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NAF bombs bandit boss’ camp and kills 25 terrorists in Katsina In an operation conducted yesterday, the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji successfully targeted the camp of a reputed bandit kingpin, Alhaji Dutsi, in Katsina State. Nigerian Air Force air strikes have resulted in the elimination of over 25 terrorists, disrupting criminal activities in the area. .

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has busted a drug warehouse run by a cartel controlled by drug lords identified as 49-year-old Kelechi Monday Nwaobasi and his 50-year-old sister, Chinwe Rose Nwaobasi. Spokesperson of the agency, Femi Babafemi, who confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday, said that operatives from the NDLEA Special Operations Unit, busted the cartel …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. The Presidency hits back at the New York Times, saying Tinubu inherited a “dead economy” that needs urgent surgery The Presidency has given a strong response to a New York Times report on Nigeria’s economic situation, characterizing the article as “misleading”, “misleading” and “typical of the prescriptive and …

Former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Sunday, declared his support for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 21 election in the state, Monday Okpebholo. Shaibu, who was impeached in April following a dispute with Governor Godwin Obaseki over his succession bid, spoke at Father’s Day celebrations in Benin City. He said …

Veteran Nigerian musician, Eedris Abdulkareem Ajenifuja aka Eedris Abdulkareem, has rebuked the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, for his silence on President Bola Tinubu’s administration despite the unbearable difficulties within the administration. country. The rapper known for his criticism of bad government policies, in a new song titled: “Emilokan” he released on …

Zenith Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), AccessCorp and Total Plc top the list of stocks to watch when markets open after Eid on Wednesday. This follows their impressive performance last week with the Nigerian stock market closing the week on a positive note, recording three gains in four trading sessions. During the period, investors earned N398.4 billion as market …

  In May, Europe’s gas imports from Russia exceeded supplies from the United States for the first time in nearly two years, despite the region’s efforts to wean itself off Russian fossil fuels after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. While one-off factors drove the turnaround, it highlights the difficulty of further reducing Europe’s dependence on Russian gas, as several Eastern …

  The Federal Government has congratulated two Nigerians: Dr. Umar Oseni on their appointment as Nigeria’s first new Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Center and Dr. Akolisa Ufodike as Deputy Minister of Trade, Immigration and Multiculturalism in Alberta, Canada. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, made this known in …

  The Nigerian film industry has once again lost one of its members, Sandra Ikwuegbu, an actress. The veteran actress is said to have passed away on June 16, after battling leg cancer. Her industry colleagues took to social media to mourn her. Film producer Stanley Ontop wrote: ”Popular Nollywood actress/veteran Mrs. Stella Ikwuegbu has passed away. “The veteran actress …

Enugu Rangers have emerged as winners of the 2023-24 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) title. The Enugu team lifted the domestic title for the eighth time with one game to spare. Flying Antelopes secured a 2-0 win over Bendel Insurance in Enugu on Sunday to secure top spot in the league. Kenechukwu Agu gave Rangers the lead in the 33rd …