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Ramadan Bombings in Maiduguri ‘Heinous and Unfortunate’ — Speaker Abbas Mourns Victims
By Gloria Ikibah
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has expressed deep sorrow over the latest bomb attacks in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing the incident as tragic and wholly condemnable.
Suspected terrorists on Monday night targeted areas around Monday Market and a security post at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. The explosions, which occurred at about 7.02 pm, left several people dead and others injured, though the exact number of casualties has yet to be confirmed.
Reacting to the development, the Speaker said, “The attacks are heinous, condemnable, and unfortunate.”
He lamented that such acts of violence were carried out during the Holy Month of Ramadan, stressing that it underscores the nature of the perpetrators.
According to him, “It is unfortunate that the suspected terrorists continued with their destructive activities, especially during the Holy Month of Ramadan. It has further confirmed that the terrorists are not only against Islam but also humanity.”
Speaker Abbas called for a united national response to insecurity, urging all stakeholders to work together to end terrorism, banditry and other forms of criminality across the country. He also appealed to security agencies to intensify their operations and take firmer action against those responsible for such attacks.
The Speaker extended his condolences to families who lost loved ones in the blasts and offered prayers for the quick recovery of those injured.
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Watch moment FCT minister Wike being conferred with title of Abuja Hasken, Light of Abuja by FCT Traditional Council led by Ona of Abaji (Video)
Watch moment FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, being conferred with the title of Hasken Abuja (The Light of Abuja) today, by the FCT Traditional Council led by The Ona of Abaji, Dr Adamu Baba Yunusa.
It’s indeed a well deserved title as truly Wike brought light to the Territory.
Watch:
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the premium motor spirit price after Dangote Refinery raised its gantry price.
A market survey by DAILY POST on Thursday showed NNPCL outlets in Abuja and its environs have adjusted their petrol pump price to N1,364 per liter from N1,295. This means that the state-owned oil firm hiked petrol by N69 per liter.
The latest fuel prices have been implemented at Gwarimpa, Kubwa Expressway, Wuse Zone 6, and Zone 4 NNPCL filling stations in Abuja.
“We adjusted our pump price to N1364 per liter from N1295 this morning, an attendant said.
Filling stations in Abuja, such as MRS, BOVAS, and others, have raised their petrol price to between N1365 and N1370 per liter.
Recall that Dangote Refinery had on Wednesday increased its fuel gantry price by N75 to N1,275 per liter from N1,200 due to a hike in crude oil price to above $115 per liter.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled a late-night attack by suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
The development was contained in a post shared on Thursday on X by security analyst , Zagazola Makama.
According to the post, the incident happened at about 11:40 p.m. on April 27 when troops of the 162 Amphibious Battalion detected movement of suspected insurgents approaching their position at Mandaraguirau.
Accordibg to Makama who quoted security sources, the attackers were travelling on about 30 motorcycles and were advancing through the Diwa Kamda and Diwa Mbula axis before they were spotted through surveillance systems.
The troops were said to have immediately engaged the group with firepower, forcing them to retreat without reaching their target or making contact.
The attackers reportedly fled after coming under heavy resistance from the soldiers.
The sources added that the quick response by the troops prevented what could have been a coordinated attack on the area.
Watch moment FCT minister Wike being conferred with title of Abuja Hasken, Light of Abuja by FCT Traditional Council led by Ona of Abaji (Video)
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