The Northern Civic Governance Coalition has raised serious alarm over what it described as disturbing revelations linking Senator Kabiru Marafa to bandit groups operating in Zamfara. In a statement by its secretary, Khalid Bello Jega, the coalition said Marafa’s recent public claims that he knows the identities, movements, and locations of violent criminals terrorising communities…
Ahmad Ali, previously known for amplifying coordinated attacks against the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has publicly sought forgiveness for his role in what he described as a politically sponsored smear campaign. Ali said he was part of a network set up with the sole aim of damaging the reputation of the…
Arewa Integrity and Leadership Forum has raised alarm over a viral video in which Wamban Shinkafi claimed he knows the identities and hideouts of bandit leaders terrorising Zamfara. Speaking on behalf of the Forum, its Secretary, Yusuf Ilyasu Usman, described the revelations as dangerous, shocking and deeply suspicious. He said Shinkafi’s bold declaration that he…
The federal government has introduced a new national initiative aimed at promoting accountability, high performance, and strong corporate governance across its portfolio of state-owned enterprises. The initiative, known as the MOFI Excellence Awards, is the first event dedicated to recognising outstanding governance practices and institutional performance within Federal Government-owned and linked enterprises. Speaking at the…
The Northern Youth Assembly (NYA), has dismissed the report describing Kano as a “new bandits frontier,” saying it is not only false but a deliberate attempt to smear the image of a state that has historically demonstrated resistance, rejection, and resilience against insecurity. NYA in a statement signed by its president, Dr Aliyu Mohammed and…
The Kano Patriotic Civil Society Organisations(CSOs) Coalition Forum (KPCF), has debunked a recent newspaper report that the north western state is a new bandits frontier. KPCF in statement signed by its convener, Hassan Gama and co-convener, Mustapha Chiroma said the publication contains misleading claims, distorted narratives, and exaggerated conclusions that risk creating needless fear, undermining…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday said even the President of the United States, Donald Trump, is putting pressure on Nigeria over worsening insecurity, insisting that the Senate must subject Minister of Defence–nominee and former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (retd.), to full screening. Akpabio made the remark during a rowdy session…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has said he shares in the anguish of parents whose children were abducted from St. Mary Catholic School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area. Speaking at an eight-day executive retreat for commissioners-designate, chairmen-elect, special advisers and permanent secretaries, held at Government House, Minna, the governor—represented by his deputy, Yakubu…
The Niger State Government has dismissed a report by the International Press Institute (IPI) alleging that Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago ordered the closure of Badeggi 90.1 FM Radio Station, describing the claim as inaccurate and misleading. In a statement issued yesterday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim, said “At no time was…
Suspected bandits on Wednesday morning launched another deadly attack on Irunda Ile in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing two residents. A subsequent protest by angry youths turned violent, leading to the alleged killing of two more people by police operatives. The bandits were said to have invaded the community in the…
