The Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta, Operation Delta Safe, says its troops on Monday rescued nine kidnap victims abducted by armed gunmen on March 29 along the Ugheli-Patani axis of the East-West road. Rear Admiral John Okeke, commander of the joint military force deployed to Niger Delta, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday night. Okeke said that 10 suspected kidnappers were arrested in the rescue of the victims, who included an NYSC member and a Navy rating. “In continuation to ensure safety of lives and property in the Niger Delta Region,…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Air Peace Airlines, Allen Onyema, has declared the airline’s readiness to embark on the Abuja-London flight route, with plans to commence flights to New York and Houston by the end of 2024. Onyema revealed this during an exclusive interview with Arise Television on Monday. Onyema said that Air Peace is in the process of acquiring additional aircraft to facilitate these expansions, and the company has the capability to handle increased flight operations, citing the current seven daily flights into Gatwick Airport from Nigeria. “We are ready, if the government gives us Abuja-London, I…
Experts have raised concerns over potential nuclear targets across the United States. A chilling map has surfaced, stating areas most likely to be targeted in the event of a nuclear attack, with implications for national security. The map, which has garnered attention amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other conflicts worldwide, pinpoints possible targets in every state of America. While major cities such as New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles are traditionally thought to be at risk due to economic importance and population density, the map reveals a broader scope of potential targets, including regions in the East and along…
Amid ongoing efforts to broker a cease-fire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the United States has sent a new shipment of bombs to Israel, according to information given to NBC News. The weapons package, which had been approved for Israel years ago, includes over 1,800 Mark 84 (MK84) 2,000-pound bombs and approximately 500 Mark 82 (MK82) 500-pound bombs, as reported by The Washington Post. Despite the Biden administration’s public frustration with Israel’s conduct in the conflict and its efforts to negotiate a cease-fire, the delivery of these bombs undermines those expressions. The Mark 84 and 82 bombs, while…
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba AbdulRasheed Adewale Akanbi has Issued warning to government officials and political office holders not to hoard palliatives meant for the people during these trying times. Speaking during the distribution of food items to the less privileged in Iwo, Oba Akanbi emphasized that those involved in such acts would face divine consequences. “If any government and political officer holder is hoarding palliative, I believe that it is a curse,” He said “People should not incur the wrath of God in this period of Ramadan and Easter. You cannot finish that food by yourself. It will only…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated its commitment to a strigent anti-corruption crusade, sparing no one involved in economic and financial crimes. In a recent statement, the EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, emphasized the agency’s determination to combat corruption at all levels, including targeting mega thieves and internet fraudsters. Speaking at an Anti-Corruption Concert in Abuja aimed at raising awareness about internet crimes, Olukoyede affirmed the EFCC’s resolve to pursue an all-encompassing approach to rooting out corruption. He emphasized that the agency’s focus extends beyond internet fraud, citing recent cases where two former governors were arraigned within…
Russia’s FSB security service has said that four people arrested on Sunday in a foiled “terror” plot had provided money and arms for the deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall last month. More than 140 people were killed when gunmen stormed the Crocus City Hall venue on March 22 before setting the building on fire in the most fatal attack in Russia for two decades. The FSB said in a statement on Monday that it had arrested a group of four a day earlier in the southern Dagestan region who “were directly involved in the…
France is ramping up diplomatic efforts to urge China to exert pressure on its close ally, Russia. French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne stated the need of China sending “clear messages” to Russia regarding its actions in Ukraine during recent meetings with Chinese officials in Beijing. France has emerged as a strong supporter of Ukraine, with President Emmanuel Macron even contemplating the deployment of troops to the region. In contrast, China has maintained a neutral stance on the conflict, drawing criticism for its reluctance to openly condemn Moscow’s offensive. Despite the deepening ties between France and China in recent…
Turkey’s local elections, on Sunday, dealt the biggest blow, in more than two decades, to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling AKP party. Here are five things to know about the poll that turned into a debacle for the country’s veteran leader. More than a local poll By throwing all his energy into campaigning for his party’s candidates for mayors, Erdogan gave the election a national resonance and made it a de facto referendum on him and his party. This held especially true in Istanbul, the country’s megapolis and economic powerhouse where Erdogan got his…
Nigeria’s domestic aviation industry is facing a looming crisis as soaring prices of aviation fuel, also called Jet A1, threaten the operations of several airlines. Over the past two years, there has been a relentless increase in the cost of aviation fuel, prompting carriers to raise ticket prices in an attempt to offset the financial strain. Between July 2023 and February 2024 alone, domestic carriers experienced a 109 percent surge in the price of Jet A1, reaching an alarming high of N1,316 per unit. The twelve scheduled airlines operating in the country, including major players like Air Peace,…
The Kaduna All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its Women’s Leader, Maryam Suleiman, over criticisms directed at Governor Uba Sani regarding the state’s inherited debt. This comes amidst a heated exchange between Governor Sani and Bashir El-Rufai, son of the immediate-past governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the management of Kaduna’s financial affairs. Suleiman’s suspension, announced on March 31, 2024, accuses her of gross misconduct and actions aimed at tarnishing the governor’s reputation. Allegations include orchestrating an attack on the political adviser to the governor, Manzo Maigari, which the party attributes to her. The suspension, in accordance with Article 21, 2…
During a Ramadan Iftar gathering held at the State House in Abuja, Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, conveyed her optimism about the nation’s future under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the event, Mrs. Tinubu expressed confidence in her husband’s commitment to improving Nigeria’s condition and leaving behind a positive legacy for generations to come. Emphasizing the collective responsibility of governance, Mrs. Tinubu stated the need for unity and cooperation among citizens. She stated that under President Tinubu’s leadership, the nation would witness major progress. Joined by Nana Shettima, the wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Tinubu called…