MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The United States government has frozen the assets and properties of eight Nigerians accused of having links with Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). The over 3,000-page document released by the US Treasury’s office of foreign assets control (OFAC) also listed individuals sanctioned for cybercrime-related offences […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Onanuga made the comment in a post on his X handle while reacting to a viral video in which Amaechi spoke about the potential impact of the tax policy implementation. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga has accused former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi of peddling what he termed “egregious lies” regarding the alleged […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The New York Times reports that the first plane arrived in Borno State on Thursday night. Three United States aircraft carrying troops and weapons have reportedly arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The New York Times reports that the first plane arrived in the capital city on Thursday night, noting officials from both […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas A former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, on Sunday called for a comprehensive investigation into the eight-year administration of ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai, alleging financial impropriety, abuse of office, and widespread hardship during his tenure. Sani made the call at a press conference in Kaduna, urging security and anti-corruption agencies to probe what […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas MaTaZ ArIsInG reported that two Nigerians were recently killed in Ukraine while fighting for the Russian army. The Nigerian government has warned its citizens to be careful of being recruited to fight in foreign wars, following confirmations that two Nigerians were recently killed in Ukraine while fighting for Russia. Nigeria’s Minister of […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The former Kaduna governor asked the NSA to answer questions regarding the intended purpose of importing the chemical. Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufaihas accused National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu’s office of importing fatally toxic thallium sulphate into the country. “I am writing as a concerned citizen to seek clarification and reassurance regarding […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Former Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has strongly denied allegations by former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai linking him to the disappearance of Abubakar Idris (Dadiyata). In a statement signed by Comrade Muhammad Garba, former Commissioner for Information in Kano, the claims were described as reckless, unfounded, and a clear attempt […] Read more
By Farooq Kperogi MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Now that Abdullahi Ganduje has issued a (tepid) denial of Nasir El-Rufai’s televised allegation of his complicity in Abubakar “Dadiyata” Idris’ unexplained disappearance, I have a few thoughts to share. Dadiyata and I followed each other on Twitter when I was active there, so I have a fair sense […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has said former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is facing “karma” and not persecution, amid controversy surrounding an alleged move by security operatives to seize his passport. Adeyanju made the remarks on Friday during an appearance on ARISE PrimeTime, a current affairs programme on Arise News, where he […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Defence Headquarters says troops of the Armed Forces have, in the last week, neutralised scores of terrorists, apprehended 38 suspects and rescued over 50 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across the country. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Onoja […] Read more
