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Prominent Northern Leaders Urge Tinubu To Reject Relocation Of US, French Military Bases In Nigeria
Some eminent northern leaders Friday cautioned against allowing the United States and the French governments to relocate their military bases from the Sahel to Nigeria. In an open letter to President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the National Assembly, the leaders said the federal government should not succumb to such pressure. Those who signed the letter include Professor Abubakar Siddique...
Some Security Officials Using Banditry As Business Venture — Katsina Governor
The Katsina State governor, Dikko Radda, has accused some security personnel and government officials of aiding banditry which he says has now turned into a “business venture”. “Now it has turned out to be a business venture. A business venture for the criminals, some people who are in government; and some people who are in security outfits, and some people...
Killing Of Nigerian Teenager In UK Unfortunate, Sad —FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned the killing of a 14-year-old Nigerian, Daniel Anjorin, in the United Kingdom. Hon. Abike Dabiri- Erewa, Chairman/ CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, in a statement by the Head of Media of the organisation, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on Thursday, described the incident as “very unfortunate, sad and gruesome”. She condoled with the family of the deceased...
Out-Of-Court Settlement Ends EFCC, Cubana Chief Priest Legal Battle
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and celebrity barman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, have agreed to settle the Naira abuse charge slammed against the socialite out of court. This was disclosed at the resumption of proceedings before a Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday. At the resumption of proceedings, Mrs Bilikisu Buhari appeared for the...
Suspected Robbers Nabbed In Umuahia After Their Tricycle Ran Out Of Fuel (Photos, Video)
A 2-man gang of suspected arm robbers have been arrested in Umuahia, Abia State capital after allegedly robbing residents of their belongings, ABN TV reports. They had also successfully kidnapped a male resident and was taking him to an unknown destination. Nemesis however caught of with them as they were fleeing when their tricycle ran out of fuel, leading to their...
Many Feared Dead As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Community In Enugu
Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State has again come under attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen. ABN TV learnt that the attack, which occurred late Sunday evening, claimed some lives, with many others critically injured. Sources disclosed that the herders attacked mourners at Ugwuijoro Nimbo community, leaving behind tears and sorrow. Some of those killed were identified as Okeh...
Ex-AIG Says State Police Non-negotiable
A retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Ambrose Aisabor, has said adopting state police is non-negotiable. According to him, the clamour for state police raged over the failure of the federal police. The discussion on state police has been revived recently with President Bola Tinubu and state governors supporting it. Aisabor in a chat with our correspondent yesterday, said the new dynamics in...
Nigeria Police Strengthens Collaboration With Interpol To Enhance Regional Security
In a bid to enhance regional security and improve policing strategies, the Nigeria Police Force is intensifying its collaboration with Interpol to boost intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity building across borders. Recently, a high-level meeting was held in France on April 27, 2024, where the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD., NPM, met with top Interpol officials,...
In Second African State Exit, US Troops To Leave Chad
The United States will withdraw some troops from Chad, the Pentagon has said, days after Washington agreed to move forces out of neighboring Niger. The US has approximately 100 troops stationed in Chad as part of its strategy to combat extremism in West Africa. “USAFRICOM is currently planning to reposition some US military forces from Chad, a portion of which were...
Military Commander Killed In Katsina Ambush
Military commander of an army camp located at Sabon Garin Dan’Ali, in Danmusa local government area of Katsina state has reportedly been killed in an ambush. Sources said the incident happened Thursday evening and the corpse of the deceased, a major in the army, was deposited at a hospital in Katsina. Daily Trust gathered from reliable sources that the commander, (name...
