At the Sixth Annual Nigerian Civil War Symposium in Abuja, former President Olusegun Obasanjo highlighted the significant role disinformation played in deepening divisions and influencing public sentiment during the Nigerian Civil War from 1967 to 1970. Speaking at the event organized by the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN), Obasanjo stressed that the symposium’s theme, “The Role of Disinformation in the Nigerian Civil War,” remains highly pertinent, especially in today’s environment of asymmetric warfare. Obasanjo explained that during the civil war, disinformation, propaganda, psychological warfare, and the spread of false narratives were tactics used by weaker forces to undermine stronger ones.…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
In a significant escalation of the investigation into the Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) fraud, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced on Wednesday that two more individuals, Folashade Odelana and Bamidele Ayodele Abiodun, have been declared wanted for their alleged roles in the scam. The pair are accused of orchestrating fraudulent activities that caused severe financial damage to a large number of unsuspecting investors. The EFCC’s announcement, circulated on its official social media platforms, follows earlier declarations naming ten other suspects involved in the same fraudulent scheme. The commission is now actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating these…
Popular Nigerian skitmaker and musician Lawal Nasiru, known professionally as Nasboi, survived a car accident while on a determined mission to work with Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. The incident occurred when Nasboi’s vehicle collided with a parked trailer during his ambitious road trip across Nigeria. Nasboi revealed the accident on Tuesday, though he did not disclose the exact location. His journey started about a week ago, during which he traveled through all 36 states of Nigeria in an effort to capture Davido’s attention and secure a feature on his upcoming track. Following the crash, Nasboi went…
The Rivers State Police Command has successfully apprehended a suspected car snatcher, identified as Felix Clark, along Abacha Road in the Government Residential Area (GRA) of Port Harcourt. The arrest occurred during a routine patrol when officers intercepted Clark, who was riding a bicycle suspiciously. According to a statement released by Superintendent Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, the suspect was stopped on Wednesday, May 5, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. Upon searching Clark, police discovered seven master keys in his possession, a significant find that raised suspicions about his involvement in multiple vehicle thefts. Further investigations led…
In a significant development in Lagos State’s Epe Local Government Area, Chairperson Surah Animashaun has suspended the installation of the new Olu of Epe amid a heated dispute between two chiefs claiming the throne. The move also includes the cancellation of Eid-al-Kabir festivities and Jumat prayers within the local council’s jurisdiction. The suspension was communicated through a formal letter addressed to the community’s Grand Chief Imam on Tuesday. Animashaun explained that following the death of the immediate past Olu-Epe, Oba Shefiu Adewale, two influential chiefs—Chief Adeniyi Kadri Odedeogboro and Chief Iskilu Olajide Ikuforiji—have both declared themselves as the rightful successor,…
On Tuesday, Senator Barau Jibrin, the Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, visited Kano to offer condolences and financial support to the families of 22 athletes who perished in a tragic motor accident on Saturday. The visit took place at Gwagwarwa Juma’a Mosque in Nasarawa Local Government Area, where Senator Jibrin and his team were received by the bereaved families and community leaders. Accompanying him were prominent officials such as Yusuf Atta, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, and Professor Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji, Managing Director of the North West Development Commission. Senator Jibrin described the accident as “tragic…
In anticipation of the Eid El-Kabir celebrations on June 6, 2025, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has initiated a comprehensive nationwide patrol operation to safeguard motorists and pedestrians during the festive period. The special patrol will run from June 5 through June 11, focusing on traffic management and accident prevention. A statement from FRSC spokesman Olusegun Ogungbemide revealed that more than 36,000 personnel, comprising regular and special marshals, will be deployed. The operation will be supported by 750 patrol vehicles, 120 ambulances, 25 tow trucks, and over 200 motorbikes, ensuring extensive coverage across Nigeria’s road networks. The statement reads,…
The Nasarawa State Government has officially partnered with security agencies across the state to put an end to illegal mining activities within its 13 local government areas. This decisive action comes as a response to growing concerns about the adverse effects of unauthorized mining, particularly in Kokona Local Government Area, where the state House of Assembly had earlier expressed serious worries. During a ministerial press briefing held in Lafia, the state capital, on Tuesday to mark Governor Abdullahi Sule’s two-year anniversary of his second term, the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Ibrahim Tanko, revealed the government’s firm stance. He…