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DSS, Military instrumental in release of Kwara church worshippers – Onanuga

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Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has revealed that a non-kinetic approach was instrumental in securing the release of 38 worshippers abducted in Kwara State.

The victims were kidnapped from Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State on November 18.

Following the incident, Adeola Ajayi, Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), briefed President Tinubu on November 21 regarding the growing security concerns across the country.

On November 23, the President announced that all abductees had regained their freedom, commending the joint efforts of the nation’s security agencies.

“Thanks to the efforts of our security forces over the last few days, all the 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State have been rescued.”

“I am closely monitoring the security situation nationwide and receiving continuous updates from the frontline.

“Let me be clear: I will not relent. Every Nigerian, in every state, has the right to safety — and under my watch, we will secure this nation and protect our people,” the president announced in a statement.

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However, speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Monday, Onanuga credited the successful operation to the DSS and military, noting that security operatives engaged the kidnappers strategically and established communication channels to secure the victims’ safe release.

“After the incident, the DSS and the military were involved in the rescue effort. They got in contact with the bandits to release the captives unharmed,” he said. “On Sunday, they were able to get them out safely. The security agencies have a way of tracking these people.”

He added that the gunmen understood the consequences of resisting government demands. “They know they could be pummelled,” he said.

Onanuga explained that a direct military assault would have been risky, as the abductors typically use captives as human shields, potentially leading to significant civilian casualties.

“Attacking their base could be risky because you can kill the civilians,” he noted.

He further stated that security authorities would determine the “next line of action” regarding the perpetrators.

UK, Australia, Canada launch campaign against visa fraud

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The Diplomatic Missions of the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have launched a campaign against visa fraud in order to protect victims from exploitation by fraudulent immigration facilitators.

In a joint statement on Monday, the missions said the campaign would raise awareness of the consequences of visa fraud.

It said the fraud costs victims millions of pounds annually and puts vulnerable people at risk of exploitation, financial ruin and legal consequences.

The #FightingVisaFraud campaign was launched during the International Fraud Awareness Week from Nov. 16 to Nov. 22.

According to the missions, fraud and illegal immigration facilitation have reached alarming levels globally, with criminal networks using sophisticated tactics to deceive prospective visa applicants.

“Victims are often promised guaranteed visas, jobs without proper qualifications, or expedited processing in exchange for exorbitant fees. The reality is financial loss, visa refusals, travel bans and, in the worst cases, trafficking and exploitation.”

The statement quoted British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, to have said that visa fraud destroys dreams and devastates families.

Montgomery said criminal facilitators prey on people’s legitimate aspirations for a better life, stealing their money and putting them at risk of harm.

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“Through this joint campaign with our international partners, we are sending a clear message, use only official channels, verify all advice, and report suspicious activity.

“The UK welcomes legitimate visa applications through proper routes but those who attempt fraud face serious consequences, including 10-year travel bans,” he said.

Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Pasquale Salvaggio, said Canada was committed to working with international partners to combat visa fraud and protect people from exploitation.

According to him, the campaign reflects the missions shared values and determination to maintain fair, secure immigration systems while supporting those who legally seek to travel, study or work.

In the statement, the missions urged prospective visa applicants to use only official government websites for visa information and applications.

“Verify immigration advisers are properly registered and regulated, be suspicious of guarantees as no one can guarantee visa approval.

”Watch for warning signs including demands for excessive fees, pressure to pay quickly, promises of jobs without proper qualifications, or offers to bypass standard requirements and report suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.

“People who attempt to obtain a visa through fraudulent means face serious consequences, including visa application refusal, travel bans of up to 10 years, financial loss with no recourse, criminal charges in some jurisdictions, and exploitation and trafficking risks.”

To find legitimate information, visa applicants are to visit www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration for the United Kingdom and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada-Canada.ca for Canada.

(NAN)

Alleged N3.1bn fraud: Court adjourns Suswam’s trial

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, adjourned the trial of former Governor of Benue, Gabriel Suswam  until Jan. 20, 2026 for adoption of final written address.

Justice Peter Lifu adjourned the matter after Suswam and his co-defendant, Omodachi Okolobia, the then Commissioner for Finance in Benue, closed their defence in the money laundering trial

Justice Lifu gave the EFCC, the prosecuting agency, 14 days to file and serve their final written address and 14 days for the defendants to respond upon service before adjournment.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Suswam and Okolobia are facing an 11-count amended charge.

The offences bordered on alleged misappropriation of N3.1 billion said to be part of proceeds from the sale of shares owned by the Benue State Government through the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited.

The transactions were allegedly carried out through Elixir Securities Limited and Elixir Investment Partners Limited.

The EFCC had closed its case after calling nine witnesses.

But instead of the defendants to open their defence, they opted for a no-case-submission, arguing that they did not have a case to answer on the alleged diversion of the public funds.

Justice Lifu, however, in a ruling on July 23, dismissed the no-case submission filed by Suswam and his co-defendant and ordered them to open their defence.

According to the judge, the totality of evidence the anti-graft agency adduced before the court established a prima facie case that warranted an explanation from the defendants.

He held that the no-case submission lacked merit.

Suswam, who piloted the affairs of Benue from 2007 to 2015, alongside his co-defendant, had in the application they anchored on Sections 302 and 303 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015, prayed the court to terminate further proceedings on the case against them.

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They contended that the EFCC failed, by way of credible evidence, to link them with allegations it raised in the charge before the court.

Their request was, however, opposed by the prosecution, which insisted that both documentary and oral evidence of witnesses that testified in the matter nailed the defendants to the alleged crime.

Delivering his ruling, Justice Lifu held that he found no merit in the defendants’ applications and accordingly dismissed them.

“Consequently, upon my conclusion on the above stated, the defendants’ no-case submission is hereby refused and dismissed.

“The defendants are hereby called upon to enter their various defences,” Justice Lifu held.

The EFCC had, in 2015, charged the erstwhile governor and his former commissioner of finance to court following an allegation that they looted proceeds of shares owned by the Benue government and Benue Investment and Property Company Ltd.

EFCC alleged that the duo laundered about N3.1 billion using two companies—Elixir Securities Limited and Elixir Investment Partners Limited—as their conduit pipes.

The defendants were subsequently re-arraigned before the court on Nov. 2, 2020.

In the amended charge, the EFCC, among other things, alleged that the 2nd defendant, Okolobia, transacted a total sum of N578 million in four tranches, in excess of the threshold of cash transactions permitted by the money laundering law.

He was said to have committed the offences between December 2014 and January 2015.

The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charge, and the court ordered their release on bail, pending the determination of the case.

(NAN)

COP30: Global investments project $1trn for grids, storage by 2035

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 The Global Investments in clean energy are protecting a 1 trillion dollar for grids, storage toward quadrupling sustainable fuels by 2035.

This is contained in an executive summary of the outcomes report on Global Climate Action Agenda at the 30th Conference of Parties in Belem, Brazil.

According to the report, the developing countries are leading the race on industrial decarbonisation, ”  tens of thousands of electric vehicles, thousands of gigawatts of renewable energy, hundreds of clean industrial projects, novel carbon removal technologies.

“Under the COP 30 Global Climate Action Agenda, the Green Grids Initiative launched at COP26 and the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) launched at COP28, united with the Clean Energy Ministerial, IRENA, the IEA and others to deliver a global plan.

“ The global plan is to accelerate expansion and resilience of power grids and invest 1 trillion U.S. dollars  to triple their collective renewable capacity by 2030.

“This is what it takes to transition the energy, transport and industry sectors away from fossil fuels, enabling increased energy access,“ he said.

The report said hundreds of million hectares of forest, land and ocean were protected or restored while millions of farmers were transitioning to regenerative agriculture practices.

It said traditional communities and Afro-descendant groups secured land rights of millions of Indigenous peoples.

It further said that a total of 9 billion U.S. dollars in committed investment, covering more than 210 million hectares of land.

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“Also, reaching 12 million farmers across more than 90 agricultural and food commodities building resilience across entire value chains in over 110 countries by 2030.

“ This is how we steward forests, oceans and biodiversity, and how we transform the agriculture and food systems,“ it said

The report pointed out that 437.7 million people became more resilient than to the race to resilience campaign.

According to the report, 162 companies, cities, and regions covering 25,000 buildings and  400 billion U.S. dollars in annual turnover cut over 850,000 tonnes of CO₂ in 2024  surpassing one million tonnes reduced in total.

“The CHAMP coalition launched at COP28, delivered two-thirds of new nationally determined contributions with stronger subnational and urban content among its 78 members.

“Millions of jobs created, new skills developed to build resilience for cities, infrastructure and water, while fostering human and social development,“ the report said.

According to the report, trillions of dollars pivot into the transition with new partnerships and innovation to scale finance from the private sector, governments, and financial institutions, including for adaptation finance.

“ This is how climate action begins to function as an economy in its own right one that unleashes finance, technology and capacity-building to reward protection and long-term stability, “ it said. (NAN)

Police arrest suspected bandits gun fixer, suppliers in Kwara

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The Police Command in Kwara has arrested a man from Makurdi accused of repairing and supplying guns to bandits operating in the state.

The command also confirmed the arrest of several suspects alleged to be supplying food, drugs and other essentials to bandits in remote hideouts.

Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, disclosed the arrests on Friday after the state security council meeting at the Government House, Ilorin.

Ojo said the council lamented what it described as the harmful effects of social media on operations against insurgents, especially on sensitive security reports.

He praised the Military, Police and the DSS for recent deployments in Kwara, which he said aligned with directives issued by President Bola Tinubu.

He also lauded the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for deploying four tactical teams, including SWAT, IRT, SIS and STS, to address emerging threats.

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Ojo said the meeting reviewed intelligence gathered after the recent bandit attack in Eruku, including ongoing efforts to track the perpetrators and rescue victims.

He noted the council welcomed increased deployments, including air interdictions that had forced kidnappers from several hideouts, especially in Ifelodun.

The council, he said, called for continued air bombardments of identified criminal enclaves across the state to deter further attacks.

Ojo added that the Police and DSS recorded arrests of fuel and food suppliers linked to bandits, including a Makurdi suspect who confessed to fixing weapons.

He said the meeting approved joint patrols by security forces across the state as the Yuletide period draws near.

It also recommended stronger security measures around areas considered vulnerable to criminal attacks.

Ojo said the council again warned about the damaging influence of social media in the fight against violent non-state actors.

He said members expressed concern over how sensitive information, including ransom demands, is spread, putting citizens at greater risk.

The council urged the public to exercise caution in sharing information online for the sake of collective safety.

It also advised residents to avoid night farming and late outings that could expose them to danger.

Ojo said citizens were encouraged to promptly report suspicious movements to security agencies, government officials and traditional rulers.

(NAN) 

Court adjourns suspected UN House bombers’ trial-within-trial until Dec. 5

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The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, adjourned the trial-within-trial of five defendants who allegedly bombed the United Nations (UN) House in Abuja until Dec. 5.

Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after the video evidence of the 1st defendant was played and watched in the courtroom.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the trial-within-trial is to determine the genuiness or otherwise of the allegations by the defendants that they made their extra-judicial statements to the Department of State Service (DSS) under duress.

The five terror suspects led by Khalid Al‑Barnawi are accused by DSS of being the masterminds of the Aug. 26, 2011 bombing of the UN Complex in Abuja, during which 20 people were killed and more than 70 others injured.

Captured in 2016, Al-Barnawi is facing trial along with four other defendants, including Mohammed Bashir Saleh; Umar Mohammed Bello, aka Datti; Mohammed Salisu, and Yakubu Nuhu, aka Bello Maishayi.

The trial had been delayed for an extended period due to legal and procedural issues, including the suspects being occasionally brought to court without any counsel appearing for them.

The DSS recently sought an accelerated hearing in the case, a request Justice Nwite granted.

At Friday’s proceedings, three video clips on how the statements of Al-Barnawi were played in the open court by DSS lawyers to debunk the allegations of defendants that their statements were not made voluntarily.

After the conclusion of video evidence of Al-Barnawi, the judge fixed Dec. 5 for the commencement of the video watch on other defendants.

Earlier on Friday, Justice Nwite, in another charge, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/129/2014, delivered a ruling on the admissibility of exhibits tendered by the DSS against three suspected terrorists.

In the ruling, the judge admitted the extra-judicial statements made by the defendants.

The defendants are Haruna Ali Abbas, Ibrahim Hussaini Musa and Adam Sulaiman who are named as 1st to 3rd defendants respectively.

They are being tried for allegedly spying on the US, and Israel’s interests for individuals in Iran.
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The case, which has been ongoing since 2014 and re-assigned multiple times, reached a point in August 2025 during a trial-within-trial to determine if the defendants’ alleged extra-judicial statements were made voluntarily or under dures

The defendants claimed that they were coerced, harassed and intimidated to make their statements, while the prosecution argued that the statements were made voluntarily and kept in a conducive atmosphere.

The prosecution claimed that the accused persons read through the statements, through the cautionary words and signed, hence, should be admitted in evidence.

Justice Nwite, who ordered a trial-within-trial, allowed both parties to call witnesses who gave evidence.

The prosecution who called three witnesses said they conducted their operations within the best standard procedure, as they paid attention to the welfare of suspects in their custody in terms of food and medications while also allowing them access to their families.

The defendants on the other hand recounted their alleged torture in the DSS facility, alleging that they were beaten and given inhuman treatment.

After hearing arguments from both the prosecution and defence counsel, Justice Nwite on Friday ruled that the defendants statements be admitted in evidence.

The judge held that the prosecution through the witnesses proved to the court that they were not forced to make their statements.

“In view of the foregoing, I am of the view and so hold that the extra-judicial statement of the defendant is admissible in evidence.

“Consequently, same is hereby admitted and marked as Exhibit 3 and 3A respectively,” he declared.

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Justice Nwite then adjourned the matter until Jan. 22, 2026 for substantive hearing.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Court adjourns suspected UN House bombers’ trial-within-trial until Dec. 5

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By Taiye Agbaje

Abuja, Nov. 21, 2025 (NAN) The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, adjourned the trial-within-trial of five defendants who allegedly bombed the United Nations (UN) House in Abuja until Dec. 5.

Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date after the video evidence of the 1st defendant was played and watched in the courtroom.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the trial-within-trial is to determine the genuiness or otherwise of the allegations by the defendants that they made their extra-judicial statements to the Department of State Service (DSS) under duress.

The five terror suspects led by Khalid Al‑Barnawi are accused by DSS of being the masterminds of the Aug. 26, 2011 bombing of the UN Complex in Abuja, during which 20 people were killed and more than 70 others injured.

Captured in 2016, Al-Barnawi is facing trial along with four other defendants, including Mohammed Bashir Saleh; Umar Mohammed Bello, aka Datti; Mohammed Salisu, and Yakubu Nuhu, aka Bello Maishayi.

The trial had been delayed for an extended period due to legal and procedural issues, including the suspects being occasionally brought to court without any counsel appearing for them.

The DSS recently sought an accelerated hearing in the case, a request Justice Nwite granted.

At Friday’s proceedings, three video clips on how the statements of Al-Barnawi were played in the open court by DSS lawyers to debunk the allegations of defendants that their statements were not made voluntarily.

After the conclusion of video evidence of Al-Barnawi, the judge fixed Dec. 5 for the commencement of the video watch on other defendants.

Earlier on Friday, Justice Nwite, in another charge, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/129/2014, delivered a ruling on the admissibility of exhibits tendered by the DSS against three suspected terrorists.

In the ruling, the judge admitted the extra-judicial statements made by the defendants.

The defendants are Haruna Ali Abbas, Ibrahim Hussaini Musa and Adam Sulaiman who are named as 1st to 3rd defendants respectively in the eight-count charge.

They are being tried for allegedly spying on the US, and Israel’s interests for individuals in Iran.

Also, Abbas, 49 years old, was alleged to have, between 2009 to 2012, did an act in furtherance of an act of terrorism to recruit and send “one Ibrahim Husseini Musa and eight others now at large to Iran for terrorist training by an internationally suspected terrorist group known as Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps, Quds Force (IRGC-QF).

The offence is contrary to Section 1 (1) (a) of the Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011 (as amended by the Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act, 2013) and punishable under Section 33 (1) (a) of the same Act.

The case, which has been ongoing since 2014 and re-assigned multiple times, reached a point in August 2025 during a trial-within-trial to determine if the defendants’ alleged extra-judicial statements were made voluntarily or under dures

The defendants claimed that they were coerced, harassed and intimidated to make their statements, while the prosecution argued that the statements were made voluntarily and kept in a conducive atmosphere.

The prosecution claimed that the accused persons read through the statements, through the cautionary words and signed, hence, should be admitted in evidence.

Justice Nwite, who ordered a trial-within-trial, allowed both parties to call witnesses who gave evidence.

The prosecution who called three witnesses said they conducted their operations within the best standard procedure, as they paid attention to the welfare of suspects in their custody in terms of food and medications while also allowing them access to their families.

The defendants on the other hand recounted their alleged torture in the DSS facility, alleging that they were beaten and given inhuman treatment.

After hearing arguments from both the prosecution and defence counsel, Justice Nwite on Friday ruled that the defendants statements be admitted in evidence.

The judge held that the prosecution through the witnesses proved to the court that they were not forced to make their statements.

“In view of the foregoing, I am of the view and so hold that the extra-judicial statement of the defendant is admissible in evidence.

“Consequently, same is hereby admitted and marked as Exhibit 3 and 3A respectively,” he declared.

Justice Nwite then adjourned the matter until Jan. 22, 2026 for substantive hearing.

(NAN)

AfDB announces postponement of 2025 Africa Economic Conference

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The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced the postponement of the 2025 African Economic Conference (AEC), earlier scheduled to hold from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8.

The AfDB in a statement on its website said a new date for the conference jointly organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) would be communicated after confirmation.

According to the statement, the AEC remains one of the continent’s foremost platforms for economists, policymakers, academics and researchers to deliberate on Africa’s development challenges and opportunities.

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It said the conference had, since its inception in 2006, provided a strategic avenue for generating innovative and practical solutions through policy dialogue, research presentations and knowledge exchange among experts.

“We offer our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this change may cause all our stakeholders. A new date will be announced as soon as it is confirmed,” it said.

It encouraged participants, institutions and interested stakeholders seeking further information to contact the conference team via aec2025@afdb.org.

(NAN)

Tinubu celebrates Bode George at 80

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President Bola Tinubu on Friday joined dignitaries in Lagos to celebrate a Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) chieftain,  Chief Olabode George,on his 80th birth anniversary.

Tinubu, whose address was read by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, at the birthday reception held at the Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos, applauded George’s service to the nation.

The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)reports George launched two books,including a memoir  at the occasion.

Tinubu said he was delighted to honour George, whom he described as an elder brother and respected Lagos indigene.

“At 80, Chief George has lived a whole life. He dedicated his life to this country with a distinguished career in the military.

“As a leader of note and “Lagos boy’ as he has always proudly described himself, he has devotion and undisguised love for the country and his state of birth.

“Today’s event is thus a celebration of a distinguished Nigerian, and an outstanding politician,” Tinubu said.

He said George had lived a full life dedicated to serving Nigeria through  distinguished military and public career.

The President  said the celebration was a tribute to a patriot, statesman and outstanding politician.

Tinubu said he was pleased when he received George’s invitation to attend the event.

He said  the invitation reflects  the Lagos spirit of shared history and good neighbourliness.

Tinubu said the event showed that politicians could disagree, yet still uphold values that bind them as one national family,noting that he and George had been on opposite political sides since 1999.

Tinubu stressed that political differences never diminished his admiration for George as a leader.

He added that mutual respect had always existed between them despite years of political rivalry.

The President said he was happy that George marked his 80th birthday in good health.

He recalled George’s past vow to go into exile if he became President,saying  he urged him then to stay in Nigeria, assuring him of his commitment to the  ensuring  country’s  peace and prosperity.

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Tinubu  acknowledged that George had since offered valuable advice through various interventions on national issues.

The president described the memoir as a detailed account of George’s life, education and military service.

He said the book also covered George’s roles as military governor, PDP leader and former NPA chairman.

The President urged Nigerians to support the launch and wished George continued health and greater service to the nation.

NAN  reports that George,  is a retired Naval Commodore, former Military Governor in Ondo State and former PDP Deputy National Chairman.

Other notable dignitaries at the event also included Govs Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Gov.Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, former Govs Murtala Nyako (Adamawa), Babangida Aliyu (Niger), Sen Gbenga Daniel(Ogun)Sen. Rabiu Kwankwanso(Kano)

Also as the event were the newly elected PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Kabiru Turaki, PDP National Secretary, Taofeek Arapaja; PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Sen. Adolph Wabara, retired military officers, friends and families

In his welcome address, the Chairman of the Occasion, retired Gen. Ike Nwachukwu, eulogised George’s virtues of resilience and determination in his life journey.

Nwachukwu, who was represented Chief Dele Ogedengbe, a legal luminary and two-term attorney general of Ondo State, said that George demonstrated a life of resilience and determination in spite of all set backs.

“Bode George has gone through a lot in life, prosecuted , convicted, imprisoned, yet he kept fighting until he was exonerated by the Supreme Court. Throughout, he remained steadfast and focused,” Nwachukwu said.

He urged Nigerians to emulate George’s resilience and determination and never give up in the face of any challenge.

NAN reports that George marked his 80th birthday with the review and launch of two books: Unfiltered: A Chronicle of Selected Speeches and Bode George: From the Craddle, To the Seas, To the Podium, An Autobiography Of A Nigerian Trailblazer.

(NAN)

Troops nab arms dealer, foil Kidnapping activities in N/W, N/C

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The Nigerian Army has apprehended a suspected arms dealer, rescue kidnap victim, and disrupted terrorist logistics networks in the last 24 hours.

A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, on Thursday, apprehended a suspected terrorist informant during an ambush at Ungwan Gombawa in Kontagora Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger.

He said the troops of 1 Brigade also apprehended an alleged major terrorist logistics supplier and arms dealer at Danjigba in Bukkuyum LGA.

According to him, preliminary investigations reportedly linked him to two coordinators in Anka LGA believed to store weapons sourced from Niger Republic.

“Troops recovered military uniforms, a helmet, boots, financial receipts totalling about ₦4 million and audio evidence relating to arms transactions.

“Troops responding to intelligence on the recent abduction of students of GGSS Maga in Kebbi State stormed a terrorist camp in Gando–Sunke Forest belonging to a kingpin known as Bello Kaura.

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“The attackers fled, abandoning the location as troops destroyed the camp and support facilities,” he said.

The source said that another suspected informant travelling from Sokoto was apprehended at Augie, with troops recovering five ATM cards, clothing and ₦78,900.

He said the troops also survived an ambush along the Kaiga–Mara road in Katsina State, forcing the attackers to flee.

“Another operation in Shinkafi and Zurmi LGAs led to a firefight during which troops captured two AK-47 rifles, ammunition and two motorcycles.

“Under Operation Enduring Peace in Plateau, troops foiled a kidnap attempt in Jos South, rescuing a victim who sustained gunshot wounds.

“Eight suspected criminal herders were also arrested in a separate raid in the same Local Government Area.

The source also revealed that troops of Operation Whirl Stroke responded to a road incident in Nasarawa, where three passengers were kidnapped and the driver injured, adding that efforts to rescue the victims were ongoing.

According to him, troops also arrested two herders destroying crops in Guma LGA of Benue.

He said the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, recently undertook operational visits to Borno, Kaduna and Zamfara, where he assessed ongoing operations and urged troops to sustain discipline, alertness and the fight against terrorism.

(NAN) 

BREAKING: Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of terrorism-related offences.

Justice James Omotosho delivered the verdict on Thursday, convicting Kanu on Counts 4, 5, and 6 of the seven-count charge brought against him by the federal government. He was additionally sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment on Count 3.

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The judgment marks one of the most decisive legal outcomes in the long-running case that has sparked national and international attention.

Details shortly…