The Nigerian Army on Sunday, December 13, stated there was no foul play regarding the death of the late General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Port Harcourt, Major General Olubunmi Irefin. According to the Nigerian Army, the late general died of complications arising from COVID-19 after spirited efforts to save hisContinue Reading

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday, December 13, condemned the gruesome attack on Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina state, by bandits, leading to the reported deaths and abduction of scores of students. This was contained in a communique issued by the PDP spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan. The PDP said it is standingContinue Reading

The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi on Sunday, December 13, has issued a declaration of war on cult groups currently attacking residents of Abakaliki and other parts of the state. Umahi made the declaration at the Christ Embassy Church, Mile 50 Layout, Abakaliki, during a special thanksgiving service. The governor bemoaned, “We have very seriousContinue Reading

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has revealed its plans to investigate the military and the Boko Haram insurgents for war crimes and crimes against humanity. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday, December 11, by the ICC Prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda. Bensouda said the Hague-based court has found a reasonable basisContinue Reading

A Nigerian man has been arrested after allegedly duping a pastor in India by posing as a Canadian philanthropist wishing to donate money and masks for poor people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the incident occurred in Hyderabad, India. Equally important, reports monitored by 1st News in the Indian media say theContinue Reading

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received its second and final Mil Mi-171E heavy-lift tactical transport helicopter. The helicopter was delivered at NAF Base Makurdi, Benue State, earlier in December. According to Key.Aero, a website that focuses on military aviation, the Mi-171E (NATO reporting name: Hip-H), serial NAF582, arrived at theContinue Reading