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The Nigerian Army, on Monday, said the Okuama community in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State where military personnel were killed, had resorted to propaganda. It denied any form of reprisal on the community, though about 20 suspects have been arrested. Also on Monday, the Defence headquarters released the names of the Army personnel who were killed ...
Whistle Blower
March, 2024
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18 March
What really caused killings of soldiers in Delta
The neighbouring communities of Okoloba and Okuama have been engaged in a communal land dispute since January 27, 2024, . Along the lines some youths from Okoloba were said to have ambushed and killed three Okuama youths, Igho Meshack, Godspower Awusa, and Okiemute Agbabuleke, over an age-long land dispute in the area as they were returning from Okwagbe. The corpses ...
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17 March
Bank recapitalization imminent, 17 of 24 Nigeria Banks inadequate !
Damning report has revealed that banks in Nigeria are not as strong as you and l think. Infact, only 17 out of the existing 24 Deposit Money Banks may be unable to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria’s capital requirement if it is increased from its current N25bn, according to a report by Ernst and Young. The new report, titled ...
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17 March
This Life! : Rejoicing at Olakulehin’s place as Olubadan is buried
The residence of the Balogun of Ibadanland and Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has become Mecca of sort. His place is filled with drummers and praise singers since Friday, even as the dead Olubadan’s remain was being lowered into the grave. Olakulehin, according to several palace sources, will be crowned as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland subject to the approval of ...
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17 March
Army lay siege, set to revenge brutal killings of 16 soldiers
As you are reading this, residents of residents of Okuama had fled the community for fear of reprisal from the military. The community youth had brutally murdered top ranking military officers. and they are aware the military would bare it’s fangs. 15 bodies of soldiers were recovered by soldiers of the Joint Task Force under the supervision of the General ...
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16 March
Lagos discounted food markets open Sunday
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered that food products at the “Ounje Eko” food markets be sold at a discount in all five divisions of Lagos starting on Sunday, March 17. A statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, on Friday, noted that the markets will offer Lagosians a 25% discount on staple food items like rice, ...
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16 March
Customs Intercepts Arms, Military Uniform At Lagos Port
The Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs have intercepted a catche of arms and ammunition allegedly being smuggled into the country by some criminal gang. Among items intercepted are military camouflage and illicit drugs such as Colorado.The arms recovered include automatic single barrel rifles and pump action guns. Though, details of the interception is still sketchy as at press ...
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16 March
Undersea cable cut frustrates across W/Africa, Nigeria most affected
Telecom subscribers and bank customers, on Friday, continued to encounter difficulties accessing essential services, including making phone calls, sending messages, and conducting online banking transactions. Of all the telcos in the country, MTN Nigeria was the most affected by the network disruption as it has the highest number of subscribers to its voice and data services The Undersea cable cuthas ...
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15 March
It’s Turn-by-Turn; Oba Olakulehin to emerge 43rd Olubadan
He is on the queue, following tradition, The Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, will be crowned as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland subject to the approval of the state governor, Seyi Makinde. He will be crowned following the demise of the 42nd Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, on Thursday. He is the next in line to the late Olubadan. Confirming ...
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14 March
Bandits demand N1 billion ransom for abducted Kaduna school children
Days after the pulpils and teachers were whisked away, kidnapperswho abducted 287 pupils last week are asking for N1 billion ransom for the release of the children. They were kidnapped at a public school in Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State The kidnappers made contact on Tuesday through the principal of the school, Abubakar Isah, who was ...
