August 5, 2023 The Nigerien government has reportedly signed a military contract with Russia’s Wagner mercenaries, according to a news report. American journalist, Jackson Hinkle citing France 24 says Niger, who overthrew the elected president Mohamed Bazoum on July 26, has reached out to Wagner, a well known mercenary group known for its fighting in…
Russia has signed agreements for military cooperation with over 40 African countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday in St Petersburg. Putin made the announcement during the second and final day of the second Russia-Africa Summit, saying “We are developing partnerships in military and military-technical cooperation with more than 40 African states to strengthen…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says residents of the state cannot afford to stay at home for two weeks in compliance with the directive issued by a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), led by fugitive Simon Ekpa. Governor Otti spoke Monday in Abuja, the Federal Capital, on the sideline of…
Malema sustains attacks on Botswana about ‘US Military base’. Julius Malema of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has sustained his attacks on Botswana about the presence of an American military base that he says should be closed because it is a threat to the security of the entire sub-continent. The outspoken opposition leader was…
By Joyce Ifejika Dikko Radda, the governor of Katsina, has urged security personnel in the state to speed up their existing efforts to combat banditry and other various crimes. The governor said this while paying a condolence visit to the family of Ibrahim Abdullahi, who was killed by the terrorists who attacked the Kankia town…
A federal high court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to grant Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), access to his medical records and doctors of his choice. In a judgement delivered on Thursday, Binta Nyako, presiding judge, dismissed the objections raised by the DSS…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, says he will not celebrate his 62nd birthday due to the myriad of challenges confronting the country. In a statement shared on his Twitter page on Monday, Mr Obi said although his friends, family and supporters sought a celebration, he would not rescind his two-decade decision…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general elections, has reacted to the rising insecurity in the country, especially in the North Central zone and the continued disruption of business and social activities in the South-East. Obi noted that the violent attacks in the North Central states of…
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu, member representing Ideato Federal Constituency of Imo State, has described the State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as “evil governor.” Uzodimma, who is the Chairman of Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF), recently led his colleagues to a meeting with APC national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, over the…
The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Barr. Peter Mbah has launched the first batch of patrol cars fitted with communication equipment already delivered. Barr. Mbah has reiterated his commitment to protect the lives and properties of Ndi Enugu as New Security outfit set to take charge of the Enugu Urban Security Patrol. Soon, Enugu…
