Good morning dear esteemed readers! A roundup of major news stories shaping Nigeria today, focusing on security triumphs, festive season preparations, and significant market developments.
1. Niger State School Abduction Crisis Ends: The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the release of the remaining 130 abducted students and staff of St. Mary Catholic School, Papiri, in the Agwara Local Government Area, bringing the harrowing incident to a close.
2. Traffic Restored on Key Abuja-Lokoja Expressway: Normal traffic flow has resumed on the critical Abuja-Lokoja Expressway after a weekend gridlock caused by a standoff between truck drivers and military personnel. The Minister of Works announced the restoration following interventions.
3. Fire Razes Kano Furniture Market: A major fire outbreak has destroyed the Sabuwar Lale furniture market in Tal’udu, Gwale LGA of Kano State. The blaze, which started in the early hours of Sunday, spread rapidly, burning numerous shops before fire service officials could contain it.
4. Army Intercepts Terrorist Logistics in Borno: Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted another cache of terrorist logistics destined for Boko Haram/ISWAP enclaves in Borno State. The operation occurred along the Maiduguri–Bama Road, continuing a recent pattern of successful interceptions.
5. Ghana Deports 42 Nigerians Over Offences: Authorities in Ghana’s Ashanti Region have deported 42 Nigerians following court rulings over alleged involvement in prostitution, fraud, and other related offences, as disclosed by the regional minister.
6. NDLEA Arrests Wanted Drug Syndicate Leader: Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat, a wanted leader of a drug syndicate who had been in hiding since May 2024. A significant quantity of cocaine was recovered from her Lagos residence.
7. PDP Faction Seeks Court Order to Unseal Secretariats: The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking an order to compel the police to unseal and vacate the party’s national secretariat and other offices nationwide.
8. Military Assures Proactive Christmas Security: The Defence Headquarters has announced that proactive measures are in place to prevent attacks during the Christmas festivities. Security operations have been intensified in vulnerable areas across the country.
9. Lagos Deploys Tech for ‘Detty December’ Traffic: The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rolled out a technology-driven traffic control strategy, including drone deployment, to manage the anticipated surge in vehicular movement during the annual festive season rush.
10. Dangote Refinery Petrol Hits Market at N739/Litre: Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sales of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) at a pump price of N739 per litre through MRS Oil Nigeria Plc stations, marking a significant step in its mission to stabilize the fuel market.
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