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Kidnappers Must Be Treated As Terrorists – President Tinubu Declares

Kidnappers Must Be Treated As Terrorists – President Tinubu Declares

Kidnappers Must Be Treated As Terrorists — Tinubu Declares President Bola Tinubu has declared that individuals involved in despicable crimes such as kidnapping must be treated as terrorists. The President made the declaration on Tuesday at a Ramadan dinner with members of the Federal judiciary led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Reiterating the government’s resolve to defeat banditry, the President said those who resort to kidnapping children are cowards, incapable of confronting the might of the Nigerian Armed Forces. ”We must treat kidnappers as terrorists,” the President said, according to a statement by his spokesman,…
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Details Of Gumi’s Meeting With Security Agencies Revealed

Details Of Gumi’s Meeting With Security Agencies Revealed

Details Of Gumi’s Meeting With Security Agencies Revealed Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has confirmedsecurity agencies invited him over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country. The Minister of Information and Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Monday, revealed that Gumi had been invited over some of his remarks. The minister said Gumi was not above the law and would be interrogated if security agencies deemed his comments reckless. This comes after Gumi continued his advocacy for amnesty for bandits in a recent radio interview, saying that many took to banditry because of alleged neglect and marginalisation…
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FG Invites Controversial Islamic Cleric Sheikh Gumi For Questioning

FG Invites Controversial Islamic Cleric Sheikh Gumi For Questioning

FG Invites Controversial Islamic Cleric, Sheik Gumi For Questioning The federal government said the Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi has been invited for questioning over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country. Mohammed Idris, minister of information and orientation disclosed this while addressing journalists at the State House, in Abuja on Monday. Recall the controversial cleric faulted the Federal Government on the continued use of force or kinetic means to secure the release of victims of kidnapping. Gumi said the government ought to go closer to the bandits and study them to provide them with better living…
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Many Feared Killed, Homes Razed In Fresh Plateau Clash

Many Feared Killed, Homes Razed In Fresh Plateau Clash

Many Feared Killed, Homes Razed In Fresh Plateau Clash Several homes were razed, barns destroyed and cattle rustled following a violent clash between irate youths in the Ponglong area of Lalin district, Mikang local government council, Plateau state. The clash, between Motola and Taroh youths, occurred on Saturday night in Mikang local government. The Nation gathered that some persons were killed while the numbers of those who sustained various degrees of injuries are also reported to be high. Some residents added that they are yet to ascertain the number of persons reportedly killed in the bloody clash. The transition chairman…
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Just In: Detained Binnance Executive Escapes From Custody In Nigeria

Just In: Detained Binnance Executive Escapes From Custody In Nigeria

Detained Binance Executive Escapes From Custody In Nigeria Nadeem Anjarwalla, one of the two Binance executives detained in Nigeria for alleged tax evasion and other offences, has escaped from lawful custody, those familiar with the matter have told PREMIUM TIMES. Our sources said Mr Anjarwalla, 38, escaped on Friday, 22 March, from the Abuja guest house where he and his colleague were detained after guards on duty led him to a nearby mosque for prayers in the spirit of the ongoing Ramadan fast. The Briton, who also has Kenyan citizenship, is believed to have flown out of Abuja using a…
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Politician Gunned Down During Ramadan Prayer, Wife & Daughter Abducted

Politician Gunned Down During Ramadan Prayer, Wife & Daughter Abducted

Politician Gunned Down During Ramadan Prayer; Wife, Daughters Abducted Some suspected bandits struck in Mairuwa village, Faskari local government area of Katsina State, on Saturday night, killing worshippers observing Ramadan prayer. At least two persons were shot dead while another sustained injury during the attack. Daily Trust gathered that one of the deceased persons was a prominent politician identified as Alhaji Lado. He was suspected to be the prime target of the assailants A source who described the deceased as a businessman, politician and large-scale farmer, said the victim was killed when he refused to take orders from his murderers.…
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Police Release  Identities Of 6 Officers Killed In Delta, Arrest 5 Suspects

Police Release Identities Of 6 Officers Killed In Delta, Arrest 5 Suspects

Police Release Identities Of Six Officers Killed In Delta, Arrest Five Suspects Police Release Identities Of Six Officers Killed In Delta, Arrest Five SuspectsThe Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the murder of six policemen in Ohoro Forest in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. In a statement on Saturday in Abuja, the Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi described the incident as tragic and a devastating loss. According to Adejobi, the officers were ambushed while on a rescue mission, adding that five suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime. He said: “These brave officers tragically fell victim…
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287 Abducted Kaduna School Children Regain Freedom

287 Abducted Kaduna School Children Regain Freedom

287 Abducted Kaduna School children Regain Freedom The Kaduna State Government has announced the release of the 287 schoolchildren kidnapped from Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. This was contained in a statement signed by the state governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Sunday. The statement partly read, “I wish to announce that our Kuriga school children have been released. “Our special appreciation goes to our dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for prioritising the safety and security of Nigerians and particularly ensuring that the abducted Kuriga school children are released unharmed. While the school children were in captivity, I spoke…
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Straight From The Heart: The Tragedy That Has Befallen Our Country – By David Uma

Straight From The Heart: The Tragedy That Has Befallen Our Country – By David Uma

THE TRAGEDY THAT HAS BEFALLEN OUR COUNTRY…. We are at a stage in our Country where we have become immune to bad news. Evil deeds have become so entrenched & deeply rooted that most Nigerians wake up at sunrise with gloomy faces, and end up getting more scary at sunset as more disturbing events keep unfolding. All Breaking News predictably tilts towards disasters: We wake up everyday with screaming & disturbing Headlines such as: OVER 200 SCHOOL CHILDREN ADOPTED INZAMFARA. 268 KIDNAPPED IN IDP CAMP BY INSURGENTS IN KADUNA OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE NIGERIAN ARMY MURDERED IN DELTA. HERDSMEN…
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FG Release List Of Those Responsible For Terrorism Financing In Nigeria

FG Release List Of Those Responsible For Terrorism Financing In Nigeria

FG Releases List Of Those Responsible For Terrorism Financing In Nigeria The Federal Government has released a list of 15 entities, including nine individuals and six Bureau De Change operators and firms, involved in terrorism financing. The details of the development were revealed by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and made available on Tuesday night. The document, entitled “Designation of Individuals and Entities for March 18, 2024,” disclosed that the Nigeria Sanctions Committee met on March 18, 2024, where specific individuals and entities were recommended for sanction following their involvement in terrorism financing. “The Honourable Attorney General of the…
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