The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has eliminated scores of terrorists in the Alawa Forest in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger S totate. The air strikes resulted in the neutralisation of several extremists and the destruction of weapons. Zagazola Makama reports that the operation was executed based on precision intelligence, which indicated that key JAS leaders, such as Saddiku, Umar Taraba, and Kabiru Doctor, were believed to be residing in the area. The sustained airstrikes in the Alawa forest coupled with the dry season exposing traditional hideouts, have prompted extremist groups to flee the area. The Alawa Forests have…
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Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector 3 in Mongunu, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have intercepted a suspected terrorist courier conveying suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making materials. Chief Military Information Officer, Lt-Col. Olaniyi Osoba in a statement issued Friday said the suspect, Mr Murktar Chari was arrested at the entrance to Gubio Local Government Area on Thursday, 2 January 2025 in a significant counter-terrorism operation. He added that Chari, 28, confessed to transporting the materials to Damasak town in Mobbar Local Government Area for a planned attack on MNJTF troops.…
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminilayi Fubara has signed the N1.1 trillion 2025 budget into law, two days after submitting it to the three-man state House of Assembly. The governor in a post on his verified X handle commended the state Assembly for due diligence. He said: “Today, I signed into law the 2025 Rivers State Appropriation Bill. Tagged “Budget of Inclusive Growth & Development”, the bill is estimated at N1.1 trillion. “I deeply appreciate the Rivers State House of Assembly for their diligence and my executives for their unwavering commitment to service. “Together, we are setting the pace for…
A section of the media often perceived as critical of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his administration, and his political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has taken an unexpected and commendable decision. ThisDay Newspaper, through its Board of Editors, has named President Tinubu its Man of the Year 2024. In their statement, the editors noted: “In the face of mounting challenges and hardships, the President has remained determined and unfazed, marching on with audacious reforms to transform Nigeria.” They concluded that no individual, on a fair balance of scales, could challenge the President’s impact in 2024. This decision is a…
Ahead of the 2027 general election, a former National Vice Chairman, North West of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Salihu Lukman has said that opposition leaders, including alienated APC leaders have commenced negotiations towards producing alternative political platforms. Lukman in a statement issued Thursday, therefore, called on Nigerians to rise up and ensure the defeat of the ruling party and President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. He was of the opinion that the only way the defeat of Tinubu and APC could be possible is if Nigerians are able to focus themselves and produce a functional political…
I do not deliberately seek out what Pastor Abel Damina says about Christianity. However, due to the nature of social media, his statements often appear in my feed. Damina is regarded by some as a revolutionary Christian because of his initial rebellion against his fellow pastors – pastors who, if not for the Catholic Church, might have succeeded in destroying Christianity in Nigeria. As Bishop Godfrey Onah has convincingly argued, prosperity preachers are primarily the architects of this bruised version of Christianity. Let it be noted, however, that some Catholic priests are not exempt from this destruction – a point…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed that the 125,000 barrels per day Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company (WRPC) in Warri, Delta State has commenced operations. Its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari disclosed this on Monday during a tour of the facility. He said though the refinery was not operating at 100 per cent, but added that the plant is running. Kyari stated: “We are taking you through our plant. This plant is running. Although it is not 100 per cent complete, we are still in the process. “Many people think these things are not real. They…
President Bola Tinubu has consented to a proposal to establish a federal university in Southern Kaduna. Vice President Kashim Shettima who revealed this also disclosed that there are ongoing discussions to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Kafanchan, Kaduna State. Shettima in a statement issued Monday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nwokocha gave the hint at the weekend during a condolence visit to the Kukah family on the death of His Highness, Yohanna Kukah, the Agwom Akulu of Ikulu Chiefdom and family member of Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto. He said:…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that local governments elections will hold in 20 local government areas and 37 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The State party Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi in a statement issued Sunday said it became expedient to clear the air on the needless and distractive speculation. He said: “In recent times, the leadership of APC in Lagos State has been inundated by the media, party members and other stakeholders on information about the conduct of the forthcoming Local Government elections, most especially if elections will hold in the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the recent military parade involving Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu as a gross violation of military tradition. Atiku in a statement issued Sunday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, called for a thorough investigation into the incident. While expressing outrage over the event, he called it an aberration for any branch of the Armed Forces to organise a formal parade for a non-designated public figure. Atiku said: “It is with utter dismay and concern that Nigerians were subjected to a nauseating video circulating online, where a group of young men,…