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Steer Clear From Issues Concerning Niger Delta, Group Warns Arewa Youths

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December 8, 2021

The leadership of the Movement or the Survival of Ijaw Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta, (MOSIEND), has issued a warning to the President of the Arewa Youth Consultative Movement, Mallam Kabiru Yusuf, to stay clear from issues concerning the Niger Delta region and not put salt on the already existing injuries of the people.

MOSIEND was reacting to the recent statements by Malam Kabiru, on the current oil spill in the Santa Barbara wellhead 1, OML 29, in Nembe river of Bayelsa State.

Recall, that Malam Kabiru had earlier described in a publication, alleged hijack and politicisation of the spill at the OML 29 Oil Well 1 in Nembe Local Government Area of the state, operated by Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company (AEEPC).

The President of the group expressed dismay that some critical stakeholders were toeing the path of politicking rather than lending their support in arresting the unfortunate situation.

But a statement by POST Vice President of MOSIEND, Thompson Fuoye, a copy of which was made available to newsmen said ordinarily, the group would have ignored the position of AREWA, and not reacted to an insane perception from a man who sees nothing wrong in the different degrees of the murder of innocent citizens of the country on daily basis in his region.

”Malam Kabiru has suddenly shut his eyes off the several blames of those in power allegedly funding the increased cases of banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and armed robbery in the country.

”Why will u prefer to talk about the issues of oil and gas rather than the death of innocent Nigerians being killed daily in the hands of these criminals.

”Malam Kabiru, have never spoken about how desperate politicians in the Northern part of the country have been playing politics with the issues of insecurity in their region,” the statement reads.

MOSIEND warned Kabiru never to intervene on issues concerning the people of the Niger Delta region or else he will face the consequences.

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Indian Court Denies Bail To Nigerian Man Over Drug Charges

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May 28, 2026

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A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country.

Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers.

He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers.

According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals around Begur Lake and the AECS Layout Road area.

The New Indian Express reported that the High Court of Karnataka subsequently dismissed the Nigerian’s bail application.

“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report stated.

Justice V. Srishananda, while ruling on the bail application, reportedly held that errors relating to the grounds of arrest could not automatically justify bail in serious narcotics-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS, Act.

The court further noted that Cristian Soporuchukwu had allegedly overstayed his visa in India, according to the report.

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Strait Of Hormuz: US Announces Sanctions Against Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, saying they may be providing support to and receiving services from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may be exposed to sanctions risk.

“The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash.

“Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions,” Bessent said.

Bessent added that the US has succeeded in disrupting tens of billions of dollars’ worth of revenue from being accessible to Tehran.

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US Launches New Airstrikes On Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran.

The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and then a ground control site.

A US official revealed that American forces struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

The official described the strikes as purely defensive, saying the US intended to maintain the ceasefire.

Report says this is the second time in three days that the US has carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in southern Iran.

Recall that on Monday the US carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile locations and boats that US Central Command said were preparing to launch mines in the Strait of Hormuz.