Nnamdi Kanu's Family and MASSOB Reject Bail Terms...

The father of leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, His Royal Highness, Eze Israel Kanu, his wife Ugoeze Sally Kanu, have rejected the bail conditions given by Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja High Court to free his son, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, saying Kanu should be released unconditionally. 

African richest woman, Alakija, defrauded by Foundation staff...

On Monday,three siblings Vincent Ayewah, Florence Ayewah and Emmanuel Ayewah, and four others were arraigned by Economic and Financial crimes commission (EFCC),before a Lagos High Court, Ikeja for allegedly defrauding Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija of N3m through her Rose of Sharon Foundation.

Troops rescue 1,623 persons held captives by Boko Haram...

Troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade Nigerian Army on Operation LAFIYA DOLE, assisted by ten civilian JTF, have rescued a total of 1,623 persons held captive by members of the Boko Haram terrorists group.
According to a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Usman, the successful rescue operation was based on information received, yesterday by the troops by the civilian JTF intimating them to act for the safety of the captives. 
The troops, according to Usman, had embarked on offensive on suspected location of Boko Haram terrorists at Jarawa general area, Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State based on the tip-off. 
But the statement said while advancing, the troops came under heavy fire at Jarawa village and responded decisively. 
They went further to clear Deima, Artano, Saduguma, Duve, Bardo, Kala, Bok, Msherde and Ahirde settlements. 

“During the operation, the troops neutralized 21 Boko Haram terrorists, rescued 1,623 residents of Jarawa who were held captives by the terrorists. 

“They also recovered three AK-47 Rifles with registration numbers 565222414, 563729686 and UF 3646, a 36 Hand Grenade, 12 Cutlasses and four motorcycles, “the statement added. 

The rescued persons have been escorted to Rann Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, while all the children were vaccinated. 

The statement added:” One significant aspect of this operation is that the unit noted for its experience in battle, resilience and bravery did not record any casualty."

Na wa News: Thief Nearly Lynched In Ikeja, Mentions Police As Accomplice (Pictures)

A young man was almost beaten to death in the Ikeja area of Lagos state when he was caught by residents vandalizing some private properties.

According to an eyewitness, the thief usually came to Ikeja to steal every night. He was however unlucky this morning when residents of the area caught him and nearly lynched him to death.

Buhari condoles families of Nigerian victims of crane collapse in Mecca

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the families, relations and friends of the Nigerian victims of the Friday’s crane accident in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which claimed several lives.
In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by  the president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity Mallam Garba Shehu ,

Bomb blast at Malkohi IDP camp ; Pictures

 

The Explosion left  7 people died while 20 injured  the blast happened Friday morning in the IDP camp in Adamawa state. More photos after the Jump...

Governor of Cross Rivers State Ayade’s intervention ends judiciary staff strike in C-River...

The governor of Cross River State , Prof. Ben Ayade, has resolved the strike by the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria, 'JUSUN' which has lasted for eight months by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the representatives of the judicial body in Calabar.