Boko Haram: Nigerian military frees 601 ex-terrorists into society
The Nigerian military has reintegrated 601 ex-Boko Haram terrorists into the society. They include 14 foreign nationals from Cameroon, Chad and Niger. The Coordinator, Operation Safe Corridor, Major General Bamidele Shafa made the announcement on Saturday. The former fighters were freed at the DRR Camp in Mallam Sidi, Gombe State. General Shafa said on arrival at the camp, “the clients went through documentation processes to obtain vital background information and were subjected to comprehensive medical screening to determine their health status”. The military officer disclosed that their DNA samples were also collected and biometrics captured by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for future references. “The background information serves as a guide for the experts, Local Treatment Team (LTT) to properly place the clients for treatment therapies and vocational training.” He added that LTT are specialised experts in various fields of deradicalisation and rehabilitation therapies drawn from the Nigeria Correctional…
Boko Haram: Buhari under fire for freeing, reintegrating ex-terrorists into Nigerian society
President Muhammadu Buhari has come under fire over the decision of his government to free over 600 Boko Haram terrorists on Saturday.
Hunters gun down three kidnappers, arrest two informants in Kogi
Three kidnappers were on Saturday morning killed in a gun battle with hunters along Okene/Lokoja highway.
Amaechi announces date for resumption of Abuja-Kaduna train service, hints on fares
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the Abuja-Kaduna rail service would resume on July 29 despite the on-going Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Aisha Buhari donates relief materials to Anambra State
The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari has donated food items to the wife of the governor of Anambra State, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano for distribution to women in the state.
10 COVID-19 patients die at Abuja National Hospital isolation centre
The National Hospital, Abuja, on Saturday said it has so far recorded 10 coronavirus related deaths at its isolation centre.
Third Mainland Bridge: LASTMA gives update on traffic situation
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has warned that obstruction by trucks will affect the free flow of traffic on alternative routes as the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos is partially closed.
NIPOST: Osinbajo reacts to increment in courier services license
The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday reacted to concerns raised by Nigerians over the increment of courier and logistics license fees by the Nigerian Postal Services, NIPOST.
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