Gov Zulum Warns Against ISWAP’s Growth, Reemphasizes Hiring Mercenaries

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has warned that Boko Haram menace will be “a child’s play” if the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) is allowed to grow. He gave the warning when he appeared at the weekly briefing organised by the Presidential Communication Team led by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday. “While the challenge of insecurity is being solved gradually, it is not yet over. I have said it times without number that in addition to what we are doing, there is a need for government to rethink and look into the possibility of hiring mercenaries.

#EndSARS: Shoprite Shuts Down Maryland Mall, Open Others

Shoprite Nigeria has announced the closure of its Maryland outlet months after its acquisition by Ketron Investment Limited, a subsidiary of Persianas Investment Limited which is owned by Tayo Amusan. Retail Supermarket Nigeria Limited (RSNL), owners of Shoprite in Nigeria, has on the other hand announced plans to reopen the Circle Mall store. Circle Mall, located in Jakande, Lagos, was closed down after the vandalism that result from the EndSARS protests in October 2020.

Nigeria, UK Hold Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue

Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK) held their first meeting on Monday of the Nigeria-UK Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue in London this week.

ReportMagoMago: US Government Launches Anti-Corruption Website

The United States (US) government has launched a website in Nigeria known as ReportMagoMago.com which was designed to assist citizens to fight corruption. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the United States Consul General, Claire Pierangelo during the launch of the website in Lagos.