Nigerian Military records significant success in Counter-Terrorism Operations …. As Troops neutralise 156 Terrorists , Arrest 464

The Nigerian Armed Forces have recorded notable achievements in their ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and insurgency across the country. In a bi-weekly press briefing held at Defence Headquarters Abuja on December 16, 2024, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, outlined the remarkable progress made by troops during recent operations.   He said Troops successfully neutralized 156 terrorists and apprehended 464 suspects, including 29 individuals involved in oil theft. In addition, 181 kidnapped hostages were rescued from captivity. A major victory was also recorded in the South-South…

The GDP of Sex, Drugs, Rituals ,By Olusegun Adeniyi

Last weekend, The Nation newspapers published a gripping story of 47-year-old twin brothers who lured a young girl to their hideout in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, where they murdered and dismembered her body for ritual purposes. Now in the custody of the Ogun State Police Command, one of the twins is already singing. “We usually kill our victims and sell their body parts for money rituals, grill some and grind them into powder for consumption with alcohol or mix them with soap for a magic bath that would bring good…

NNPCL Tops Nigeria’s Tax Contributions with ₦10 Trillion Remittance in 2024

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has set a new benchmark by remitting ₦10 trillion to the federation account in 2024, making it the highest taxpayer in the country.   This was disclosed by the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Malam Mele Kyari, during his presentation to the National Assembly’s joint committee on Finance, detailing the company’s revenue performance for 2024 and its projections for 2025.   Highlighting NNPCL’s commitment to transparency, Kyari noted that the company is the only one in Nigeria that publishes its complete account statements…

Dabiri-Erewa praises CBN Governor Cardoso on Launch of Non-Resident Nigerian Accounts

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has applauded Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for introducing two new financial products aimed at Nigerians living abroad: the Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account (NRNOA) and the Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Account (NRNIA).   In a statement released by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols at NiDCOM, the initiative is described as a significant move to deepen diaspora engagement and bolster the nation’s economic growth.   Dabiri-Erewa highlighted the pivotal role of…