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The Chandigarh Police Crime Branch in India said it has  busted an international drug syndicate, arrested three foreign nationals, and seized 204.8 grams of crystal methamphetamine popularly known as ice. According to the Times of India on Tuesday, the suspects Frank Nwokeji, Loua, and Jack David llobi Tochukwu were Nigerians residing in New Delhi The bust yielded a seizure of 204.8 grams of crystal methamphetamine, commonly referred to as ice.  According to reports from the Times of India, Loua, one of the arrested individuals, had a previous encounter with law enforcement in 2019 under the NDPS Act, involving the possession…

The $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery has initiated the sale of Automotive Gas Oil, commonly known as diesel, to oil marketers nationwide.  Confirmed by both dealers and plant officials, the commencement of diesel sales marks a significant stride for the refinery. Abubakar Maigandi, the National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, hailed Dangote’s initiative, predicting a substantial drop in diesel prices due to increased supply from the refinery.  This comes as a relief to consumers amidst recent price hikes, with Maigandi reporting a noticeable decline in prices already underway in Lagos. A senior management official of the…

Daud Olatunji The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has issued a strong ultimatum, indicating his intention to sever ties with the party if the ongoing internal crisis persists. During an X space session hosted by Parallel Facts, Obi voiced his frustration with the party’s internal turmoil, asserting that he could not remain affiliated if the crisis continued unabated. The threat comes amidst a protracted leadership and ownership dispute between factions led by Julius Abure and Apapa Lamidi, further exacerbated by claims from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) regarding ownership of the Labour Party. While…

Yoruba activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has refuted claims that he is collaborating with politicians, emphasizing his dedication to the Yoruba cause. Dismissing accusations of collusion with politicians, Igboho emphasized the urgency of reclaiming Yoruba lands from Fulani control, citing instances of violence and displacement in Ekiti State as evidence of the pressing need for action. He said “It is after we recover our farmlands from Fulani that we will know the next step.” Igboho  reiterated his commitment to defending Yoruba territories and livelihoods.”  He also called   for the immediate release of an elderly man, Mr.…

The Delta State Police Command have confirmed the abduction of 10 students by a group of unknown gunmen . The incident occured  along the Evwreni axis of the East-West road in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The State Police Command Spokesman, Edafe Bright  confirmed this via his X page on Monday night, saying the force had deployed its personnel to go after the gunmen to ensure all the students are rescued unharmed.  “Gunmen have abducted 10 students travelling along the Evwreni axis of the East-West road in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta state. “The Command…

The Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Anthony Aziegbemi, has  shared the harrowing details of his recent abduction, describing it as an ordeal he wouldn’t wish upon anyone. Speaking with deep emotion, Aziegbemi recounted the terrifying events that unfolded on March 15th, when he was abducted by gunmen near his residence on Idaro Street, Benin City.  The abduction occurred shortly after he left a meeting at the Government House, as he was making his way home with his driver. After spending 11 agonizing days in captivity, Aziegbemi was finally released to the warm embrace of his family in…

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) is taking a meticulous and strategic approach to the recent directives from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regarding the recapitalization of banks in the nation. In a statement released on Monday, NACCIMA highlighted its intention to thoroughly engage with key stakeholders and await the complete policy framework’s release before formulating a comprehensive response. NACCIMA’s National President, Dele Oye, underscored the importance of prudence and detailed analysis given the significance of the policy shift within the banking sector and its potential macroeconomic ramifications. Oye emphasized, “It is imperative…

The Borno State Police Command has apprehended eight  suspects linked to the  tragic murder of Dr. Abdulkadir Kamal, a lecturer at the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID). Dr. Kamal from  the Department of Physical and Health Education, reportedly  fell victim to a horrific attack within the confines of his office on Sunday, sending shockwaves throughout the university community. According to ASP Daso Kenneth, the spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, the swift action followed a distress call regarding Dr. Kamal’s murder, which also involved the theft of his vehicle by the assailants. “The command has received a distress call on…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation generated N1.07 billion as revenue from passengers in Q4 of 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. This is contained in the NBS Rail Transportation Data for Q4 2023 released in Abuja on Monday. The report showed that the figure decreased by 7.51 per cent compared with the N1.15 billion generated in Q4 of 2022. Similarly, it showed that N423.22 million was collected in Q4 2023 as revenue from goods/ cargos, this increased by 169.16 per cent from N157.23 million received in Q4 2022. “Also, other receipts grew by 3.02 per cent from the…

Residents of Okuama, Omosuomo, and surrounding communities in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State  have continued to endure harrowing conditions as they remain hidden in the forests, following ongoing Army clearance operations sparked by the killing of 17 soldiers on March 14. In desperate pleas for help, locals have reached out to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, urging immediate intervention to safeguard their lives.  Reports reveal that many residents are facing starvation and are in dire need of urgent medical assistance while taking refuge in their clandestine hiding spots. Speaking, an Okuama indigene residing in Warri…