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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS)  Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, in his efforts to cater for the welfare of troops and boost their morale, has flagged off welfare flight for troops of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) who are proceeding on pass to and fro the theatre of operations to other parts of the country.  The COAS performed the symbolic ceremony on Monday, 9 August, 2021 at the Nigerian Air Force Base Maiduguri, Borno State. Lieutenant General Yahaya in his remarks said welfare of troops is one of his cardinal focus for the Nigerian Army and it is in this regard that the initiative was birthed in order to ease the movement of personnel of OPHK by addressing problems such as distance and other associated challenges, while proceeding on pass to see their families and loved ones. He said the ongoing Joint operations in the Theatre has further strengthened the synergy between the services and other security agencies which informed the decis...

African Countries at the Tokyo 2021  Olympics 1. Kenya - 6 medals (2 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze) 2. Uganda - 4 medals (2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze) 3. South Africa - 3 medals (1 Gold, 2 Silver) 4. Ethiopia - 3 medals (1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze) 5. Tunisia - 2 medals (Gold, Silver) 6. Morocco - 1 medal (Gold) 7. Nigeria - 2 medals (1 Silver, 1 Bronze) 8. Namibia - 1 medal (Silver) 9. Egypt - 4 medals (Bronze) 10. Cote d'Ivoire - 1 medal (Bronze)         11. Ghana - 1 medal (Bronze)         12. Burkina Faso - 1 medal (Bronze).

The Executive Governor of Katsina State, Right Honourable Aminu Bello Masari has called on all Nigerians,  particularly those residing in the northwest to support ongoing anti banditry operations in North West Nigeria. The Governor made the appeal when the Chief of  Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya paid him a courtesy visit today Thursday 5 August 2021 at the Government House, Katsina. The COAS was on an operational tour of 8 Division, as well as formations and units under the Division's area of responsibility. Speaking further during the visit, Governor Masari observed that there had been significant improvement in the security situation of Katsina state. He however noted that the troops could do more, if given the necessary support by Nigerians.  While expressing appreciation to the military and security agencies, Governor Masari urged the troops to sustain the momentum of the ongoing operations, particularly in rural communities, adding th...

The ex-president of United States of America Barrack Obama has received words of praises from the Old Trafford star player MARCUS RASHFORD. Looking back to the way the Kenyan born become the first black man to rule America, RASHFORD in his humble attire lavished praises on Obama. The birthday message also posted by Manchester United official instagram page carries a tremendous blessing to Obama

Rihanna is now officially a billionaire and the wealthiest female musician in the world, according to Forbes. The pop star is worth $1.7 billion (£1.2 billion), with an estimated $1.4 billion coming from the value of her Fenty Beauty cosmetics company. The rest of her fortune mostly comes from lingerie company, Savage x Fenty, worth an estimated $270 million, and her earnings from music and acting. She is second only to Oprah Winfrey as the world's richest female entertainer.

HOUSE OF REPS RECEIVES PROPOSAL TO CHANGE NIGERIA’S NAME TO UAR A proposal to change Nigeria’s name to United African Republic has been received by the House of Representatives Special Committee on Constitution Review. The proposal was submitted by Adeleye Jokotoye, a tax consultant to the committee at the South West zonal public hearing in Lagos. According to Jokotoye, the name ‘Nigeria’ was imposed on the country in the colonial era, hence it should be changed. Jokotoye also explained that he chose ‘United Africa Republic’ because the country is made up of hundreds of ethnic groups that need to be United. He also suggested as an alternative, ‘United Alkebulan Republic’ (Alkebulan means ‘mother of mankind’).

Ezeife: IPOB Not Behind Attacks In South-east — Igbo Don’t Shed Blood  Chukwuemeka Ezeife, former governor of Anambra state, says the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) are not behind the violent attacks in the south-east. There have been several attacks on police stations, prisons and the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the south-east. Security operatives and residents have been killed, and in a recent development, Ahmed Gulak, former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, was murdered in Imo on May 30. Speaking when he featured on Arise TV on Wednesday, Ezeife said investigation carried out by elders in the south-east revealed that such attacks are designed to provoke Igbo people. While noting that killing and destruction do not conform to the Igbo character, he said some of the attacks may have been carried out by people outside the region. “Anybody who hears the story will be mad at the story...

PRESS RELEASE  May 30, 2021 The Government of Ebonyi State has received several requests from some families and residents of the State, requesting that they would like to remain indoors on Monday, May 31, 2021, to organize private family prayers in honor of their loved ones who were murdered during the unfortunate civil war. Some of the people with this special request own shops in some of our markets across the state. While as a government, we remain resolute in the protection of lives and property of Ebonyians and all residents of Ebonyi State, we are aware that it is the right of anyone to remain at home or go about his/her normal businesses in this regard. Following the foregoing, the Governor, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, FNSE, FNATE who is highly in touch with the people has directed that those who may wish to remain at home with their shop(s) locked should neither be penalized, nor their shop(s) seized as it is their constitutional right while the rights of those who...

UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA EXPELS 46 STUDENTS OVER ACTS OF MISCONDUCT   No fewer than 46 students of the University of Abuja have been expelled by Senate for their involvement in various acts of misconduct in breach of their sworn matriculation oath.  Five other students were rusticated for one semester, the cases of three others involved in sundry offences would be retried, while seven accused persons were exonerated, discharged and acquitted. Senate at its 175th Regular Meeting held on Thursday 27th May 2021, considered the report and recommendations of the Students Disciplinary Committee, and after due diligence, approved the  expulsion, rustication, retrial  and exoneration of the affected students. The expelled students cut across several departments. While 15 of the students were in their 400 level; 20 were in 300 level; eight, 200 level; and three, 100 level. The affected students have been directed to hand over any University property in their posse...

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Braking news. All the management committee members, EAs, STAs and TAs, local Government advisory members are hereby dissolved. The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engineer David Nweze Umahi has effected a major shakeup in the State’s Executive Council. To this end, 81 members of the 106 expanded Cabinet have been dissolved in the first phase while 25 others have their services upheld at the interim. Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kenneth Ugbala announced this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council Meeting on Friday.  "Today in the course of conducting the Council affairs, the Executive Council was just dissolved. The Council was dissolved, one is to give opportunity for the government to appraise the input of the different Ministries, Departments and Agencies so far and equally strengthen performances and capacity building in the work of MDAs...” Dr. Ugbala gave details of the Exco members whose services were retained to include Honourab...

The new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya was born on 5 January 1966 in Sifawa, Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto state. Maj Gen Yahaya who is a member of the 37 Regular Course of the prestigious Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), started his cadet training on 27 September 1985 and was commissioned into the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps on 22 September 1990. Maj Gen Yahaya has held several appointments including Staff, Instructional and Command. Notable among the appointments held by the new COAS are Garrison Commander Headquarters Guards Brigade, Directing Staff at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Deputy Director Army Headquarters Department of Military Secretary,  Deputy Director Army Research and Development and the Chief of Staff, Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation Pulo Shield. He also served as the Principal General Staff Officer (PGSO) to the Honourable Minister of Defence, the Commander, Headquarters 4 Brigade and 29...

 PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF  The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,  President  Mohammadu Buhari has appointed Major General  Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS).  Prior to his appointment Major General Yahaya was the General Officer Commanding 1 Division of the Nigerian Army and the incumbent Theatre Commander of the Counter terrorism Counter Insurgency military outfit in the North East code named  Operation HADIN KAI. Please disseminate this information to the general public through your news medium.  Thank you for your cooperation.  ONYEMA NWACHUKWU  Brigadier General  Acting Director Defence Information  27 May 2021

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed that no fewer than 100 persons are missing from a boat mishap that occurred near Corner Libata Ingaski, a border town between Kebbi and Niger State. The Director-General of the agency (NSEMA) Ahmed Inga, told NAN that the passengers, believed to be mainly women and children, were travelling from Niger to Kebbi on Wednesday morning when the vessel capsized. Inga said that the boat was carrying more than 180 passengers and most of the passengers were from Kebbi heading to a market. According to him, the accident was due to overload and the state of the boat, adding that more than 20 people had been rescued and four bodies recovered. Inga further stated that search and rescue operation was ongoing by the Marine police and other agencies. Reacting, President Muhammadu Buhari in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu expressed sadness over the capsizing of the boat. He offe...

Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has insisted that Villarreal made it hard for his team following their Europa League final defeat against Villarreal on Wednesday night Solskjaer explained that Villarreal defended well against Man United, adding that the Red Devils didn’t create a big change against the LaLiga side during the encounter. Villarreal defeated Man United 11-10 on penalties in Gdansk to win this year’s Europa League. Gerard Moreno gave Villarreal the lead in the first half, clipping Dani Parejo’s free-kick past David De Gea. However, Man United levelled after the break, with Edinson Cavani slotting home a rebound.

‘NYSC not a waste of time’ — DG defends scheme amid debate over relevance ‘NYSC not a waste of time’ — DG defends scheme amid debate over relevance Shuaibu Ibrahim, director-general of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says the scheme is “critical to the unity of the country”. He said the scheme is not a waste of time, adding that its relevance in integration and national cohesion must not be underestimated. The brigadier-general spoke on Wednesday in his office in Abuja. He said NYSC has been a useful tool for the socio-economic development of the country through the deployment of corps members to states outside their base. He said the corps members contribute in many ways to the lives of residents of their host communities. “NYSC is not a waste of time, wherever corps members are posted to, they have been adding value in order to be remembered with good legacies,” Ibrahim said. TheCable had on Monday reported that the house of representatives is considering a bill s...

TROOPS BUST BOKO HARAM LOGISTICS STOCKPILE, NAB FUEL SUPPLIERS Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 raided a suspected Boko Haram logistics stockpile in Kurkareta town, Yobe State. Items recovered during the raid operations by troops in conjunction with local vigilantes include 62 jerrycans loaded with Premium Motor Spirit popularly called petrol, hidden in different houses and shops. Three vehicles belonging to the terrorists' suppliers with registration numbers DAL 626 YE (Kano), GBK 413 GR (Benue) and XA 390 SHN (Borno) were also impounded.  The successful raid was undertaken following credible intelligence that some members of the community are suppliers of fuel and other products to insurgents. All the recovered items and the suspects are in our custody for preliminary investigations before handing them over to the appropriate agency for prosecution.  The NA remains determined to sustain their offensive operations in the area and assur...

Governor David Nweze Umahi arrives Ezza model Secondary school,Izzikworo Ezza South LGA,For the official Kick Off, of  Governor David Nweze Umahi, School Sports, Ebonyi Central Zonal. Gov Umahi is accompanied to the program by KINGSLEY MOGHALU APC GUBERNATORIAL ASPIRANT Anambra state. People are beginning to think about what may be the outcome of the Anambra forth coming election. APC may be at the safer side if Kingsley MOGHALU of APC continues to work with Dave Umahi the governor of Ebonyi State and also the south east governors forum chairman. Dave has promised to mobilize Ebonyians living in Anambra to vote for MOGHALU.  MOGHALU is currently in Ebonyi State with Dave Umahi for official kick off of inter school games.  

PRESS RELEASE  MAY 25, 2021 My attention has been drawn to a news making the round in some section of the media that there was an explosion of a suicide bomb in Afikpo, Ebonyi State this afternoon.  The above news is in sharp contrast to the reality as the incident was a grenade of a security personnel carrying out his duties at the said location that accidentally exploded. A similar incident equally occurred in front of the Ebonyi State Old Government House as some mobile police officers were servicing their APC machine. The first incident took the life of the bearer while the second caused injuries on the affected person, who has been taken to the hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.  The general public is, therefore, charged to disregard the fake news as it is the handiwork of enemies of the state who are bent on causing panic where none exists.   Furthermore, Ebonyians and residents of Ebonyi State are reminded that generating and spreading  ...

  IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW, KNOW IT NOW by Md Awwal Yusuf: For a President to be at any funeral or event outside the Presidential Villa, the event must have at least 48hs for intelligence operatives to do surveillance & clearance before the President can go based on the Security report. In a case where the COAS & his team died yesterday & had to be buried today, you don't expect the President to go there without security clearance. The min time of 48hs wasn't met. In insecurity parlance, funeral ceremonies are where politically exposed persons face more risks. GEJ could attend Azazi’s burial because it wasn't done within 24 hours. Security issues and securing the President are not done by emotions or sentiments. There’re laid down procedures that must be followed. This 48 hours security protocol further proven with the Jonathan – Yar'Adua's experience. It will be recalled that Jonathan too didn't attend Yar'Adua's funeral.   On May 6, 2010,...