MIDDAY NEWS
THE HEADLINES
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Security Operatives Detain Suspected Terrorist Informant in Kwara.
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NNPCL Hikes Fuel Prices, Signals New Retail Pricing Structure
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Lagos Adopts Integrated Mass Transit System in 2050 Transport Master Plan
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Police Recover Stolen Vehicle via Tracking System in Kwara
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West African Journalists Urge Action as Xenophobic Incidents Rise in South Africa
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Penalty Drama as Arsenal, Atlético Madrid Settle for Champions League Semi-Final Draw
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The details
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected terrorist informant in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The development was contained in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama.
the arrest was carried out by troops of the 244 Battalion deployed at the Forward Operating Base in Kaiama, working together with local vigilante operatives.
the suspect is believed to have been working as an informant for criminal elements operating within the area. Findings indicated that the suspect allegedly wrote and delivered a threat letter to the community, claiming to be acting on behalf of terrorists.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is being interrogated, with further investigation ongoing for possible prosecution.
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.
Filling stations in Abuja, such as MRS, BOVAS, and others, have raised their petrol price to between N 1365and N1370 per liter.
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has convened a high level stakeholders workshop to update its Strategic Transport and Mobility Master Plan (STMMP), setting out a long term framework to guide the state’s transport system through 2050
The workshop, funded by the French Development Agency, brought together key stakeholders from across the transport and economic sectors, including government officials, regulators and industry operators.
Delivering the keynote address, Osiyemi said the state had recalibrated its transport strategy, noting that expanding road infrastructure alone could no longer address the scale of congestion in Lagos. He explained that the new direction places integrated mass transit at the centre of the state’s mobility framework.
The LAMATA MD disclosed that the planning process had reached an advanced stage, with extensive multimodal surveys completed and a new travel demand model developed to guide future investments and policy decisions. She added that stakeholder engagement at this stage remains critical to ensuring that the final plan reflects the realities and aspirationsbr>
The Kwara State Police Command on Wednesday recovered a Toyota Matrix vehicle allegedly stolen from a parking space earlier in the day.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, made available to journalists on Wednesday, the vehicle was recovered using modern policing technology along the Ilorin–Jebba Road later in the evening
On April 27, 2026, the command received a report at the Anti-Car Theft Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Ilorin, that a Toyota Matrix vehicle was stolen from a parking space at Mandate Market, IlorinThe vehicle’s location was successfully traced to the Jebba Expressway axis, where it was found abandoned by the roadside.
Preliminary findings also revealed that the suspects attempted to frustrate identification by altering the registration number, while the original plate number was recovered police added that the vehicle had been secured at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Ilorin, for further investigation.
Foreign news
The West African Journalists for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (WAJESHA) has condemned the rising cases of xenophobic attacks against Africans living in South Africa , the group made its position known in an official statement signed by its Editor-in-Chief, Aminu Adamu Ahmed . WAJESHA said the attacks are unacceptable and called for urgent action to stop the violence
The organisation described Africa as a continent already facing major challenges such as poverty, disease, climate change, food insecurity, and political instability, saying violence against fellow Africans only worsens the situation.
The group warned that the violence is also affecting relations between African countries, including trade and cooperation.
It described xenophobia as a betrayal of Pan-African values, saying it goes against the vision of unity promoted by African leaders.
SPORTS
Julian Alvarez’s penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semi-final first leg clash ,viktor Gyokeres sent the Premier League leaders ahead from the spot just before the interval after he was fouled, but Alvarez followed suit 10 minutes into the second half after Ben White’s handball.
Arsenal were upset at a late penalty decision being overturned following a VAR review when David Hancko made contact with Eberechi Eze in the are ,Atletico had the better for long periods but Arsenal’s solid defending helped them leave the Spanish capital in a good position to return to the Champions League final 20 years after their last appearance.
What the game lacked in the dizzying goal rush of Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in the other semi-final the night before, it replaced with tension and a desperation not to fall behind.
Atletico had the better for long periods but Arsenal’s solid defending helped them leave the Spanish capital in a good position to return to the Champions League final 20 years after their last appearance.What the game lacked in the dizzying goal rush of Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in the other semi-final the night before, it replaced with tension and a desperation not to fall behind.
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Security Operatives Detain Suspected Terrorist Informant in Kwara.
........................
NNPCL Hikes Fuel Prices, Signals New Retail Pricing Structure
..............................
Lagos Adopts Integrated Mass Transit System in 2050 Transport Master Plan
..........................
Police Recover Stolen Vehicle via Tracking System in Kwara
.........................
West African Journalists Urge Action as Xenophobic Incidents Rise in South Africa
...........................
Penalty Drama as Arsenal, Atlético Madrid Settle for Champions League Semi-Final Draw
......................
The details
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected terrorist informant in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The development was contained in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama.
the arrest was carried out by troops of the 244 Battalion deployed at the Forward Operating Base in Kaiama, working together with local vigilante operatives.
the suspect is believed to have been working as an informant for criminal elements operating within the area. Findings indicated that the suspect allegedly wrote and delivered a threat letter to the community, claiming to be acting on behalf of terrorists.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is being interrogated, with further investigation ongoing for possible prosecution.
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.
Filling stations in Abuja, such as MRS, BOVAS, and others, have raised their petrol price to between N 1365and N1370 per liter.
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has convened a high level stakeholders workshop to update its Strategic Transport and Mobility Master Plan (STMMP), setting out a long term framework to guide the state’s transport system through 2050
The workshop, funded by the French Development Agency, brought together key stakeholders from across the transport and economic sectors, including government officials, regulators and industry operators.
Delivering the keynote address, Osiyemi said the state had recalibrated its transport strategy, noting that expanding road infrastructure alone could no longer address the scale of congestion in Lagos. He explained that the new direction places integrated mass transit at the centre of the state’s mobility framework.
The LAMATA MD disclosed that the planning process had reached an advanced stage, with extensive multimodal surveys completed and a new travel demand model developed to guide future investments and policy decisions. She added that stakeholder engagement at this stage remains critical to ensuring that the final plan reflects the realities and aspirationsbr>
The Kwara State Police Command on Wednesday recovered a Toyota Matrix vehicle allegedly stolen from a parking space earlier in the day.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, made available to journalists on Wednesday, the vehicle was recovered using modern policing technology along the Ilorin–Jebba Road later in the evening
On April 27, 2026, the command received a report at the Anti-Car Theft Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Ilorin, that a Toyota Matrix vehicle was stolen from a parking space at Mandate Market, IlorinThe vehicle’s location was successfully traced to the Jebba Expressway axis, where it was found abandoned by the roadside.
Preliminary findings also revealed that the suspects attempted to frustrate identification by altering the registration number, while the original plate number was recovered police added that the vehicle had been secured at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Ilorin, for further investigation.
Foreign news
The West African Journalists for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (WAJESHA) has condemned the rising cases of xenophobic attacks against Africans living in South Africa , the group made its position known in an official statement signed by its Editor-in-Chief, Aminu Adamu Ahmed . WAJESHA said the attacks are unacceptable and called for urgent action to stop the violence
The organisation described Africa as a continent already facing major challenges such as poverty, disease, climate change, food insecurity, and political instability, saying violence against fellow Africans only worsens the situation.
The group warned that the violence is also affecting relations between African countries, including trade and cooperation.
It described xenophobia as a betrayal of Pan-African values, saying it goes against the vision of unity promoted by African leaders.
SPORTS
Julian Alvarez’s penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semi-final first leg clash ,viktor Gyokeres sent the Premier League leaders ahead from the spot just before the interval after he was fouled, but Alvarez followed suit 10 minutes into the second half after Ben White’s handball.
Arsenal were upset at a late penalty decision being overturned following a VAR review when David Hancko made contact with Eberechi Eze in the are ,Atletico had the better for long periods but Arsenal’s solid defending helped them leave the Spanish capital in a good position to return to the Champions League final 20 years after their last appearance.
What the game lacked in the dizzying goal rush of Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in the other semi-final the night before, it replaced with tension and a desperation not to fall behind.
Atletico had the better for long periods but Arsenal’s solid defending helped them leave the Spanish capital in a good position to return to the Champions League final 20 years after their last appearance.What the game lacked in the dizzying goal rush of Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in the other semi-final the night before, it replaced with tension and a desperation not to fall behind.