May 20, 2022

El-Rufai Confirms Existence Of Ansaru Terrorists In Kaduna

El-Rufai Confirms Existence Of Ansaru Terrorists In Kaduna

May 20, 2022 5:35 am

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El Rufai has confirmed the presence of Ansaru terrorists and other criminal elements in Kaduna State. 

The Governor revealed that the rising presence of Ansar and Boko Haram terrorists in the state and their growing interaction with armed bandits was responsible for the attack on the Abuja- Kaduna bound train on the 28th of March in which the passengers kidnapped were still in captivity.

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According to the Governor, the terrorists were moving from the Northeast to the Northwest and were now recruiting young people into their fold-in. …

Magu Could Still Face Prosecution If Indicted, FG Clarifies

Magu Could Still Face Prosecution If Indicted, FG Clarifies

May 20, 2022 5:30 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has clarified that the former Chairman of the Economic and financial crimes Commission, EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu is not free from prosecution if indicted, despite being retired from the commission. 

The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi made this disclosure when he was featured at the ministerial briefing organized by the Presidential Communications Team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

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Fielding question on why the Police authorities have yet to act on the recommendations of the Justice Salami probe panel set up by the …

Terrorists Have Taken Over 2 Kaduna Councils, El-Rufai Weeps

Terrorists Have Taken Over 2 Kaduna Councils, El-Rufai Weeps

May 20, 2022 5:25 am

Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has expressed deep concerns over the presence of the dreaded Boko Haram and the Ansaru terrorists in two local government areas of Birnin-Gwari and Giwa in the State.

The governor made this revelation while receiving the 2022 First Quarter Security Report at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House, Kaduna on Thursday.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the report presented by the state Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, revealed that 360 persons were killed either by bandits, terrorists or communal violent clash in the state between January and March …

Yobe Lawmakers Breaks Silence On Alleged Move To Impeach Buni

Yobe Lawmakers Breaks Silence On Alleged Move To Impeach Buni

May 20, 2022 4:59 am

The Yobe State House of Assembly has debunked the rumour making the rounds that members of the Assembly were making moves to impeach Governor Mai Mala Buni from office for undisclosed reasons.

The House debunked the story through its Chairman House Committee on Information, Gafo Mai Zabo Bizi, who represented by his vice, Hon. Abdullahi Adamu Bazuwa, on Thursday during a press briefing in Damaturu which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

The lawmakers also described the impeachment report as ‘false and malicious’.

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‘The entire members of the …

2023 Presidential Primary Babatope Fires Warning To PDP

2023 Presidential Primary: Babatope Sends Warning To PDP

May 20, 2022 4:53 am

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ebenezer Babatope has warned the opposition party to allow fairness, equity, and credibility to prevail at its upcoming presidential primary or else risk losing the elections again in 2023.

Babatope issued the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York on Friday.

‘Our great party, the PDP, must get it right at the presidential primary. We must ensure that the process is fair and credible so that we can have the best man as a candidate,’ Babatope said.

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Terrorists Attack Kaduna School, Abduct Female Students

Terrorists Attack Kaduna School, Abduct Female Students

May 20, 2022 4:48 am

No fewer than four students of Kaduna State College of Education (KSCOE), Gidan Waya in Jema’a Local Government Area of the state have been confirmed to have been abducted after terrorists invaded the school.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the victims were kidnapped at Mile 1 area of Gidan Waya axis yesterday evening..

While sharing his comments on the incident, spokesman, Kaduna State Student Union (KADSSU), KSCOE Chapter, Comrade Benjamin Fie, said their abductors have demanded a huge ransom.

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Fie said, ‘It’s with a bitter heart that the Kaduna …

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