Troops of Operation Sahel Sanity of the Nigerian Army have arrested 418 bandits and 315 illegal miners in the North-West. The Acting spokesperson of the operation, Brig.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, disclosed this at a media briefing newsmen on the success recorded by the Army Operation at the Special Army Super Camp 4, Faskari, Katsina State, on Saturday. The Operation he said is to support Operation Hadarin Daji to fight banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling, arm robbery and all form of criminalities in North-West and some parts of North-Central. He stated that troops of the Operation Sahel Sanity had recovered 43 Ak-47 rifles,…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Mr Femi Onayemi, veteran Journalist, who has put in 50 years in active journalism practice, as he turns 80 on Sept. 6, 2020. The president, in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Saturday, saluted the commitment of Pa Onayemi to a profession he loves dearly. He noted that Onayemi had served variously as reporter, editor, now editorial consultant, in a journey of five decades that saw him through publications like Daily Times, Daily Sketch, The Punch, National Concord, The Mail, and many others. Buhari also saluted what he described as…
The Federal government, has completed the 7.7 kilometre Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto road awarded at the cost N2.6 billion. The 7.7 kilometer project was awarded following its destruction by flood in 2012. A Deputy Director of Works from Federal Ministry of Works, Mr Goni Muhammad, who assessed the completed project, which was awarded eight years ago in 2012, announced its formal take over from the contractor, Mother CAT Nigeria Limited. Muhammad expressed optimism that the project would benefit Nigerians, included students of the university. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Lawal Bilbis, who thanked the Federal government for executing…
Troops of Operation Sahel Sanity, have recovered 5,614 stolen livestock and arrested 13 people alleged to be engaged in marketing the rustled animals. The Acting Director, Defense Media Operation, Brig. Gen. Benard Onyeuko said at a press briefing held at Army Supper Camp 4 Faskari, Katsina on Saturday that the recovered livestock include 3,984 cows, 1,627 sheep and 3 Camels, all recovered within a month in the course of their operation across the state. According to him, Oyeuko the operation which commenced in July, is aimed at supporting Operation Hadarin Daji to stem armed bandits, cattle rustlers, kidnappers, incessant killings and…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has congratulated his Chief of Staff, Dr. Otive Igbuzor on the occasion of his 57th birthday.Omo-Agege, in a congratulatory message extolled the leadership virtues of Dr. Igbuzor as well as his patriotism in his service to the country.Describing him as an astute administrator, teacher and dependable ally, the lawmaker prayed God Almighty to guide, protect and grant him more fruitful years of contribution to nation building.”From holding positions such as the General Overseer, Palace of Priests Assembly; Founding Executive Director, African Centre for Leadership Strategy & Development (Centre LSD); International Head…
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bola Tinubu, has solicited the support of traditional rulers in Ondo for the re-election of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Making the appeal at the Dome International Event Centre, Akure, during an interactive session with traditional rulers on Saturday, Tinubu dismissed insinuations that there was a rift between him and Akeredolu. “Don’t listen to them. Some people can go to any length to lie against other people. We are not fighting, Odua people need to be united. “Our monarchs, your support is needed, though you have assured us that you have agreed…
Nigeria’s Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo has posited that the deployment of the COVID-19 vaccine should be equitable, affordable and not in such manner that only the highest bidder could have it. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Mr Laolu Akande, obtained by Ashenewsonline on Saturday, the vice-president spoke at the virtual 2020 EURAFRICA Forum with the theme, “Towards a Realistic Euro-African Partnership During and Beyond the COVID-19 Era”. The vice-president, at the summit which featured presentations from notable global leaders, including the UN Secretary-General, Mr Antonio Guterres and the Prime Minister of Cape Verde, Mr Ulisses Correia Silva, among others,…
The Association of Northern Nigeria Students (ANNS), on Thursday, conferred the “Sir Ahmadu Bello’s Certificate of Credence” on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC). According to a statement by the Spokesperson of the Commission, Dele Oyewale made available to Ashenewsonline on Saturday, the certificate was received by the Kaduna Zonal head of the Commission, Sanusi Abdullahi during a courtesy visit of the association to the office. Presented by ANNS’ vice president, Special Duties, Comrade Habibu Gatawa was “in recognition of the Commission’s outstanding zeal, service to humanity and societal transformation.” The students applauded the efforts of the Kaduna zonal…
English Premier League (EPL), clubside Everton on Saturday said they have signed Brazil midfielder Allan from Italian side Napoli on a three-year deal. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, but British media reported Everton had paid a fee of around 25 million pounds to Napoli for the 29-year-old. Allan scored 11 goals and grabbed 16 assists in more than 200 appearances for Napoli across all competitions, helping them claim the Coppa Italia last season. “It is a real pleasure to sign for Everton. I am immensely happy to be here,” Allan said in a club statement. “I hope…
Five months after the closure of Nigeria’s airspace as a result of the dreaded virus, the first post-COVID-19 international flight, on Saturday, landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The Nation reports that the aircraft, operated by Middle East Airlines and which took off from Beirut, Lebanon, touched down at exactly 02:27 pm. Details later…