrow starting with Middle East Airlines, around 2pm,” the FAAN boss said. Two other airlines including…

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Nigerian doctors to begin nationwide strike on Monday

Ishaku Yohanna

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced that it would embark on an indefinite strike on Monday. In a statement jointly signed by Aliyu Sokomba, Bilqis Mohammad and Egbogu Stanley, its president, secretary, and publicity secretary respectively, the association said the decision was taken after its national executive council meeting held to review the 21-day ultimatum issued to the federal government. Some of NARD’s demands include the implementation of residency funding, COVID-19 allowance, payment of hazard allowance and the outstanding salary shortfall of 2014, 2015, and 2016. The…

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