According to a report monitored on the Hausa service of the Voice
of America, the Islamist sect, Boko Haram has established an FM
radio station.
Residents in Tolkomari, which is in the far northern part of
Cameroon, have confirmed receiving broadcast messages from the
sect via the radio station on 96.8 frequency modulation.
The Voice of America report said the station broadcast mainly
propaganda materials to counter media reports of victories by
troops from Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger Republic against
the Boko Haram militants.
The report said the Cameroonian government is worried by the new
development and has commenced investigations towards locating
the radio station, which is said to be on the Nigeria-Cameroon
border.
A prostitute and an entertainer, both aged 22, who allegedly stole property valued at N1.6 million, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. The prostitute, Emmanuel Carol and Precious Aboh, who claimed to be into entertainment, are facing a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing and attempted murder. The Carol resides at the Oshodi area of Lagos, and Aboh lives at No. 15, Olaore St., Mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos. The prosecutor, Insp. Ezekiel Ayorinde, said that the duo stole gold chains, wrist watches and phones all valued at N1.6 million from Mr Darlington Ezenwaka on Nov. 15 at about 11.30p.m. at Church St., along Oshodi road, Oshodi, Lagos. Ayorinde said that the accused conspired with four others still at large to assault and rob the complainant. “The complainant, a returnee from the United States of America, left to a club somewhere around Oshodi in company of his friend, Mr Madu Izuchukwu. The complainants wer...
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