By Our Reporter Troops of the 1 Brigade, Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma, have arrested a 25-year-old suspected ammunition courier, Shamsiyya Ahadu, with 764 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and six magazines intended for the camp of notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji. Acting on intelligence, the arrest occurred on Friday in Badarawa, Shinkafi…
By Kasali Obanoyen, Bose Adebayo, and Jimoh Ahmed When a juju music legend sang, “Ajala travelled all over the world” in 1973, little did anyone at Methodist High School, Owo (MHSO) know that an “Ajala” of their own would one day return to lead the school after a brief sojourn in Italy. Welcome…
Umahi and Nwifuru [contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has assured his unwavering support for Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, pledging to ensure the governor completes two full terms in office. Umahi made this commitment on Saturday in his…
By our Reporter The Federal Government has approved the recruitment of 3,927 officers into the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the 2024/2025 period, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and address staffing gaps. The announcement was made by the Federal Ministry of Finance via its official Twitter handle, stating that the recruitment follows a comprehensive…
By Moh’d Ibn Ahmad Oil marketers lifting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from Dangote Petroleum Refinery have reduced the pump price to N939.50 per litre, down from N1,060. Major marketers, including MRS, have adjusted their pump prices accordingly. A visit to MRS’s Ojota, Lagos, station confirmed the price cut to N939.50 per litre. This development follows…
By Our Reporters Inside: The ripple effects of competitive pricing, economic relief for Nigerians, and the next steps in fuel market dynamics. The recent plunge in petrol prices has been attributed to heightened competition among stakeholders in the downstream sector, a development welcomed by consumers nationwide. Previously retailing at over ₦1,020 per litre, petrol prices…
By our reporter Governor Ahmad has expressed outrage over a tragic airstrike by the Joint Task Force that mistakenly hit two villages in Silame Local Government Area, Sokoto State, instead of targeting Lakurawa terrorist camps. The incident left ten civilians dead and many others, including women and children, injured. Reacting swiftly to the tragedy, the…
The fearless Oyo State-born preacher’s death was announced by Sheikh Akewugbagold Taofeek, an Ibadan-based cleric, in a Facebook post on Friday. Sheikh Akewugbagold expressed profound grief over the loss, describing it as one of his saddest days. “Today is one of my saddest days! My father and mentor has returned to his creator. SULTONUL WAHIZEEN…
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