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The gunmen who abducted Major Stephen Dantong from the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Afaka, Kaduna, on Tuesday have demanded a ransom of N200 million from military authorities. The gunmen invaded the Afaka barracks of the academy around 1am, killing two soldiers identified as Lieutenant Commodore Wulah and Flight Lieutenant Okoronwo. One of the officers who was injured in the attack is currently being treated at a hospital within the barracks. According to FIJ, the bandits subsequently contacted the defence academy to initiate negotiation on the payment of ransom to secure the release of Datong. The gunmen reportedly operated for hours…

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has confirmed that two personnel were killed when bandits attacked the barracks on Tuesday. A statement by the Academy Public Relations Officer, Major Bashir Jajira, said an officer was abducted by the bandits. “The security architecture of the Nigerian Defence Academy was compromised early this morning by unknown gunmen who gained access into the residential area within the Academy in Afaka. During the unfortunate incident, we lost two personnel and one was abducted. “The Academy in collaboration with the 1Division Nigerian Army and Air Training Command as well as other security agencies in Kaduna state…

Fourth Republic lawmaker, Senator Biyi Durojaye, is dead. Sources said Durojaye died in the early hours of Tuesday in Lagos while receiving medical attention. Durojaiye, 88, was once the Chairman, Board of Commissioners for Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Announcing his death on facebook, veteran journalist, Bayo Osiyemi wrote; "SENATOR 'BIYI DUROJAYE, ILLUSTRIOUS SON OF AROWOSUGBO & LIYANGU, DIES AT 88 "The immediate past chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Senator Olabiyi Durojaye has gone to join his ancestors. "He died early this morning in a private hospital in Lagos after a brief illness. He was 88. "A great lover of…

Armed bandits have attacked the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna, killing two officers and abducting four in the wee hours of Tuesday. Security sources in Abuja and Kaduna who spoke with Leadership on telephone said the incident occurred 1am on Tuesday morning at the permanent site of the nation’s premier defence institution. It was not clear whether cadet students were among the abducted persons. The bandits, who reportedly attacked the barracks are said to still be inside the academy. Another reliable source within the barracks told Daily Trust that security has been beefed up within and around the barracks to…

Widow of Nigeria’s first military ruler, Lady Victoria Nwanyiocha Aguiyi-Ironsi, is dead. According to a close family friend, she died at 5.00am on Monday, exactly one day after her friend, age mate and wife of the former Premier of Eastern Nigeria, Adanma Okpara, died. Her husband, Gen. Johnson Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, was the first Nigerian military head of state; and he was in office from January 17, 1966 till July 29, 1966. He was killed in Ibadan in a counter-coup led by Gen. Murtala Mohammed, also deceased. Born on 21st November, 1923, Lady Ironsi was the second First Lady of Nigeria…

Social crusader and president of One Love Foundation, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor has condemned the sex scandal rocking the Senior Pastor and General Overseer, Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman. Nollywood actress, Ifemeludike Chioma Grace, confessed to have slept with the Senior Pastor and General Overseer, Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman twice. According to the young actress, who recently got baptised at Redeemed Christian Church of God, the general overseer paid her over five hundred thousand to sleep with her The actress further revealed that she had no idea that the man of God was quite prominent…

All roads today lead to Bichi town, the seat of Bichi Emirate in Kano State as Yusuf Buhari, the only son of President Muhammadu Buhari, ties the knot with Zahra, the daughter of Alhaji Nasir Ado Bayero, the Emir of Bichi. The wedding, which has been the talk of the town and the subject of talks and controversies on social media for months, has been tagged the merger of presidency and royalty. The president, who just returned from work and a medical trip abroad, is expected to grace the occasion, according to the planning committee raised by the Bichi Emirate.…

Kenneth Udeh, Abuja An exclusive film documentary on the life times and legacies of former President of Nigeria, Gen. Ibrahim Babaginda (IBB) is set to be produced. The visual memoir of the former military General will be produced by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and is expected to showcase the monumental accomplishments of IBB in Nigeria. This was announced on Sunday when the former Nigerian leader played host to the Managing Director/Chief Executive officer of the NFC, Dr. Chidia Maduekwe and his team, during a courtesy visit by the latter to the Minna Hilltop residence of the former. Chidia who…

Olusegun Falola, one of the lawyers of Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Igboho, has disclosed why the agitator was chained by the Benin Republic security agents. Falola disclosed to that Igboho was chained to prevent him from disappearing mysteriously. According to Falola, Beninese security agents were told that Igboho could turn into a cat and escape. “When I arrived from Paris at the custody where Igboho was detained, he was first chained. They were scared that he could just disappear into the thin air because of his mystical powers. “The police told me that if Igboho’s chains…

Senator Ibrahim Mantu, a former deputy president, is dead. A family source, who confirmed the demise to our correspondent, said he died at a private hospital in Abuja after nine days of sickness and isolation. He said the former deputy senate president died at about 2am on Tuesday. “He fell ill about nine days ago and was receiving treatment at home but he was rushed to the hospital when there was no sign of improvement,” the source said adding that the funeral prayer would hold later on Tuesday, in Abuja. Mantu was one of the notable figures in the nation’s…