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.. Suspected terrorists have allegedly imposed a levy of over N172m on 25 villages in the Tsafe West Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The assailants are allegedly operating under the leadership of a notorious kingpin, Danisuhu. Security expert Zagazola Makama revealed on Monday that the levies, including contributions of bags of soybeans, are…

.. A leading customs-bonded terminal/warehouse, Belburge International Limited, has celebrated its first anniversary in grand style, reiterating its commitment to contributing positively to the nation’s economy and providing opportunities for youths in the country. The event, which took place at the firm’s premises in Aleto, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, was attended…

.. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said that it is working hard to protect airline operators in order to sustain the aviation industry and make it globally competitive. The Director, Public Affairs & Consumer Protection of NCAA, Michael Achimugu said this on Monday in a post on microblogging platform, X. Achimugu said,…

.. The Federal High Court has directed the police to immediately release singer Darlington Okoye, also known as Speed Darlington or Akpi, from detention, pending the hearing of the substantive matter. Justice M.S. Liman, in a ruling on Monday, ordered the Inspector General of Police to charge Darlington to court within 48 hours or…

.. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) has remitted the sum of N6,034,605,510.69 to the Federal Government in 2024. The Board also explained that the total remittance would have been N9,013,068,510.69 but for JAMB’s N1,500 reduction per form for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates. The Board disclosed this in its Weekly Bulletin made…

The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sworn in seven new commissioners and 12 advisers. The event took place at the Government House in Kano, with the Governor urging the appointees to approach their new roles with unwavering dedication and commitment. Governor Yusuf highlighted that the appointments were made after careful deliberation, ensuring the…

.. Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed a notorious terrorist kingpin, Sani Rusu, and other terrorists in separate operations in Zamfara State. Head of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi disclosed this in a statement on Monday. According to Abdullahi, troops of the Nigerian Army patrolled Bamamu Village…

.. Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd have done well to restream the moribund state-owned refineries. Adeyanju who is the founding partner of Deji Adeyanju & Partner (DAP) said the refineries will compete with the likes of the Dangote Refinery and…

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to shutting down the Bama Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp, the largest in the state, and ensuring the safe resettlement of its occupants. During a visit to Bama Local Government Area, Governor Zulum assured residents that the former girls’ secondary school, which has served…

.. A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted N10m bail to human rights activist, Olamide Thomas, after being arrested for allegedly threatening President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and Police Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi, in a viral social media post. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling…

.. The President of Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association Nigeria, Dr. Billy Gillis-Harris has said that former President Olusegun Obasanjo failed in his attempt to privatize four state-owned refineries because of his poor handling of the process. The PETROAN boss said he opposed the privatization process when he was the President of the…

.. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that Lagos State is having difficulties securing sovereign guarantees for the proposed 4th Mainland Bridge. The governor said potential financiers of the project are requesting a sovereign guarantee, which would involve a commitment from the Federal Government to secure funding for the project. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this…

.. Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has congratulated Pastor Nathaniel Bassey, the globally celebrated gospel music minister who has been invited to minister at the January 20th, 2025, Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of the 47th President-Elect of the United States, Donald J. Trump. In a message of congratulations by his Chief Press…

The Kano State Police Command has apprehended a suspected car thief and recovered an abandoned Rav-4 motor vehicle as part of its intensified efforts to combat car theft in the state. This was contained in a statement issued on January 6, 2025, by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. According to the statement,…

The Niger State Government has expressed concern over suspected landmines planted by terrorists in parts of Shiroro Local Government Area. The Government also called on residents to avoid areas suspected of being planted with landmines by terrorists. This precautionary measure, the government says, is necessary to prevent casualties until the military can safely clear the…

The Ajeniju of Halleluyah Community in Osun State, Oba Jelili Olaiya, has narrated his ordeal following a violent attack on his palace by hoodlums last Friday. The monarch revealed that four individuals, including his wife, sustained injuries during the incident, which he attributed to allegations concerning the installation of an Imam in his community without…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has declared 2025 as a year for Nigeria’s military to decisively tackle and eradicate banditry, terrorism, and other security threats across the country. General Musa made this pronouncement during a visit to troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State,…

Troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised a notorious terrorist kingpin, Sani Rusu in Zamfara state. In a statement by the Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan Yamma in the state, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi said the feat was achieved over the weekend…

.. Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State, and its environs have been thrown into darkness after suspected hoodlums vandalised the Udemezue 11KV Feeder in the early hours of Sunday. The Head of Corporate Communications, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Mr Emeka Eze, announced this in a release. He stated that, “The vandalism which was discovered…

.. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Chairman and CEO of Hallmark Bank, Mark Wabara, has expressed confidence that Abians will rally behind Governor Alex Otti, for a second term in office due to his impressive achievements so far. Speaking to newsmen on Sunday, after a private meeting with the…