BREAKING: Three Senior Military Officers, 20 Other Soldiers Killed As Terrorists Ambush Army Convoy In Niger State

BREAKING: Three Senior Military Officers, 20 Other Soldiers Killed As Terrorists Ambush Army Convoy In Niger State

The incident occurred between Zangiwa and Kangara in the state. 

Over 23 personnel of the Nigerian army have been killed following an ambush on a military convoy by gunmen suspected to be terrorists in Niger State. 

A military source told SaharaReporters that the incident occurred on Monday morning around 5am. 

The incident occurred between Zangiwa and Kangara in the state. 

According to the source, an army major and two lieutenants with one identified as Y. Alkali were among the victims. 

“Nigerian army this morning lost about 23 soldiers, they were ambushed by bandits. One major, two lieutenants were among the victims. In fact, they set some of them ablaze inside the Hilux vehicle,” a soldier told SaharaReporters.

Meanwhile, efforts to reach Onyema Nwachukwu, army spokesperson, for comment were unsuccessful as he didn’t respond to his messages sent to him. 

Was Hired By Former President, Buhari To Protect Terrorists-Infested Abuja-Kaduna Road —Militants Leader, Asari Dokubo

I Was Hired By Former President, Buhari To Protect Terrorists-Infested Abuja-Kaduna Road —Militants Leader, Asari Dokubo

 

The highway was reputed to be one of the most dangerous and risky for travellers during the whole two terms of Buhari as Nigerian president because of incessant kidnappings and murders.

 

ANiger Delta militants’ leader, Asari Dokubo has narrated that the immediate past government of Muhammadu Buhari engaged him to protect the Abuja-Kaduna highway.

The highway was reputed to be one of the most dangerous and risky for travellers during the whole two terms of Buhari as Nigerian president because of incessant kidnappings and murders.

But in the twilight of the immediate past government, reports of violence crashed significantly, according to Daily Trust.

When he paid a visit to President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock last month, Dokubo had claimed that his footmen and combatants were responsible for the axis's stability.

But in a recently released video, Dokubo boasted that his intervention was what restored peace and tranquility to the highway.

He stated that while he was not on good terms with Buhari for most of his government, the ex-President recognised the potential in him and assigned him a critical duty.

He was quoted by Daily Trust as saying: “If the Buhari-led government can engage me to bring safety for the people on the Abuja-Kaduna road, it should be commended. Do you know how many lives were saved? Do you know how many people were brought out from depression and trauma? Have you ever spoken to people who have been kidnapped?

“We did not employ ourselves. The government saw the potential in us and knowing that we can deliver and they engaged us. That the Buhari government engaged me shows that they know who I am. I was not a friend of Buhari. For seven years, I was anti-Buhari. Buhari with all that saw the capacity in me that I am capable and the government came.”

Meanwhile attempts to reach Garba Shehu, Buhari's spokesman, for comment were unsuccessful as of the time of reporting this report, as he rejected calls put through to him.

CSMC Amazing Grace District Disassociate Self From Seven Elders, Debunk Claims

CSMC Amazing Grace District Disassociate Self From Seven Elders, Debunk Claims

CSMC Amazing Grace District Disassociate Self From Seven Elders, Debunk Claims

 

The leadership of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, (CSMC), Amazing Grace District Headquarters has hereby debunked the claim of the Seven Elders portraying themselves as members of the district.

The Church said that seven elders that includes Benson A Awonusi, Ganiyu Folusho Gabriel Jinadu, Remi Babalola, Gafaru Ashiru, Akinlaja Olajuwon, Shola Agesin and Yemi Ogunsanya left the church since 2020 to establish their own church.

The said elders, however, fraudulently left with millions of Naira from the church accounts namely; FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA PLC, WEMA BANK OF NIGERIA PLC, FIDELITY BANK NIGERIA PLC.

They also went away with four vehicles belonging to the church with registration numbers as follow;Toyota Hiace Bus (FKJ 746 AR), Toyota Sienna (LSD 551 FC), Mazda bus (MUS 439 CW) and another Mazda bus.

All these are in their custody. We reliably learnt that two of the vehicles were already sold by them. To cap it all, they also carted away the kitchen utensils of the district headquarters.

It would be recalled that The Leadership of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Amazing Grace District Headquarters in Iyana Ipaja, Lagos has called out Folusho Jinadu alongside Four Others for fraudulently selling and converting the Church Properties for their personal use.

Lagos Vice chairman Lauds Eshilokun as Marine transport Chairman House Committee

Lagos Vice chairman Lauds Eshilokun as Marine transport Chairman House Committee

The Vice chairman Lagos Island local government, Prince Muhammed Rosul Eshilokun  congratulates, Distinguished Senator Wasiu Eshilokun Sanni, representing Lagos Central Senatorial district, as the Chairman of the Senate committee on Marine transport.

I expressed confidence in the legislative capacity of Sanni Eshilokun, and lauded him for distinguishing himself in the business of legislation through verified recorded achievements as Deputy Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly.

The appointment of Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun, is a well-deserved one. The former Deputy Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, as a seasoned administrator whose wealth of experience will add immense value to the marine transport administration.

On behalf of the people of Lagos Island and Lagos central senatorial district, I congratulate my Boss on national service assignment.

"I have no doubt that you will excel in this new role. I wish you success in driving progress for our nation".

 

Rosul Eshilokun eulogies his Boss, "Moyo fun e, Moyo fun rami". ("I rejoice with you, I rejoice with myself".)

Signed:

Prince Muhammed Rosul Eshilokun

Vice Chairman,

Lagos Island Local Government

#Renewed Hope...2025

Omo Oba nlo

Omo Oba mbo

Rosul Lokan.....

FASHOLA DENIES ALLEGATION OF DRAFTING JUDGMENT FOR PEPT, CALLS FOR ACTION AGAINST PEDDLERS OF FAKE NEWS

PRESS RELEASE 

FASHOLA DENIES ALLEGATION OF DRAFTING JUDGMENT FOR PEPT, CALLS FOR ACTION AGAINST PEDDLERS OF FAKE NEWS

 

The immediate past Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN, has vehemently denied the baseless and defamatory allegation that he was involved in drafting the judgement for the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) Judges. 

 

Fashola expressed his disappointment with the spread of this false information on social media platforms and has called on security agencies to take action against those responsible for spreading fake news.

 

In response to the allegation, Fashola clarified that he has been away from Abuja for an extended period of time, rendering the claims entirely unfounded. 

 

He condemned the individuals behind these dangerous allegations, referring to them as agents of destabilization.

 

Fashola has initiated the process of filing formal petitions against the offensive tweets and online reports with the management of the microblogging site, X (formerly known as Twitter), and the National Communications Commission (NCC). 

 

He urged the relevant security agencies to treat this matter with utmost seriousness, as it strikes at the heart of judicial independence.

 

The former Minister believes that these allegations may be part of a wider campaign to undermine the judiciary by those who seek to manipulate the institution for their own gain. He emphasizes the importance of unmasking the perpetrators and their sponsors and ensuring that they face the appropriate legal consequences.

 

Mr Fashola's Special Adviser on Media released a press statement on behalf of the former two-term Governor of Lagos State urging members of the public to disregard these false allegations and asked them to report any individuals involved in spreading such dangerous fabrications to the relevant security agencies.

 

HAKEEM BELLO

Special Adviser, Media

BREAKING: In Ondo, a 45-year-old Man Ties His Wife and Kills Her With Hot Water

BREAKING: In Ondo, a 45-year-old Man Ties His Wife and Kills Her With Hot Water

A self-acclaim coach, Bankole Oginni has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly killing his wife with hot water in Akure, the state capital.

Oginni, 45 was alleged to have tied his wife of the same age in his room at Oke-Aro, Akure and poured hot water on her leading to her death. 

Oginni was nabbed by men of the Nigerian Police Force, B-Division, Oke-Aro after the victim was found in his room. He was said to have called the victim from her house for a visit before her line became unreachable.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state police command, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, in a statement said a lady reported the incident at Oke-Aro Police station which led to the arrest of the suspect.

The PPRO said the lifeless body of the deceased woman was found inside the room of the man, with her legs and hands tied while her body opened with intestines removed.

The Police spokesperson said there were patches on her body that shows signs of hot water burns, noting that the body of the deceased has been deposited at the morgue.

Her words “Also there were patches on her body that shows signs of hot water burns.”

“After she left for his house, she did not return and her phone was switched off. She traced her mother to the house, only to find her lifeless body in the room of the ex-lover, her legs and hands tied and her body opened with intestines removed.”

Odunlami said the suspect is in custody while the body of the deceased has been deposited at the morgue. 

BREAKING: WAR looming as Niger Army blocks Nigerian soldiers access to Bosso

BREAKING: WAR looming as Niger Army blocks Nigerian soldiers access to Bosso

War looming as the neighbouring towns of Malam Fatori in Nigeria and Bosso in Niger, which were once connected by a friendly daily interaction between soldiers of the Nigerian Army and soldiers of Niger Republic in Bosso, are now experiencing heightened tension and hostility due to recent events.

News Direct reports that in the aftermath of ECOWAS sanctions and the declaration of potential military action, both countries find themselves in a delicate situation. As a result, Nigerian soldiers are facing an unfortunate setback as they have been denied access to Bosso town to source items for their daily lives and basic provisions.

This new development occurred a day after a delegation from the West African regional bloc ECOWAS had left Niger without meeting the leader of the junta which seized power in a coup.

According to a delegation member on Friday, the team led by former Nigerian military ruler, Abdulsalami Abubakar could not spend the night in Niger as scheduled.

The ECOWAS delegation arrived in the capital Niamey on Thursday “but did not spend the night” as scheduled, nor meet with coup leader Abdourahamane Tiani or deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, the team member said.

The delegation was initially due to meet Tiani to present ECOWAS’s demands but met a brick wall before returning to Abuja.

Regional powerhouse Nigeria holds the rotating presidency of ECOWAS, which imposed sanctions and gave the military junta a week to restore Bazoum to power.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu however said the bloc would do its best to resolve the crisis amicably but ECOWAS said it could resort to military intervention as a last resort.