The military has confirmed the killings of key commanders of wanted bandits leader, Bello Turji in the ongoing offensive in the North-west. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen. Edward Buba said the operation was carried out between January 20 and 21, targeting terrorist hideouts across Sokoto and Zamfara states. He noted that the troops neutralised Turji’s second-in-command, Aminu Kanawa, along with several key commanders and close allies in an ongoing military operation codenamed Operation Fansan Yamma. Bubba noted: “Troops successfully neutralized Aminu Kanawa, the second-in-command to Bello Turji, and inflicted terminal injuries on Dosso (Bello Turji’s younger brother) and Danbokolo,…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Tuesday arraigned Benjamin Okoye, Moughalu David Arinze, Okey Okeke, Ekene Mgbeokwere and Eboh Thaddeus on a one-count charge bordering on alleged tampering with a forfeited property. The accused four persons were arraigned Justice A.O.Owoeye of the Federal High Court Lagos by Lagos Zonal Directorate of EFCC. The defendants pleaded “not guilty” to the charge preferred against them. In view of their pleas, the prosecution counsel, Hannatu KofarNaisa informed the court of the presence of a witness and that he was ready to proceed with the trial. Counsel to the first to fourth defendants,…
The troops of Operation Fansan Yanma have successfully neutralized 24 bandits, including seven high-ranking commanders of wanted bandits leader, Bello Turji in the ongoing onslaught against bandits in the North-West. Among the seven prominent commanders neutralised were: Abu Dan Shehu, Jabbi Dogo, Dan Kane, Basiru Yellow, Kabiru Gebe, Bello Buba and Dan Inna Kahon Saniya (alias Yafi Bahaushe) These individuals were pivotal to Turji’s operations, coordinating attacks, managing logistics and facilitating the movement of arms and supplies across the region. The week-long offensive aimed at dismantling Turji’s operational network targeted hideouts and camps in Shinkafi and Isa LGAs, areas notorious…
The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani has revealed that risisng inflation and operation cost led to 50 per cent increase by telecommunication companies in the country. The minister disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2025 budget defence session by the joint House of Representatives and Senate Committees on Communication on Tuesday. He noted that the federal government was planning to invest N6 billion to deploy 90,000 Kilometres of Fiber Optic cable to expand the country’s capacity from 35,000 Kilometers to 125,000 Kilometers The minister explained that the planned deployment of more Fibre Optic cable…
Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court Lagos, on Tuesday ordered the final forfeiture of a two-storey building in Lagos to the federal Government of Nigeria. The property is situated in the premises of Goodwill Private Schools, Ikorodu, Lagos State. The judge gave the order, following a motion ex- parte dated January 8, 2025 and filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) through its counsel, Hannatu KofarNaisa. The court had, on November 8, 2024, granted an interim forfeiture order of the property. It also directed the publication of the same in a national newspaper for any interested…
The National Assembly has queried the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola over lack of budgetary provisions for the dredging of River Niger and Benue, as well as Lake Chad Basin. The Senate and House of Representatives Joint Committee on Marine Transport, Ports and Harbour, Marine Safety, Education and Administration: Inland Waterways and Committee on Shipping Services stated this on Tuesday in Abuja when the minister appeared before it to defend the 2025 budget of the ministry. A member of the joint committee, Senator Wasiu Eshinlokun observed that the 2025 budget proposal by the ministry was inadequate to…
Following the intensified pressure by the military to either capture wanted bandit leader, Bello Turji dead or alive, he has reportedly released all individuals held captive by his group. Checks revealed that Intelligence sources that Turji’s decision to free the captives was linked to the intense pressure mounted by the Nigerian Armed Forces under Operation Hadarin Daji and Operation Forest Sanity. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makam that the release of the captives was a strategic move by Turji to avoid further escalation or a direct confrontation with security forces who have been closing in on him. There had been heightened…
The Ministry of Steel Development has called for adequate funding for the revitalisation of the Steel industry in the country. Its minister, Shaiubu Audu made the plea while appearing before thd National Assembly Joint Committee on Steel Budget Defense. He noted that the 2025 capital budget proposal outlines the strategic approach of the ministry’s plan to revitalise the Steel Sector, which is an essential driver for Nigeria’s industrialisation and economic growth. Audu disclosed that the ministry’s expenditures have been carefully designed to align with the presidential mandate and the ministry’s mission to enhance local capacity, create jobs and stimulate sustainable…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has inaugurated Xejet’s $10million state-of-the-art Flight Support and Engineering Hub at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. The event which marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s aviation sector, was also graced by the Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, and the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, among others. Keyamo said the vision of the federal government is to support the growth and development of local operators like this. He noted: “Since we came to office, we…
The Rivers state police command has confirmed the deaths of three person in after a passenger boat capsized on Sunday evening in Rivers state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Tuesday that 19 passengers were rescued from the tragic incident. She explained that the boat was en route from Port Harcourt to Bonny Island in Bonny Local Government Area (LGA) when a sudden ocean storm caused high waves, resulting in the mishap. Koko explained that there were 22 passengers on board the ill-fated boat, but unfortunately, three individuals lost…