Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

In a decisive blow against armed banditry, troops from Operation Hadarin Daji have eliminated four notorious bandit kingpins in Zamfara State, according to PRNigeria reports. PRNigeria reports that the eliminated criminals identified as Ibrahim Nagure, Lawali Dodo, Kadiri, and Jambaleri—were taken down following the successful operation that culminated in the neutralization of Halilu Sububu, a prominent orchestrator of terrorist activities in the North West. Simultaneously, military forces apprehended another wanted terrorist kingpin, Hosseini Osman, in Plateau State. Osman was captured in Ganawuri village, located in the Riyom local government area, where he confessed to masterminding numerous deadly attacks across the…

I received with shock, utter disbelief and despair, but gratitude to God for a life well spent, the report of the ascension to the great beyond of Owa Obokun Adimula, the paramount ruler of Ijesaland, Oba (Dr.) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II. It is the end of an inimitable and unforgettable era. Oba Aromolaran was the quintessential monarch – regal, majestic, intellectually sound, wise, discerning and decisive. He had a compelling personality and personified kingship. With his sterling education and sagacity, he uplifted the throne and the institution of his fathers. He kept his head high even in an era of…

The University of Ibadan Don and Ijesha Prince, Dr Adeniran Aluko, has described the late Oba Adekunle Aromolaran as a worthy example to follow in contemporary society. Aluko, an associate professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, is the Director of the TETFUND Centre of Excellence in Multidisciplinary Studies. The international authority in peace and war studies lamented that Oba Aromolaran departed at a time when the nation needed guidance and wise mentoring. He said, “Oba Aromolaran did not allow partisan interests to humiliate the traditional institution. He was fair and impartial and a father to all,’ he said, adding that…

Osun State Fire Service on Friday, 13 September, 2024 confirmed that at least five persons lost their lives in the fatal accident involving a gas tanker and a commercial bus that occured in Ile-Ife, Osun State. It was gathered that many commuters were trapped in the accident, which happened along Ife/Ibadan Expressway on Thursday, 12 September, 2024. The image-maker of Osun Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kehinde Adeleke, whose agency was among the first security agencies to arrive at the scene, said about 17 people were in the bus when the accident occurred. However, while providing…

Operatives of the Kogi State Police Command have arrested a 20-year-old man, Paul Jeremiah, for the alleged murder of a 100-level female student at the Federal University, Lokoja, the state capital. The State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP William Aya, confirmed the suspect’s arrest to Daily Trust, on Friday, 13 September, 2024 explaining that the suspect narrated in details how he carried out the dastardly act . According to Aya, the suspect was arrested on Wednesday, 11 September, 2024 in Lokoja and he is currently being investigated. It was gathered that Jeremiah who is an indigene of Kaduna state, kidnapped and killed…

Reprieved has come the way of the victims of Borno State flood disaster as member representing Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya/Kusar Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Muktar Betara,  donated N100 million to them. Betara, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the donation to Governor Babagana Zulum during an on-the-spot assessment of the disaster in Maiduguri on Thursday, 12 September, 2024. While expressing grief over the death and displacement of thousands of Maiduguri residents, the lawmaker lauded the prompt intervention of Zulum towards cushioning the effects of the tragedy. Betara, who chairs the House Committee on the Federal Capital Territory, expressed…

Nigeria’s Under-18 Men’s Basketball team, the J’Tigers  have been sent packing from the 2024 Afrobasket U-18 Championship, following their 81-70 loss to Mali in the quarterfinals on the night of Thursday, 12 September, 2024. The Malians, who took the fight to their Nigerian counterparts from the onset of the game, won the first quarter 23-19 and led through the break at 40-38. All efforts by the J’Tigers to take control failed as Mali eventually won the game, which was played in Pretoria, South Africa. To reach this stage, the Junior D’Tigers outclassed Uganda 72-61 on Tuesday,10 September, 2024 while Mali defeated Ivory…

The promising journey of Nigeria’s Falconets has come to an end as reigning vice champions Japan eliminated Nigeria 2-1 in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals in Colombia on the morning of Friday, 13 September, 2024. A goal in each half, first by Miyu Matsunaga and then by Maya Hijikata, meant that Olushola Shobowale’s composed finish one minute into time-added-on was too little too late for the Nigerian girls at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in Bogota. The tenacious Maya Hijikata came close in the 13th minute, almost capitalizing as goalkeeper Faith Omilana came…

Cristiano Ronaldo has made history by becoming the first person to reach one billion followers across his social media platforms. The legendary Portugal football icon expressed his gratitude to his fans, acknowledging their unwavering support throughout his career. Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al Nassr, shared a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter) on the night of Thursday, 12 September, 2024 emphasising that this milestone is a testament to the shared passion and love for the game between him and his supporters. With over 638 million followers on Instagram, 170 million on Facebook, and 113 million on X, 60.7 million subscribers…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has revealed that it plans to meet with Dangote Refinery over its petrol pricing and lifting. The President of IPMAN, Abubakar Maigandi made this disclosure during an interview with an online medium on Thursday, 12 September, 2024. Maigandi was reacting to a comment by the Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin that local marketers are boycotting Dangote Refinery Petrol despite being offered lower prices. Maigandi also clarified that there is no way marketers will boycott Dangote Refinery’s petrol with lower prices. He noted that IPMAN received a letter of partnership from Dangote…

The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has vowed that the firm will surpass multiple barriers to exceed $30 billion in revenue generation by the end of 2025. Dangote disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, 12 September, 2024 by Dangote Group. The richest African billionaire businessman made the vow while speaking at the just concluded African Renaissance Retreat held in Kigali, Rwanda capital. Dangote, who charged African business leaders to take take the lead in transforming the continent, explained that despite significant challenges besetting Africa, its youthful population and abundant resources, including about 30 percent of the…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed that it is negotiating purchase of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) with Dangote Refinery ahead of Sunday, 15 September, 2024. The NNPCL image-maker, Olufemi Soneye, made this disclosure during an interview with an online medium on Thursday, 12 September, 2024. Soneye was responding to a statement by the Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin that local marketers are boycotting Dangote Refinery’s petrol despite offering lower prices. However, NNPCL’s spokesman clarified that he doesn’t believe that local marketers will boycott a product with lower prices. He stressed that NNPCL is currently…

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested five suspects over the alleged killing of a former Community Development Committee (CDC) Chairman, Chief Ndidi Livingstone in Mgbuoshimini, Rumueme, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, told newsmen in Port Harcourt that after the killing, the command launched a nationwide manhunt to apprehend the perpetrators. Thegazellenews.com recalls that Livingstone was murdered in front of his wife and son during a church service in his community on 13 January, 2024. According to Olatunji, the FID-Intelligence Response Team and personnel of the command later…

An Abuja-based Public Interest Litigation lawyer and human rights activist, Maxwell Opara has dragged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigeria Police Council to the Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged unlawful tenure elongation for the incumbent Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. Opara, who instituted the case is contesting the legality or otherwise of the tenure elongation granted Egbetokun under the amended Police Act. Opara in the suit is asking the court for an order of injunction restraining Egbetokun acting by himself or through his agents and servants, from continuing to hold out, present and or…

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has closed at least 666 unregistered medicine shops in Kaduna State For operating in violation of National Drug Distribution Guidelines The enforcement action commenced earlier this week, focusing on open drug markets and other locations where medicines were sold without proper registration and oversight. The PCN Director of Enforcement, Pharm. Stephen Esumobi, made this disclosure to newsmen on Thursday, 12 September, 2024. Esumobi explained that their action is aimed to ensure the safe and effective distribution of medicines, safeguard public health, and prevent the sale of harmful substances within the state. According to him, the…

The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has gave reasons why it suspended former Senator from the state, Dino Melaye from the party, the Gazellenews.com reports. Melaye was suspended by the PDP exco in Ayetoro Gbede, Ward 1 following his refusal to honour a summon. The Ward exco also explained that Melaye was suspended for anti-party activities and alleged misconduct. The resolution to suspend the former Kogi West senator was taken by the Ward party executive committee during a meeting in Aiyetoro/Luagba Ward 1 on Friday to review the report of the disciplinary committee set up to…

Nigeria’s petroleum marketers under the umbrella of Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PROOA) have asked Dangote Refinery to unveil the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) to Nigerians. The President OF PROOA), Billy Gillis-Harry and the President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN Abubakar Maigandi stated this in separate interviews with an online medium on Thursday, 13 September, 2024. The petroleum marketers were reacting to a statement by the Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin that local marketers were boycotting Dangote Refinery petrol for imported ones despite its lower prices. However, Gillis-Harry explained that marketers have yet…

Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that a 26-year-old man identified as Monday Edereno died after he drank a herbal concoction The deceased, who was said to have complained of leg pain, traveled from Ijebu Ode to Asa Elegbada Village near Owode Egba to purchase the herbal mixture from 28-year-old Ifakunle Olanrewaju, a traditional attendant who specializes in administering herbal cure. The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the sad development on Friday,13 September, 2024 said, Edereno was found dead in his home at about 7am on Thursday, 12 September, 2024 According to Odutola, one Olanrewaju…

Partners for the eighth annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) have begun to emerge with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Emadeb Group and Dangote Group leading the train of partners for the event slated for Thursday, 3 October, 2024 at the Reverton Hotel, GRA Lokoja, Kogi State. The Chairman of the 2024 Conference Planning Committee, Danlami Nmodu, mni, also listed other partners to include: Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Setraco Nigeria Limited, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), according to a statement by GOCOP Publicity Secretary, Sir Remmy Nweke. Nmodu was also…

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai has said he has commenced work to ensure the implementation of the 13 agreements recently signed by Nigerian and Chinese governments during the visit of President Bola Tinubu to China, insisting that making sure that all the agreements see the light of the day. Dunhai who addressed journalists at the Chinese Embassy in Abuja on the importance of Nigeria’s President state visit to China and the cooperation agreements signed between the two countries, noted that Tinubu’s visit opened a new vista in China and Nigeria bilateral relations. He explained also that with the…