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EDITORIAL: Killing Of 21 Soldiers And The Need For Commander In Chief To Take Decisive Action

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President Bola Ahmad Tinubu

 

The ambushing and killing of 21 gallant soldiers in Delta State this week is a serious disaster that calls for caution and decisive action to be taken by the Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmad Tinubu GCFR.

With its formation over 163 years ago, the Nigerian Army is among the most successful in the African continent in peacekeeping operations. It was the same Nigerian Army that fought the protracted Nigerian Civil War from 1967 to 1970, ultimately preserving the country’s unity.

The Army has restored democracy in many African countries, and when it comes to quelling internal security threats, the Nigerian Army defeated the Maitatsine rebellion in Kano in the 1980s and restored normalcy in many communities.

On March 14th, 2024, Nigerians woke up to the horrific murder of about 21 soldiers by the Okuama community in Delta, including a lieutenant colonel. Apart from the banditry that ravaged the Northwestern and North Central parts of this country, where many security agencies lost their lives, communities were not left out. At this time, the President and Commander-in-Chief must beat the drum of “no retreat, no surrender” against criminals trying to undermine the soul of our dear nation.

With the ambush of soldiers by those communities in Delta State, where a lieutenant colonel was killed, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, whom the constitution vests authority in deploying the armed forces, should ensure that the perpetrators of this unforgivable crime are brought to book.

Are militias in Nigeria more equipped and well-trained than the Nigerian Army, which many people are proud of, or is it the alleged corruption that has pervaded our security sector that led to the loss of Nigerian soldiers, including Lieutenant Colonel AH Ali?

The NIGERIAN TRACKER is of the opinion that the President should ensure heads roll regarding the barbaric killing of the army. Whoever is found complicit should be brought to book, and they should be dealt with decisively.

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Stampede at Catholic Church in Maitama Claims Ten Lives During Food Distribution

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December 21, 2024

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Ten people have been confirmed dead in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals.

The unfortunate incident, which occurred around 6:30 am, resulted in the loss of ten lives, including four children, and left eight others injured with varying degrees of severity. Four of the injured have been treated and discharged, while the remaining victims are still receiving medical attention.

The FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the tragedy, extended condolences to the families of the deceased, and wished the injured a swift recovery.

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Port-Harcourt Refinery Fully Operational- Says NNPC

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December 21, 2024

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The attention of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has been drawn to reports in a section of the media alleging that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery which was re-streamed two months ago has been shut down.

We wish to clarify that such reports are totally false as the refinery is fully operational as verified a few days ago by former Group Managing Directors of NNPC.

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Preparation for the day’s loading operation is currently ongoing.

Members of the public are advised to discountenance such reports as they are the figments of the imagination of those who want to create artificial scarcity and rip-off Nigerians.

 

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Port Harcourt Refinery Halts Production Less Than a Month After Resumption

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December 21, 2024

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Less than a month after the porthacourt  appeared to have resumed production, the facility has stopped working.

It was gathered that the lifting of petrol actually stopped last Friday, December 13, as the 18-arm loading bay of the new Port Harcourt refinery was empty.

While about 18 trucks littered the stretch of the busy road leading to the refinery itself, nine trucks were spotted inside the parking yard, while the loading bay was empty.

Journalists who visited the refinery on Thursday, December 19, 2024, observed that the lifting of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) had stopped completely.

The depot, which is usually a beehive of activities where tankers scramble for space at the parking yard, was a shadow of itself with literally no vehicular or human activity relating to operations.

This was after $1.5bn was approved in March 2021 and spent on the rehabilitation of the facility.

The inauguration of the 60,000 barrel per day production capacity plant by the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, was met with celebration and fanfare.

During the re-opening of the facility, there was lifting of petrol to the excitement of the cheering crowd.

However, less than 10 trucks of petrol were lifted that day as against widespread claims that about 200 trucks carried petrol out of the bay.

 

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