Boko Haram kills four Yoruba produce buyers in Borno

Tension mounted in the popular New Bodija market yesterday as the traders protested the killing of four of their colleagues allegedly by Boko Haram insurgents in Maiduguri, Borno State on Sunday. The foursome simply identified as Nihas, Fatai a.k.a Coach, Alaba and Amodu had travelled to the Borno State capital to buy millet products, when they were reportedly attacked and shot dead by gunmen two kilometres to Dikua village, their destination in the outskirts of the Borno State capital.

Although, none of the officials of the traders’ association was around when Daily Sun visited the market which was officially shut to the public in protest and to mourn the slain traders described as responsible young men, dependable sources within the market said the gunmen ambushed the commercial bus in which they were travelling and ordered it to stop.

They started sorting the passengers according to their ethnic background. “We heard they were 16 passengers in all. They were the four Yorubas among them. They were ordered to lie face down and shot dead,” a market leader, who craved anonymity, told Daily Sun. Their assailants reportedly made away with millions of naira with which the traders planned to buy their goods. Another leader in the market, Mrs. Olaide Ibrahim, however, said Amodu was only feared dead as only the bodies of his other three mates were found, while he was declared missing. Add a comment

Breaking News: Belgian Police Nab Those Behind Daring Airport Diamond Heist

The Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) has written to the Nigeria Police Force complaining over the theft of its original party registration certificate issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Add a comment

Breaking News: Sir Alex Ferguson Retires From Manchester United

Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as Manchester United manager at the end of the season after 26 years in charge.

The Scot, 71, has won 38 trophies since taking over from Ron Atkinson on 6 November 1986, including this season's Premier League title.

His haul includes 13 titles, two Champions League crowns, five FA Cups and four League Cups.

"The decision to retire is one that I have thought a great deal about. It is the right time," Ferguson said.

"It was important to me to leave an organisation in the strongest possible shape and I believe I have done so.

"The quality of this league winning squad, and the balance of ages within it, bodes well for continued success at the highest level whilst the structure of the youth set-up will ensure that the long-term future of the club remains a bright one. Add a comment

APC has 23 governors in its fold –Okorocha

…Governor, supporters bid APGA farewell

Imo State citizens yesterday witnessed a colourful rally as eight state governors in the newly merged All Progressive Congress (APC) stormed the state to attend what Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha described as Imo Freedom Rally.

Speaking at the rally held at the Heroes Square, Owerri, Okorocha disclosed that 23 governors are in the APC, waiting for the right moment to declare for the party.

The rally, which attracted thousands of Okorocha’s supporters, saw the governor officially pulling members of his faction of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) into the APC. Add a comment

Asari Dokubo Should Be Tried For Treason - Babangida

Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu, has said that a former leader of mitant group, Asari Dokubo should be made to face treasonable trial for threatening war if  President Goodluck Jonathan is not voted back into office in 2015

He told the army chief who paid him a courtesy call that security agents should have arrested Asari Dokunbo for treason when he made that statement.

The Governor, who also  received the member of House of Representatives,  also said that the Lawmakers should have invited Asari-Dokubo to the House to find out what he meant by that statement. Add a comment