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 New UK Prime Minister not the leader Britain needs — Kemi Badenoch UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime minister but said while he is “a nice man,” the country needs a leader capable of making difficult decisions rather than “a people pleaser.” In a statement released on Monday on X following Burnham’s assumption of office, Badenoch wished the new prime minister success but vowed to hold his government accountable as Leader of the Opposition. “Today, Britain has a new Prime Minister. I wish Andy Burnham every success. Because we need a Prime Minister and a Government focused on fixing the public’s priorities,” she said. Badenoch said her role was “to hold the Prime Minister to account, not to be his cheer leader.” “My job as Leader of the Opposition, is to hold the Prime Minister to account, not to be his cheer leader. When he does the right thing, I will praise him,” she stated. She welcomed reports that Burnh...

 Court Grants ₦2 Billion Bail to Miyetti Allah National President Bello Bodejo Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Bello Bodejo, the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, in the sum of ₦2 billion with two sureties in the same amount. The judge ruled that the sureties must be responsible individuals. One of them must own landed property within the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), while another must submit tax clearance certificates for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025. The court registrar is required to verify all documents and details of the sureties before the bail conditions are considered fulfilled. Additionally, Bodejo must surrender his travel documents to the court. The Nigeria Immigration Service has been notified, and he is prohibited from leaving the country or travelling outside the court’s jurisdiction without prior approval. The case has been adjourned to October 5, 6, and 7, 2026, for the continuation of trial. Bodejo...

 Abia Governor Alex Otti Pledges Full Support for UTME Star Michael Offorkaile, Who Scored 367 Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced that the state government will provide support for the further education of Master Michael Offorkaile, the Abia-born student who scored 367 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), ranking fifth highest nationally. Governor Otti made the pledge on Monday when he received the  high-performing student, his parents, and management of Grundtvig International Secondary School, Oba, Anambra State, at the Government House in Umuahia. Congratulating the teenager on his exceptional performance, Otti said the state does not take academic excellence for granted and will celebrate its high achievers. “We don’t take this for granted. The whole idea is to celebrate our own when they do well,” the governor stated. “As a government founded on meritocracy, we will not stop celebrating people who do well.” Otti directed the Commission...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Tinubu announces 26 new appointments President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced 26 new appointments into 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, with former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, emerging as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and Major General Junaid Bindawa as chairman of the National Salary and Wages Commission. Fayose heads the board of REA, with Alhaji Ahmadu Abubakar and Engineer Ilyasu Ibrahim Makinta appointed as members and non-executive directors. The incumbent DG of the agency, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, and three executive directors previously appointed make up the remaining board members. President Tinubu made eight other appointments to the Wages Commission, along with Maj General Bindawa. Former member of the House of Representatives from Lagos, Olajumoke Okoya-Thomas, is the new secretary of the commission.  Dr Ogbole Ene Lilian, Oladele Olatubosun, and Yakubu Umar Barde, representing Benue, Oy...

 LASEMA SUBDUES FIRE INCIDENT AT KETU-IKOSI  … No Casualties Recorded, Two Firefighters Treated, Stabilised For Exhaustion The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), in collaboration with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, has successfully brought a fire incident at No. 11, Ademola Taiwo Street, Ketu-Ikosi under control. The incident involved one of a pair of twin three-storey residential buildings. Upon arrival of the Tiger Squad, it was observed that the fire had engulfed the topmost floor of the affected building. Swift and coordinated firefighting operations were immediately commenced to contain the inferno and prevent it from spreading to the adjoining twin building and other nearby properties. Preliminary investigations by LASEMA’s Response Team revealed that the fire was caused by an electrical surge from the prepaid meter located at the front section of the building’s balcony, before extending to the topmost floor. During the firefighting operation, tw...

 GOV. SANWO-OLU AT PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF CHEQUES TO 150 BENEFICIARIES COMPENSATED FOR LANDS ACQUIRED BY LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT, HELD AT ADEYEMI BERO AUDITORIUM, ALAUSA, IKEJA, ON MONDAY JULY 20, 2026 Executive Secretary, Land Use & Allocation Committee (LUAC), Mrs. Ajetunmobi Ololade; Permanent Secretary, Lands Bureau, Mr. Kamar Olowoshago; a beneficiary; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; another beneficiary; Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; beneficiaries and the SSG, Barr. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin during the public presentation of cheques to 150 beneficiaries compensated for Lands acquired by the Lagos State Government, held at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, the Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja, on Monday, July 20, 2026.   Committee Chairman on Lands, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Olayinka Kazeem; Executive Secretary, Land Use & Allocation Committee (LUAC), Mrs. Ajetunmobi Ololade; Permanent Secretary, Lands Bureau, Mr. Kamar Olowoshago; Governor of Lago...

 RHOSLC star Angie Katsanevas and husband Shawn Trujillo separate after nearly 27 years of marriage Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Angie Katsanevas and her husband Shawn Trujillo have separated after nearly three decades of marriage, according to multiple sources. The couple, who married in June 1999 and share a 15-year-old daughter, Elektra, are no longer together romantically, sources told Page Six. Katsanevas and Trujillo also built a business together, co-founding Lunatic Fringe Salon in 1999, the same year they got married. The separation comes after Katsanevas did not publicly mark the couple’s 27th wedding anniversary last month. In June 2025, however, she shared a tribute celebrating their 26th anniversary. “A Hair Affair🤍🤍🤍 #26YEARS. Seems like yesterday I booked an appointment for a blowdry with this dreamy guy I saw on the cover of a romance novel in the grocery store checkout,” she wrote at the time. “Long hair like Fabio, big muscles, and known to be lethal ...

 Nolan Wells funeral: 'We will miss everything about him,' mom says Family and friends gathered in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to honor 18‑year‑old Nolan Wells at his funeral service. His mother, Christine Wonsley, expressed gratitude for the years they shared with him, describing her son as gentle, protective, and full of joy.  She recalled his nurturing spirit, his dreams of having daughters, and the way his presence brought comfort to those around him. Through tears, she promised that the family would continue to fight for answers about his death. Nolan’s father, Elmore Wonsley, remembered his son’s talent and dedication to football, affectionately calling him “Mr. Cool Hands” for his consistent ability to catch touchdowns.  He spoke of the time and effort he invested in training Nolan, from workouts at the gym to drills on the beach, and how his son carried those lessons throughout high school.  He thanked the community for their support, noting how deeply Nolan’...

 Gabon's President Oligui Ngema arrives in France for state visit Gabon's President Brice Oligui Ngema kicked off a state visit to France on Monday, a follow up to French President Macron's visit to Libreville last year. Topping the agenda is Gabon's demand for French company Eramet to being local processing of the manganese it mines in Gabon through local subsidiaries. Libreville has set a deadline of January 2029 for all ore to be processed before export. Paris, however, is pressing for more time to set up the necessary infrastructure. The two leaders will also discuss a greater withdrawal of French forces in Gabon and the land title to a former French army base in the country, Africanews reported. Since taking office, Macron has been trying to revitalize France's relationship with Africa and confirm a break from the its colonial legacy. Gabon remains one of the countries where France has maintained a strong presence even after the 2023 coup that brought Oligui Ng...

‘God of War’ Laufey actress Deborah Ann Woll says she’s “totally unbothered” by online backlash surrounding the game. “One, I’m not on social media, so that helps. And two … I feel totally unbothered because I just know the game is great,” Woll said. “It’s okay if it’s not your cup of tea, but in no universe is it bad.” Woll, who portrays Laufey in the God of War series, said she isn’t letting the online criticism affect her confidence in the project. She believes the game speaks for itself and respects that not everyone will enjoy it, while standing by its quality and the work that went into creating it.

 Protests erupt as Moroccan man dies in Italy after being pinned down by cops in case likened to George Floyd in U.S A migrant has died after he was pepper sprayed and hogtied by Italian cops, sparking a protest.  Abderrahim Fakir, 42, died while handcuffed in Bologna on Sunday, July 19, after police scrambled to reports of the Moroccan man behaving erratically.  His death has drawn comparisons to the death of George Floyd who died after a police officer knelt on his neck during an arrest in Minneapolis, US, in May 2020. Footage showed two police officers pinning Fakir, who ran a small cleaning business in the city, face-down to the ground as he screamed for help.A third person, believed to be a resident of the Pilastro neighbourhood, was seen holding his feet down as the officers restrained him.  The video also shows two paramedics standing around them and three other people spectating as the struggle unfolded. Fakir could be heard desperately crying out for the off...

 Fire captain, wife, 3 sons found dead after flash flood in U.S Five family members who set out for a day of hiking were killed after a flash flood swept through canyons of southern Utah on Friday, July 17, law enforcement officials said. The victims were a captain in the Provo, Utah, fire department, his wife and their sons Reid, Thayne and Gage. A daughter who was not on the trip survived. The family arrived Friday at Sunglow Campground in a red rock canyon near Bicknell, Utah for their day excursion, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said. "It is believed the family fell victim to flooding caused by heavy rains," the sheriff's office said in a news release. Although the sheriff's office did not identify the victims, the Provo Fire Department confirmed in a social media post that a fire captain, Spencer Long, and his family members were killed.  "We are absolutely heartbroken by the death of Captain Spencer Long and his family. Our thoughts are with his fam...

 Court Sentences Man to One Year Imprisonment for Illegal Foreign Exchange Transactions in Lagos Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, July 20, 2026, convicted and sentenced one Basiru Hassan to one year imprisonment for engaging in foreign exchange transactions outside the official foreign exchange market. Hassan was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one-count charge bordering on engaging in foreign exchange transactions other than through the official foreign exchange market, contrary to Section 11(1)(a) and punishable under Section 11(2)(a) of the National Economic Intelligence Committee (Establishment, etc.) Act, 1994. The charge reads: "That you, BASIRU HASSAN, sometime in July 2026 at Lagos, within the Judicial Division of this Honourable Court, engaged in foreign exchange transactions other than through the official foreign exchange market and thereby committed...

Embatttled Fake Agency Boss Claims He Lobbied Budget Office for ₦1.3bn Allocation in 2026 Budget Prince Adeyemi Matthew Adeniyi, Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, has alleged that he personally lobbied officials at the Budget Office to secure the inclusion of the agency in the 2026 Federal Government budget. Adeniyi made the claims during a recent interview with popular social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan. The interview was released on Sunday via Instagram following Adeniyi’s arrest. The alleged fake agency was allocated approximately ₦1.3 billion in the 2026 Appropriation Act, despite ongoing investigations into its legitimacy. In the interview, Adeniyi absolved the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, of any involvement, insisting he never met him physically. He claimed his late associate, Dolapo Tanimola, handled all related matters. According to Adeniyi, he first approached...

 Ringim Boat Mishap Claims Six Lives, 25 Missing, 9 Rescued, 4 Buried In Jigawa State Grief has enveloped Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State following a tragic boat mishap that has claimed six lives and twenty five others declared missing. Governor Umar Namadi who led a funeral prayers for four of the six victims assured residents of decisive government action to prevent a recurrence. On Sunday a boat conveying about forty passengers capsized while crossing the less than thirty metre-wide Malamawa River in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The tragic incident occurred Sunday afternoon.  Residents said that nine passengers were rescued alive, while six bodies have so far been recovered. Search and rescue operations are continuing.  Speaking during a condolence visit, Governor Umar Namadi sympathized with the Emir of Ringim, the bereaved families, and the entire people of the area over the unfortunate incident. The Governor assured them that the Jigawa...

      127 Sacked Michael Okpara University Workers Appeal to Tinubu for Reinstatement, Accuse School Mgnt of Substituting Names One hundred and twenty-seven newly recruited staff of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene and compel the institution’s management to reinstate them as duly employed workers. The affected workers, who claimed they were unlawfully sacked and replaced with other candidates, made the appeal on Monday when they visited the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Umuahia to seek public support. Speaking on behalf of the disengaged colleagues, Mr. Eze Ejike and Mrs. Gospel Nwaike said the Federal Government had employed 553 new workers, whose names were duly captured on the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) by officials from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation in Abuja. “Despite being issued official appointment lette...

Sinaloa cartel leader El Mayo Zambada sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges A federal judge sentenced Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada García, the longtime leader and strategist of Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel, to life in prison Monday after he pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges. Zambada, 76, was one of the cartel’s longest-serving figures and admitted to participating in drug trafficking operations for more than five decades. Prosecutors said he oversaw a massive criminal network responsible for moving large quantities of narcotics while also being linked to violent acts including murders and kidnappings. His sentence was subject to a mandatory life term because of the scale of the drug operation, which included the trafficking of at least 1.5 million kilograms of cocaine. As part of his plea agreement, Zambada also agreed to a $15 billion forfeiture order. Zambada pleaded guilty in July 2025 after prosecutors agreed not to pursue the death ...

 Trump orders review of federal judges’ science guide, criticizing climate change section as ‘politicized’  President Donald Trump has ordered a review of a long-standing scientific reference manual used by federal judges, arguing that the publication has become politicized and improperly influenced decisions involving environmental issues. Trump said he directed federal suspension and debarment officials to examine the National Academy of Sciences’ “Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence,” a decades-old guide created to help judges evaluate complex scientific and technological matters. The president criticized the manual’s climate change section, calling it discredited and claiming it promoted what he described as biased and misleading information. He argued that the handbook had been used in climate-related lawsuits and contributed to what he called harmful legal decisions. The latest edition of the manual, released last year, included a chapter explaining climate science, ...

 State Department warns Americans abroad of heightened threats amid Middle East tensions and attacks on U.S interests The State Department is warning Americans living overseas and traveling abroad to remain vigilant as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise and threats against U.S. facilities increase. Officials said the security situation remains unpredictable and encouraged Americans, particularly those in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution, stay informed through local news reports and prepare for possible disruptions. The advisory was issued after an Iranian attack in Jordan killed two U.S. service members and forced the medical evacuation of four others. Iran has threatened retaliation following renewed U.S. strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure, including coastal surveillance sites, air defense systems, missile facilities and drone storage locations. Iranian leaders have warned that further U.S. military action could bring additional consequences,...

 Over 1,000 Traders Benefit from Five-Day Medical Outreach at Ogbo-Ogwu Bridge Head Market By Ebele Egoh No fewer than 1,000 traders benefited from a five-day free medical outreach organised by the Caretaker Chairman of Ogbo-Ogwu Bridge Head Market, Onitsha, Mr. Ndubuisi Chukwuleta, and his executive. The outreach, which ran from July 13 to July 17, recorded a steady increase in participation as traders accessed free medical consultations, laboratory tests, eye examinations and medications. Many beneficiaries described the initiative as timely and life changing, saying it enabled them to receive healthcare services they might otherwise have been unable to afford. Speaking on the exercise, the Assistant Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, Mr. Benjamin Akudo, expressed satisfaction with the turnout, noting that the increasing number of participants highlighted the need for accessible healthcare services in the market. "We started on Monday, and the number kept increasing every day....

 Lady recounts ordeal after reportedly being turned back in Doha while travelling to Canada with a Nigerian passport A Nigerian lady has shared her heartbreaking experience after she was reportedly denied boarding during a stopover in Doha while travelling to Canada. In a video, she said she initially thought the situation was a misunderstanding until she was informed that she would have to return to Nigeria. According to her, airline officials questioned her about the amount of cash she was carrying, her luggage and what she did for a living before informing her that she could not continue her journey. She revealed that she had to pay for a hotel in Doha and also purchase tickets back to Nigeria. Describing the experience as devastating, she said it felt like she had been deported, even though she was simply sent back before reaching her final destination.

 NIGERIAN ARMY DISCLAIMS  FAKE SSC 50/2027 RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENT  The Nigerian Army has observed a fake advertisement circulating on social media and other online platforms, inviting applications for the Short Service Combatant  Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027. The Nigerian Army categorically states that this advertisement is false, fraudulent and did not emanate from the Nigerian Army. The public is hereby warned to disregard the fake advertisement. Prospective applicants are advised not to apply through, patronise or make payments to any individual, group or website claiming to conduct recruitment on behalf of the Nigerian Army. The Nigerian Army wishes to emphasise that all recruitment and commissioning exercises are strictly free, transparent and merit-based. Official recruitment announcements are made only through national newspapers, the Nigerian Army’s verified social media platforms  and other recognised official communication channels. No form is s...

Sao Tome and Principe President Vila Nova wins second term, preliminary results show He won Sunday's election with more than 55% of the vote, enough to avoid a runoff, the election commission said during a press conference. Vila Nova came to power in 2021 with the ​backing of the Independent Democratic Action party (ADI), which holds a majority ​of seats in the National Assembly. But last year Vila Nova dismissed Patrice Trovoada as prime minister, prompting a split with the ADI that left him ​running as an independent on Sunday against three other candidates. Abreu ​had vowed to focus on creating jobs for youth and stemming what he ‌describes ⁠as an exodus of young people from the country, which is made up of two main islands and has a population of around 240,000. A former Portuguese colony situated off the western ​coast of Africa, ​Sao Tome and ⁠Principe has had a history of free and peaceful elections since the adoption of multiparty politics ​in 1990. The country produces coc...

 EFCC Arraigns Former MD Of Warri Refinery for Alleged N1.339bn Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned the former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, Jimoh Olasunkanmi Yisawu before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for alleged money laundering to the tune of N1.339 (One Billion, Three Hundred and Thirty-Nine Thousand Naira). He was arraigned on Monday, July 20, 2026 on an eight-count charge of alleged money laundering.   Count one of the charges reads: "That you Jimoh Olasunkanmi Yisawu, the former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd between October, 2023 and May, 2025 in Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court indirectly converted the aggregate sum of $789, 950 (Seven Hundred and Eighty Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred and Fifty United States Dollars) through Samaila Bala which amount did not form part of your known lawful earning as a form...

 INEC TO BEGIN PVC DISTRIBUTION AHEAD OF OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it will commence the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs to eligible voters in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election from Wednesday, July 22 to  Friday 7th August, 2026.  In a statement, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, Oluwatoyin Babalola, said the exercise is for persons who registered, applied for transfer of registration, requested replacement of lost and damaged PVCs, or updated their records during the recently concluded Continuous Voter Registration, CVR exercise. The statement explained that the distribution will begin at the 332 Registration Areas across the state from Wednesday, July 22 to Tuesday, July 28, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, including weekends. It added that the exercise will subsequently continue at INEC Local Government Area offices from Wednesday, July 29 to Friday, August 7, a...

 Randall Wallace says Mel Gibson warned 'Satan's going to come after you' before writing The Resurrection of the Christ Screenwriter Randall Wallace has revealed that Mel Gibson warned him about potential spiritual challenges before the pair began writing The Resurrection of the Christ, the sequel to The Passion of the Christ. Speaking on Raymond Arroyo's Arroyo Grande podcast, Wallace said he was the one who first suggested making a film focused on the resurrection of Jesus while he and Gibson were promoting Hacksaw Ridge in 2016. “Mel didn't approach me. I approached him, actually,” Wallace said. According to Wallace, Gibson had already spent years thinking about telling the Resurrection story. He noted that the original cut of The Passion of the Christ did not include the resurrection scene that was eventually added at the end of the film after audience feedback. Wallace said he encouraged Gibson to expand that part of the story into a full-length feature. “Havin...

 Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet share PDA at 2026 FIFA World Cup final as actor delivers match ball Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet attended the 2026 FIFA World Cup final together, where the couple shared moments of affection before Spain defeated Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The pair were seen together in their stadium suite on Sunday, July 19, before the match began. In one moment captured during the event, Jenner, 28, and Chalamet, 30, shared a kiss, while another image showed them holding hands as the actor looked at Jenner. Fan footage from outside the venue also showed the couple arriving at the stadium while walking hand-in-hand. For the final, Jenner wore an all-black outfit consisting of a long-sleeve top, cropped pants and black kitten-heeled sandals. Chalamet wore an Adidas outfit featuring a blue long-sleeve shirt, black track pants and sneakers. The outing also included an official role for Chalamet before kickoff.  The Dune ...

Funeral Service of Former Acting President of Zambia, Dr. Guy Lindsay Scott President Hakainde Hichilema, the First Lady Mutinta Hichilema, Government Officials, Bereaved Family,  and other Dignitaries were  at the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross for the Funeral Service of His Honour Dr. Guy Lindsay Scott, late Former Acting President of the Republic of Zambia. At the time of his passinf, Dr Scott was 82 years of age, survived by a wife, children and grand children. Dr. Scott will be remembered for hacibg cofounded the Patriotic Front in 2006, his passionate dedication to agriculture, the rule of law, and taking charge of the country when Zambia lost the 5th President Mr. Michael Chilufya Sata in 2013.  More photos below. 

 ECOWAS signs agreement 'backing' Nigeria-Morocco atlantic gas pipeline project Member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) signed an intergovernmental agreement in Freetown backing the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic gas pipeline, according to a Moroccan and Nigerian statement. The pipeline is designed to transport up to 30 billion cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas a year from Nigeria and west Africa through 13 West African countries to Morocco, according to a joint statement by Morocco’s hydrocarbons and mining agency ONHYM and Nigeria's state oil firm NNPC. Of that capacity, 15 bcm a year will be made available to Moroccan and European markets through an existing pipeline that links Morocco to Spain, the statement said, Reuters reported. The pipeline project, agreed to a decade ago between the Moroccan king and the Nigerian president, would run 6,900 km on a hybrid offshore-onshore route and is estimated to cost $25 billion.

 OPERATION HADIN KAI INTERCEPTS SUSPECTED TERRORIST LOGISTICS SUPPLIERS, RECOVERS STRATEGIC TERRORIST MATERIALS IN BORNO Troops of Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), acting on credible intelligence, have intercepted a suspected terrorist logistics network and arrested 6 suspects during a well coordinated covert operation aimed at disrupting terrorist supply chains in the North East Theatre. The intelligence led operation, conducted at about 4:00 p.m on 19 July 2026, involved the establishment of an intelligence led stop-and-search operations along a suspected terrorist logistics route. The operation culminated in the arrest of 6 suspected terrorist logistics suppliers travelling in 5 vehicles while conveying a large consignment of materials destined for terrorist elements. Items recovered during the operation include 202 cartons of herbicides, one jerrycan containing suspected acid, 1 Starlink wireless internet communication system, 6 bags of NPK fertilizer, 10 bags of rice, 50 h...