Author: Dave Oludare Oso

Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader, Simon Ekpa, and four other individuals have been arrested in Finland on charges related to terrorism. According to Finnish media reports, Ekpa, who has declared himself the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, was remanded by the district court of Päijät-Häme. He is reportedly under investigation for public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent. In a statement released on Thursday, Finland’s Central Criminal Police confirmed the arrest of five suspects in connection with terrorist activities. The arrests are part of an ongoing crackdown on individuals accused of inciting violence and engaging in acts…

…After a three-month hiatus In its ongoing efforts to ramp up oil production and enhance its refining capacity, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has started buying crude oil from the United States again The latest purchase comes after the firm has stopped purchasing crude from foreign countries, focusing instead on domestic supply. According to Bloomberg on Wednesday, the cargo conveying two million barrels of WTI Midland crude from Chevron Corp is due to be delivered to the refinery next month. The latest development may be an indication that the naira-for-crude initiative by the Federal Government may have stalled or that the…

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU) in Anambra State, Professor Bernard Odoh, whose appointment was nullified by the Federal Ministry of Education on November 1, has reacted to his sack. Reacting to his removal from office, Odoh argued on Wednesday that the ministry has no power to sack him as vice-chancellor of the university. NAU, a federal university in the South-eastern state, is popularly known as UNIZIK. Odoh, had emerged as the seventh substantive vice-chancellor of the university on 29 October but his appointment, recruitment processes and academic profile later became subjects of controversies which…

A gun duel between local security operatives and policemen in Anambra State on Wednesday has left two persons dead and some others injured, NEW DAILY PRIME has learnt. It was gathered that that the exchange, which lasted several minutes happened at the Izuchukwu Junction, Nnobi/Nnewi Road. According to some eyewitnesses in the area, a vehicle also caught fire when bullets hit the fuel tank during the incident, creating more pandemonium in the area. A source said, “The incident happened last night (Wednesday). We just saw security operatives engaging oen another in a gun battle and during the incident, two passers-by…

A confrontation between a soldier and police officers in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital on Wednesday has left one person dead and three others injured. According to reports, the incident occurred in Ugwuachara village, Ebonyi Local Government Area, when the policemen attempted to search a soldier on a motorcycle during a stop-and-search operation. The report said a scuffle broke out as the soldier allegedly tried to disarm one of the officers and during the altercation, a firearm discharged, fatally striking a bystanding labourer. Confirming the incident, Ebonyi State Commissioner of Police, Adaku Uche-Anya, stated, “The soldier was trying to disarm…

New Manchester United boss, Ruben Amorim, has revealed his reason for joining the top Premier League club.Amorim, who left his Portuguese top-flight side, Sporting CP, to move to Old Trafford, claimed he felt a connection with the Red Devils, which pushed him to join the club. The 39-year-old former Portugal international added that Manchester United’s history also drove him, and he wanted to ensure they were back to their best. He told United’s official website that it was important for him to connect with the people at the club. “First of all, I think I felt a connection with the…

The Senate, citing Section 157 (1) of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution (as amended), has removed Yakubu Danladi Umar from his position as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over alleged gross misconduct. Senators deemed Umar’s actions as incompatible with the responsibilities of his office, describing his behaviour as unacceptable for such a sensitive position. The decision to remove Umar was supported by an overwhelming majority, with 74 senators signing the motion and 10 others present, bringing the total to 84 in favour. Deliberations on the matter began during a closed-door session at 1:17 PM on Wednesday. The session,…

Founder of Ovation magazine and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has refuted circulating reports claiming that billionaire businessman, Mike Adenuga, has passed away. Adenuga, the fifth-richest person in Africa according to Forbes, is the founder of Globacom, Nigeria’s second-largest telecom operator with operations in Ghana and Benin Republic. Rumors online suggested that Adenuga, 71, had died, prompting widespread reactions. However, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday night, Momodu assured the public that the business mogul is alive and well. He disclosed that he had a phone conversation with Adenuga, who confirmed he remains…

Former Niger Delta militant leader and founder of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has said he has become a target of attack by the powerful people behind oil theft in the country. The Gbaramatu king insisted that the oil thieves are powerful people outside of the Niger Delta. Speaking at Oporoza, the headquarters of the Gbaramatu Kingdom, on Monday, Tompolo, alleged that some naval personnel, a few days ago, forcefully attacked operatives of the private outfit during the arrest of some suspected oil thieves along the Port-Harcourt creeks. Speaking during a working visit of the Nigerian…

Buba said he presented strong evidence to the police, including 854 pictures, over 100 video clips, over 200 WhatsApp voice notes and over 500 hours of call records. Nasiru Buba, the man who accused Jigawa Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, of engaging in an illicit affair with his wife, has rejected the verdict of the Sharia Court which cleared the politician of wrongdoing. Recall that a Kano Upper Shari’a Court had dismissed the adultery case against Sankara, saying it could not be proven. The Presiding judge, Ibrahim Sarki Yola, said he struck out the case due to lack…