Nigerian-Nigerien Forces Gun Down Fleeing Boko Haram Insurgents

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian-Nigerien Forces Gun Down Fleeing Boko Haram Insurgents

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 24, 2024

A joint military operation between Nigeria and Niger has successfully neutralised several Boko Haram insurgents attempting to cross into Nigerian territory, according to a report by security analyst Zagazola Makama. The operation, which took place in Borno State, Nigeria, targeted a group of terrorists at Arege village in Abadam local government area of Borno State, located along the fringes of the two countries’ borders. The terrorists were running for their lives after an attack on...

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Dangote Refinery Cuts Diesel, Jet Fuel Prices Again 

NewsNigeriaOil & GasDangote Refinery Cuts Diesel, Jet Fuel Prices Again 

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 24, 2024

In a move expected to bring relief to businesses and travellers, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced another significant reduction in the prices of diesel and aviation fuel. Effective immediately, diesel will be sold at N940 per litre, while aviation fuel will cost N980 per litre. This comes just two weeks after the refinery’s initial price reduction, which brought down the price of diesel from N1,650 to N1,200 per litre and a further reduction to N1,000...

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EFCC Accuses Yahaya Bello of Diverting $720,000 for Child’s School Fee

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEFCC Accuses Yahaya Bello of Diverting $720,000 for Child’s School Fee

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 24, 2024

Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, is facing accusations of misappropriating state funds after Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, alleged that Bello withdrew over $720,000 (N774,540,000) from state coffers to pay for his child’s school fees. Olukoyede made the explosive claim in Abuja on Tuesday during an interactive session with media executives. The EFCC Chairman said Bello transferred the funds from the state account to the...

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National Security Advisor Nuhu Ribadu Reports Significant Drop in Terrorism-Related Fatalities

National SecurityNewsNigeriaNational Security Advisor Nuhu Ribadu Reports Significant Drop in Terrorism-Related Fatalities

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 23, 2024

At the High-Level African Counter-Terrorism meeting in Abuja on Monday, the National Security Advisor, Nuhu Ribadu, delivered promising news regarding Nigeria’s battle against terrorism. Ribadu revealed that there has been a substantial decline in terrorism-related fatalities over the past few months, marking a significant victory in the country’s ongoing efforts to combat extremism and ensure the safety of Nigerians. According to Ribadu’s report, which was based on comprehensive data analysis and intelligence assessments, terrorism-related deaths...

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Kenyan Police Nab Fleeing Binance Executive Wanted in Nigeria

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaKenyan Police Nab Fleeing Binance Executive Wanted in Nigeria

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 23, 2024

In a major development, Kenyan authorities have apprehended Nadeem Anjarwalla, a regional manager for cryptocurrency giant Binance. Anjarwalla’s arrest comes after a daring escape from Nigerian custody in March, where he faced charges of tax evasion and money laundering. News of the arrest broke on Sunday, with sources close to the investigation confirming Anjarwalla’s capture to the PUNCH. Interpol, the international criminal police organisation, is reportedly facilitating his extradition back to Nigeria within the week....

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Nigerian Army Busts ISWAP Bakery in Borno Raid

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Army Busts ISWAP Bakery in Borno Raid

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 23, 2024

Nigerian troops have uncovered a bakery believed to be owned by the Islamic State’s West Africa Province, ISWAP, terror group during a weekend operation in Borno state. The raid, conducted by a combined force comprising the 199 Special Forces Battalion, Hybrid Forces, and Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, took place on 21st April in the village of Maisani, located within the Timbuktu Triangle of Damboa Local Government Area. Security analyst Zagazola Makama revealed the discovery...

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Soldiers Caught with Dangote Refinery Cables Dismissed

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSoldiers Caught with Dangote Refinery Cables Dismissed

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 23, 2024

Two soldiers, Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani, have been dismissed from the Nigerian Army for their involvement in the disappearance of armoured cables at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. The Nigerian Army confirmed the dismissal in a statement on Monday, 22nd April, 2024. The soldiers were apprehended on 14th April after being caught with a large quantity of cut-to-size armoured cables at the refinery’s main gate. According to a statement by the...

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RCCG Pastor, 14 Others Abducted in Oyo Rescued

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaRCCG Pastor, 14 Others Abducted in Oyo Rescued

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 22, 2024

A Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, pastor, Olugbenga Olawore, and 14 others kidnapped on Friday evening in Oyo State have been rescued. Pastor Olawore, who serves at the Heaven’s Gate Parish in Ogun State, was reportedly returning from Ipapo town where he went to arrange for his mother’s funeral. The kidnappers, yet to be identified, seized the travellers around 5:00 p.m. local time at the Maya axis of the Lanlate–Eruwa Road. While details about...

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JAMB Punishes Officials Who Denied UTME Candidate Entrance to Exam Hall Over Hijab

EducationNewsNigeriaJAMB Punishes Officials Who Denied UTME Candidate Entrance to Exam Hall Over Hijab

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 22, 2024

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has penalised officials at a Computer Based Test, CBT, centre following an incident where a female candidate was allegedly forced to remove her hijab before taking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. Details regarding the specific punishment handed down to the CBT centre officials remain undisclosed, but JAMB has confirmed that action was taken. The incident, which JAMB authorities said they deeply regretted, happened at Bafuto Institute CBT...

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Nigerian Chess Champion, Tunde Onakoya Receives Presidential Praise

NewsNigeriaNigerian Chess Champion, Tunde Onakoya Receives Presidential Praise

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 22, 2024

Nigerian chess champion, Tunde Onakoya, has received recognition from the country’s highest office for his recent record-breaking feat. Onakoya, successfully completed a gruelling 60-hour chess marathon in New York’s Times Square, potentially etching his name in the Guinness World Records. The record-breaking attempt began on 17th April and saw Onakoya battle a series of opponents without losing a single game, fuelled by determination and a desire to empower underprivileged children. He initially targeted playing for...

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