10 h. ago Abduction crisis: Tinubu declares emergency as NASS rejects bandit negotiations

Amid Nigeria’s abduction crisis, President Tinubu declares a security emergency. NASS rejects negotiating with bandits, pushing for stronger action. Read More: https://punchng.com/abduction-crisis-tinubu-declares-emergency-as-nass-rejects-bandit-negotiations/

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10 h. ago Tinubu declares national security emergency as lawmakers reject bandit negotiations

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency, ordering an unprecedented surge in military and police recruitment as read more Tinubu declares national security emergency as lawmakers reject bandit negotiations

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24 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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25 h. ago Negotiating with bandits will fuel more violence, Reps warn Tinubu

Nigeria’s House of Representatives condemns negotiating with bandits, warning President Tinubu that this approach fuels more violence and undermines securi Read More: https://punchng.com/negotiating-with-bandits-will-fuel-more-violence-reps-warn-tinubu/

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29 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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51 h. ago Sheikh Gumi wants negotiation, says bandits ready to drop weapons

He compared Nigeria’s situation with global conflicts, noting that even powerful nations struggled with similar challenges.

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56 h. ago ‘Kaduna Is 90% Better Against Banditry After Adopting My Approach’ — Sheikh Gumi

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said that the security situation in Kaduna State has improved significantly because authorities are beginning to apply elements of the non-violent, negotiation-driven strategy he has long advocated in tackling banditry. According to him, Kaduna is now “90 percent better” after adopting what he describes as his peace-focused approach. […]

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5 d. ago Police Recover Arms, Illicit Drugs From Suspected Criminals In Cross River

The Cross River State Police Command has recovered six locally-fabricated long guns, five short guns, two machetes and a knife, alongside one automatic English pump action from suspected criminals. Police also seized 284 cartridges, 520 cards of tramadol and parcels of loud and ICE, items commonly used to fuel armed violence and youth criminality in […]

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9 d. ago Bandits Free 45 Kidnap Victims After Negotiations In Katsina

Forty-five kidnapped victims have regained their freedom in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State following negotiations under the Operation Safe Corridor peace accord. The recovery was led by a member representing Bakori in the Katsina State House of Assembly, Engr. Abdurrahman Ahmad Kandarawa, who spearheaded efforts to secure the release of the victims held […]

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1 week ago Petroleum Act : Reps Warn Against Misappropriation Of N373bn Vote

The House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities (HC), has expressed concern over the alleged misappropriation of the N373 billion  earmarked for projects and social empowerments in Niger Delta oil – bearing communities under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) Towards this end, the House of Representatives may soon consider a Bill for a law to […]

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2 w. ago Mortgage, Insurance Costs Soar Amid Escalating Building Material Prices

Rising building material prices, foreign exchange volatility and elevated interest rates continue to inflate mortgage and insurance costs, LEADERSHIP learnt. Hence, developers are grappling with tighter liquidity, a high cost of building reinforcements, which leads to project delays, repricing of contracts, and cost overruns. Property analysts warn that the combined impact of high construction costs, […]

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