Troops of Operation Fansar Yan Bindiga have neutralised over 50 terrorists and also inflicted serious injuries on at least 25 others, including high-profile terror commanders loyal to Bello Turji and Sani Mai Nasara (Sani Black). The troops achieved a breakthrough that led to the capture of Tungan Fulani Hills in the ongoing military campaign against banditry in Zamfara State. The successful assault marked the first time in years that Nigerian troops have been able to penetrate and dominate Tungan Fulani Hills, a location that had become one of the most dangerous terrorist fortresses in the Zurmi-Shinkafi axis. Among those killed…
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Almost two years after the conduct of the 2023 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that several electoral offences cases are still pending before courts. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu stated this on Friday in Abuja at the first regular quarterly consultative meeting with the media. He said it was therefore imperative to renew the call for the creation of the Electoral Offences Tribunal that has a specific jurisdiction and limited timeframe for the speedy dispensation of cases. The chairman stressed that judicial and legislative action in the last few days underscore the commission’s effort to…
Transparency and Accountability Network (TAN) has says it won’t allow political ambitions of individuals plunge Kaduna state into crisis. It added that the fragile peace that has begun to take root in the state was under threat as shadows of chaos loomed on the horizon. It noted that the people of Kaduna are not pawns to be moved across a chessboard of political actors; saying they are the heart and soul of the state, deserving of peace, dignity, and opportunity TheHintsNews reports that recently, there had war of words between the former Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and…
The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Center in Africa (PAACA) has said the sacking of terminating of three suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from Adamawa, Sokoto, and Abia states showed President Bola Tinubu and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commitment to discipline. TheHintsNews reports that the electoral body had taken initial disciplinary action by suspending the Hudu Yunusa-Ari (Adamawa REC), Dr. Nura Ali (Sokoto REC), and Mr. Ike Uzochukwu (Abia REC) in March 2023 over their alleged misconduct during the general election. Checks revealed that Yunusa-Ari was suspended for unlawfully usurping the Returning Officer’s role in the Adamawa governorship election…
The Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNLYLPPN) has denied collecting the sum of N30 million to endorse President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 The Co-Chairmen of the Forum, Chinazam Ike of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) and Eze Onyebuchi of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in a statement issued Friday and jointly signed by the duo described the allegation has unfounded. The forum said it would not have dignified the allegation with a response, but it and set the records straight and expose the falsehood. It expressed surprised that the Action Alliance…
The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have partnered the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to add momentum to the ongoing special fight against fake number plates in Nigeria. The partnership was sealed during a crucial meeting between the national leadership of the Association and the Corps Marshal in Abuja on Friday. The delegation which comprises of the President, Comrade Lucky Omonefe, the President of the Senate of the Association, Comrade Akintoye Babatunde and other Excos were led by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Student Affairs, Hon. Sunday Ashefon. In the course of his…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has said the 30 proposals for the creation of the new states failed constitutional requirements. To this end, he called on the applicants to comply with the constitutional procedures outlined in Section 8, Subsections 1 to 3 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Kalu in a statement issued Friday by his media office stressed that the Parliament was giving the applicants until March 5 to rectify the gaps in their applications. He also clarified the parliament has not taken a position on the issue, adding that the proposal for…
The President of the Court of Appeal, Her Lordship, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, Thursday took a strong stance to combat driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs, a move aimed at reducing the rate of drunk driving induced road crashes in Nigeria. This was as she also implored commuters to take their safety in their hands by being mindful of their actions on the road. Dongban-Mensem, made the appeal during a campaign organised in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) which is being supported by various stakeholders, including other law…
Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives has faulted the produce for the increment of 2025 budget budget via letter from the president. The latest addition of N4.5 trillion in the 2025 budget brings the total of 2025 budget to N54.2 trillion. The deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ben Kalu at the plenary on Wednesday read the letter from President Bola Tinubu seeking the increase of the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to 54.2 trillion. While the Minority Leader, Hon. Kingsley Chinda wasn’t against the increment of the budget, he was of the opinion that budget presentations…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recovered an unprecedented 73 stolen vehicles across the country in the year 2024 alone. Its Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, in a statement issued Wednesday said the vehicles were recovered through the instrumentality of National Vehicle Identification Scheme Portal (NVISP). He noted that the achievement was a testament to its relentless commitment to enhancing national security, strengthening intelligence gathering/sharing as well as enhancing the safety of lives and properties of road users. Mohammed noted that the vehicles were recovered during coordinated intelligence-driven operations conducted by the FRSC in collaboration with other security agencies at…