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Rumors About Leah Sharibu Giving Birth to Boko Haram Commander’s Child: Father’s Response

26Jan

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Rumors About Leah Sharibu Giving Birth to Boko Haram Commander’s Child: Father’s Response

Reports claiming that Leah Sharibu, the abducted Dapchi schoolgirl, has given birth to a baby boy for a Boko Haram top commander have solicited a response from her father, Nathan Sharibu. In a phone conversation with Channels Television’s correspondent on Sunday January 26, Mr. Nathan declined to comment on the update regarding his daughter, who has been in captivity since her kidnapping alongside 111 students of Girls Science Secondary School in Dapchi, Yobe State on February 19, 2018. Rejecting the rumors about his daughter, Leah's father emphasized that his primary concern is to see her safely return to their family.

We are not a rubber stamp National Assembly — Senate President, Ahmed Lawan insists

25Jan

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We are not a rubber stamp National Assembly — Senate President, Ahmed Lawan insists

Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, is adamant that the National Assembly is not a rubber stamp, dismissing claims that suggest otherwise. During a belated birthday presentation by his North East Support Group at the Dutse Airport in Jigawa State, Lawan emphasized the ninth senate's unity and determination to make a positive impact on the lives of Nigerians. He likened the accusation of being a rubber stamp to "blackmail," affirming that it would not hinder the legislature from working cohesively for the benefit of the country. Lawan made it clear that the National Assembly is committed to collaborating productively with the executive arm of government, while also asserting its independence and responsibility to uphold procedural integrity. He emphasized that the legislature's cooperation with...

Gunmen Attack Travellers Near Kaduna Train Station

25Jan

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Gunmen Attack Travellers Near Kaduna Train Station

On Friday January 24, travellers near the Rigasa train station in Kaduna state were reportedly targeted in an attack by gunmen. The attack occurred as the travellers were preparing to board vehicles to their respective destinations after arriving from Abuja. While it is uncertain whether anyone was kidnapped during the assault, a security source disclosed to The Cable that motorists abandoned their vehicles by the roadside during the attack. According to the security source, "When the 6:30pm train from Abuja arrived in Kaduna around 8pm, the passengers disembarked. Some of them proceeded to their destinations but those who tried to connect to the town via the Rigasa-Airport road came under gunfire from suspected bandits." This incident follows closely on the heels of an ...

Christian Association of Nigeria urges Federal Government to designate Miyetti Allah as a terrorist group

24Jan

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Christian Association of Nigeria urges Federal Government to designate Miyetti Allah as a terrorist group

On Thursday, January 24, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) called on the federal government to officially recognize the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) as a terrorist organization. CAN's request is based on the organization's alleged involvement in the killings of Christians in certain northern communities. According to CAN, Miyetti Allah shares a comparable agenda with the Boko Haram sect, and it highlighted a series of alleged attacks carried out by members of the Fulani group. CAN also urged President Buhari to revamp the security council and establish a new one where no single region will have dominance. In a communique released by CAN's President, Samson Ayokunle, on Thursday, he stated; “Nigeria is under a siege orchestrated by the murd...

EFCC Arrests Suspects And Reveals How They Market Fake Naira Notes

21Jan

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EFCC Arrests Suspects And Reveals How They Market Fake Naira Notes

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has through the arrest of Badamasi Sule and Muhammad Muhammad, suspected money-doublers, stopped the circulation of about N45m fake notes, packaged inside two Ghana-must-go bags. These currency counterfeiters were arrested in December 2019, following actionable intelligence report which exposed a syndicate of fraudsters who specializes in printing fake N1,000 notes. They were also found to be in possession of fake $100 bills. Disclosing this on Monday via its official Facebook handle, EFCC, said that investigations further revealed that two “Ghana-must-go bags” in their possession containing the N1,000 notes were shortly to be put into circulation. Their primary targets are bureaux de change operators and unsuspec...

Boko Haram’s latest attack on Maiduguri city and United Nations facility

21Jan

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Boko Haram’s latest attack on Maiduguri city and United Nations facility

Maiduguri was recently disconnected from the national electricity grid and a United Nations facility in Ngala, Borno state, was set on fire by Boko Haram in a ruthless attack. Confirming the attack on Monday January 20, Ndidi Mbah, the spokesperson of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), stated that efforts are underway to restore electricity as the electricity infrastructure serving the state capital and its surroundings suffered damage. She revealed; “The Transmission Company of Nigeria hereby inform the public that Maiduguri and its environs have been cut off from the National Grid since January 17, 2020, due to damages to TCN’s equipment by insurgents. “The incident affected the 330kV transmission line between Maiduguri and Damaturu. Also, the Damboa – Maiduguri...

Two men nabbed in Abuja for possessing N45 million counterfeit notes

20Jan

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Two men nabbed in Abuja for possessing N45 million counterfeit notes

Two men, Badamasi Sule and Muhammad Muhammad, suspected of engaging in money counterfeiting, have been apprehended by the operatives of the Abuja Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. They were found in possession of approximately N45 million in counterfeit Naira notes. The EFCC, in a released statement, disclosed that the arrest took place in December 2019, following actionable intelligence which uncovered a group of scammers involved in producing fake N1,000 notes. Additionally, they were found carrying counterfeit $100 bills. Further investigations revealed that the duo had two "Ghana-must-go bags" containing the N1,000 notes, intended for circulation. Their primary targets were bureau de change operators and unsuspecting individuals. The synd...

Emir of Potiskum’s Brush with Bandits: Hours in the Bush Following Attack that Killed 6

19Jan

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Emir of Potiskum’s Brush with Bandits: Hours in the Bush Following Attack that Killed 6

Umaru Bubaram, the Emir of Potiskum in Yobe State, recounted his harrowing encounter with bandits who killed 6 people during an attack on his convoy at Kaduna-Zaria highway. Four of the Emir's aides and two bus passengers tragically lost their lives in the attack, which also left several others injured. Describing his ordeal to the press, Bubaram revealed that he spent hours trekking through the bush to evade the attackers and even had to spend a night in hiding after the assault. Speaking of the terrifying experience, the Emir of Potiskum said: "We were just about thirty seconds from our discussion then the sound of gunshots erupted. The gunshots were unbelievable. It was just like a war field. “Instantly, I saw my pilot driver s...

Large Turnout at Funeral for Aides of Emir of Potiskum Killed by Gunmen on Kaduna-Zaria Highway

16Jan

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Large Turnout at Funeral for Aides of Emir of Potiskum Killed by Gunmen on Kaduna-Zaria Highway

Funeral services for four aides of Emir of Potiskum, Alhaji Umaru Bubaram, who were killed by gunmen on the Kaduna-Zaria Highway on Wednesday, were attended by a large crowd. The burial took place at 10am on Thursday, at the Emirate Council Palace, Potiskum, Yobe State. Six people, including two commuters, were killed in the attack. Several others were also reportedly abducted. The incident was confirmed by the spokesman of the Kaduna state police command, Yakubu Sabo, who mentioned that the monarch was at the Barau Dikko Hospital in Kaduna and was "doing very well." The emir and one of the traditional title holders in his entourage, Sarkin Yamma Potiskum- Alhaji Gidado Ibrahim, stated ...

Boko Haram have more checkpoints in the North-East now – UN

16Jan

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Boko Haram have more checkpoints in the North-East now – UN

The United Nations has raised concerns over the growing number of checkpoints being operated by Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria's North-East region. According to UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, the increased checkpoints have put aid workers at a higher risk of attacks. Expressing his concerns, Mr. Kallon emphasized the alarming rise in insecure working environments for humanitarian efforts, attributing the trend to the proliferation of vehicular checkpoints set up by non-state armed groups along main supply routes in Borno and Yobe states. He highlighted the heightened risks faced by civilians and aid workers due to these checkpoints, leading to increased incidents of killings and abductions. Mr. Kallon also revealed that the number of humanitarian workers ki...