DHQ alerts Nigerians about activities of Boko Haram sympathizers, says troops are still in Sambisa Forest

The Defence Headquarters has denied media reports that troops have retreated from the Sambisa forest, which has served as the main operational base for Boko Haram insurgents.A statement by the Director of Defence Information, Major-General Chris Olukolade, on Monday, said the operation was progressing and gaining increasing momentum towards clearing all terrorist hideouts in the forest.The statement reads: The reports by some media outfits claiming that terrorists are now in control of Mafa in Borno State are false. The truth is that an attempt by a group of fleeing terrorists who strayed towards the town and engaged in their typical suicide attack was duly repelled by troops. Similarly, the claim by some media organisations that

Buhari reveals Boko Haram’s true identity

The President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, has said the claim by the Boko Haram sect that it is a religious group is a fraud.Buhari said this while receiving a delegation from Nasarawa State which was led by the state Governor, Tanko Al-Makura, at the Defence House, on Monday.Buhari’s position was contained in a statement issued by the Director of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Mallam Garba Shehu.It reads: “The fraud called Boko Haram can be defeated by denying it a recruitment base,” General Buhari told visiting leaders of Nassarawa State who came to congratulate him on his emergence as President-elect. No religion allows for the killing of children in school dormitory, in markets and places of worship.

Ondo State Deputy Governor Ali Olanusi impeached

The Ondo State House of Assembly has impeached the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi.The Monday plenary session was attended by 24 out of the 26 members of the House, including the Speaker, all in support of the impeachment.The impeachment motion was moved by the Majority Leader, Henry Akinsoyinu, who revealed that the seven impeachable offences of gross misconduct and abuse of office levelled against the Deputy Governor have been proved.The motion was seconded by the Deputy Majority Leader, Oyebo Aladetan.


The Seven man panel of investigation set up by by the State Chief‎ Judge, Olasehinde Kumuyi, chaired by Olatunji Adeniyan had earlier in the morning submitted its report to the House.The Speaker of the House, Jumoke Akindele, adopted the motion and declared the Deputy Governor impeached and removed from office.She gave a directive that all the government property in possession of the Deputy Governor be handed over to the Permanent Secretary in the office of the Deputy Governor.Meanwhile, two members of the House belonging to the opposition party, APC, Gbenga Edema and Fola Olasehinde, were absent at the sitting.


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Lagos Govt to provide Wi-Fi services for residents (in parks only)

The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos state Ministry of Information Communication Technology, ICT, Mrs Nike Animashaun, has revealed plans by the state government to provide Wi-Fi services to residents of the state. Speaking at the state ministerial briefing in Alausa recently, Mrs Animashaun said the first phase of the Wi-Fi connectivity would be installed in parks within the state. She listed the first parks to benefit from the WiFi installment as Oshodi, Alausa and Ajegunle parks.

7 surprising effects of lack of sleep

You know lack of sleep can make you grumpy and foggy. You may not know what it can do to your sex life, memory, health, looks, and even ability to lose weight. Here are 10 surprising — and serious — effects of sleep loss.

1. Sleepiness Causes Accidents Sleep deprivation was a factor in some of the biggest disasters in recent history: the 1979 nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the massive Exxon Valdez oil spill, the 1986 nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl, and others.But sleep loss is also a big public safety hazard every day on the road. Drowsiness can slow reaction time as much as driving drunk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that fatigue is a cause in 100,000 auto crashes and 1,550 crash-related deaths a

Rivers PDP alleges massive looting of govt property ahead of Amaechi’s handover on May 29

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State has alleged that the aides of Governor Rotimi Amaechi have begun massive looting of government property ahead of the May 29 handover date.This allegation was contained in a statement issued on behalf of the state Chairman of the party, Felix Obuah, by his media aide, Jerry Needam.The PDP also alleged that government property were being sold to close friends, political allies and family members of Amaechi.“PDP describes as frightening illegal employment in Rivers State Polytechnic Bori, where about 500 people have been secretly employed without due

APC alleges GEJ's administration engaging in last minute dubious activities

The Leadership of the APC has alleged that members of Pres. Jonathan's administration are engaging in last minute dubious activities ahead of the May 29th handover. In a statement released by the publicity secretary of the party, Lai Mohammed, the party alleged that reports from the media as well as information gathered from reliable sources suggest the current administration is engaging in rushed contract awarding and staff recruitment.
 "For example, the National Council on Privatisation, which is headed by the Vice-President, has just approved the financial bid opening for transaction advisers for the privatisation of the three development