Obasanjo disclosed this at the public presentation of Scars, Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum, a book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Lucky Irabor (retd.). Obasanjo said, “Boko Haram is now virtually becoming part of our life. Should we accept that? If we should not accept it, what should we do? […]
Speaking at the launch of Scars, a memoir by retired military chief Lucky Irabor, Jonathan said his administration set up several committees to initiate dialogue with the insurgents. During one of these efforts, the group named Buhari as their preferred negotiator. Jonathan said he had hoped that with Buhari’s emergence as president, peace talks would […]
The Galatasaray striker, who missed the 1-1 draw with South Africa due to injury, headlines a 23-man squad named by head coach Eric Chelle. He is joined by team captain William Ekong and vice-captain Wilfred Ndidi. Other key players include Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Tolu Arokodare, and rising defender Benjamin Fredricks. Semi Ajayi […]
Sean “Diddy” Combs has issued a formal apology ahead of his sentencing for prostitution-related convictions, taking “full responsibility” for his actions and pleading for leniency. In a letter to the judge presiding over the case, Combs expressed regret for the harm he caused, particularly to ex-partner Cassie Ventura and another woman identified in court as […]
Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi, has said he would defy a court order restraining him from making public comments about Wunmi, the wife of the late singer Mohbad, alleging that Wunmi has been avoiding police inquiries. Fabiyi declared his intention to ignore the restraining order, insisting that his comments have been “legitimate and lawful”. He accused […]
Senior Advocate Kunle Edun, SAN, who led the legal team for the petitioner, confirmed the development to journalists, noting that “the directive is a major step in ensuring that the rule of law is upheld while the substantive issues in the case are being determined.” The court issued the interim order as hearing opened in […]
The bungalow-shaped annexe, located within the campus, was engulfed in flames suspected to have been triggered by a cooking gas explosion.The Public Relations Officer of the Federal Fire Service, Gombe Command, Assistant Superintendent of Fire Service, Bashir Muazu, confirmed the incident to newsmen in a telephone call, describing it as unfortunate. “It was caused by […]
The spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi confirmed the incident, saying the number of people who lost their lives is unconfirmed. According to Akinbiyi, a petrol-laden 33,000-litre tanker overturned due to excessive speeding. It spilled its contents on the highway, triggering a fire outbreak and spreading to other vehicles […]
In a statement released to journalists, security chiefs in Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Ondo states confirmed this to journalists, saying that they had activated various containment plans to prevent the infiltration of their states by bandits fleeing the ongoing military operations in Kwara. This came as the Federal Government uncovered the movement of the bandits […]