By: Abudu Olalekan Troops interrupt a planned mass kidnapping along the Buratai–Kamuya route. 150 civilians saved, five soldiers wounded. The fight out there never really stops. March 30, 2026. Mid-afternoon. The Buratai–Kamuya road in Borno. It’s supposed to be just another transit day for civilians heading home. But the bush had other plans. Insurgents were…
By: Abudu Olalekan Walked into the market lately? That crate of eggs you’re eyeing now costs more than some people’s weekly transport. Here’s the messy reality behind Nigeria’s poultry crisis. You know something’s wrong when the protein becomes the priciest thing on your plate. Walk into any supermarket right now. Not the fancy ones in…
By: Abudu Olalekan Bikes made noise first. After twelve, roads shut in Jos North. This is the truth behind events at Angwan Rukuba – fear now runs deep among those living there. Evening light lingered on Sunday, meant to be still. Think about it – folks drifting back from worship, some standing near stoves selling…
By: Abudu Olalekan Knocking at his door came officers – over a basic inquiry into who gets food and beds meant for struggling families. This whirlwind now swirls around Abdulmumin Imam, known for defending people’s rights. Fights broke out online after Imam used Facebook to challenge Dr. Echuseh Audu, head of Taraba’s emergency team. That…
By: Abudu Olalekan Nasir El-Rufai stepped out of ICPC custody Friday night. His mother had died hours earlier in Cairo. The family is reeling. Freed just before dark, Nasir El-Rufai stepped beyond walls that had held him for days. This wasn’t a glance through glass anymore. A brief release from ICPC hands came with one…
By: Abudu Olalekan Dangote refinery price cut, petrol price reduction, fuel costs Nigeria Well, this is a nice surprise. Dangote Petroleum Refinery just dropped their ex-gantry petrol price to N1,200 per litre. That’s N75 less than what we were paying before. Feels a bit like whiplash though, doesn’t it? Just last week, prices kept climbing….
