25 Villages in Zamfara Abandoned After Bandits’ ₦172.7m Demands

NewsNigeriaPolitics25 Villages in Zamfara Abandoned After Bandits’ ₦172.7m Demands

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 6, 2025

Residents of 25 villages in Tsafe West, Zamfara State, are grappling with insecurity and economic despair as armed bandits, led by a notorious kingpin identified as Danisuhu, imposed a crippling levy of ₦172.7 million on the communities. According to intelligence gathered by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, the levies include financial demands ranging from ₦2.5 million to ₦20 million per village and in-kind contributions such as bags of soybeans. Villages like Kunchin Kalgo, which was levied...

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Tol Hoba Chief, HRH Barr Nyako Receives Appointment Letter

CommunityNewsNigeriaTol Hoba Chief, HRH Barr Nyako Receives Appointment Letter

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 6, 2025

The Second Class Chief of one of the newly created Chiefdoms recently in Adamawa State Tol Hoba in Hong local government area, Barrister Alheri Bulus Nyako has received his letter of appointment. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri formally presented the letter to the royal father through the Permanent Secretary, Political department SSG’s office, Ibrahim Buba in Yola, the state capital. Fintiri congratulated Barrister Alheri Bulus Nyako for his emergence as Tol Hoba. In his acceptance speech,...

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Eighteen People Injured In Port Harcourt explosion

CommunityNewsNigeriaEighteen People Injured In Port Harcourt explosion

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 6, 2025

No fewer than 18 persons were severely injured in a gas explosion that occurred in the Oroazi community in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The latest explosion which occurred on Sunday evening at a gas refilling shop, causing significant damage to nearby buildings follows a series of gas and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) incidents recorded in the state since 2024. SP Grace Iringe-Koko Spokesperson of Rivers State Police Command confirmed the incident during an interview on Monday.

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Over 5,797 Households Verified For BHCPF Scheme In Kano

CommunityNewsNigeriaOver 5,797 Households Verified For BHCPF Scheme In Kano

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 6, 2025

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has verified over 5,797 households in the ongoing house-to-house Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) enrollee verification exercise across 84 wards in seven targeted Local Government Areas of the state. A statement signed by Aminu Ahmad Turaki, Public Relations Officer, of KSCHMA on Monday said the Executive Secretary of the agency Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar disclosed this during the agency’s weekly morning briefing on Monday. The Executive...

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Victims Of Kara Market Inferno In Sokoto To Receive Government Support

CommunityNewsNigeriaVictims Of Kara Market Inferno In Sokoto To Receive Government Support

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 6, 2025

Victims of the recent fire outbreak at Kara market in Sokoto state are to receive support from the State Government. About 50 shops were affected in the inferno that also destroyed 132 grinding machines and substantial quantities of food items, including rice, millet, and beans estimated at millions of naira. Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir, who visited the scene of the incident to sympathize with the victims, said government would set...

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Adamawa State Governor Fintiri Appoints New Seven Emirs, Chiefs 

CommunityNewsNigeriaAdamawa State Governor Fintiri Appoints New Seven Emirs, Chiefs 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 6, 2025

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the selection of seven new Chiefs and Emirs for Chiefdoms and Emirates recently created. Governor Fintiri in a statement issued by his chief press secretary Homashi Wonosikou, emphasized that their selections were based on merit and their popularity among the people. The statement which said the approval takes effect immediately gave the names of the newly selected Royal Highnesses are: -HRH Alhaji Sani Ahmadu Ribadu: Emir of...

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Police Rescue Day-Old Baby Abandoned in Bush, Arrest Mother

NewsNigeriaPolice Rescue Day-Old Baby Abandoned in Bush, Arrest Mother

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 5, 2025

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued a one-day-old baby abandoned in a bush and arrested the mother, Khadija Ali, who allegedly dumped the child after being deserted by her husband. In a statement released on Sunday, the FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, disclosed that the baby was found near Crush Rock, behind the uncompleted Red Bricks Market, Mpape. She said, “The FCT Police Command informs the public of the recovery of a...

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NAF Acquires 12 New Aircraft, Plans Delivery of 50 More by 2026

National SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF Acquires 12 New Aircraft, Plans Delivery of 50 More by 2026

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 5, 2025

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has strengthened its fleet with the acquisition of 12 additional aircraft aimed at enhancing its operational capabilities. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, announced this during a parley with NAF veterans in Kaduna on Saturday. Represented by the Chief of Administration, Air Vice Marshal Idi Sani, the Air Chief stated that the newly acquired platforms include two King Air 360i light transport aircraft, four T-129 ATAK helicopters,...

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Nigeria Governors’ Forum Mourns Ondo SSG,  Temitayo Oluwatuyi

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Governors’ Forum Mourns Ondo SSG,  Temitayo Oluwatuyi

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 5, 2025

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has mourned the sudden passing of Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) of Ondo State. A press statement on Saturday signed by AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the NGF Chairman, noted that Oluwatuyi was a dedicated public servant who earned respect and admiration nationwide for his unwavering commitment to Ondo State’s progress and development.¹ “His passing is a profound loss to the Ondo State Government, led by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa,...

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Army Chief Lauds 6 Division For Effectively Combating Oil Theft, Illegal Refining

NewsNigeriaPoliticsArmy Chief Lauds 6 Division For Effectively Combating Oil Theft, Illegal Refining

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 5, 2025

The Chief of Army Standard and Evaluation (CASE), Major General Olumuyiwa Aiyenigba has lauded 6 Division, Nigerian Army for operational successes recorded in combating oil theft and illegal refining, stressing that its action is responsible for the reduction in oil theft and environmental pollution. Aiyenigba noted that the successes recorded by the division led to the significant increase in the country’s crude oil production output from 1.4 million barrels per day to almost 2 million....

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