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Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 17 Brigade, Katsina, in collaboration with the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji, have eliminated notorious bandit leader Kamilu Chiroma, also known as Buzaro, along with several of his fighters in Katsina State. The operation, conducted in the early hours of Monday, February 17, targeted Buzaro’s hideout following intensified counter-banditry efforts across Northwestern Nigeria. Security forces had been focusing on dismantling terrorist strongholds responsible for recurring attacks on communities. Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama disclosed the development on Tuesday via his X handle, citing intelligence sources. According to Makama, military operatives launched the offensive based on…

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing political crisis in Osun State by restraining Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, and his supporters. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, Frank accused Oyetola, a former governor of Osun, of instigating unrest to destabilize Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration. He urged the President to take immediate action to restore peace as clashes between the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reportedly led to multiple casualties. Violence broke out on…

Nigerians are increasingly opting for petrol from Dangote Refinery, sold through MRS filling stations, over the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) retail outlets due to price differences. Correspondents who visited filling stations across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday observed a sharp decline in patronage at NNPCL retail outlets, while MRS stations experienced long queues. At the NNPC filling stations along Kubwa Expressway, there were fewer vehicles compared to the heavy congestion at MRS stations, where petrol is sold at 945 naira per litre which is 20 naira cheaper than NNPCL’s 965 naira per litre. The shift in…

Suspected kidnappers have killed the son of a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) pastor and abducted his wife during an attack in Mararaba, a community in Nasarawa State bordering Abuja. The assailants reportedly stormed the home of Pastor Austin Ifeji in the early hours of last Monday, inflicting machete wounds on him before he narrowly escaped. Enraged by his escape, the attackers abducted his wife. Tragically, the couple’s son, who attempted to defend his mother, was shot and brutally attacked with machetes in the presence of his siblings. A neighbor, who spoke anonymously to Daily Trust, revealed that after…

Popular singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has withdrawn his earlier criticism of the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Abba, acknowledging the efforts of security agencies in maintaining peace amid the ongoing local government crisis. In a post on his X page on Monday, Davido urged security operatives to intensify efforts in ensuring peace and stability ahead of the upcoming local government elections in the state. The singer had initially accused the Osun State police chief of failing to uphold the rule of law following violent clashes that erupted across the state’s 30 local government areas, leading to…

The political crisis in Osun State escalated on Monday as the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency following reports of violence that left several people dead. However, the Osun State Government swiftly dismissed the call, accusing the APC of deliberately inciting unrest to justify their demand. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, argued that the situation in Osun had deteriorated to a point where federal intervention was necessary. ”I will suggest that perhaps it will be necessary for the Federal Government to declare a state…

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has officially sworn in newly appointed Special Advisers, assigning them portfolios to enhance governance and service delivery. In a statement on Monday, the Governor’s Personal Assistant on Social Media, Mr. Godwin Rimi, announced the appointments and their respective roles. Dr. Justina Anjide-Kotso has been designated to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), while Aliyu Safiyanu will oversee Investment. Other appointees include Haruna Idris (Chieftaincy Affairs), Lawal Yakubu (Public Works), Jibrin Giza (Finance), Gambo Abdullahi (Health), Moses Utondo (Rural Development), and Elsie Monde (Women Affairs). Additional assignments include Mohammed Shehu Baba (Political…

The newly appointed Chairman of the Board at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, has affirmed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is making considerable investments in the healthcare sector in the South-East, underscoring the President’s strong interest in advancing the region’s socio-economic growth. Dalori made the remarks during his first visit to NAUTH, where he also highlighted President Tinubu’s commitment to nationwide healthcare reforms, as reported by his media team in Abuja yesterday. He assured continued government support for enhancing healthcare in the South-East and across Nigeria. The NAUTH Board Chairman stressed the government’s dedication to…

A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Chief Compliance Officer, over allegations of bribery. Agbese is demanding N1 billion in damages. The lawsuit, submitted to the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on Monday, is based on Gambaryan’s social media posts, where he accused Agbese and two other lawmakers of soliciting a $150 million bribe. According to Agbese’s legal counsel, Samuel Ihensekhien, the allegations were false, malicious, and intended to tarnish his reputation. Filed under case number FCT/HC/CV/576/2025, the lawsuit asserts that Agbese has never owned a cryptocurrency…

In 2024, Nigeria allocated a significant N58 billion for the reintegration of former militants through the Presidential Amnesty Programme, as recorded in the Open Treasury Portal. A notable portion of this, N8.8 billion, was disbursed in December alone. The proposed 2025 budget indicates an increase in funding, with N65 billion set aside for the rehabilitation of reformed ex-militants in the coming year. Previously, it was disclosed that the official website of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (osapnd.gov.ng) was inaccessible, displaying an error message signaling a critical malfunction. An earlier audit by the Auditor-General of the Federation exposed severe financial mismanagement within…