BORIS Johnson will RESIGN this morning after a brutal Cabinet coup and flood of Tory resignations imploded his premiership. The PM will tell the nation that he is quitting and a new Tory leader will be in post by party conference in October. A spokesperson for Mr Johnson said: “The Prime Minister will make a statement to the country today.” The Sun understands the PM will stay in post until October at which point he will conduct an “orderly handover”. In an assassination attempt with echoes of Thatcher’s removal, Cabinet members yesterday saw the PM individually to…
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The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack on Kuje Prison in Abuja that resulted in the escape of over 800 inmates. Among the escape inmates were 64 high profile Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist’s including some of their Commanders. According to a footage relessed on Wednesday night, the terrorist sect showed some of its men shooting their way into the facility. Tens of fighters were seen marching in groups, shooting sporadically, while vehicles and building were on fire in the 38 seconds video. An elderly man dressed in a native attire was…
Bashir Magashi, minister of defence, says 64 Boko Haram suspects in Kuje prison in the federal capital territory (FCT) are missing. The minister spoke on Wednesday at a media briefing at the facility in Abuja. Gunmen had attacked the prison with explosives on Tuesday night. Shuaib Belgore, permanent secretary, ministry of interior, had said the assailants came to the prison “very prepared” with explosives. A resident had told YemieFashMedia that gunshots were heard for over 30 minutes, causing panic among residents. Magashi said the attackers are Boko Haram insurgents and 64 of its members who were inmates…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday reshuffled his cabinet, seven months before the 2023 presidential election in the country. The President also administered an oath of office to seven newly appointed ministers recently confirmed by the Senate. The new ministers took the oath of office shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council Meeting at the Council Chamber. He urged the new ministerial appointees to consider their emergence as a call to duty that demands diligent service to the nation. Those sworn in are Henry Ikoh (Abia), Umana Okon Umana (Akwa-Ibom), Udi Odum (Rivers), Ademola Adegoroye…
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Wednesday, said Nigeria’s affairs were being piloted by ‘vehicle drivers’ instead of professional and certified pilots. The former Anambra governor stated this while featuring on Arise TV Morning Show. “Nigerians have consistently hired vehicle drivers instead of hiring qualified pilots to lead the nation,” the presidential candidate said. Obi added, “My commitment is to let our campaign dwell on challenges in the country. There are a lot of problems besieging this country. This country will soon default on its debt servicing. This is what should be preoccupying…
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Wednesday, opened up on his choice of running mate, saying he preferred a younger person as vice-presidential candidate. The former Anambra State governor stated this while featuring on Arise TV Morning Show. He added that he prefers a younger person who has something to offer to complement his ticket rather than recycling old hands who had been in the government before now. When asked to clarify social media rumours that he had picked a businessman and politician, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, as his vice-presidential candidate, Obi noted…
Controversy has surrounded the whereabouts of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, after bandits attacked Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja, where he was kept. It was reported that gunmen attacked the Custodial Centre in the Kuje area council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Tuesday night. During the attack which lasted hours, some inmates were said to have escaped. The Kuje prison is famous for holding high-profile inmates and suspects, including former governors and ministers. According to officials, the facility houses over 900 inmates. “We have not seen him today. He didn’t also come for Subhi…
Two female passengers died on Wednesday when a 20-seater boat which departed Ipakodo ferry terminal in Ikorodu capsized. The General Manager of Lagos State Waterways Authority, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, who made this known in a statement, said the boat capsized almost immediately after take-off. He said 15 occupants of the capsized boat were rescued alive. The statement read, “At about 7.45am today (Wednesday), the 6th of July 2022, a 20 passenger ferry boat carrying 17 passengers named “R & N 2” suddenly capsized not more than 200 meters from the terminal and submerged immediately after it departed the…
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore, has said over 600 of the inmates fled the prisons when it came under attack late Tuesday night. Belgore stated that those behind the attack were Boko Haram terrorists who came specifically for their members held in the custody. He, however, said about 300 had been recaptured, while 300 are still at large. Speaking while addressing journalists, he also said an operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps was killed during the attack. He said, “There have been several attacks on our facilities most…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 18 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja. The suspects were identified as ThankGod Oche, Joshua Olohja, Adamu Abdulkadir, David Bruno Bidemi, Emmanuel Avoh, Micheal Oche, Francis Abbah, Kayode Itodo, Shedrack Chibuike, Okeowo Elijah. Others are Victor Emmanuel, Emmanuel Edache, Abah Joseph Theophilus, Sunday Agidani, Elijah Adamu, Emmanuel Ahme, Moses Agada, and Adacole Michel. A statement issued by the anti-graft agency on Wednesday said the suspects were arrested on July 4, 2022, at Trademore Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence reports received by the Commission about their alleged involvement in internet-related…