Several Nollywood actors and actresses have transitioned from successful entertainment careers to military service after relocating to the United States. This shift reflects a trend of Nigerians abroad pursuing new career paths that offer professional and personal development opportunities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Nollywood stars who have traded movie sets for military uniforms include:

• Joseph Momodu (US Army): Recently completed his Basic Combat Training in April 2026. Inspired by his late father’s service in the Nigerian Police Force, he previously starred in films like Coming to Nigeria and Play 2 Kill, as well as series such as Tinsel and The Johnsons.

• Princess Chineke (US Army): Enlisted in December 2024 following her relocation to the US. She was previously known for her work in movies such as Stormy Hearts and To Love a Sister.

• Mayowa Dosu (US Army): An actress and producer who transitioned to a military career after moving to the US. Before this change, she appeared in productions like Fears and Compromise.

• Grace-Charis Bassey, formerly Belinda Effah (US Navy): Enlisted in the US Navy in May 2025 and subsequently gained US citizenship. An award-winning actress—known for receiving the Africa Movie Academy Award for Most Promising Act of the Year—she dedicated her service to her late father, who was a naval commander.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has lowered its retail petrol price for the second time in less than a week. Following a market survey in Abuja, NNPCL outlets at locations including Airport Junction, Wuse Zone 6, and Berger are now selling petrol at ₦1,210 per litre, marking a ₦50 reduction from the previous price of ₦1,260 per litre. This move follows a prior adjustment four days earlier, where the company had already cut prices by ₦75 per litre. Consequently, petrol prices in the Abuja region are currently fluctuating between ₦1,210 and ₦1,305 per litre.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

These domestic price adjustments are occurring alongside a general decline in global crude oil prices—with Brent crude at approximately $71 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate at roughly $69 per barrel—largely driven by the easing of Middle East tensions.

Additional developments from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery reflect this broader trend of price reductions:

• The refinery recently lowered its petrol gantry price by ₦50, bringing it to ₦1,125 per litre.

• Prior to this, the refinery had announced a ₦75 reduction for petrol, moving the price from ₦1,250 to ₦1,175 per litre.

• Diesel prices (Automotive Gas Oil) saw a ₦100 drop, falling from ₦1,700 to ₦1,600 per litre.

• Aviation fuel (Aviation Turbine Kerosene) also experienced a ₦100 reduction, decreasing from ₦1,550 to ₦1,450 per litre.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially dismissed allegations suggesting it intends to recruit individuals categorized as “repentant” terrorists. DIG Isyaku Mohammed, the Deputy Inspector General of Police for the North Central Zone, clarified this stance during a stakeholder meeting in Ilorin, Kwara State, which included traditional, religious, and security leaders.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Vetting Responsibilities: DIG Mohammed urged community and religious leaders to exercise extreme caution and refuse to sign recommendation letters for individuals with questionable backgrounds, warning that leaders will be held accountable if such individuals are recruited into the police.

• Recruitment Safeguards: The NPF is implementing strict measures to ensure that neither “repentant” criminals nor other individuals of poor character are permitted to join the force.

• Addressing Federal Policies: While acknowledging that the military previously accepted de-radicalized Boko Haram members—a decision that met significant community resistance in areas like Yobe—the DIG emphasized that the police force has no role in those federal government decisions.

• Strengthening Security: To combat criminality in Kwara, which borders several states and the Benin Republic, the police plan to launch joint border patrols.

• Community Policing: DIG Mohammed reiterated that the current national security strategy relies heavily on community policing and requested that local stakeholders actively identify and expose criminals to keep them out of the security system.