Troops nab 10 herdsmen destroying farmland in Benue

Troops deployed to Yelwata under the ongoing Exercise Ayem Akpatuma (Cat Race) have arrested 10 herdsmen destroying farmland at Tse-Tigir and Tse-Ndugh villages of Benue.
The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, said the suspects fled into the bush when they sighted the troops.

“While in the act of destroying the farmland, the herdsmen sighted the aggressive troops and fled into the bush.

Florida's Senate Rejects Ban On Assault Rifle, Approves Bill To Arm Teachers (Photos)

Lawmakers sHUt down a bill that would have banned semi-automatic 'assault' weapons such as the AR-15 used in the Parkland school massacre.

However, they did agree to raise the legal age for purchasing a firearm to 21 as well as approve legislation that would give teachers the right to carry guns in school.

Abuja parents pay extra fees for children to learn British accent

Some parents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have admitted that they pay extra fees for their children to learn how to speak with British accent.

The parents, who spoke in separate interviews with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), gave several reasons why they felt having British accent would help the children, with some regarding it as proper education.

Wenger has clearly run out of time at Arsenal

On Sunday during the final of the League Cup at Wembley, Arsene Wenger saw the board for extra minutes read three and asked the fourth official, Graham Scott, why it was just three minutes. Scott answered, “Why do you need more time?’

And that is the question many angry Arsenal fans will be asking their boss of 21 years right now. Is there a need for more time for him on the job?

‘Why we ’re investigating Patience Jonathan’ - EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that it was investigating former First Lady Patience Jonathan for her alleged involvement in money laundering activities.

It added that the investigation was informed by its discovery that she allegedly laundered money and bought property beyond her legitimate earnings.

Army, police in big row over 110 girls abduction

The army and the police yesterday disagreed over who should carry the can for the February 19 abduction of 110 Dapchi schoolgirls.

The Army said it “formally” handed over security in Dapchi to the police as its men moved to another operation, but the police said  there was no such handover.

INEC Insists Presidential elections come first

Commission says it is standing by its decision to hold the 2019 presidential and National Assembly elections on the same day while the governorship and state legislative elections will come next.

The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this at the quarterly consultative meeting with the media in Abuja on Monday.

Yusuf Buhari Returns To Nigeria Following Further Treatment In Germany

President Muhammadu Buhari’s son, Yusuf, has returned to Nigeria after undergoing further treatment for the head injuries he sustained in a motorbike accident he was involved in late last year.

According to This Day, the gentleman returned to the country yesterday February 26.

Yusuf had broken a limb and sustained injuries to the head in an accident when himself and his friend were having a motorbike race in Abuja.

Rochas Okorocha Gives Orphan Girl New House, New Car And N2.7m In Imo

A girl who lost both of her parents some years ago – has been given a reason to smile again. “I had lost all hopes, nobody was willing to help me and my two siblings, nobody wanted to associate with us. 

For years, we suffered terribly without help,” these were the words of Victoria. Victoria the star price winner of the #Rochasfoundation 20th Anniversary giveaway.

Macron, Wife To Visit Trump (US) In April

The United States President, Donald Trump will host French President Emmanuel Macron for a state visit on April 24, the White House has said.

“The president and first lady will welcome President and Mrs. Macron of France to the White House on April 24,” White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters.

US set to topple Russia as world’s biggest oil producer

The United States will overtake Russia as the world’s biggest oil producer, if not this year, by 2019 at the latest, as it oil import dropped to its lowest level since 2001.

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said this at an event in Tokyo that United States would overtake Russia as the biggest crude oil producer “definitely next year”, if not this year.

“U.S. shale growth is very strong, the pace is very strong … The United States will become the No.1 oil producer sometime very soon,” he told Reuters separately.

Saudi Arabia permits women to join army

In the deliberate policy to give more freedom to women, Saudi Arabia has permitted the enlistment of women in the army.

The country continues to enact reforms granting females more access to a wide range of previously forbidden careers.

Prosecutors seek 30 years jail for ousted South Korea president

South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday demanded a 30-year-jail sentence for former president Park Geun-hye for corruption and abuse of power.

Park, 66, was sacked by the country’s top court in March last year over a wide-ranging corruption scandal and has been held in custody for almost a year now.

Morocco’s King Mohammed undergoes heart surgery

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI underwent successful heart surgery in France on Monday, state news agency MAP said.

The 54-year old king was treated at a Ambroise Paré Clinic in Paris after suffering from a “heart rhythm disorder” on Jan. 20, the agency said, adding he had been diagnosed with an “atrial flutter”.

Neymar’s injury may rule him out of World Cup

Paris Saint Germain has now confirmed that Neymar Jr.’s injury on Sunday was more than a sprain of the ankle and it has ruled him out of the Champions League match against Real Madrid next week and Brazil’s friendly matches, in March.

There are even fears that the talented Brazilian attacker will have a race against time to be ready for the World Cup in Russia in June.

Shagaya In Legal Battle With EFCC Over Frozen N1.9bn

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday urged the Federal High Court in Lagos not to unfreeze a Unity Bank account with a balance of N1,902,673,399.93 belonging to a business woman, Hajiya Bola Shagaya.

The anti-graft agency claimed that the N1.9bn was the balance of a total of N3,305,150,000, which Shagaya received as “founder fees” on behalf of an organisation, “Women for Change” being spearheaded by a former First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan.

Marvel’s superhero flick ‘Black Panther’ earns $700m worldwide

After only two weeks at the box office, Marvel’s superhero flick ‘Black Panther’ has grossed over $700m in worldwide theatres.

With a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes, it is one of the best-reviewed superhero films ever.

The Ryan Coogler-directed movie remained number one in the US for the second straight weekend, during which it earned over $108 million in North American cinemas.

MDC: Grace Mugabe ‘must be arrested’ over her PhD saga

Zimbabwe’s opposition, the Movement for Democratic Change party led by Welshman Ncube, has reportedly said that former first lady Grace Mugabe must be arrested and prosecuted over her controversially attained PhD.

According to New Zimbabwe.com, MDC spokesperson, Kurauone Chihwayi, said that Grace was “accused number one” in her PhD saga.

Egypt freezes assets of leading govt critic

Egypt has frozen the assets of leading government critic Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh, arrested earlier this month over alleged links to exiled members of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, the prosecution said on Sunday.

His February 14 arrest came after he joined a call for a boycott of a presidential election next month that the incumbent, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, is expected to win easily after most rivals were sidelined or withdrew.

South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa set to announce reshuffle

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who took office 11 days ago, was due to reshuffle his government Monday, according to an official statement, as he draws a line under his graft-tainted predecessor Jacob Zuma.

Ramaphosa was scheduled to announce his new ministers at 9:30pm (1930 GMT) in an televised address from the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the seat of the presidency.

Troops arrest herdsmen while destroying farmland in Benue

The effort of the Nigerian Army to fish out criminals and protect farmlands in Benue State and it environ in the ongoing Exercise Ayem Akpatuma is yielding tremendous result as troops of Sector 1 Sub-Sector A, deployed at Yelwata, while on routine patrol arrested 10 herdsmen destroying farmland at Tse-Tigir and Tse-Ndugh villages on Monday.

While in the act of destroying the farmland the herdsmen sighted the aggressive troops and fled into the Bush.

Jack Wilshere: Arsenal got ‘bad decisions’ in Carabao Cup final

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says it’s “hard to accept” some refereeing decisions in Manchester City’s Carabao Cup final win at Wembley.

Wilshere felt that Sergio Aguero fouled Shkodran Mustafi in the build-up to his opener, while manager Arsene Wenger called Vincent Kompany’s second goal “100% offside” in the 3-0 win.

Atletico confirm Yannick Carrasco, Nicolas Gaitan departures to China

Atletico Madrid have sold Belgian winger Yannick Carrasco and Argentine midfielder Nicolas Gaitan to Chinese club Dalian Yifang, the Spanish club confirmed on Monday.

Carrasco had started just three times in La Liga since the turn of the year and Gaitan only once this entire season under coach Diego Simeone.

"Why Muslims Are Better Than Christians" - Nigerian pastor reveals

A Nigerian cleric identified as Bishop Sam Zuga of the House of Joy Ministry in Benue state, is currently being bashed and heavily criticized online by some internet users after making a controversial statement on Facebook. The pastor said Muslims are better than Christians as he gave his reasons.

This did not go down well with some Christians who feel that a pastor/bishop is not meant to make such controversial statement most especially publicly due to his status.

Below is what he shared on Facebook;

Stop associating sex with Satan, sex is holy – Actress Angel Christopher

Angel Christopher speaks on sex and marriage.

A Nollywood actress, Angel Christopher has taken to Instagram in an attempt to change the orientation she believes Nigerians have about sex. According to her, people associate sex with Satan and darkness, whereas the Bible spoke of how sex is holy within the confines of marriage. Read her words below.