President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has attributed the recent reduction in petrol prices by the Dangote Refinery to the oil sector reforms introduced by the current administration.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

Dare made the assertion while insisting that President Tinubu’s reforms in the oil sector are already yielding benefits for Nigerians.

Recall that DAILY POST reported on Friday that Dangote Refinery recently slashed its gantry price of petrol massively by N129 to N699 per liter from N828.

Reacting to the development on X, Dare noted that the refinery had also introduced a 10-day credit facility for customers, supported by bank guarantees, with a minimum purchase requirement of 500,000 liters.

He argued that the current situation in the petroleum sector is a direct outcome of the administration’s policy decisions.

“The dividends of the oil sector reforms of the Tinubu administration are becoming evident.

“The removal of fuel subsidy unleashed market forces and encouraged competition. The government’s naira-for-crude policy,” Dare wrote.

A former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has said that he is not among the northerners coming together to say that President Bola Tinubu must go.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

He, however, said that he is 100 percent committed to ensuring that the President Tinubu administration and the All Progressives Congress, APC, are democratically removed from office in 2027.

Speaking on Channels Television on his recent ordeal in the hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Tambuwal said the Tinubu administration is not comfortable with his activities in the opposition African Democratic Party, ADC.

Asked if he will say that his trial by the EFCC is politically induced, he said, “Yes”.

When asked to name those after him, the politician added, “Those who are concerned are worried about my activities.”

On whether it is because of his political ambition, he said, “It’s because I’m fully involved in a process that would democratically and lawfully, by the grace of God, send this government out of office. [I’m] 100 percent committed to it.

“By the grace of God we’ll chase this government out of power, with the help of God and Nigerians.”

Asked if it is true that some people in the North are not happy with the Tinubu administration and are conspiring against it, he said, “It’s true that Nigerians are not happy.

“I’m not among some people in the North coming together to say that Tinubu must go. I’m involved in the national coalition that there should be a change of guard in Aso Rock through a constitutional democratic process on May 29.”

Troops of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, under Operation ZAFIN WUTA, have conducted security operation in Takum local government council of Taraba State, providing protection for farmers and clearing suspected bandits’ hideouts in the area.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The operation, carried out at the weekend, according to a release made available to journalists in Jalingo on Saturday, was aimed at ensuring a safe harvest season and maintaining peace as residents prepare for the yuletide.

Signed by the acting spokesperson of the Brigade, Lt. Umar Muhammad, the operation followed concerns raised by residents of Chanchanji community of the council, over possible attacks while harvesting their crops.

In response to the fears, the Commander of 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, who had earlier visited the community, was said ro have assured farmers of adequate security.

He reiterated that the Nigerian Army would not allow criminal elements to disrupt farming activities or threaten the livelihoods of law-abiding citizens, especially during the critical harvest period.

“During the operation, troops arrived in Chanchanji town and, working with local hunters and vigilante groups, provided security for farmers moving to Demevaa village, about 19 kilometres away.

At the same time, soldiers conducted patrols and clearance operations in Sabe, Iyongaem, Yongu, Adigi, Kpenwe, Tse-Iorver and Tse-Tseve villages under Chanchanji Ward, successfully flushing out criminal elements and restoring public confidence.

Acting on credible intelligence, the troops also advanced into the Zambana Forest, identified as a suspected hideout for armed bandits terrorising nearby communities. The forest and adjoining areas were thoroughly combed, significantly degrading the criminals’ ability to operate in the area”, the statement read.

Brigadier General Uwa reassured residents of Takum and Taraba State at large that 6 Brigade remains fully deployed and proactive in safeguarding lives, property and farmlands throughout the harvest season and beyond.

He urged the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information to sustain peace and stability during the festive period.