Another 60 soldiers to face trial for mutiny Thursday

   Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade Another set of 60 soldiers are to be arraigned before a General Court Martial by military authorities in Abuja on Thusday for mutiny. The soldiers allegedly committed mutiny on August 4, 2014 by refusing to join troops in Maiduguri for “an operation.” Their arraignment which is to take place at the Sani Abacha Barracks in Abuja comes as The PUNCH gathered on Monday that some of the 12 soldiers convicted...

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Nigerians should be prepared for change-Tinubu

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu A former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says there is a need for the country to undergo a “common sense” revolution, adding that Nigerians should be prepared for change Tinubu, who is a national leader of the All Progressives Congress said the many years of misrule by successive Peoples Democratic Party presidents had continued to sink the country further into crisis. The former governor said this...

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Police begin investigation into the murder of former Ekiti State NURTW chairman

Police in Ekiti State have launched investigation into the murder of a former Ekiti State Chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers, Omolafe Aderiye. The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Victor Babayemi, also announced the arrest of a number of suspects over the violence that erupted in the state on Friday. Aderiye was a staunch loyalist of the Governor-elect, Mr. Ayo Fayose. Fayose, who visited the widow of the decease, Funmilayo, described his murder as “barbaric” and “a political killing.” “We were together...

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13 soldiers to face trial for cowardice

Convicted Soldiers. There were indications in Abuja on Thursday   that the authorities of the Nigerian Army might soon arraign 13 soldiers for cowardice and failure to obey orders from their superiors to advance at the (war) front. Investigations revealed that the soldiers directed to join their counterparts at the 7 Division, entrusted with the responsibility of coordinating the on going counter-terrorism operation in the...

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Released Chibok girl “pregnant and mentally ill'' - Bitrus

     Abducted Chibok girls  The abducted “Chibok girl” released on Wednesday is “pregnant and mentally ill,” the National Chairman of Chibok Community Development Association, Dr. Pogu Bitrus, has told TheCable. Earlier on Thursday, the police revealed that the 20-year-old girl was abandoned by suspected terrorists at Mubi in Adamawa State, from where she was picked up. It also confirmed that she was one of...

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Survivors Of Ebola Virus Visit Governor Fashola

Governor Fashola yesterday received survivors of the deadly Ebola virus disease at the State House in Alausa, Ikeja. While welcoming them, the Governor thanked God on their behalf and also commended the survivors for coming forward to share their experiences with the Nation. As seen in the pictures above, the survivors are; widow of late Port Harcourt doctor, Dr Emenuo Kelechi (left), Dr Ibeawuchi Morris (second left), Dr Fadipe...

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Reps summon Diezani, NNPC GMD, NUPENG over strike

Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke The House of Representatives on Wednesday summoned the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, over the ongoing strike by oil workers in the country. Also summoned were the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Dr. Joseph Dawah, the leadership of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural...

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Nigerian Military kill 300 insurgents in Borno

Maiduguri residents hailing soldiers for repelling and killing about 300 insurgents in Konduga and Ngamdu in Borno State…on Wednesday The military has recorded a major feat in its battle against the militant Islamic sect, Boko Haram by killing no fewer than 300 insurgents in two Borno State communities. One hundred and fifty of them were shot dead in Konduga, a town between Bama and     Maiduguri, while the remaining...

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20 killed in Kano college blast

Kwankwaso A bomb explosion which was preceded by sporadic gunshots left over 20 people dead   and 40   injured in   Kano on Wednesday. The explosion at the entrance to new site of the Federal College of Education, sent many students,   residents of the area and business owners scampering to safety. According to a witness, Hauwa Abdu, some gunmen who arrived at the area started shooting near the bus...

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Why PDP governors endorsed Jonathan for 2015

President Jonathan Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors yesterday endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan as their sole candidate for the 2015 presidential election. The governors took the decision after their meeting at the Akwa Ibom State Governor’s Lodge, Abuja. Before the meeting, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, had announced that the party had fixed November 29 and December 6 as dates for the party’s governorship...

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T.B. Joshua blames Boko Haram for collapsed building

TB Joshua The founder and General overseer of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet T. B. Joshua has said Boko Haram may be responsible for the collapse of a six-storey building in the church premises. Joshua, who told members of his church on Sunday not to be afraid, said the attack was targeted at him and not at them. The prophet made it clear that the collapse of the six-storey building at around 11.45am on Friday which led to...

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APC accuses Jonathan, PDP of breaking electoral law

President Goodluck Jonathan The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of flouting the electoral law by encouraging and funding the Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria which has been rallying support for Jonathan’s re-election nationwide. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said in a statement on Sunday that Jonathan’s refusal to...

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Police Arrest Man Stealing Cash At Bank With Invisible Ring

A man who walked into GTB bank thinking he was all invisible because he wore an invisible ring has been arrested by the Police. The man jumped over the counter and started stuffing a bag with cash, before the cashiers held him. Police where later called in and he was asked why he did that, and he said he thought no one could see him because he wore an invisible ring. How thoughtf...

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Why Jonathan ordered removal of offensive campaign banners

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday ordered the immediate removal of the #BringBackJonathan signs being used by his supporters for his second term bid. The directive, contained in a statement by the presidential spokesperson, Dr. Reuben Abati, followed worldwide condemnation, with the United States of America’s influential newspaper, Washington Post, describing the use of the slogan as “galling.” Like many Nigerians, the Washington...

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FG, Teachers disagree over schools’ resumption date

 Ibrahim Shekarau The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Federal Government (FG) have disagreed over the new resumption date of September 22 and threatened to go on strike if the FG fails to put in place measures to protect its members and pupils from contracting the deadly Ebola Virus Disease before the resumption of schools. But the Federal Government says there is no going back on the date since there is no scientific basis...

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Youths, vigilantes kill 80 fleeing insurgents in Adamawa

    Boko Haram members Youths and vigilance group members in Michika and Madagali local government areas of Adamawa State on Tuesday night killed about 80   Boko Haram insurgents fleeing   the areas. The insurgents, who had been wreaking havoc on some boundary communities in Adamawa and Borno states, were said to have run into the bush after running out of arms and ammunition. It was gathered that...

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OAU student tests negative for Ebola virus

The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, has said that the female student of the institution who was suspected to have the Ebola virus and moved to Lagos State has tested negative to the virus. The Public Relations Officer of the OAU, Mr. Abiodun Olanrewaju, said this in a telephone interview with our correspondent on Thursday. He said, ” The preliminary result of the girl is out and she tested negative. Another test will be done tomorrow. The university will issue a statement on this later today.” The female student...

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At Last, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Opens Up On Divorce Saga

After about one week of keeping mum about his divorce which is currently making headlines, Pastor Christian Oyakhilome has yesterday addressed the allegations leveled against him in the law suit filed by his wife in the United Kingdom. Speaking on Sunday evening during the monthly global communion service of the church, he described the allegations as “crazy” and “stupid”. He however acknowledged that divorce is unbiblical adding...

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Monarch’s Marriage Generates Tension In Community

The peaceful Agbor town in Delta State is currently enmeshed in tension following the alleged secret wedding to a white woman by a monarch, the Dein of Agbor, Benjamin Ikechukwu Kiagborekuzi  Reports said that residents of Agbor and the palace chiefs are worried over the marriage to a white lady by the Dein of the kingdom. A highly respected palace chief, Alika (surname withheld) told our correspondent...

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Nigerian Government Launches 10,000 Mortgages For Affordable Housing Units

  The Nigerian Government today launched the first 10,000 mortgages for the commencement of the Presidential Initiative on the delivery of affordable housing units to Nigerians. The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said in Abuja that the launch was part of the Federal Government’s efforts to fulfill its promise of providing affordable houses to Nigerians. “During...

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Shocking: Robbery Suspects Say They Pray Before Every Operation

     The arrested robbery gang members. Four members of a robbery gang who were arrested by the Lagos State Police Command have said they usually prayed to God before any operation. One of the suspected robbers, Mutalubi Abdullahi, explained that the prayer was to ensure that only ‘sinners’ would be dealt with by the gang, while the ‘innocent’ would be spared. Abdullahi, who was arrested along with Ismaila Moruf,...

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Sister of Late Doctor Tests Positive for Ebola

  Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, has put the total number of confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria at 18. The 18th patient, according to the Federal Government, is the sister of the late Port Harcourt doctor who died of the EVD recently. A statement issued on Wednesday night by his Special Assistant (Media and Communication), Mr. Dan Nwomeh, said the number of cases successfully...

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Federal High Court Freezes Dangote’s Accounts In 20 Banks

                                 Sani Dangote A Federal High Court in Lagos today ordered 20 Commercial banks in Nigeria to dishonour all cheques from Sani Dangote and his companies, Dansa Foods Limited and Bulk Pack Services Limited until September 11th.  Sani...

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