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Presidency Clears Air On Purported DSS Report On APC's Ticket

Presidency Clears Air On Purported DSS Report On APC’s Ticket

July 16, 2022 4:22 am

The Presidency of Nigeria has dismissed as fake news the story that a Department of State Service (DSS) intelligence report to President Muhammadu Buhari revealed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu’s decision to nominate a fellow Muslim as vice-presidential candidate for the 2023 presidential election is a recipe for renewed sectarian crises that could destabilise Nigeria.

A two-paragraph statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York, read thus: ‘We wish to advise well-meaning Nigerians to ignore a laughably puerile report …

It's Time To Wipe Out Terrorists, Bandits, Buhari Tells Army

It’s Time To Wipe Out Terrorists, Bandits, Buhari Tells Army

July 14, 2022 4:44 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the armed forces in the country to wipe out terrorists, bandits and other ‘enemies’ of the country from the surface of the earth with immediate effect in order to bring lasting peace to the country and the African continent in general.

The president who gave the directive on Thursday while speaking during the graduation ceremony of the Senior Course 44 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna State, vowed that the masterminds of the recent Kuje Prison Attack and other attacks across the country must not be allowed to go free, but …

Stop Paying Ransom To Terrorists –Garba Shehu Tells Nigerians

Stop Paying Ransom To Terrorists –Garba Shehu Tells Nigerians

July 12, 2022 12:03 pm

Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has claimed that the payment of ransom by families of kidnapped victims is the major factor fuelling terrorism in Nigeria.

Shehu, who made this known while speaking in an interview on Tuesday, stated kidnapping would continue until Nigerians stop paying ransoms and allow the security agents to do their job.

He said, ‘You are mentioning all of these about kidnappers and the people that have been taken and the President even in his Sallah message mentioned an appeal he was making to fellow citizens to expose …

Kuje Prison Attack US Raises Strong Alarm, Warns Citizens

Kuje Prison Attack: US Raises Strong Alarm, Warns Citizens

July 7, 2022 4:36 am

Against the backdrop of Tuesday night’s attack on Kuje prisons, the United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned its citizens in the country against travelling on the airport road in Abuja as well as about 19 states in Nigeria.

The warning is coming on the heels of the attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Kuje Prison who also freed some inmates on Tuesday night.

Among the states are Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara and riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River.

In the aftermath, Citizens have now been advised to only embark on …

Police Area Commander Killed By Bandits In Katsina

Police Area Commander Killed By Bandits In Katsina

July 6, 2022 7:58 am

Bandits yesterday killed Assistant Commissioner of Police Aminu Umar Dayi, the Dutsinma Area Commander of the Nigerian Police in Katsina State.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the late Assistant Commissioner of Police led the invasion on one of the bandits hideout in Safana forest where he and one other officer paid the ultimate price after being overpowered by the hoodlums in a fierce gun duel on Tuesday.

While confirming the report on Wednesday, spokesman of the Katsina Command, SP Gambo, said the late Aminu and his team were ambushed by over 300 bandits riding on motorcycles with AK-47 …

Bandits, Kidnappers To Face Death Penalty In Zamfara

Bandits, Kidnappers To Face Death Penalty In Zamfara

June 29, 2022 6:06 am

As part of measures to tackle insecurity, Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has approved the death penalty for bandits, kidnapper among several others.

The governor appended his signature to the law on Tuesday in Gusau, shortly after the House of Assembly recommended the death penalty for criminal elements.

Following the signing of the bill for the prosecution of banditry, cattle rustling, cultism, kidnapping, and incidental offences into law, Matawalle said the law will serve as an instrument to prosecute offenders of the crimes in the state.

Read Also: Civillian Call To Arms: Afenifere Blasts Gov Matawalle

He restated that …

Bandits Gruesomely Murder 11 Farmers In Sokoto Community

Bandits Gruesomely Murder 11 Farmers In Sokoto Community

June 26, 2022 2:17 am

Armed Gunmen suspected to be bandits, on Saturday, in Sokoto, reportedly killed 11 farmers in the Ghandi district of Rabah Local Government Area of the state.

A source, who disclosed this, said the attackers stormed the community around 12 noon, shooting sporadically, to scare people and later killed farmers working on their farms.

Confirming the killing on Saturday, the Secretary to the District Head of Ghandi, Tukur Muhammad said they met them on their farmlands and killed them for no reason.

Read Also: Vigilante Members Massacred As Bandits Sack Doma Village

He said the bandits attempted to abduct other …

Worsening Insecurity In Nigeria A Cause For Concern - IMF

Worsening Insecurity In Nigeria A Cause For Concern – IMF

June 16, 2022 4:52 am

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed serious concerns over the worsening level of security conditions in Nigeria, maintaining that it was contributing to the subdued Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures in the country.

The global financial body also listed other negative risks in the near-term to include the elections, low vaccination against Covid-19 and higher global interest rates.

The Washington-based institution made these claims in an end-of-mission statement on Wednesday at the end of its staff visit with Nigeria.

It disclsoed that an IMF team led by the Country Director, Ms. Jesmin Rahman, held meetings with Nigerian authorities from …

Kidnapped Anglican Bishop, Wife And Driver Regain Freedom

Kidnapped Anglican Bishop, Wife And Driver Regain Freedom

June 15, 2022 4:50 am

The Anglican Bishop Rt Rev Aderogba Adeyinka of Jebba Anglican Diocese, Kwara State, his wife, and a driver who were abducted on Sunday by gunmen have regained their freedom.

The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday which was made available to Africa Daily News, New York.

‘The Massive deployment of Police personnel for the operation to rescue the victims and the domination of the entire area by the Police Tactical teams pressurized the abductors into freeing the victims,’ the statement read, adding that the victims were released unhurt at about 18:20 …

Gunmen Abduct Reverend Father In Plateau

Gunmen Abduct Reverend Father In Plateau

June 14, 2022 6:35 am

A Catholic priest of St Anthony’s Parish, Angware community in the Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev James Kantoma was on Monday night kidnapped by some unknown gunmen.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that Kantoma who is also the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the Council area, was abducted at his house in the community by the gunmen on Monday morning.

The State Chairman of CAN, Polycarp Lubo, confirmed the abduction of the cleric to reporters in Jos, describing the incident as unfortunate.

Lubo said, “Since the gunmen took the Reverend Father …

What Nigerians Must Do To End Insecurity – CDS Irabor

What Nigerians Must Do To End Insecurity – CDS Irabor

June 13, 2022 4:45 am

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, has asserted that the citizens of Nigeria must trust the military and other security agencies for the war on insecurity to be more effective.

He made the comment while speaking on a Channels Television special program for Democracy Day which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

‘It is for us to have an understanding that we can’t withhold information and expect miracles to happen,’ he said. ‘Certainly it’s not going to happen.

‘I’m a victim as well as any Nigerian that is on the street. We are all victims together. …

What Nigeria Must Do To Tackle Insecurity - General Buratai

What Nigeria Must Do To Tackle Insecurity – General Buratai

June 12, 2022 2:57 am

Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), on Saturday in Kaduna asserted that insecurity can only be solved by adopting both kinetic and non-kinetic measures like dialogue and local manufacturing of military equipment.

Gen. Buratai, while delivering a lecture titled, ‘Politics and Insecurity In Nigeria: Way Forward‘ at a one-day symposium on national security at the Arewa House, Kaduna, further pointed out that non-kinetic approaches should include negotiation, dialogue are integrated approaches that can end insecurity through involving traditional and religious leaders, media, security, and intelligence agencies.

He said the public needs to …

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