April 2021

Four UN Troops Killed In Major Attack In Northern Mali

Four UN Troops Killed In Major Attack In Northern Mali

April 3, 2021 5:33 am

The UN mission has revealed that four United Nations peacekeepers were killed Friday when suspected jihadists staged a major attack on their camp in Aguelhok, northern Mali.

The peacekeepers ‘bravely pushed back a complex attack carried out by several heavily-armed terrorists,’ MINUSMA said in a statement, adding that four troops had died and others were wounded, according to a provisional toll.

The statement said the attackers had suffered heavy losses and had abandoned “several of their dead”.

A source in MINUSMA said the attack occurred around 200 kilometres (120 miles) from the Algerian border, targeting a contingent of peacekeepers from …

Shell Confirms Oil Spill In Bayelsa Community

Shell Confirms Oil Spill In Bayelsa Community

April 3, 2021 2:53 am

The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has confirmed an oil spill from its facility at Agbura-Otuokpoti area of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital.

The confirmation came from The company’s Media Relations Manager, Bamidele Odugbesan when he spoke to newsmen in an interview.

According to Odugbesan, the company got a report of the spill on March 31. ‘At about 8.30 am on March 31, a community surveillance vendor reported a leak on the company’s Joint Venture pipeline at Nun River in Bayelsa.

Read Also: Oil Spill Again Pollutes Okpoama Communities In Bayelsa

‘Following the development, the facility was shut down …

Why I Turned Down IGP’s Secret Invitation – Sunday Igboho

Why I Turned Down IGP’s Secret Invitation – Sunday Igboho

April 3, 2021 12:57 am

Popular self acclaimed Yoruba activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Igboho, has revealed reasons why he turned down a secret invitation sent to him by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja some days back.

This revelation was made a spokesperson to Igboho, Olayomi Koiki, who spoke via a video clip that has now gone viral on social media, stating that the invitation from IGP was brought to his principal’s residence in Ibadan on Thursday, this week, by six police officers.

Read Also: We Need Yoruba Nation Now, Sunday Igboho Declares

Koiki went …

Danladi Umar: A Thug Who Became A Judge Due To Quota system

Danladi Umar: A Thug Who Became A Judge Due To Quota System

April 2, 2021 11:50 am

Since he became the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal through the quota system, Danladi Umar has shown how undeserving he is of that position. In numerous times in the past, he has taken a particular liking to jumping from one controversy to another. The recent one however has shown how uncouth and mannerless he can be when it comes to using his position in the right manner.

There was palpable outrage and pandemonium at an Abuja shopping mall on Monday after the chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, and his driver brutalised a security …

Missing Alpha-Jet Aircraft Might Have Crashed – NAF

April 2, 2021 9:36 am

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Thursday said intelligence gathered by its surveillance aircraft, Special Forces, and ground troops indicates that its missing aircraft might have crashed.

Recall that NAF Alpha-Jet aircraft (NAF-475) went off the radar with two crew members on board on March 31.

A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, stated that the cause of the crash and the whereabouts of the two pilots remain unknown.

According to Gabkwet, the pilots are Flt.-Lt. John Abolarinwa and Flt.- Lt. Ebiakpo Chapele.

Read Also: Nigerian Fighter Jet Missing During Boko

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Ogun Will Strike If You Abuse Your Uniform – Soyinka To Amotekun

Ogun Will Strike If You Abuse Your Uniform – Soyinka To Amotekun

April 2, 2021 9:36 am

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has sent a strong warning to the newly inaugurated Amotekun operatives in Ogun State, asking them not to engage in brutality or harassment of innocent people.

The playwright did not mince words when he said that Ogun, the god of iron, will strike any operative who abuses his uniform while discharging his duties.

Soyinka said, ‘Amotekun, we are watching you. If you abuse your uniform, before Ogun strikes you, we would have dealt with you.’

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the Ogun State Amotekun Corps was inaugurated Thursday by Governor Dapo Abiodun, who …

Covid-19 Finland Withdraws Lockdown Plans Over Legal Issues

Covid-19: Finland Withdraws Lockdown Plans Over Legal Issues

April 1, 2021 11:37 pm

The government of Finland has withdrawn draft legislation aimed at restricting movements in parts of the country to curb virus spread after concerns about its legality were raised.

The European country is now considering its options, according to the prime minister.

‘We are going to evaluate whether it is possible to draft this kind of a legislative proposal, and how long it will take,’ Prime Minister Sanna Marin said late Wednesday after a cabinet meeting.

A constitutional committee made up of lawmakers had earlier warned that the bill violated Finland’s constitution, saying the temporary restrictions on freedom of movement were …

More Wins For Burna Boy As He Bags BRIT Awards Nominations

More Wins For Burna Boy As He Bags 2021 BRIT Awards Nominations

April 1, 2021 10:56 pm

Nigerian Superstar and Grammy Award winner Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy has secured a nomination at the 2021 BRIT Awards in the UK scheduled to hold at the O2 Arena in London on the 11th of May.

Organizers of the 2021 BRIT Awards, which is sometimes referred to as the British version of the Grammys, unveiled the nominees on Wednesday.

Burna Boy was nominated for the ‘International Male‘ Solo Artist category alongside The Weekend, Bruce Springsteen, Childish Gambino, and Tame Impala.

Read Also: Burna Boy’s Twice As Tall Album Wins Him A Grammy Award

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Again, APC Extends Membership Registration

Again, APC Extends Membership Registration

April 1, 2021 10:24 pm

Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has again extended its membership registration and revalidation exercise by three weeks.

This was contained in a statement by Secretary of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Senator John James Akpanudoedehe, which was made available to newsmen on Thursday, according to him, the latest extension became necessary because of the number of people willing to join the party.

Read Also: 2023 Presidency: Zone The Ticket Now, Umahi Tells APC

He said; ‘The audit of the reports received from the National Membership Registration, Revalidation and Update Committee; the States’ Registration Committees; and that of …

I Vomited Blood After Taking COVID Vaccine - Kaduna Resident

I Vomited Blood After Taking COVID Vaccine – Kaduna Resident

April 1, 2021 9:55 pm

There is confusion in Kaduna as a resident of the State identified as Hanatu Tanko has narrated how she bled from the nose and vomited blood after receiving a jab of the COVID-19 vaccine.

In a video which was posted online, the woman, who sought treatment at Ashmed Specialist Hospital, Kaduna narrated her experience which is however yet to be verified.

The woman pointed out that she took the vaccine at Kaduna South Secretariat, which has caused many observers to link it to the hospital.

Speaking to dissociate the hospital from the controversy, the Chief Medical Doctor, Dr. Patrick …

Why Tinubu Will Support My Presidential Ambition - Bello

Why Tinubu Will Support My Presidential Ambition – Yahaya Bello

April 1, 2021 9:22 pm

Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has asserted that the National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu would most likely support his bid to emerge as Nigeria’s next president.

The young Kogi State Governor made this claim while speaking to BBC yesterday.

Bello has recently been hosting different groups and individuals in Abuja and Lokoja, the capital of his state in a bid to gain support for his ambition to emerge as successor to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Although Tinubu has not officially thrown his cap in the ring to run for the presidency, it is however generally believed …

Missing Air Force Alpha Jet Found, Fate Of Pilots Unknown

Missing Air Force Alpha Jet Found, Fate Of Pilots Unknown

April 1, 2021 8:51 pm

The Nigerian Air Force’s Alpha jet which was previously missing has been discovered. It was found to have crashed at Abba-Jille in Konduga LGA of Borno State.

According to reports, the location of the crash is approx 30Kms outskirt from the city of Maiduguri.

The fighter jet was last seen flying around Goni Kurmiri and Njimia villages after attacking terrorist locations at the Sambisa axis before it went missing.

Read Also: Nigerian Air Force Receives Spy ATR-42 Aircraft

There was however no word yet as to the fate or whereabouts of the pilot and co-pilot, whether they ejected safely or …

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