ELEVEN farmers have been killed in Firgi community, Pulka Ward of the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State after stepping on Improvised Explosive Device (IED). An open-body vehicle conveying the farmers to their farmlands stepped on an IED and immediately exploded, killing the farmers and two others on their bicycles. According to a source in the humanitarian sector, the IED was planted on the shoulder of the main road leading to the farm. The passengers of the vehicle died while the driver sustained serious injuries that left him in a critical condition. The time of the explosion was not…
Author: Sani Nura
Read More
BANDITS stormed Madabanciya village in Bungudu local government area of Zamfara State, on Sunday night, where they abducted a newlywed husband and wife. An indigene of the area, Ibrahim Sani, said the bandits arrived in the village on foot around 11.45pm on Sunday, leaving their motorcycles outside the village. Sani said the bandits, who were in large numbers, were wielding sophisticated weapons and immediately they arrived at the village, they began to shoot indiscriminatelg to scare residents. According to him, the bandits went from house to house in search of food items and other valuables. He added, “They stole large…
IMPROVISED Explosive Device – IED (bomb) detonated in Gubio local government area of Borno State, resulting in the tragic death of six Quranic school pupils popularly known as Almajirai in Hausa parlance. The incident took place Saturday when a metal scavenger unknowingly collected and stored various metallic items in a building in close proximity to a Tsangaya school. Unfortunately, little did the scavenger know that among the collected metal was an abandoned undetonated IED, which exploded at approximately 2pm, claiming the lives of the children and causing severe bodily harm. All efforts to get confirmation from security agencies on the…
BORNO State governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has described the recent explosion of landmines killing commuters, security agents and locals across different locations as renewed attempts to frustrate the rebuilding of destroyed communities and resettle internally displaced persons to their ancestral homes. Zulum, who was touring some of the communities, in Dikwa, Marte, and Ngala Local Government Areas, said his government is working to find the conspirators from within the government and locals for appropriate sanctions. Explosions along Maiduguri-Dikwa-Marte-Ngala roads resulting in the deaths of security personnel, civilian Joint Task Force members, humanitarian workers and farmers have been recurrent in the…
THE Supreme Court, on Thursday, affirmed the election of Ahmed Aliyu as the governor of Sokoto State, dismissing the appeal of Saidu Umar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The judgement of the apex court panel led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun was delivered by Justice Tijani Abubakar. The appellant had challenged the election of Governor Ahmed Aliyu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Umar and the PDP had asked the Supreme Court to set aside the concurrent judgements of the Court of Appeal of the Tribunal. He cited malpractices, non-compliance with the Electoral Act as grounds to nullify the election…
BOKO Haram insurgents have allegedly killed an army lieutenant and two vigilante members in an ambush in the Lake Chad area of Borno State on Saturday. Efforts to reach the military high command for their reaction was not successful as calls to the mobile phone of the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba was not unanswered. He was also yet to reply to a text message sent to his line as at the time of filing this report last night. Sources told our correspondents that the attack came after the military takeover of the Boko Haram enclave in Krenowa…
GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, earlier today, participated in an international business forum organized by the Nigeria-India Business Council (NIBC) in collaboration with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA). The event, themed “Expanding trade and investment opportunities between Nigeria and India,” provided a platform for investors to connect with potential partners, government agencies, regulatory bodies, and others to enhance their presence in the Nigeria-India business landscape. Governor Inuwa utilized the opportunity to network with prospective investors, highlighting the huge market potential of Gombe State and its status as the best in Ease…
THE Taraba State Government has banned the use of motorcycles of any kind within the Jalingo metropolis, the state capital, and restricted the movement of tricycles between 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. The measure, according to the state government, is a result of the sudden spike in the activities of criminals in Jalingo. This follows the constitution of a task force committee on a total ban on the use of motorcycles (okada) and control of tricycles (Keke). This is contained in a press statement issued from the office of the secretary to the government of the state. The committee constituted…
GUNMEN suspected to be bandits dressed in military uniforms have kidnapped 31 villagers in a coordinated attack carried out in Tashar Nagule village of Batsari local government area of Katsina State. A credible source in the area disclosed that the armed men in large numbers appeared in military uniforms inside the community on Sunday night and seized both women, children and men, numbering about 31. He explained that the assailants had first besieged the community before sending some of their men through the main entrance to kidnap the villagers, while their motorcycles were left outside the community. “I was sitting…
HAJIYA Inna Galadima of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been declared Chairman-elect of Jere Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno. This newspaper reports that Galadima’s emergence automatically makes her the first female to be elected council chairman in the state. Galadima, a one-time commissioner and special adviser in Borno was declared the winner by the Returning Officer of Jere LGA, Prof. Mohammed Konto. Konto said Galadima scored 110,459 votes to defeat her closest rival in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who scored 2,478 votes. Results from other LGAs in Saturday’s election have started trickling in, with APC candidates in…
GOVERNOR Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya CON, has hailed the Supreme Court judgement which affirmed his re-election as Governor of Gombe State in the March 18, 2023 governorship election. While reacting to the verdict of the apex court on the case involving him and the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Muhammad Jibrin Barde, as well as that of African Democratic Congress ( ADC) and its candidate, Nafiu Bala, delivered by a five-member panel led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, Governor Inuwa Yahaya described the judgements as affirmation of the will of the people of Gombe as expressed through the ballot in…
AN OFFICER of Katsina State Police Command has lost his life after bandits reportedly dressed in Hijab attacked his duty post at Saki Jiki village, Batsari Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s spokesman, Abubakar Aliyu confirmed this to newsmen on Friday, noting that another policeman sustained injury in the attack. He said the incident occurred at 8pm on Thursday, adding that the police were already on top of the situation at the duty post. The statement read, ” Yesterday( Thursday) at about 8pm, some suspected armed bandits, deceitfully dressed in hijab, attacked officers at their duty post situated…
THE Sokoto State government has recovered 70 out of 745 vehicles said to be in the possession of former government officials in the state. The chairman of the Committee for the Review of Wasteful and Unnecessary Government Assets, Alhaji Jelani Kalgo, disclosed this while presenting the interim report of the committee to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Thursday. According to him, 745 vehicles were identified by the committee. He said, “302 vehicles were in the possession of former Commissioners, Special Advisers and Chief Executives while 443 were in the possession of local government areas. “We have so far retrieved 32 vehicles…
THE Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala, against the election of Muhammad Yahaya as Governor of Gombe State. A five-member panel of the apex court led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun dismissed the appeal shortly after the appellants withdrew it. Meanwhile, the apex court has adjourned to Friday for judgment in the other appeal filed by Jibrin Barde of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The panel fixed Friday for judgment shortly after parties adopted and argued their briefs of arguments in the appeal, which expires on Sunday, January 21.…
GOVERNOR of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, received in audience, the management team of the Nigeria Satellite Limited (NigComSat) at the Gombe Governor’s lodge in Abuja, Wednesday. The delegation was led by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen. During the audience, Governor Inuwa expressed commitment to promoting a strong partnership with NigComSat towards harnessing the transformative power of technology to enhance brighter and digitally advanced future for Gombe State and its socio-economic prospects. He emphasized the critical role of technology as the driving force behind economic development, stating that Gombe state is now better…
TWO female students at Al-Qalam University in Katsina State have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be bandits. The victims, Habiba Ango Shantali and Maryam Abubakar Musa, were kidnapped on their way back to school on Monday. The incident was confirmed by the president of the National Association of Niger State Students, Comrade Gambo Idris Shehu, in a statement signed by the Secretary-General, Comr. Mohammmed Ibrahim. The statement read, “The National Executives Council just received sad news that two of our students from Niger State who are studying at Al-Qalam University, Katsina have been kidnapped on their way back…
ARMED bandits stormed a joint military camp in Nahuta village, Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina state on Sunday night, leaving a trail of destruction and looted goods in their wake. Sources within the camp confirmed the attack occurred around 11:30pm. The heavily-armed bandits, wielding AK-47s among other weapons reportedly set ablaze vehicles and other valuables. Despite being outnumbered, the courageous soldiers managed to repel the assault as no life was lost. “The bandits outweighed us and invaded the camp, causing considerable damage,” a source revealed, lamenting the lack of reinforcements throughout the encounter. Taking advantage of the chaos, the…
THE Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON has extended his heartfelt condolences to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State over the demise of his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Malam Isa Gusau who passed away on Thursday. Governor Inuwa Yahaya, who expressed deep sorrow over the sad event, acknowledged Gusau’s professionalism, dedication and remarkable service to Governor Zulum and the government of Borno State. He also praised the commitment of the late media strategist in managing information, especially during the challenging times faced by Borno State and the…
POLICE authorities in Zamfara have banned political gatherings and rallies ahead of the Supreme Court verdict on the governorship election in the state. The Commissioner of Police in Zamfara State Muhammad Dalijan issued the ban on Thursday, hours before Friday’s Supreme Court judgment on one of the petitions filed by Governor Dauda Lawal seeking to upturn the verdict of the court of appeal which invalidated his election and ordered a rerun. He also warned the supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and those of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to avoid making statements that could trigger violence in the…
GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON has approved some key appointments to enhance State’s administration and advance its development objectives. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi who conveyed the Governor’s approval, said the new appointments cover a spectrum of crucial roles, including security, social welfare programme, gender mainstreaming, educational opportunities, administrative functions, and technology-driven entrepreneurship. The new appontees are: AIG Zubairu Mu’azu (Rtd), Special Adviser on Security Matters; Aishatu Adamu, Special Adviser/State Coordinator, Social Investment Programme; Finney David, Special Adviser on Women Affairs/ Nigeria for Women Project and Amina Dahiru Usman Bauchi, Special Adviser on…