Troops of Sector 7, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have arrested a notorious gunrunner and his accomplice, recovering a cache of arms and ammunition during an operation in Kaduna State. It was gathered that the operation was conducted on Sunday, January 20, 2025, following intelligence about the suspects. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that …
179 oil theft incidents uncovered in one week – NNPCL
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited says it uncovered 179 incidents of crude oil theft in the past week. The company affirmed that the war on crude oil theft and vandalism rages on as industrywide security collaboration continues to safeguard hydrocarbon infrastructure. A video released by the NNPC shows the incidents recorded between January 11 …
EKEDC warns customers against cyber threats
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company has issued a public advisory, urging its customers to be more vigilant and proactive in safeguarding themselves against the rising wave of cyber threats. In a statement issued by the company and signed by the EKEDC General Manager, Corporate Communications, Babatunde Lasaki, the company said with the increasing reliance on …
A’Court ruling on Abure declaratory, no room for factions in LP – Spokesman
The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, in this exclusive interview with ADEBAYO FOLORUNSHO-FRANCIS, discusses the party’s internal wrangling, including the controversial Nenadi Usman caretaker committee, the future of Governor Alex Otti and the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, among others. Excerpts Has Governor Alex Otti of Abia State dumped LP? What’s …
APC, LP back INEC on bye-elections, dismiss Falana’s proposal
The major political parties in the country, on Wednesday, insisted that the Independent National Electoral Commission must continue to conduct bye-elections to fill legislative seats that become vacant on account of resignation or deaths. In spite of INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu’s lamentation on Wednesday that bye-elections drain INEC resources, the Labour Party and the …
Kano-Niger Republic rail project: Communities tackle FG over compensations for 3,252 owners
Construction work has intensified on the $1.96 billion Kano-Maradi rail project despite the strained relations between the Federal Government and the military junta in Niger after a lull. The Nigerien government had accused the Bola Tinubu administration of plotting to destabilise the francophone country. The project, partly financed by the Africa Development Bank, will run …
Why my case should be transferred to Southeast – Nnamdi Kanu speaks
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday insisted that Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja Federal High Court will not handle his case. Kanu ordered his lawyers to ensure that Justice Nyako stays off. Following the call, the trial judge stepped down from Kanu’s case and transferred his case …
President Trump finally speaks on banning TikTok
United States President Donald Trump has said he’s open to the possibility of Elon Musk purchasing TikTok. TikTok ban, which took effect on Sunday, temporarily forced it offline, leaving over 170 million US users without access to the platform. On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of the …
Ike Ekweremadu’s wife returns to Nigeria after released from UK prison
Wife of former Deputy Senate President, Mrs Beatrice Ekweremadu, who was sentenced to six years in prison by a UK court for her involvement in organ harvesting is back in Nigeria. A source disclosed this on Wednesday. According to the source, Mrs Ekweremadu returned to Nigeria on Tuesday. She is being celebrated across Enugu State, …
NYSC opens its orientation camp nationwide
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in a recent post on social media has announced that the 2024 Batch C Stream 2 orientation camp officially opens today, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, across all states in Nigeria. Additionally, the NYSC confirmed that deployment letters for Batch C Stream 2 are now available. Prospective corps members can …