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Soldier to face firing squad for killing superior officer
By Michy Abraham in Maiduguri
A soldier has been sentenced by the Nigerian Army to death for shooting his superior officer to the death.
The soldier, Private Azunna Mmadu-Abuchi, was arraigned before the 7 Division General Court…
Capitol riots: Trump says his speech was totally appropriate
US President Donald Trump says his speech before last week's deadly Capitol riot, when he urged his supporters to march on Congress, was "totally appropriate".
Mr Trump dismissed as "ridiculous" efforts by Democrats in Congress…
FBI warns ‘armed protests’ being planned at all 50 state capitols and in Washington DC
The FBI has received information indicating "armed protests" are being planned at all 50 state capitols and the US Capitol in Washington, DC in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20.
The…
Army to deploy new recruits to Sambisa, says Burutai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has asked new recruits to be ready to defend the country against external aggression and other security threats.
He gave the charge during the final screening for 80 regular…
Buratai visits recuperating soldiers at 44 Reference Hospital, Commission’s Projects
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai on Tuesday visited the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna, where he checked on Operations LAFIYA DOLE and SAHEL SANITY recuperating troops, inspected…
DSS alleges plot to incite religious violence in Lagos, Rivers, S’East
The Department of State Services has alleged that there is a plot to incite religious violence in the country.
The Service specifically listed some of the states where the act is expected to be carried out to include Sokoto,…
Insecurity: Lawmaker faults calls for sack of Service Chiefs
A Member of the Borno State House of Assembly, Yakubu Gambo has described calls for the sack of Service Chiefs over worsening security situation in the country as unpatriotic.
Gambo has urged Nigerians to desist from calling…
Amotekun must not become another SARS –Soyinka
Worried by allegations of recklessness and extrajudicial killings, Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Saturday said the South-West Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun, must not morph into another Special Anti-Robbery Squad…
Boko Haram attacks Geidam, leaves residents fleeing
Boko Haram has invaded Geidam, one of the biggest town in Yobe State, leaving the residents fleeing.
Gaidam town, about 180 kilometres from Damaturu, the Yobe state capital, is the headquarters town of Geidam local government…
Girlfriend kidnaps lover’s 3-month-old baby in Ondo State.
The Police in Ondo have arrested a man, Wasiu Mamukuyomi, in connection with the kidnap of his three-month-old daughter by an apprentice in his wife’s tailoring shop.
The apprentice, identified as Temitope Adeniyi, who reportedly…