Ukraine: Max Air begins evacuation of stranded Nigerians today

Max Air on Tuesday confirmed that beginning from today (Wednesday), it would commence the evacuation of Nigerians who were left stranded by the Russia-Ukraine war. But Air Peace, on the other hand, said it had not started the evacuation process, stressing that this would be made public soon. The General Manager, Operations, Max Air, Raymond Omodiagbe, told our correspondent that …

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COAS commissions ultra-modern operations centre, commends Buratai 

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya today, 28 February 2022 commissioned newly constructed Nigerian Army (NA) ultra modern Operations Centre, situated at the Army Headquarters Complex.  The new Centre will coordinate and control all NA operational engagements across theatres of operations nationwide.  Gen Yahaya expressed gratitude to the former COAS, who is currently Nigeria’s Ambassador to …

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Just In: Court Rejects Abba Kyari’s Bail Application

A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Monday, refused to grant bail to suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, said the application had been overtaken by events following an order of a sister court, granting the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)’s prayers to detain Kyari for another 14 days to enable …

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Human Rights group condemns Ukraine invasion 

The invasion of Ukraine by President Putin led Russia Government has been condemned by Dr Anthony Orunkoya Esq, the Africa President of World Alliance Against Terrorism, Violence and Inhuman Treatment (WAATVIT). In a communique issued at its South America workshop on Humanitarian Law, the Human Rights Group through its President, Dr Anthony Orunkoya reiterated that Russia is in gross violation …

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Be exemplary, Chief of Army Staff Charges Cadets

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya has on 25 February, 2022 operationalized 37 Nigerian Defence Academy Demonstration Battalion in Afaka, Kaduna State.  During the ceremony, which took place at the premises of the premier military institution, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), the COAS stated that timely review and adjustment of Order of Battle for the Nigerian Army …

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2023 elections: Geye Group strengthens voters’ sensitization 

The Geye Solidarity Group, founded by late Hon Risikat Ajoke Adegeye has embarked on strategies to further sensitize the electorates ahead of the 2023 general elections.  The decision was made during the group’s monthly meeting held on Thursday, 24 February at their secretariat in Amuwo Odofin. The meeting was moderated by the immediate past Secretary to Amuwo Odofin LGA, Engr …

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Court convicts kidnap kingpin, Evans

Kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike aka Evans, has been convicted alongside two others for conspiracy and kidnapping of a businessman, Donatus Duru. The other two convicts are Uche Amadi and Okwuchukwu Nwachukwu. The three men were found guilty of a two-count by the Ikeja High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Hakeem Oshodi on Friday. According to Justice Oshodi, the …

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Buhari signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law

President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2022 into law. President Buhari signed the Bill at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Friday. The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, were present to witness the signing of the Bill. …

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We know where bandits are, El-Rufai confesses 

The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has confessed that the government is aware of the location of bandits, who have posed a major threat to the country’s security.  While speaking with journalists at Aso Rock on Thursday, El-Rufai said maps have revealed the hideout of the bandits, but before anyone can go there, the person has to be well …

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Barack Obama speaks on Russia’s attack on Ukraine 

Former US President, Barack Obama, has berated Russia’s attack on the people of Ukraine.  In a post on his verified Facebook page on Thursday, Obama urged all nations to condemn what he termed Russia’s violation of international law and basic principles of human decency.  He said:  “Last night, Russia launched a brazen attack on the people of Ukraine, in violation …

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