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Terrorists now use Keke to deliver bombs – Senator, Ali Ndume reveals
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Terrorists now use Keke to deliver bombs – Senator, Ali Ndume reveals

Borno South senator, Ali Ndume, has revealed that terrorists and bandits in Nigeria are now employing newer tactics , and are becoming more organized and dangerous. Ndume made the remarks while speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today. He detailed how criminal groups now rely heavily on local informants and unconventional delivery methods to carry out attacks. According to the lawmaker, insurgents often operate through “hit-and-run” tactics, gathering intelligence and coordinating movements within communities before striking. He said: “What they do is hit and run. They gather around, pass information among themselves, and most dangerously, they get information from some citizens too. They have informants within the society.” Ndume further disclosed that recent atta...
UPDATE : Blackouts, Nigerian govt moves to resolve gas supply crisis
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UPDATE : Blackouts, Nigerian govt moves to resolve gas supply crisis

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has promised Nigerians that they will soon begin to enjoy improved electricity supply.This is as the Federal Government moves to resolve ongoing gas constraints affecting generation.Adelabu made this known in his Eid-el-Fitr message on Thursday, where he noted that recent interventions by the government are beginning to address persistent gas supply challenges that have limited power generation across the country.According to him, the government is implementing concrete measures to ensure a reliable supply for homes and businesses.“Concrete measures are being implemented to ensure more reliable and sustainable electricity for homes, businesses, and industries. The reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu are beginning to take root, ...
Akwa Ibom Govt hands over 44 trafficked Ghanaian nationals to home country
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Akwa Ibom Govt hands over 44 trafficked Ghanaian nationals to home country

The Akwa Ibom State Government has handed over 44 Ghana nationals rescued from human trafficking camps at Umo Ekpo, Ifuho community in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area and Ekpri Nsukara community in Uyo Local Government Area, to their home country.Releasing the trafficked persons comprising 27 males and 17 females to an official of the Ghana High Commission, Mr Leslie Lawson, at the Department of State Security, DSS, operational office in Uyo, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Princes Emem Ibanga, reiterated the determination of the State government to safeguarding lives and maintaining a secured environment.“This successful operation is not an isolated achievement. It is a reflection of the deliberate and strategic commitment of the Governor, to safeguarding lives an...
UK and Nigeria unveil three-year plan to combat immigration crime
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UK and Nigeria unveil three-year plan to combat immigration crime

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have agreed on a new three-year strategic plan aimed at tackling organised immigration crime and strengthening border security cooperation.The initiative, announced in a joint statement by the UK Home Office, was finalised during the state visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the UK. The agreement was signed by UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Nigeria’s Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, outlining a broad framework to combat visa fraud, improve border systems, and enhance legal cooperation.Under the plan, Nigeria is expected to review its legal framework to impose stricter penalties on immigration-related crimes, particularly offences involving forged or fraudulent documents. Both countries also pledged to strengthen laws and enforcement mechanis...
Ndume Alleges Nigerian Government Is Monitoring His Phone Calls
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Ndume Alleges Nigerian Government Is Monitoring His Phone Calls

Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has alleged that the Nigerian government is monitoring his phone conversations.Ndume made the claim on Thursday during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme aired on Channels Television.According to the lawmaker, he has received several warnings advising him to be cautious about his phone discussions, as they are allegedly being tracked.He questioned the effectiveness of security agencies, noting that while prominent individuals can be monitored, terrorists continue to operate freely and even publicize their activities on platforms like TikTok.Ndume, however, stated that he is not troubled by the alleged surveillance, emphasizing that Nigeria is currently grappling with serious security challenges.“You can imagine band...
Fresh Gulf Tensions as Iranian Drone Strike Hits Kuwait Oil Facility
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Fresh Gulf Tensions as Iranian Drone Strike Hits Kuwait Oil Facility

Tensions have escalated in the Gulf region after a suspected Iranian drone strike ignited a major fire at a key oil facility in Kuwait on Friday, raising fresh concerns over global energy stability.Firefighters battled the blaze at the Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, one of Kuwait’s largest oil processing sites, in what marks the latest escalation in a widening regional conflict increasingly targeting critical energy infrastructure.The attack followed closely behind a strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas facility—one of the world’s most important liquefied natural gas hubs—highlighting the growing vulnerability of global energy supply chains.Iran had earlier vowed retaliation after an اسرائیלי strike damaged its South Pars gas field, part of the world’s largest known gas reserve and a cor...
Tobi Amusan Braces for Star-Studded Hurdles Showdown at Prefontaine Classic
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Tobi Amusan Braces for Star-Studded Hurdles Showdown at Prefontaine Classic

World record holder and reigning champion Tobi Amusan is set for another high-profile test as she prepares to compete in a stacked women’s 100m hurdles race at the Prefontaine Classic in Hayward Field on July 4.Amusan will face a formidable lineup that includes Olympic champion Masai Russell, two-time world champion Danielle Williams, and World Championships bronze medallist Grace Stark.The event, which marks the ninth stop of the Wanda Diamond League season, brings together some of the top names in the discipline at a venue where Amusan has previously made history.It was at Hayward Field that the Nigerian star set a world record time of 12.12 seconds at the 2022 World Championships. She returned a year later to secure the Diamond League title, completing a dominant streak of t...
Update: Tinubu now in Lagos after state visit to UK
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Update: Tinubu now in Lagos after state visit to UK

He was received at the tarmac by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Hamzat, Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, wife of the governor, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and APC stalwarts.President Bola Tinubu early on Friday arrived in Lagos, after a two-day historic visit to the United Kingdom.He will join other Muslim faithful later in the day to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.The President and his wife, the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, at 1.15 am.He was received at the tarmac by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Hamzat, Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, wife of the governor, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and ...
Petrol Prices Jump Over 20% in Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand
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Petrol Prices Jump Over 20% in Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand

Petrol prices have surged sharply across parts of Southeast Asia, with Vietnam recording a spike of more than 20 percent on Friday following a sudden government-approved increase driven by concerns over fuel shortages linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis.Authorities in Vietnam announced late Thursday night that the price of 95-octane gasoline would rise by 20 percent to 30,690 Vietnamese dong ($1.20) per litre.The development highlights the widening global ripple effects of the crisis, as several Southeast Asian nations struggle with escalating energy costs.Diesel prices in Vietnam climbed even higher, rising by nearly 34 percent to 33,420 dong per litre. Overall, petrol and diesel costs in the country have surged by more than 50 percent and 70 percent respectively since th...
Eddie Hearn Debunks Reports of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Fight Agreement
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Eddie Hearn Debunks Reports of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Fight Agreement

Eddie Hearn has dismissed reports suggesting a confirmed heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, stressing that no agreement has been finalized despite growing speculation.Rumours intensified after boxing journalist Gareth A Davies claimed the highly anticipated fight had already been secretly sealed and could be broadcast on Netflix.Speaking on talkSPORT, Davies said the bout was “signed in the background” and backed by major financial stakeholders.However, Hearn firmly rejected those claims in an interview with The Stomping Ground, stating that no contract has been signed and no official deal is in place for Joshua to face Fury.He did reveal that serious talks had taken place before plans were disrupted by a tragic car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expr...
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