The Unusual People Magazine

  CSP Mariam Ogunmolasuyi: The 'Small But Mighty Czar' Restoring the Image of the Nigeria Police By Temidayo Babalola In a remarkable display of dedication and professionalism, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Mariam Ogunmolasuyi, affectionately known as the "Small But Mighty Czar," has become a beacon of hope and transformation within the Nigeria Police Force. Her unwavering commitment to combating crime and restoring the force's image has earned her widespread acclaim both locally and internationally.   Since assuming office as the Officer-in-Charge of the Zonal Anti-Piracy Unit, Zone-2 Command, CSP Mariam has breathed new life into the command. Under her leadership, criminal elements operating within Ogun and Lagos states have been forced to either reform or flee, fearing the relentless dragnets set up by her operatives across the region. Her strategic approach and hands-on leadership have significantly reduced crime rates, earning her the trust and admirat...

…As CGC Adeniyi Reiterates Commitment to Enhance National Security The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over 1,599 assorted arms and 2,298 live cartridges to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW). The arms, seized in 2018 in three containers at the Tin Can Island Port, were formally handed over to the NCCSALW on Thursday, 13 February 2025, at the headquarters of the Federal Operations Unit, Zone 'A', Ikeja, Lagos. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, stated that the handover ceremony demonstrates the NCS’s commitment to protecting national borders and maintaining public safety. “We will spare no resource in hunting down, exposing, and prosecuting anyone who attempts to compromise our national security through arms trafficking,” he said. The CGC also commended the professionalism and courage of officers involved in the seizures and the Forensics Unit for their role in securing convictions. He assured the publi...

  Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the cost of its diesel product to N1,020 per litre, down from N1,075 per litre at  the gantry price, in an effort to better serve its customers and Nigerians in general. Since it began diesel production in January 2024, the refinery has reduced the price of diesel more than three times, from an initial N1,700 per litre to the current rate, thus providing much-needed relief to manufacturers and consumers alike. The latest reduction of N55 per litre for diesel follows the revelation by Development Economist and Public Policy Analyst, Prof. Ken Ife, that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery sacrificed over N10 billion to ensure the availability of petrol at a uniform price across the country during the yuletide period. He also praised the refinery for setting a new benchmark in Nigeria’s energy sector by unlocking vast opportunities for export revenue. Speaking on the transformative impact of the refinery on Arise TV, Prof. ...