Author: Vreporters
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APC Delegates Approach Court To Stop Tinubu From Replacing Masari as Running Mate
A group of delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have approached a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to stop the party from replacing Kabiru Masari as the running mate to the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. Recall that, a couple of days after Tinubu emerged as the APC flagbearer after the party convention…
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Abba Kyari Relieves Experience During Kuje Prison Attack
Embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari who is an inmate in the prison, said: ‘’Only God saved us today (yesterday). For over two hours and 45 minutes, more than 300 terrorist took over the Kuje prison in Abuja with GPMGs, Bombs, RPGs, Many Rifles etc. ‘’The total population of the Kuje Prison inmates is…
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Kuje Attack: Kabiru Sokoto, Nyaya Bombers Among 64-high Profiles Terrorists Escapees
The Leadership Newspaper The terrorists implicated in the Madalla Catholic church bombing, Kabiru Sokoto, and Nyanya Motor park bombing, Aminu Ogwuche, both in Abuja, are among the 64 high-profile Boko Haram terrorists and 264 other hardened criminals set free by invaders of the Kuje Medium Correctional Centre, Abuja, on Tuesday night. The Nyanya bombing on…
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ASUU Chairperson Begs Governor, Stakeholders Over Unpaid 10-month Salaries
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Abia State University,ABSU, Uturu branch, has pleaded with the state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, and stakeholders in the state to come to their rescue over ten months of unpaid salaries. In a press statement made available to The PUNCH, its Chairperson, Comrade Victor Nkemdirim, the union urged the government to…
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Why Obaseki Can’t Ban ASUU Activities in AAUA – ASUU President, Osodeke
The National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, on Wednesday, gave reasons why Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, can’t ban activities of the union adding that, the governor has no constitutional right to proscribe the union in the state-owned institution, Ambrose Alli University, AAUA. Osodeke made the disclosure when…
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Lagos PDP’s Guber Candidate Reportedly Picks Actress Funke Akindele as Running Mate
Vanguard BARRING any last minute change, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State, Dr. Olajide Adeniran, popularly known as Jandor, may pick Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, as his running mate. Vanguard was told by a reliable source that Jandor settled for Funke Akindele after unveiling her to party chieftains at…
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Sheikh Gumi’s Media Consultant, Mamu Reveals Identity of Terrorists Behind Kuje Attack
Leadership Newspaper The lead negotiator for the release of the kidnapped Abuja-Kaduna Train passengers, Malam Tukur Mamu, has revealed that the same group which launched the March 28 attack on the Kaduna-bound train, was responsible for the attack on Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abuja on Tuesday night. Mamu, who is the publisher of…
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BREAKING: Many Feared Dead As Nigerian Air Force Jet ‘Accidentally’ Bombs Katsina Village
Tragedy struck on Wednesday as a fighter jet operated by the Nigerian Air Force bombed Kunkuna village in the Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing a yet-to-be ascertained number of villagers. Though details of the incident are still sketchy, it was learnt that the pilots of the military jet “accidentally” hit the wrong…
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Eid Mubarak: What it means and other wishes to celebrate by Abdulmalik Ishowo Ayomide
By: Abdulmalik Ishowo. Muslims around the world will begin giving out Eid Mubarak wishes to friends and family. Eid Mubarak is a traditional greeting used in the Islamic religion during times of holy festivals such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. It’s a celebratory term that’s exchanged between communities as a sign of respect and…
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Buhari Visits Kuje Correctional Centre After Terrorists Attack (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday made a stopover at the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja, for an on-the-spot assessment of the damage done to the facility by invading terrorists the previous night. Terrorists, believed to be Boko Haram elements, on Tuesday evening stormed the correctional facility, leaving one security personnel and six inmates dead. They also…