Israel turns 68 with 8.5 million people, 10 times more than in 1948
On the eve of Israel’s 68th birthday, the country’s population stands at 8,522,000, according to figures released Monday by the Central Bureau of Statistics. There are 6,377,000 Jewish Israelis, 74.8%…
Troops Clear More Terrorists’ Camps in Sambisa Forest, Foils Terrorists’ Attempt to Tax the People
The troops of 21 Brigade, 7 Division, have continued their offensive operations against the Boko Haram terrorists still hiding in the Sambisa forest. On Sunday 8th May 2016, the troops…
You Don’t Need a Degree, by Ken Ugbechie
Mario Puzo, the fabled Italian-American in his 1969 masterpiece, The Godfather, once said: “Great men are not born great, they grow great . . .” Yes, most times, the…
Buhari Queries Minister over N300b Trapped in Banks…I’m Innocent – Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to respond to an allegation that he refused to recover N300 billion…
We Are Tired and Hungry, Boko Haram Captives Confess
Troops of 26 and 223, Battalions, Army Headquarters Strike Group and Armed Forces Special Forces have continued offensive operations in furtherance of Operation CRACKDOWN. The troops have cleared remnants of…
NRC Confirms Four Dead in Jebba Train Crash, Gov. Ahmed Condoles Families
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) said on Sunday that four people died in the train accident that occurred in Jebba on Saturday. The Assistant Director in charge of Publicity in…
British Paper Mock Buhari’s Anti-Corruption War, It’s Blackmail, Say Nigerians
A British newspaper, Mail Online, on Sunday took to sarcasm, making a mockery of President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption credentials ahead of his visit to London this week for a world…
Court Awards N10m Damages Against EFCC over Unlawful Detention of Foreigner
An Abuja High Court has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to pay a sum of N10m damages to an Abuja based foreigner and security expert Mr. Wolgang…
Gov. Sani Bello Warns Volunteer Groups Not to Militarise Members
Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has cautioned Youth Volunteer groups, especially those affiliated with religious bodies not to militarise their members but to operate within the confines of…
We’ll Deal With Those Spreading Inciting Pictures, Videos on Whatsapp, Facebook – Military
The military has said it would punish persons or groups sharing ‘Photoshopped’ videos and photos on social media which are capable of causing disunity among Nigerians. It also reaffirmed its…