Today’s Headlines: Peter Obi – I refused to go on trip after election, 2 extra Chibok schoolgirls rescued in Sambisa forest

Why I refused to go on trip after election, by Obi Presidential candidate of the Labour Party Peter Obi has mentioned he hasn’t rested since the election because ‘no serious leader would go on trip with the way in which issues are occurring in Nigeria’. …Continue Reading

Obi, while felicitating yesterday with the Muslim community in Awka, Anambra State, said his visit had nothing to do with politics.

The former governor, who was also at the Onitsha mosque on Sunday, said paying such visits should not only be borne out of political ambitions.

While donating foodstuff to the community, Obi promised to help them rebuild the mosque which was undergoing a facelift. …Continue Reading

2 more Chibok schoolgirls rescued in Sambisa forest

Two additional Chibok schoolgirls, who have been in captivity since 2014, have been rescued, following massive troops operations in parts of Sambisa forest.

A security officer at the 7 Division, Maimalari Cantonment, who is not authorized to talk to the press, confirmed the development to our correspondent, yesterday.

This came as troops of 21 Armored Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) Bama, repelled an attack by Islamic State West African Province, ISWAP, terrorists in the outskirts of the town in Borno State.on a military outpost in Pulka village of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, during which, a soldier paid the supreme price.

This has reduced the number of Chibok schoolgirls in captivity from 98 to 96. …Continue Reading