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Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has reportedly released all captives held by his group. This comes amid intensified military operations aimed at apprehending the fugitive and dismantling his network in Zamfara State and neighboring regions. Sources informed Zagazola Makama that Turji’s decision to free the hostages is a response to mounting pressure from the Nigerian Armed Forces under Operation Hadarin Daji and Operation Forest Sanity. Recent airstrikes and ground offensives targeting his strongholds in Fakai, Shinkafi, and nearby areas have severely weakened his group, forcing them to retreat. Observers believe the release of the captives is a calculated move by…

The Federal Government has successfully prosecuted and convicted over 100 individuals for financing terrorism in the last two years, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu revealed on Tuesday. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 National Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Financing of Terrorism, and Proliferation (AML/CFT/CPF) Summit in Abuja, Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, highlighted the administration’s focus on disrupting the financial networks of terrorist organizations like Boko Haram and ISWAP. President Tinubu credited the success to the collaboration between the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Attorney-General of the Federation. “By taking away…

The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, has expelled 100 students for their alleged involvement in examination malpractices during the 2023/2024 academic session. The announcement was made by the Acting Rector, Dr. Hauwa Muhammad, during the institution’s 41st matriculation ceremony held over the weekend. Approximately 15,000 students, newly admitted for the 2024/2025 academic session, participated in the event, which took place in Nasarawa Local Government Area. The matriculated students were enrolled in National Diploma, ND, Higher National Diploma, HND and Part-Time programmes. Dr. Muhammad used the opportunity to caution the new students against engaging in examination malpractices, highlighting the consequences…

Heartland have completed the signing of four new players for the second half of the season, DAILY POST reports. Midfielder Anthony Chukwudi Omaka joined the Naze Millionaires from Kwara United. The 29-year-old previously played for nine-time champions Enyimba. Another midfielder, John Bassey, joined from Bayelsa United, while Terdo Shimangade arrives from Nasarawa United. Daniel Ekpo Victor completes the quartet, having signed from Abia Warriors. Heartland currently occupy 14th position on the NPFL table. The Naze Millionaires will host Lobi Stars at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, when the league resumes on Saturday.

The Joint Union of Nasarawa State Tertiary Institutions (JUNSTI) has called on the state government to implement the payment of promotion arrears, an annual increment of N30,000, and the N70,500 minimum wage for workers in the state’s tertiary institutions with immediate effect. In a letter addressed to Governor Abdullahi Sule and dated January 15, 2025, the union demanded that the issues be resolved alongside the January 2025 salaries or risk industrial action. The letter, signed by JUNSTI Chairman Gbande Samson Kale, stated that several previous correspondences on the matter had gone unanswered. “Your Excellency may recall that the union has…

Chelsea legend Mikel Obi visits Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray for a Podcast episode with rumours of a transfer to the Premier League. Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Mikel Obi has arrived in Istanbul, Turkey to team up with Galatasaray attacker Victor Osimhen. Last year the Chelsea great revealed that he would make an effort to persuade the striker to join the Stamford Bridge team. Although Osimhen’s future is still up in the air, the attacker has stated that he would really like to get out of his season-long loan with Galatasaray.The striker recently turned down a move to Manchester United…

Nigeria’s Ola Aina became the first defender to reach a century of points in the Fantasy Premier League, FPL, this season. Nigeria and Super Eagles’ Ola Aina has made history by becoming the first defender to surpass 100 points in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) this season. The achievement was celebrated by the official FPL social media account following Aina’s standout performance during Nottingham Forest’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Southampton. In the match, Aina played a crucial role, assisting teammate Chris Wood for the third goal and making a vital goal-line clearance to secure the win against a resilient Southampton…

Nigerian Stars Abroad and Super Eagles players were in fine form at the weekend led by Super Eagles main men Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, alongside Cyriel Dessers and Paul Onuachu. It was all goals for the players over the weekend with Dessers the standout performer with a one-man show for Scottish giants Rangers in the FA Cup. After losing his place in the team, the 30-year-old was handed his start for the Gers since December 29 in the cup against Fraserburgh and he rewarded his manager with a fantastic hattrick. Dessers opened the scoring in the 27th minute before…

Nigerian singer Skales has sparked controversy with his comments following the death of an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officer, who was shot during a recent raid. The singer, who shared his thoughts on social media on January 20, 2025, revealed his lack of sympathy due to a traumatic encounter he and his family had with the EFCC in 2023. In a series of posts on X, he shared that the death of an officer in the hands of a citizen was coming, due to the commission’s manner of operation. He wrote, “It’s quite unfortunate that someone lost his life but they…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has addressed the recent impeachment of Hon. Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the State House of Assembly, asserting that the decision was solely the prerogative of the legislature and not influenced by the party.Hon. Seye Oladejo, APC’s spokesman, emphasised that the impeachment process was an internal matter for the House of Assembly and had no bearing on party politics. “His impeachment is not a party affair; it’s the entire business of the House of Assembly,” Oladejo said. “They enjoy their independence as one of the three tiers of government.” The…

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested two suspects, Pedro Festus and Omorodion Felix, for the kidnapping and k!lling a 22-year-old man after collecting ransom. The suspects are members of a notorious kidnap gang specialised in kidnapping and car snatching in Delta and Edo states. It was gathered that the suspects attacked the young man identified as Joseph at Uwore community in front of his house and whisked him into a bush along the Benin-Akure Road. The victim was reportedly driving into his compound when the suspects blocked his vehicle at gunpoint and whisked him away in his…

What is the current price of the Binatone Blender/Grinder BLG 595 in Nigeria? As of today, the Binatone Blender/Grinder BLG 595 is currently selling at NGN64,900.00 in major Nigerian cities like Lagos, Ibadan, Ilorin, Oshogbo, and others. The Binatone Blender and Grinder is a simple, reliable kitchen tool for everyday use. With 350W-500W power and 220-240V voltage, it crushes ice and handles daily tasks with ease using its strong, unbreakable jars. Perfect for making juices, milkshakes, and grinding coffee, nuts, spices, meat, and coconuts. Features: Add ingredients while blending and prepare your favorite recipes quickly. Power: 500W | Voltage: 220-240V,…

Notable actress Annie Idibia faces yet another backlash on Young, Famous, and Africans show, this time from a Ugandan socialite, Zari Hassan, who mercilessly dragged the actress and her husband, 2Face. This came after the show’s Season 3 premiere, which captured a heated exchange between veteran Nigerian star Ini Edo and Annie. It all started in the dining when Annie made certain remarks about Zari’s husband which didn’t sit well with the socialite. In response, she dragged the actress’s legendary singer husband, describing him as a baby-making factory while also questioning Annie’s achievement as an actress. Without mincing words, Zari…

Social media personality Blessing CEO and her boyfriend, IVD, have made headlines after getting matching tattoos of each other’s initials. Blessing shared a video on Instagram showcasing the couple’s visit to a tattoo studio, where they both had the initials inked on their bodies as a symbol of their relationship. In another video, Blessing can be seen serenading IVD while they both wore matching outfits, further emphasizing their bond. The couple’s display of affection and public sharing of this intimate moment has garnered attention from their followers.

Nigerian military forces have reportedly killed the son of notorious bandits kingpin Bello Turji.This is as the military intensified their operations against the infamous bandit leader. The latest development was confirmed in a statement released on X on Sunday by an expert in counterterrorism and insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin, Zagazola Makama. He noted that the recent coordinated military actions have successfully dismantled several of Turji’s primary hideouts located in Fakai, within the Shinkafi Local Government Area. Makama indicated that this progress follows a series of effective missions that led to the destruction of numerous bandit camps in the…

The Kwara State Government has officially handed over the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) project site at Shonga in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State to the Contractor, Skylat-One Nigeria Ltd., Adegboyega Akinwumi. The project, which was estimated at #242 Million, was approved for construction by the Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq following the request of Shonga Community for an ICT centre. Speaking at the event which took place at Shonga recently, the Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Hon. Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, reiterated the State Government’s commitment to providing social economic infrastructure towards technological advancement in Kwara State. The…

The signing of a perfect player for Ruben Amorim who ‘imagined himself at Manchester United this winter’ is off after the star was convinced to sign a different deal instead, according to a report. Man Utd’s No 1 priority this window – at least from an arrivals perspective – is signing a left wing-back. All manner of names have attracted varying degrees of interest from Man Utd including Nuno Mendes (PSG), Miguel Gutierrez (Girona), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Rayan Ait-Nouri (Wolves), Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth), Patrick Dorgu (Lecce) and Alvaro Carreras (Benfica). Of the numerous names linked, a deal for 22-year-old PSG…

Justices Haleema Saleeman and Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin have convicted and sentenced six persons to jail for fraud. The convicts are: Akingbehin Temitope Oluwaseyi, Ajayi Elijah Olaoluwa, Samsom Babatunde Ilesanmi, Quadri Olamilekan Lamidi, Kolawole Kehinde Moses and Olatunji Elija Olabisi. They were prosecuted by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on multiple charges that bordered on retention of proceeds of criminal activities, cheating, impersonation and internet fraud. Oluwaseyi, (a 25-year-old car dealer), Olaoluwa, Ilesanmi and Lamidi were dragged before Justice Saleeman while the duo of Moses and…

The Kano State Police Command has recovered two stolen motor vehicles using the Nigeria Police Force’s Electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) platform. This achievement stressed the effectiveness of the e-CMR system in combating vehicle theft across the country. According to the Command, the first incident occurred on 1 January 2025 in Zuba, Abuja, when two suspects posing as potential buyers at a car stand stole a Toyota Corolla 2014 model during a test drive. The suspects reportedly brandished a pistol, threatened the car dealer, and escaped with the vehicle, including its original documents and keys. In a separate case on…

What is the current price of the JBL flip6 speaker in Nigeria? As of today, the JBL flip6 speaker is currently selling at NGN155,000.00 in major Nigerian cities like Lagos, Ibadan, Ilorin, Oshogbo, and others. The JBL flip6 speaker is waterproof, dustproof, and portable. It has 12 hours of battery life and PartyBoost to connect multiple speakers. Output power(w)30Dynamic frequency response range (Hz)63 Hz – 20k HzBluetooth profilesA2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6Bluetooth frequency2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHzBluetooth transmitted modulationGFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSKBluetooth transmitter power< 10dBm (EIRP)Bluetooth version5.1Charging time (hrs)2.5music playing time (hrs)12Charging cableYesWaterproofYesRechargable batteryYesPower BankYesWirelessYesBluetoothYesIP67Yes

The National Assembly appears set to increase the proposed ₦47.94 trillion budget for 2025, following widespread appeals from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) during budget defence sessions. Lawmakers have expressed dissatisfaction with the allocations provided by the Presidency, citing inadequate funding across various sectors. Over recent days, the Assembly has been a hub of activity as ministers and agency heads voiced concerns over insufficient funding. Starting January 9, the Minister of Environment, Abbas Balarabe Lawal, called for an increased budget to help his ministry achieve its objectives. The Environment Ministry, allocated ₦64.25 billion, sought additional funds for its agencies, including…

Details about the Department of State Services (DSS) operations that led to the arrest of 10 suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) members in Ilesa, Osun State, have emerged. The raid occurred at an old bungalow near St. Mary Catholic Church in the Ifofin and Ogbon Idio areas of Ilesa-East Local Government Area, Osun State. According to reports, the operation took place around 1 a.m. on December 16, 2024, involving about 30 DSS operatives. News of the arrests surfaced publicly on January 10, 2025, when the DSS sought a Federal High Court order in Abuja to detain the…

The Nigeria Police has confirmed that armed internet fraudsters fatally attacked an officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Anambra, leaving another critically injured. According to reports, the incident occurred on Friday when the EFCC team came under fire during an operation targeting suspected cybercriminals, commonly referred to as Yahoo Boys. The unexpected gunshots caused the officers to retreat for safety. The team had travelled from their zonal headquarters in Enugu to carry out the assignment. The slain officer, identified as an assistant superintendent, had recently passed a promotional examination. Meanwhile, the injured officer remains in critical…

The Minister of Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and the Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, attended the 2025 budget defence session at the National Assembly on Friday. However, the session was marked by disruptions as lawmakers expressed frustration over the absence of budget documents before the meeting. The tensions escalated during Senator Lokpobiri’s presentation, with one lawmaker directly confronting Hon. Ekpo over the oversight. In response, Senator Lokpobiri apologised for the delay, describing it as unintentional and reaffirming the ministry’s commitment to working collaboratively with the National Assembly. During his presentation, Hon. Ekpo outlined key initiatives,…