Troops of Operation Hadin Kai and Joint troops of Operation Fasan Yamma eliminated scores of terrorists in a well coordinated attack in Borno and Zamfara. The army authorities in a staff issued Monday said the operation resulted in the recovery of several arms and ammunition, and the destruction of five terrorist-owned motorcycles in-situ. The statement reads: “Joint troops of Operation Fasan Yamma eliminated 10 terrorists in a well-coordinated, deadly attack on the outlaws’ locations at Mai Tashi and Dan Jigba in Gusau LGA, and Munhaye in Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State today, June 9, 2025. “The operation resulted in…
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The Police have insisted that it would continue with the ongoing investigation into the illegal mining activities in Rafin Gabbas at Kokona LGA Nasarawa State, where dead bodies were recovered. TheHintsNews reports that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) had expressed its displeasure over the petition allegedly filed by the Commander of the Mining Marshal, ACC Attah Onoja, before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petition. The petition filed against the police bothers on alleged attack and shooting of its mining marshals by some police officers, including the alleged obstruction of its efforts to prosecute…
Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army have arrested 43 suspected oil thieves, uncovered 27 illegal bunkering sites as well as recovered over 161,000 litres of stolen products across the Niger Delta Region (NDR), in the latest crackdown. Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt-Col. Danjuma Danjuma, in a statement issued Sunday said the operations were conducted in synergy with other security agencies between 26 May – 8 June 2025. He noted that in Bayelsa State, along Zarama-Joinkrama 4, troops discovered an illegal connection point at Wellhead 10 connected to an illegal refining site. Danjuma explained that in…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 66 parcels of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, packaged as green tea at the import shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday said the seizure made on Thursday 5th June 2025 was based on credible intelligence received ahead of the arrival of the consignment at the cargo wing of the airport on 11th May. He said NDLEA had watch-listed the shipment, and sustained surveillance around it for over three weeks before inviting other stakeholders for a…
The race for the chairmanship of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has assumed an interesting dimension as the battle is now being hinged on a power rotation arrangement rooted in the 2027 presidential election permutations, THISDAY has learnt. THISDAY gathered that the Governor of Imo State and Chairman of Progressive Governors’ Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma; the Governor of Ogun State and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Dapo Abiodun; and the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji; are the top contenders in the race as the southern governors are said to be clamouring for the position to shift to…
A member representing Udi-Ezeagu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Sunday Umeha, recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from Labour Party. In this interview, he gave reasons for his decision to join the ruling party. Excerpts: Since the commencement of the current democratic dispensation, in 1999 and the advent of All Progressives Congress (APC) how will you assess the impact of the party, in the South East, especially under President Bola Tinubu that informed your dumping the Labour Party (LP). Generally speaking, APC prior to 2023 might not be all that interesting to many.…
Veteran highlife and folklore legend, Sir Mike Ejeagha is dead. Ejeagha popularly known for his iconic sound “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo” passed away at the age of 95. The music legend was master storyteller and custodian of Igbo oral tradition. His music taught values, preserved culture, and entertained generations. Ejeagha was born 4th April, 1930 in Imezi Owa in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. He grew up in Coal Camp in a family headed by his civil servant father, then worked with the Ministry of Health of Enugu. He attended St. Patrick’s Primary School, Ogbete, Enugu In…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria held Russia’s toa 1-1 draw in an entertaining friendly match in Moscow on Friday. However, the Super Eagles were without goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Ola Aina and Calvin Bassey, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze in the entertaining encounter with the in-form Sbornaya. Nevertheless, the three-time African champions showed grit and courage in refusing to bow at a packed Luzhniki Stadium. Victor Boniface led the Super Eagles attack in the absence of Victor Oshimen. In the 8th minute, he put too much power in chesting the ball from…
President Bola Tinubu has described former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Uwais, who died on Friday at 89, as a phenomenal jurist and statesman. Tinubu in a statement issued Friday said in active service and retirement, the late Uwais maintained a dignified persona, earning him respect beyond his immediate constituency. He added: “Many remarkable highpoints hallmarked Justice Uwais’ illustrious career on the bench. He superintended the Judiciary at a challenging time in our history with tact, patience, and a sense of duty. “This stabilising role helped usher in the current democratic dispensation, which he had the distinct honour…
Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi has called on the federal government to urgently address the plight of the staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, who have reportedly gone without salaries for five years. Obi made the call after meeting with the affected staff, who narrated their “shocking and heartbreaking” ordeal. The workers, employed between 2019 and 2020, revealed that despite their valid appointments, they have been excluded from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), rendering them ineligible to receive their lawful earnings. Obi in a statement issued Friday said the…