Nigerian Air Force (NAF) air strike has neutralised scores of terrorists in fringes of Lake Chad in Borno State. Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore, Edward Gabkwet, in a statement issued Monday said specifically, Tumbun Fulani and Tumbun Shitu were struck between 27-30 September, 2023, when activities of terrorists in the locations were confirmed to have constituted a threat to military formations and law-abiding Nigerians residing within the locations. He said at Tumbun Fulani, terrorists were observed loading jerry cans in 2 gun trucks concealed under shrubs. Gabkwet noted that subsequently, NAF aircraft were scrambled to interdict the…
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Troops of Joint Task Force South East Operation Udo Ka II on Sunday cleared four notorious camps of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and it’s armed affiliates the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Ihube, Aku and Umulolo in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State. In a statement issued Monday by Lt-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, said during the clearance operation troops encountered many Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) enroute the camps. He said, however, due to superior firepower, the irredentist fled into neighbouring forests with Gun Shot Wounds. Unuakhalu said it was discovered that the camps were being used to perpetuate…
TheAll Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders have mocked the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for organising an “embarrassing 8-man protest” in London against the judgment of the Kano state Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which sacked Gov. Abba Yusuf. TheHintsNews reports that since the Kano State governorship election petition tribunal judgement which sacked NNPC’s Yusuf, the Kano State government have being peddling lies against the judiciary, the federal government and indeed dragging the image of APC on a daily basis. The stakeholders under the banner of National Coalition of APC Progressives Stakeholders said it was shameful that Yusuf and the Kwankwasiyya Movement only…
The National Coalition Against Terrorism on Monday called the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Kayode Ariwoola to direct all election petition tribunals in South-east to deliver their judgement electronically following alleged threats to the lives of judges. Specifically, the coalition urged the leadership of the judiciary to immediately direct the delivery of the judgment of Abia state election tribunal through electronic means and also evacuate all its staff from Abia state to restore the integrity of the judicial institution. The National Coordinator of the group, Terrence Kuanum, stated this while addressing a press conference on Monday in Abuja. The…
The Speaker House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has sponsored a free medical outreach in Kaduna State to commemorate this year’s World Heart Day. The outreach was held in Zaria Federal Constituency where he represents at the House on Friday. The World Health Organisation has designated September 29th of every year as the World Heart Day, an annual event to raise awareness on heart-related diseases and promote healthy heart habits. The Special Adviser to the Speaker on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, in a statement issued Sunday said the free medical outreach targeted over 1000 constituents with heart conditions across…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the ruling party remained committed to the restoration of true greatness and prosperity of the nation. The National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, in a statement issued Sunday to commemorate the 63rd Independence Anniversary of the nation. The party commended the heroism of the founding fathers who fought valiantly for the independence of the great country. The party also paid tribute to members of the Armed Forces for their many sacrifices in defence of the unity and territorial integrity of the country. Morka said: “We proudly celebrate 63 years of patriotism, bold strides…
There are indications that the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) may suspend the planned nationwide strike scheduled to commence on Tuesday following a fruitful meeting with the federal government. TheHintsNews reports that the labour union had last week declared it readiness to embark on indefinite strike to protest the removal of subsidy on petrol. Following the declaration, the labour union had been mobilising all affiliates’ bodies to shut down the nation’s economy as part of effort to press home their demands. At the meeting on Sunday, the labour union agreed to consider offers…
BUA Cement Sunday announced that a bag of cent would now be sold at an ex-factory” price of 3,500 per bag so that Nigerians could begin to enjoy the benefits of the price reduction before the completion of its plants. The management of the company in a statement issued Sunday said the reduction in price was sequel to its previous pronouncements. It added that the price reduction takes effect from October 2. It reads: “We refer to our previous pronouncements regarding our intent to reduce cement prices upon the completion of our new lines at the end of the year…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that President Bola Tinubu is empty and bereft of ideas in the face of the harrowing and life-discounting experiences being encountered by Nigerians under the All Progressives Congress (APC) administrations. The National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, in a statement issued Sunday described the 63rd Independence Day address by saying the expectation of Nigerians on a day like this was for a Presidential speech that will provide concrete solutions to critical challenges of the nation including security as well as the crisis in the electricity and petroleum sectors. He noted that Tinubu’s admission…
Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa state, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yekini Nabena has said that the party would shock the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Duoye Diri. The APC chieftain noted that if Duoye’s abysmal performance in the state was anything to go by, the outcome of the forthcoming election is already known to all. TheHintsNews reports that the National Chairman of the ruling party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, had on Friday inaugurated the national campaign team with a task to mobilise, study all the guidelines…