4 h. ago Gov Idris Presents ₦642bn ‘Budget Of Transformation’ To Kebbi Assembly

The proposal includes provisions for the Kebbi State Security Trust Fund in response to ongoing security challenges, including the abduction of the Maga schoolgirls. The post Gov Idris Presents ₦642bn ‘Budget Of Transformation’ To Kebbi Assembly appeared first on Channels Television.

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24 h. ago Keep Pursuing Your Education, Governor Idris Tells Freed Kebbi Schoolgrils

The Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has urged the 24 freed schoolgrils of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Danko Wasagu local government area of the State, not to relent in pursuit of education. Governor Idris gave the advice while handing over the schoolgirls to their parents at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi […]

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25 h. ago Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction: Senate demands probe, sanctions over troops’ withdrawal

Senators spoke up angrily on Wednesday about the insecurity ravaging the country, calling for decisive actions by the authorities to confront terrorists, bandits and kidnappers.

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25 h. ago Government Didn’t Rescue Kebbi Schoolgirls, They Negotiated With Us – Bandits Reveal

A video has surfaced showing that the Nigerian government and the bandits who abducted the Kebbi schoolgirls negotiated and arrived at a deal before the girls were set free. Recall that some  kidnapped students of Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, were released on Tuesday with the government claiming that no ransom was paid […] The post Government Didn’t Rescue Kebbi Schoolgirls, They Negotiated With Us – Bandits Reveal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Publisher Mamu Not Mandated To Negotiate With Terrorists, Witness Tells Court

A witness of the Department of State Service (DSS), on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that a Kaduna-based newspaper publisher, Tukur Mamu, standing trial over alleged terrorism funding was not at any time appointed by the federal government to negotiate with terrorists that attacked Abuja-Kaduna Train service in 2022. The witness, an […]

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27 h. ago FG never appointed Tukur Mamu to negotiate with train attack terrorists — DSS Witness

“He was arrested in the company of four family members while on a trip to Egypt, and he bought two flash cars during

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31 h. ago Kebbi schoolgirls rescue: Saving lives, not catching kidnappers, comes first — Ex

A former JTF commander explains the Kebbi schoolgirls rescue, highlighting why saving lives is prioritized over capturing kidnappers in complex operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-schoolgirls-rescue-saving-lives-not-catching-kidnappers-comes-first-ex-jtf-commander/

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31 h. ago Alleged Bandit Negotiator Mamu Challenges AGF For Labelling Him ‘Terrorist’ During Trial

Alleged terrorist negotiator, Tukur Mamu, has filed a fundamental rights suit against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), arguing that the government acted unlawfully by designating him a terrorist amidst his trial. Mamu’s lawyer, Johnson Usman (SAN), told Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, that the AGF’s action violates Section 36(5) of […]

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31 h. ago Kebbi schoolgirls: Your govt celebrating negotiation with terrorists, Atiku slams Tinubu

Why is the government boasting about talking to terrorists instead of eliminating them? Why is kidnapping now reduced to a routine phone call between criminals and state officials?

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32 h. ago Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Release Is No Cause For Celebration — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken a swipe at the Federal Government over the rescue of the abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi State, arguing that their release is no cause for celebration but a sign of Nigeria’s deteriorating security climate. In a statement from his media team on Wednesday, Atiku insisted that the development should […]

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33 h. ago Rescue Of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Brings Great Relief To Residents — Community Leader

The girls were rescued after more than one week in captivity. The post Rescue Of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Brings Great Relief To Residents — Community Leader appeared first on Channels Television.

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33 h. ago Military Hands Over 24 Rescued Maga Schoolgirls To Kebbi Gov

The Theatre Commander recommended a comprehensive medical examination for the girls to ascertain their health status. The post Military Hands Over 24 Rescued Maga Schoolgirls To Kebbi Gov appeared first on Channels Television.

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40 h. ago 24 Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls Rescued In Niger State – Matawalle

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the release of the 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists at Maga in Kebbi State last Monday. Terrorists struck at the school at dawn on November 17 and abducted the girls shortly after a military detachment left the premises. The Kebbi incident triggered other kidnappings in Eruku in Kwara State and […]

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46 h. ago Gov Idris Confirms Release Of Kebbi Schoolgirls, Says ‘No Ransom Was Paid’

The governor stated that no ransom was paid by either the state or Federal Government for the release of the girls. The post Gov Idris Confirms Release Of Kebbi Schoolgirls, Says ‘No Ransom Was Paid’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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47 h. ago Kebbi Governor Announces Rescue Of 24 Abducted Schoolgirls From Terrorists

Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris, has announced the ‘rescue’ of 24 schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko-Wasagu local government area of the State. “The freed girls had been rescued unharmed and were on their way to the state capital,” Governor Idris said on Tuesday night during a special press briefing […]

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47 h. ago Tinubu Welcomes Freed Kebbi Schoolgirls, Orders Push To Rescue Others

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the Tuesday’s release of the 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists in Maga, Danko-Wasagu local government area of Kebbi State. Terrorists struck at the school at dawn on Wednesday, November 17, and abducted the girls, moments after a military detachment left the premises. The Kebbi incident triggered some other copycat kidnappings […]

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48 h. ago ‘I am relieved’, Tinubu reacts to release of Kebbi schoolgirls

He urged the agencies not to relent, insisting that the search for students still being held in captivity must be intensified.

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49 h. ago How alleged terrorists’ negotiator, Mamu, got N50m for his efforts — DSS official tells Court

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, heard how alleged terrorists' negotiator, Tukur Mohammed Mamu was offered N50 million by the leader of a terrorists group for his efforts.

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57 h. ago IGP Visits Kebbi Amid Efforts To Rescue Abducted Maga Schoolgirls

His visit comes at a time when rescue operations are ongoing for the abducted Maga schoolgirls by security agencies. The post IGP Visits Kebbi Amid Efforts To Rescue Abducted Maga Schoolgirls appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Schoolgirls’ Abduction: Kebbi Gov Urges Tinubu to Review Security Architecture

Governor Nasir Idris also promised to rename the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in honour of the vice principal who died while trying to protect the abducted schoolgirls.  The post Schoolgirls’ Abduction: Kebbi Gov Urges Tinubu to Review Security Architecture appeared first on Channels Television.

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