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Jan

21

2024

Military confirms losing three men in Agatu during the Benue attack

Metro, NewsArmy, Bandits, Benue State, Herdsmen, Kidnappers, RIP

Three of the military personnel in Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have been reported dead as a result of a brutal armed herdsmen attack on villages in Benue State's Agatu Local Government Area (LGA). Two more personnel were injured while performing their duties, according to an in-depth report of the incident given by OPWS Force Commander Major General Sunday Igbinomwanhia. According to Igbinomwanhia, the military's prompt action was brought on by the large number of inhabitants that left the Okokolo hamlet on Thursday. Upon investigation, the soldiers learned that terrorists, who appeared to be armed herdsmen, were moving to assault the…

Jan

19

2024

By David Okoye

Kidnapping Attempt Thwarted as Police Rescue Victim in Kaduna

MetroBandits, Kaduna State, Kidnappers, Kidnapping, Security

After receiving a distress call from Abuja, the Kaduna State Police Command successfully foiled an attempt at kidnapping and freed a victim in Kaduna. On the state police commissioner Audi Ali's orders, the police detained one suspected kidnapper and found the victim's car along with the perpetrators' weaponry. The event started when agents from Kaduna's Kawo Divisional Headquarters learned that kidnappers were passing across the state with their victim. The police believe that the grey Toyota Hilux van, registered Abuja RBC90DC, was carrying the kidnappers and their victim when they stopped it at around 00:10 hours. One of the kidnappers…

Jan

19

2024

By David Okoye

Ogun State to Rehabilitate 472 Health Centers in Second Term

Metro, PoliticsHealthcare, Nigeria, Ogun State, Politics

During the governor's second term, the Ogun State government, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, intends to renovate 472 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs). As stated by Commissioner of Health Tomi Coker during a management retreat for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies as well as healthcare facilities, this effort seeks to expand on the successes in the health sector. Ms. Coker emphasised that 100 PHCs were successfully renovated during Governor Abiodun's first term. The state government has invested a lot of money in PHC renovation and equipment, hiring qualified medical staff, and implementing cutting-edge features like tricycle ambulances. The Commissioner emphasized the commitment…

Jan

16

2024

By OHAFIATV

On the 54th anniversary of the Biafra War, Ohaneze urges President Tinubu to end the war against Ndi Igbo.

Lifestyle, Metro, News, OpinionBiafra, Freedom, Metro, Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the foremost socio-cultural organization advocating for the interests of the Igbo people, calls upon President Tinubu and the APC-led Federal government to officially end the war against the IGBO on the 54th Anniversary of the Biafra War which ended on 15th January 1970. It is time for the implementation of the 3Rs (Reconstruction, Reconciliation, and Rehabilitation) and the opening up of the Eastern corridor for economic development and the liberation of the old Eastern region. Ndigbo has endured persecution and economic strangulation due to the historical neglect of the old Eastern region by past Federal governments. While other…

Jan

16

2024

By OHAFIATV

I Regret Quitting My Marriage, Would Love To Go Back To My Ex-Husband – Actress Caroline Danjuma

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro

Recall that Nollywood Actress Caroline Danjuma and her ex-husband Musa Danjuma dissolved their nine-year-old marriage in 2016. However, in an interview with media personality, Innih Emah, Caroline said she would love to return to her ex-husband. According to her, she wouldn’t have left her marriage if she had the experience she has now. She said, “They were just some irreconcilable differences that if I was of this age and the experience I have now, I think I would have handled it better. “He [Musa] would always be the love of my life. He is the father of my three children.…