63 h. ago Sokoto: Bimasa Community Fight Back Terrorists, Kill Six Suspected Bandits, Free Hostages

Residents of Bimasa community in Tureta Local Government Area, Sokoto State, successfully defended their community against a bandit attack, killing six assailants and rescuing several individuals who had been kidnapped. Aliyu Tureta, Chairman of Tureta Local Government, confirmed the incident, explaining that community members pursued the bandits into the forest and confronted them. “They managed […] The post Sokoto: Bimasa Community Fight Back Terrorists, Kill Six Suspected Bandits, Free Hostages appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago 18 months to 2027 handover date: Succession crises hit states

•Power struggles mount in Lagos, Oyo, Bauchi, Gombe, Borno, others By Omoniyi Salaudeen   Ahead of the 2027 general elections, succession politics and the accompanying tensions have already gripped some states where the incumbent governors are in their final terms. In politics, a successful succession plan is a hallmark of a good leader, and for […] The post 18 months to 2027 handover date: Succession crises hit states appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Katsina Community Watch Corps repels bandit attack on Magajin Wando village in Dandume LGA

The Katsina State Government has confirmed a clash between operatives of the Community Watch Corps (CWC) and bandits, which left read more Katsina Community Watch Corps repels bandit attack on Magajin Wando village in Dandume LGA

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4 d. ago Over 69m, 210 bags of rice shared as Sokoto Govt consoles banditry victims

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto   The Sokoto State Government has disbursed over 69 million and distributed 210 bags of rice to families affected by recent bandit attacks in Kware and Gwadabawa Local Government Areas.   Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who led a condolence visit to the communities, described the killings as “unfortunate and inhumane,” assuring victims’ […] The post Over 69m, 210 bags of rice shared as Sokoto Govt consoles banditry victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu remains committed to championing economic diversification –Shettima

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has described President Bola Tinubu as a leader with the political courage needed for impactful decisions and remains committed to diversifying Nigeria’s economy. He said in line with this, the Federal Government was contemplating the formation of a task team to design and implement a framework for […] The post Tinubu remains committed to championing economic diversification –Shettima appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Tinubu orders overhaul of security in Katsina, pledges support for state police, forest guard upgrade

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate and comprehensive review of security operations in Katsina State. The development followed the escalating bandit attacks recently reported in the state. He also affirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to deploying more advanced military hardware, including drones and surveillance gadgets to protect the citizens. According […] The post Tinubu orders overhaul of security in Katsina, pledges support for state police, forest guard upgrade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago We are facing the worst of bandit attacks in Kwara — Anu Ibiwoye, Kwara South political leader

Tribune Online We are facing the worst of bandit attacks in Kwara — Anu Ibiwoye, Kwara South political leader A community and political leader in Kwara State, Chief Anu Ibiwoye, in this interview by SAM NWAOKO, speaks on the security situation in parts of the state and what he thinks the government can do about the situation. You have been seen expressing concern about the security situation in Kwara State, especially in Igbominaland. Deserted […] We are facing the worst of bandit attacks in Kwara — Anu Ibiwoye, Kwara South political leader Tribune Online

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1 week ago South Africa’s Malema Found Guilty Of Hate Speech Over 2022 Rally Remarks

South African opposition leader, Julius Malema, has been found guilty of hate speech by the country’s equality court over remarks he made during a 2022 rally, a ruling that has reignited debate about race, politics, and free expression in the post-apartheid nation. Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), made the comments after an […]

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1 week ago Nigeria’s economic growth is slowing because spirit of enterprise and entrepreneurship is not at the right state – Utomi

Patrick Okedinachi Utomi is a globally-acclaimed thought-leader. His political and economic theories have helped businesses and economies make wise investment read more Nigeria’s economic growth is slowing because spirit of enterprise and entrepreneurship is not at the right state – Utomi

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1 week ago Gov Radda Cuts Leave Short To Visit Community Attacked By Bandits In Katsina

Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has shortened his official leave to visit Martau Community in Malumfashi local government area, which recently came under renewed bandit attacks. The Governor arrived the area Wednesday afternoon and immediately began an on-the-spot assessment of the destruction caused by the assailants, who killed residents, razed houses and displaced […]

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2 w. ago Don’t Blame Zik For Ndigbo’s Current Political Woes – Okorie

Veteran Igbo political leader and Convener of the Igbo Agenda Dialogue, Chekwas Okorie, has called on Nigerians—particularly Ndigbo—to stop blaming Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria’s first President, for the region’s political setbacks in the current Fourth Republic. Okorie made the remarks during a private meeting with two former Commissioners from Imo State, Prof. Vitalis Orikaeze Ajumbe […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Incessant killings linked to 2027 elections – CDS Musa

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has fingered the 2027 elections in connection with the surge in killings across the nation. Musa’s comment comes in the wake of renewed bandit attacks in the northeast and northwest parts of the country, with Benue and Plateau states bearing the brunt. While appearing on Channels Television’s […] The post Insecurity: Incessant killings linked to 2027 elections – CDS Musa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Security Forces Foil Bandit Attack In Katsina, Residents Injured During Gun Battle

Security operatives successfully thwarted an attempted bandit attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. Seecurity analyst Zagazola Makama on his X handle on Monday. Makama reported that the incident occurred on Friday, August 16, at approximately 9:45 p.m., following a distress call that armed bandits were advancing towards Ruwan Sanyi in Unguwar Makera […] The post Security Forces Foil Bandit Attack In Katsina, Residents Injured During Gun Battle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tambuwal’s Probe Political Persecution, Says ADC Deputy Youth Leader

Deputy national youth leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chinonso Obasi, has described the recent interrogation and detention of former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a pure witch-hunt and an attempt to silence the opposition in Nigeria. Obasi who said this in Abuja on Wednesday […]

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