An explosion that reportedly occurred in a bus terminus in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, on Tuesday has killed many people. Although nobody has claimed responsibility for this attack, it is believed to have been carried out by Boko Haram.
A recenlty set up 13 man committe to audit the procurement of arms and equipment in the Armed Forces precented an interim report that unearthed several illicit and fraudulent financial transactions. After that, the precidency has ordered the immediate arrest of former NSA, Sambo Dasuki, and other indicted persons.
A Nigerian-born, British human rights activist, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari has about 48hours to shut down the Nigerian Embassy in UK or risk the chance of an all out breakdown of law and order.
The governors from the south east region of the Nigeria have reportedly decided to ensure a lasting solution to the series of pro-Biafran protests by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). They will consult widely with “Ohanaeze, traditional rulers, development unions, clergy and other stakeholders on how to ensure lasting peace in the zone.”
The Nigerian army has foiled a coordinated Boko Haram attack on Maiduguri. Colonel Sani Usman, the army’s spokesperson, said that the terrorists used powerful assault rifles and home-made explosives.
The EFCC has revealed that it returns recovered loots to the owner and not that they spend it as is being speculated in some quarters.
The newly-appointed sports minister, Solomon Dalung, has said that his top priority is to eradicate corruption in sports before he can push for extra funds in the budget of the sports ministry.
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