North Central

Mar
02
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gunmen Posing As EFCC Operatives Storm Hotel, Abduct 10 Guests

Gunmen Posing As EFCC Operatives Storm Hotel, Abduct 10 Guests

Crime, News Flash, North Central, Security
Gunmen Posing As EFCC Operatives Storm Hotel, Abduct 10 Guests Armed men posing as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly abducted 10 persons from White Hill Hotel on Shiroro Road, Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State. Intelligence sources told security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 4:58 a.m. on Tuesday, February 27, 2025 The armed men reportedly stormed the hotel, claiming to be EFCC personnel on an official operation. It was gathered that the suspects disabled the hotel’s CCTV cameras before entering guests’ rooms one by one and…
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Feb
27
2025
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Natasha Demands Live Broadcast Of Senate Probe For Transparency

Natasha Demands Live Broadcast Of Senate Probe For Transparency

National Assembly, News Flash, North Central, Politics
Natasha Demands Live Broadcast Of Senate Probe For Transparency The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has insisted that her probe proceedings at the Senate be broadcast live, declaring that Nigerians have a right to witness the process. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was referred to the Senate’s Ethics and Disciplinary Committee following her face-off with Senate President, Godswill Akpabio over a seating arrangement, said she was ready to face the panel but would not allow the matter to be handled behind closed doors. In a statement she posted on her Facebook page on Thursday, the lawmaker said she had so far refrained…
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Sep
18
2024
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Yahaya Bello Arrested In Midnight Sting Operation, Didn’t Surrender – EFCC

Yahaya Bello Arrested In Midnight Sting Operation, Didn’t Surrender – EFCC

News Flash, North Central, Security
Yahaya Bello Arrested In Midnight Sting Operation, Didn’t Surrender – EFCC Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello is currently in custody at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja. According to reliable sources at the Commission’s headquarters, Bello was arrested in a midnight sting operation. A source familiar with the development stated that Bello, who had initially claimed to have voluntarily honoured the commission’s invitation, was trailed and arrested by EFCC operatives in Lokoja at midnight. “Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, is currently at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja.…
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Jun
25
2024
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Sokoto Government Breaks Silence Over Alleged ‘Plot To Dethrone Sultan’

Sokoto Government Breaks Silence Over Alleged ‘Plot To Dethrone Sultan’

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Culture, News Flash, North Central
Sokoto Govt Breaks Silence Over Alleged ‘Plot To Dethrone Sultan’ GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Sokoto government has denied allegations by MURIC that it’s plotting to depose His Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III. The state Commissioner for information and societal reorientation Hon. Sambo Bello Danchadi in a swift reaction on Tuesday said the state government has no plan whatsoever to dethrone the revered monarch, while describing the allegation by MURIC as false and baseless. Sambo explained that the law guiding the appointment and disposition of traditional rulers in the state had not been changed or even…
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Apr
18
2024
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Ododo Takes Yahaya Bello Away As EFCC Officials Leave Residence

Ododo Takes Yahaya Bello Away As EFCC Officials Leave Residence

Crime, News Flash, North Central
Ododo ‘Takes Yahaya Bello Away’ As EFCC Officials Leave Residence Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have left the Abuja residence of Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi state. The EFCC operatives had earlier restricted movement in and around Bello’s house situated on Benghazi street, Wuse Zone 4. After a few hours, Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi, arrived at the Bello’s residence and was later seen leaving with his predecessor. An EFCC official could be overheard while speaking with his superior on the phone saying Bello was inside Ododo’s car that departed. Shortly after Ododo departed from…
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Apr
05
2024
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Hoodlums Attack Federal Lawmaker In Benue

Hoodlums Attack Federal Lawmaker In Benue

Crime, National Assembly, News Flash, North Central, Politics
Hoodlums Attack Federal Lawmaker In Benue A lawmaker representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency and deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Chief Philip Agbese has been allegedly attacked by hoodlums. The incident happened during his constituency engagement in Igumale, headquarters of Ado Local Government area, in Benue State on Thursday. An eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, told The Nation that Agbese, was engaged in Easter festivities with members of his constituents when youths armed with dangerous weapons like clubs knives, cutlass stormed the venue and disrupts proceedings. Agbese was said to have narrowly escaped unhurt as he was whisked away by security…
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Mar
15
2024
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Forces Around Presidency Manipulating EFCC Against Yahaya Bello – Kogi Govt Cries Out

Forces Around Presidency Manipulating EFCC Against Yahaya Bello – Kogi Govt Cries Out

Crime, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, North Central, Politics
Forces Around Tinubu Manipulating EFCC Against Yahaya Bello – Kogi Govt Cries Out The Kogi State Government has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of witchhunting and persecuting Alhaji Yahaya Adoiza Bello, the immediate past governor of the state, asking for a special probe into the matter. The accusation was made on Friday, 15 March, in a statement by Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communication. Fanwo, who apparently was reacting to the ongoing prosecution of the former governor, his nephew Ali Bello, and two others over an N84 billion fraud said the state’s accounts are intact. “For…
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Mar
10
2024
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Why I Married Three Women Same Day – 26 Years Old Boy

Why I Married Three Women Same Day – 26 Years Old Boy

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Marriage And Love, News Flash, North Central
Why I married three women same day –26 Year Old Boy Aondona set social media agog and got tongues wagging after his marriage to three woman on January 31, 2024, came to public knowledge.Twenty-six-year-old Benue man, Tersugh Aondona, has disclosed the reason behind his decision to marry three wives on the same day. Aondona set social media agog and got tongues wagging after his marriage to three woman on January 31, 2024, came to public knowledge. Speaking on his matrimonial decision, Aondona stated that his ownership of large farmland played a role in his decision to marry three wives at…
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Mar
07
2024
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Over 200 Pupils, Teachers Abducted By Bandits In Kaduna School

Over 200 Pupils, Teachers Abducted By Bandits In Kaduna School

Crime, News Flash, North Central, Security
Bandits storm Kaduna school, abduct over 200 pupils, teachers Bandits, Thursday morning, stormed LGEA Primary School, Kuriga (1), Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State and kidnapped scores of pupils and teachers. DAILY POST gathered that the incident happened at about 8:20 am immediately after the morning assembly. Locals said the Headteacher of the school and some other staff were among the victims. A former Kaduna senator, Shehu Sani, expressed displeasure on the incident, expressing optimism that they would be free. ‘’It’s tragic to hear that 232 students have just been kidnapped in Kuriga village, Chikun LG in Kaduna State.…
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Mar
06
2024
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Herdsmen Wipe Out Family Of Seven In Benue

Herdsmen Wipe Out Family Of Seven In Benue

Crime, News Flash, North Central, Security
Herdsmen Wipe Out Family Of Seven In Benue Suspected herdsmen on Tuesday afternoon killed no fewer than 10 persons in Azandeh, community, Mbasaa, Mbajiga, Ityulugh, Torov district in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue North senatorial zone But residents of the area put the figures at 30 or more. Among those who killed was a family of seven. Residents identified them as Michael Mtindiga Adzandeh, Iorfa Michael Mtindiga Adzandeh, Akighirga Adzandeh, Tyowuese Adzandeh, Tersee Swende Adzandeh, Terngu Tortiv Adzandeh and Terkaa Shiati Adzandeh. An eyewitness Tersoo Iorbee told The Nation they got information that some suspected herdsmen were coming to…
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