Sanwo-Olu’s Kangaroo Court On Lekki

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Philip AGBESE: Anyone taken aback by the turn of events around the #EndSARS protests and the Lekki Toll Gate conundrum in Lagos State must have been negligent of the events that led to the 2019 election that…

Chibok Again: Boko Haram kills 7 CJTF, Local Hunters, Many Missing

Chibok Again: Boko Haram kills 7 CJTF, Local Hunters, Many Missing

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – Seven members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and local hunters were killed on Sunday in a remote village of Chibok local government area in Northeast Nigeria. According to a resident of Chibok local government area, who…

HOODLUMISM IN NIGERIA: A CLOSER LOOK

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: One of the most embarrassing situations today in Nigeria, especially at the wake of the recent hashtag protests, is the menace of Hoodlums everywhere. Their coordinated activities and the near similar methods of operation points…

OLEH 9: C.A.N, P.F.N PRAY FOR PEACE, REVELATION OF PERPETRATORS

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: To condole the bereaved families of the nine Oleh indigenes killed at Oleh farmland, the Oleh Christian Association in collaboration with Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (P.F.N) and Christian Association of Nigeria (C.A.N), Isoko South chapter,…

#ENDSARS Protest: ActionAid Wants Buhari To Address Nation, Stop Looming Anarchy

#ENDSARS Protest: ActionAid Wants Buhari To Address Nation, Stop Looming Anarchy

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO (North East Bureau): ActionAid Nigeria has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately act as a father by addressing the nation and stop the ongoing ENDSARS protesting from degenerating into full scale anarchy. The organisation,…

Bashorun Askia Condemns Murder Of Oleh 9: *Says Not In Our Character, Name, Culture

Bashorun Askia Condemns Murder Of Oleh 9: *Says Not In Our Character, Name, Culture

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): From Albert OGRAKA: The UDU of Isoko Nation and Managing Director/CEO of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA has expressed shock over the recent gruesome murder of nine sons and…

Nigerian Army To Commence Operation Crocodile Smile Nationwide

Nigerian Army To Commence Operation Crocodile Smile Nationwide

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO (North-East Bureau Chief): The Nigerian Army is set to commence its annual military exercise ragged Crocodile Smile, nationwide. According to a press release by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, the exercise…

KILLING OF 9 OLEH INDEGENES: MONARCH CALLS FOR CALM, COMMISERATES WITH BEREAVED FAMILIES, URGES PEACE

KILLING OF 9 OLEH INDEGENES: MONARCH CALLS FOR CALM, COMMISERATES WITH BEREAVED FAMILIES, URGES PEACE

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: The Odiologbo of Oleh kingdom and chairman Isoko Nation traditional ruler’s council, HRM Anthony William O. Ovrawah, Omogha 1, has called on the people of Oleh kingdom to remain calm and embrace peace as he…

OF PREDATORS AND VICTIMS

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: In Nigeria today, times are tough, tempers are high, feathers are being ruffled, no thanks to the raging hashtag protest by the rampaging but hitherto ” lazy” Nigeria youth. It has become a test of…

Internal Security: NAF Plots More Operational Platforms For S’South Region

***As CAS Commissions Residential Accommodation For Airforce Personnel In Calabar -Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to deploy additional Super Puma Helicopter to Calabar to secure the southern axis of the Nigerian airspace and complement…

October Ration: NEMA Shares Food To 38,000 Displaced Households

October Ration: NEMA Shares Food To 38,000 Displaced Households

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO (North-East Bureau Chief): Food items have been shared to 38,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) households in Borno State for the month of October. This is part of the monthly distribution directed by the Director General…

NHRC Calls For Prosecution Of Culpable SARS Men

NHRC Calls For Prosecution Of Culpable SARS Men

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO (North-East Bureau Chief): The National Human Rights Commission has commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) after a mass protest by Nigeria. The Commission…

Boko Haram: Nigeria Approaches Cameroonian Military For Support

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA (North-East Bureau): The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) In order to tackle the menace of Boko Haram insurgents has approached Cameroonian military structures for support. A press release signed on Saturday by the Chief of…

Isoko South, Patani, Ndokwa East LG Chairmen Visit Uzere, Asaba-Ase Road To Access Effects Of Flood Devastation

Isoko South, Patani, Ndokwa East LG Chairmen Visit Uzere, Asaba-Ase Road To Access Effects Of Flood Devastation

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: The Chairman of Isoko South local government area, Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, Hon. Juan Governor, chairman Ndokwa East, Hon Perez Omoun, chairman Patani local local government area, represented by the vice chairman, Hon. Perekeme D.J. Obi…

Boko Haram Attacks Gov Zulum’s Convoy Again, As 521 Households Resettle In Baga

Boko Haram Attacks Gov Zulum’s Convoy Again, As 521 Households Resettle In Baga

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA (North East Bureau): The convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum was again attacked on Sunday morning around Baga. The latest attack, which recorded no death, happened when the convoy was on their way…

Boko Haram Attack On Gov Zulum’s Convoy, Police Confirms Death Of 13

Boko Haram Attack On Gov Zulum’s Convoy, Police Confirms Death Of 13

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA (North-East Editor): Police on Saturday confirmed the attack on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum. In the convoy the governor was however absent as he chose to travel by air to Baga…

Police Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims In Tungan Maje Attack, As Fear Grips Abuja Residents

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Combatant men of the Nigerian Police are said to have rescued some of victims who were allegedly kidnapped by hoodlums who attacked Tungan Maje village, a community bordering the Federal Capital Territory and Niger State. A joint team…

Abducted Village Head Released, Says “My Abduction, An Act Of Allah”

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA (North-East Bureau Chief): The village head of Mashio in Fune local government area of Yobe State, Isa Mashio has been released by his abduction, the Police said on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the freed village head has…

Communique Expected As N’East Govs Meet In Maiduguri. *Security Top Agenda

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – From Mike SOGBOLA, North-East Bureau Chief:: A communique is expected later in the day as Governors of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe states, making the North East Region, are meeting in Maiduguri the Borno State…

NDLEA Arrests 85 Drug Suspects In Borno

NDLEA Arrests 85 Drug Suspects In Borno

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA: Eighty-five (85) persons have been arrested for drug related offences by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Borno State. The NDLEA also got two persons convicted for drug offences, the Borno State’s Commandant…

“TO RECEIVE PEACE, YOU HAVE TO GIVE PEACE” – CHIEF EDWIN UZOR

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: The Special Adviser to Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State on peace building and conflict resolution, Chief Edwin Uzor JP, has urged community leaders, women and youths to take proactive actions in order…

DELTA: One Dead, As Ozoro Youths Protest Police Harassment, Brutality, Extortion

DELTA: One Dead, As Ozoro Youths Protest Police Harassment, Brutality, Extortion

Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Michael EKOKORUWE: Ozoro youths, alleged to be Yahoo Boys, went on rampage in Ozoro, headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State, protesting over harassment, brutality and extortion by the police in the area. The youths…

War On Insurgency Prolonged By Sabotage, Borno Gov Alleges

War On Insurgency Prolonged By Sabotage, Borno Gov Alleges

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- From Mike SOGBOLA (North-East Bureau Chief): Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has said that the war on insurgency should have been over had it not been for sabotage. The war on Boko Haram has been since 2009…

Attack On Borno Gov: Reps Minority Caucus Restate Call For Sack of Service Chiefs

Attack On Borno Gov: Reps Minority Caucus Restate Call For Sack of Service Chiefs

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives is alarmed by Thursday attack on the convoy of the Governor of Borno State, Baba Gana Zulum by suspected bandits, insisting that the sad incident has again reinforced the urgent…

Late Flying Officer Arotile To Be Buried On July 23 With Full Military Honours

*As Ministers Of Women Affairs, Information, NASS Members Pay Condolence visit To CAS -Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA (North-East Bureau Chief): The remains of late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF’s) first female combat helicopter pilot, who…

This State Expends N132mn Monthly From Local Govt Fund On Security

This State Expends N132mn Monthly From Local Govt Fund On Security

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Our Correspondent: Borno State Government said about N132 million is expended monthly on members of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), hunters and vigilantes from the local government fund to secure the state from Boko Haram. The state said…

Boko Haram Displaced Over 10,000 Registered Farmers In Chad Basin – CBDA

Boko Haram Displaced Over 10,000 Registered Farmers In Chad Basin – CBDA

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – From Mike SOGBOLA (North-East Bureau Editor): The Managing Director, Chàd Basin Development Authority (CBDA), Engr. Abba Garba has lamented that Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast displaced no fewer than 10,000 farmers within the Chad Basin. Garba…

UN Condemns Boko Haram Attack On Parts Of Borno

UN Condemns Boko Haram Attack On Parts Of Borno

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Mike SOGBOLA, Maiduguri: United Nations has condemned Saturday’s attacked by terrorists group on parts of Borno State. A statement by the Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Edward Kallon, said the action of the group is vehemently condemned, It…

We Were Attacked By Boko Haram Terrorists Disguised As “Religious Crusaders”, Survivor Told Borno Governor

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA (North-East Bureau): “Boko Haram terrorists pretended to us as Islamic religious crusaders, collected our arms and shot at both young and old, human and livestock at point blank”, the persons left unscathed told the Borno…

Reign of Terror: Boko Haram Raids Borno Village, Kills Over 70 Persons

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – From Mike SOGBOLA ((North East Bureau Editor): Boko Haram visited fury on a Borno village for allegedly sharing information about them to the military. In the reign of terror, the insurgents killed over 70 people at a…

Operation Delta Hawk: A Move Whose Time Has Come –Bashorun Askia

Operation Delta Hawk: A Move Whose Time Has Come –Bashorun Askia

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, has applauded His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa for initiating the process for the setting…

HEART OF WHITENESS:  THE GEORGE FLOYD’S PERSPECTIVE

HEART OF WHITENESS: THE GEORGE FLOYD’S PERSPECTIVE

Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): –By Austen AKHAGBEME: It was Joseph Conrad’s Novella, titled: HEART OF DARKNESS , that first arose my innocent and uncultivated mind to the ills of colonialism and the average white man’s perception of the black man, shortly before…

PRESS RELEASE: Buratai Visits Amour Corps’ School, Inspects Military Hardware, Projects

PRESS RELEASE: Buratai Visits Amour Corps’ School, Inspects Military Hardware, Projects

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): PRESS RELEASE LT GEN TY BURATAI VISITS HEADQUARTERS NIGERIAN ARMY ARMOURED CORPS, NIGERIAN ARMY ARMOUR *SCHOOL & 33 ARTILLERY BRIGADE INSPECTS *MILITARY *HARDWARE* RENOVATION WORKS IN 33 BRIGADE SHADAWANKA BARRACKS BAUCHI The Nigerian Army Chief, Lt Gen TY…

Through Lent, Ramadan, Troops Kill 1015 Boko Haram, Arrest 84 Collaborators -Buratai

Through Lent, Ramadan, Troops Kill 1015 Boko Haram, Arrest 84 Collaborators -Buratai

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): From Mike SOGBOLA, North East Correspondent: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) , Lt . Gen. Tukur Buratai has said that Nigerian troops withstood the rigour of Lent and Ramadan to inflict major defeats of Boko Haram, killing…

Abba/Ukpo Land Tussle: Tension Mounts As Another Property Is Destroyed

-From Sunny A. DAVID (South-East Bureau Editor) Indigenes of Abba Community in Njikoka LGA of Anambra State have lamented the incessant attacks and wanton destruction of properties in their community by people believed to be from the neighbouring Ukpo Community.  Our correspondent…

NAF DEPLOYS SPECIAL FORCES ELEMENTS, ADDITIONAL PLATFORMS TO BOOST ONGOING OPERATIONS IN KATSINA

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): NAF DEPLOYS SPECIAL FORCES ELEMENTS, ADDITIONAL PLATFORMS TO BOOST ONGOING OPERATIONS IN KATSINA In furtherance of President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive on the launch of a major crackdown against bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements in Katsina and other States…

How Terrorists Attacked Ex-Borno Gov. Sheriff’s Convoy, Kill 6 –Sources Disclose

How Terrorists Attacked Ex-Borno Gov. Sheriff’s Convoy, Kill 6 –Sources Disclose

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Five persons were killed in the convoy of former governor of Borno State, Sen. Ali Sheriff along Maiduguri-Damaturu highway, a security source has revealed. The source, who spoke anonymously to our correspondent, said the Boko Haram attacked the…