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Reliving his ordeal yesterday, DCP Abba Kyari who is an inmate in the prison, said:  ‘’Only God  saved us today (yesterday). For over two hours and 45 minutes, more than 300 terrorist took over the Kuje prison in Abuja with GPMGs, Bombs, RPGs, Many Rifles etc. ‘’The total population of the Kuje Prison inmates   is about 1,476, and only 111 …

Fears have gripped residents of Abuja and neighbouring states following revelation that no fewer than 64 inmates undergoing trial for terrorism and others numbering 879 inmates of Kuje Medium Correctional Service, Abuja, were among the escapees after the attack on the facility on Tuesday night. Minister of Defence, Bashir Salihi Magashi, who made the confirmation after visiting the site, yesterday, emphasised …

“I slept under my bed, the military man that was on the road entered my house. He removed his uniform and hid the guns. Residents of Kuje Area Council in Abuja, who witnessed the Tuesday attack on the prison in the area, have recounted their experiences. PREMIUM TIMES reported how Boko Haram terrorists stormed the Kuje custodial centre (prison) Tuesday night. …

Mr Obi said those attacking his opponent on social media are not his supporters. The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) has said that human factor is mostly responsible for why things have not been working in Nigeria. Mr Obi said this when he appeared as a guest on Arise TV programme, The Morning Show, on Wednesday. He said he has …

Last week, I returned from an eight-day holy pilgrimage to Israel. The trip was organised by New Wine International, my church in London, and attended by 71 people. Initially scheduled for November 2019, the tour was delayed by two-and-a-half years due to COVID-19 and the consequent global restrictions, including in the UK and Israel. It was, therefore,with great excitement and great …

In a video shared by the terrorist group on Wednesday, many of the inmates were seen fleeing the prison while the terrorists chanted ‘Allahu Akbar’. A terrorist group, Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP), has claimed responsibility for Tuesday’s attack on the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja. In a video shared by the terrorist group on Wednesday, many of the inmates were …

“For me, there’s no difference between corrupt officials or contractors that are committing treason against the nation by way of stealing the resources that will benefit everybody, monies that will stop preventable deaths in our hospitals due to decaying structures, improve standards of education and even stop insecurity and crimes with the terrorists that emerged because of this sad reality …

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi has said the 2023 elections won’t be based on my turn, ethnicity or religion. He said this fielding questions on Arise Tv Morning Show. “This election will not be based on ‘my turn’, ethnicity, and religion. It will be based on a Nigerian agenda to save this Nigeria. Nigeria …

Spokesman of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Chief Superintendent Abubakar Umar, said on Wednesday that suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari and other high-profile inmates were still in custody at the attacked Kuje Prison, contrary to reports that he escaped. Umar made this known, while giving further details on the incident, according to report by the Vanguard. He said “the …

Edo State Government has reiterated its commitment to make the state flood-free, clean and green, calling on the citizens of the state to play active roles in mitigating flooding and erosion in the wake of torrential rains. Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Engr. Jonathan Lawani, who made the submission, said the active involvement of citizens in environmental regeneration is germane …