The Executive Chairman, Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, Hon Ali Kolo, exclusively said, 72 hours when armed group of Boko Haram invaded the town, thousands of his people are still trapped and mingling with the sect members, even as he said, the terrorists slaughtered two people on Sunday …
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30 Soldiers Killed In Mainok As Boko Haram Sacks Military Base In Borno
Militants from the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly known as Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād on Sunday attacked a Nigerian Army location at 156 Battalion in Mainok area, Borno State, killing over 30 soldiers, military sources told Newsextra24 Mainok is the …
Read More »Troops Raid Benue Monarch’s Palace, Chief Escapes With Guns
TROOPS of Operation Whirl Stroke have reportedly uncovered arms and ammunition at the palaces of district heads of Cha (Mue Ter Cha), His Royal Highness, Chief Utambe Adzer, and Chief Teran Kwanghbo, all from Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that while the former was arrested, …
Read More »Controversy Trails Trial Of 400 BDC Alleged Boko Haram Sponsors
Over one week after security forces arrested 400 Bureau De Change (BDC) operators alleged to be financial sponsors of Boko Haram, senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has opposed moves by the Federal Government to opt for a secret trial. According to media reports, the businessmen were arrested in an …
Read More »World Malaria Day: Itel, Amatem Softgel, Drug Aid Africa Distribute Relief Items
To commemorate this year’s World Malaria Day, itel, one of Africa’s topmost smartphones, accessories, and televisions manufacturer has partnered with Amatem Softgel, a leading anti-malaria drug in Nigeria, and Drug-Aid Africa, an NGO that provides medical drug supplies and support to low-income patients in Nigeria and across Africa In tandem …
Read More »IGR Of Nigerian States From 2007 To 2020
▪From 2007 to 2020, Lagos’ IGR surpassed all other states even when there was a reduction in growth rate. ▪In 2010 and 2015, the yoy (year-on-year) growth rate of Lagos’ IGR reduced. ▪Most Nigerian States generate less than 50bn Naira revenue annually; only 6 States generated above this amount in …
Read More »Imo State House Of Assembly Is Not On Fire
Information reaching AF NEWS from a credible source has it that the news of Imo State House of Assembly being on fire is fake news, not true. It also revealed that the purported video is not true, but a doctored video used to incite, create tension in the state. The …
Read More »Lawyers Disagree Over Sanwo-Olu’s Attempt To Takeover Corruption Cases From EFCC
Legal experts have expressed divergent views over a new law signed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State which mandates agencies like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and other anti-graft agencies to hand over corruption cases to the …
Read More »DJ Switch Celebrates Her 37th Birthday (Video)
Popular Nigerian Disc Jockey (DJ), Obianuju Catherine Udeh, professionally known as DJ Switch, took to her instagram handle to celebrate her birthday today 25th April, Newsextra24 reports. Sharing a video in which she appreciated her fans for celebrating with her, she wrote; “+1 today all I feel is gratitude. Thank …
Read More »Osinbajo: Promise Of God For A Great Nigeria Will Be Fulfilled
Though Challenges Persist, Promise Of God For A Great Nigeria Will Be Fulfilled Says Osinbajo In a rousing message seeking to rally Nigerians and people of faith to see beyond the vicissitudes of the season in the country, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, says he knows Nigeria will become an …
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