Indigenous People of Biafra, says its militia arm, Eastern Security Network, doesn’t engage in kidnapping or ransom demand. IPOB, in a statement on Friday, said the claims by a group in Taraba that ESN operatives kidnapped some people and demanded N20 million ransom is untrue. The statement signed by IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, read, “On June 13th, 2024, the public, especially Biafrans, were alarmed over the viral videos of the foreign and local Fulani terrorists in Biafraland with various charms and weapons in the middle of the night who were intercepted by the gallant ESN operatives. “These Fulani terrorists confessed…
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Agency Report Torrential rains across Central America have left at least 27 dead in landslides and flooding over the past week, mainly in El Salvador, but also in Guatemala and Honduras, officials said Friday. El Salvador’s Environment Minister Fernando Lopez said the deluge was a result of low pressure over the Pacific Ocean, with indirect influence from tropical storm Alberto which left four people dead in Mexico. “Unfortunately, the death toll has now reached 19, a very regrettable event,” said El Salvador civil protection boss Luis Amaya, in a television interview. Among those killed were two girls whose home was…
Agency Report Kylian Mbappe was named on the French bench for Friday’s Euro 2024 clash against the Netherlands four days after breaking his nose in Les Bleus’ opening Euro 2024 victory over Austria. Mbappe trained in a mask inspired by the colours of the French flag on Thursday but has not been risked by Didier Deschamps. Victory for either side in Leipzig will secure their place in the last 16. There were initially fears for Mbappe’s future availability in the tournament after he was left bloodied by a collision with Austrian defender Kevin Danso’s shoulder during Monday’s 1-0 win for…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday, announced the removal of Eze Sergeant Awuse as the Chairman of the State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers. Fubara announced this during a special meeting with the traditional rulers at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Port Harcourt, the state capital. The Governor, thereafter, appointed Eze Chike Wodo, as the new chairman of the council, saying that the office could not remain vacant. Fubara in his speech at the meeting, said Awuse has not been leading the council effectively for a while due to his alleged role in the ongoing crisis in…
Federal Government, on Friday, dismissed claims by United States lawmakers that Binance Executive, Tigran Gambaryan’s health is deteriorating in prison and lacks access to quality medical care. Gambaryan is currently detained in Nigeria on charges of tax evasion and other financial crimes. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris in a statement on Friday, described the US lawmakers’ claims as false and baseless. Idris stressed that Gambaryan’s detention was lawful under court orders. He noted that Gambaryan receives necessary medical attention and benefits from consular services provided by his home government. The statement read, “It has become necessary for…
Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, has revealed that the value of his fiancée, Chioma Rowland’s engagement ring equals the price of two or three Rolls Royce. Davido disclosed this in a video shared on Instagram on Friday by a businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest. In the video, the socialite hailed the couple, who were seated in a car, and requested that Chioma flaunt the ring. “#ChiVido 2024! Excessive steeze! Let me see that ring,” he said. Responding, Davido said, “That is two, three Rolls Royces right there.” PUNCH Online reports that Davido…
Agency Report The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (retd.) has revealed that the agency seized 761,000 tonnes of illicit drugs and substances between January 2021 and March 2024. Marwa made this known during a special Juma’at service as part of activities to commemorate the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday. World Drug Day is celebrated annually on June 26. This year’s celebration is themed “Evidence is Clear, Let Us Invest in Prevention”. The NDLEA boss said that the 2018 drug use survey…
Kaduna State Government, on Friday, disclosed that the military has killed several bandits in a coordinated attack in the Bula community within the Yadi Forest of Giwa Local Government Area of the state. State Commissioner overseeing Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Aruwan noted that coordinated ground and air strikes by troops of Operation Whirl Punch left several bandits dead, including an ally of a notorious terrorist, Buhari Yadi’, identified as Alhaji Kachalla Ragas. He explained that the strike was based on credible intelligence which followed the recent elimination of some bandit…
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, says the cholera death toll in the state has risen to 24. Abayomi disclosed this in a post on his Instagram handle on Friday. The health commissioner also confirmed 35 cases out of the 417 suspected cases across 20 Local Government Areas in the state. He said the situation report as of June 19, 2024, indicated, “417 suspected cases, 35 confirmed cases, and 24 recorded deaths.” Abayomi advised residents to ensure personal and environmental hygiene, saying, “Let’s adhere strictly to personal and environmental hygiene. Let’s stay safe #ForAGreaterLagos” The cases were reported…
Agency Report A Swiss court handed jail sentences to four members of Britain’s richest family on Friday for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion. The Hindujas — who were not present in court — were acquitted of human trafficking, but convicted on other charges in a stunning verdict for the family whose fortune is estimated at 37 billion pounds ($47 billion). Prakash Hinduja and his wife Kamal Hinduja each got four years and six months, while their son Ajay and his wife Namrata received four-year terms, the presiding judge in Geneva ruled. The cases stem from the family’s practice…