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Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised 126 Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the North-East. Col. Obinna Azuikpe, the Theatre Command Intelligence Coordinator, made this known while reviewing progress of the operations in the North-East, on Friday in Maiduguri. He said the troops recorded successes against the insurgents in the ongoing clearance operations in the past three months, adding that, “ten soldiers had paid the supreme price.” Azuikpe said that the troops under the Operation Desert Sanity conducted 9,163 patrols, 5,553 ambushes and 1,006 clearance operations. He said…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday detailed his fears ahead of the March 26, All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention at the Eagle Square in Abuja. He explained that the ruling party must adhere with all INEC guidelines in order not to jeopardise their chances in 2023. Buhari said that, “We cannot afford to do anything that will jeopardize the chances of the party in the 2023 general elections. “The limited time frame of the INEC time table does not permit us any room for delay or further squabbling. “We must therefore in the light of this reality consistently keep our…

The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested three members of a fraud syndicate who operate in Ikeja, Egbeda and Igando parts of Lagos. The three members of the gang, two males and one female, Bola Tony, 38, Eddie Okoro, 48, and Tochi Ikeji, 40, were arrested by the Taskforce on Friday at Ikeja under bridge when the trio were identified by one of their victims who saw them driving in traffic, and drew the attention of Taskforce officers stationed around the Bridge to them. The victim who declined having her name on print was accosted by the gang the previous day…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC) says there is over 1.6 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) available for nationwide distribution. Malam Mele Kyari, NNPC Group Managing Director, made this known at the official unveiling of the Association of Distributors and Transporters of Petroleum Products (ADITOP) in Abuja. Kyari who was represented by Mr Adeyemi Adetunji, Group Executive Director, Downstream, NNPC, said “NNPC as of today has 1.6 billion litres of PMS which is about 27 days sufficiency. “This is to assure Nigerians again that there is adequate supply of PMS and it is getting to all nooks…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja admonished the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to avoid being used for partisan politics or to settle personal disputes. The President, who gave the warning at the unveiling of EFCC’s Standard Operating Procedures, Policies and Manuals, at the State House, urged the Commission to focus on serving the nation and entrenching good governance. He advised leaders and all operatives of the commission to resist the temptation of being influenced by political actors for personal gains. “I must advise the leadership and operatives of this Commission to resist the temptation of being used…

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has reassured of successful conduct of Saturday’s national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. Buni, chairman, APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Committee (CECC) said this shortly after an inspection visit to the convention venue in Abuja. This was contained in a statement by the Director, Press and Public Affairs to Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau, Dr Makut Macham on Friday in Jos. Macham said that Buni lauded the convention venue/site committee headed by Lalong on the preparations made so far. “He expressed satisfaction with the level of preparations made so far, especially…

Barcelona have joined Liverpool, Manchester City and Bayern Munich in the race to sign Leeds’ Brazil winger Raphinha, 25, valued at £60m by his club. (Mirror) Barcelona have joined La Liga rivals Real Madrid in the race to sign France forward Kylian Mbappe, 23, from Paris St-Germain. (L’Equipe, via Express) Barcelona are also interested in Bayern Munich striker and Poland captain Robert Lewandowski, 33. (Sport – in Spanish) Liverpool striker Divock Origi, 26, is in talks with Serie A rivals AC Milan and Inter Milan over a potential free transfer in the summer. (90min) Manchester City are among a number…

By Seun Bisuga The legacy of President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress hang in the balance unless a wise decision is taken to position the ruling political party in the coming weeks as it seems to be on the verge of losing power, come 2023. This is no fabricated analysis; this is a safe analysis based on the recent numbers churned out by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). With the party neck deep in its internal political crisis, I think very little attention has been paid to the work done by INEC. The recent data released by…

Juventus are preparing a huge financial package to lure 29-year-old Egypt forward Mohamed Salah from Liverpool to Turin. (La Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian) Manchester United are considering Sevilla’s Spanish boss Julen Lopetegui, 55, as they continue to search for a permanent successor to Ralf Rangnick. (Marca – in Spanish) Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 25, has agreed a four-year contract with Barcelona and will join the Nou Camp club in the summer when his deal with AC Milan runs out. (Guardian) Belgium winger Eden Hazard is confused and frustrated at Real Madrid, who intend to offload the 31-year-old…

The Ricketts family, which is aiming to buy Chelsea, says it will meet fans to allay concerns about its potential ownership. They are one of six groups who have made their bids for Chelsea public. The bidders are all waiting to hear if they have made a shortlist. Fans have criticised the Ricketts family’s ownership of the Chicago Cubs baseball franchise, as well as anti-Muslim comments made by the family’s patriarch Joe Ricketts in 2019. Paul Canoville, Chelsea’s first black footballer, said on social media: “So I’ve seen and heard enough. I’m backing Chelsea Supporters’ Trust and saying a big…