Four key Boko Haram commanders, 13 main fighters, and a total of 45 family members laid down their arms and surrendered to the troops of Sector 3 Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Cross Kauwa and Baga of Kukawa Local Government, Nigeria, between August 14 and 15. Thier decision to surrender may not be unconnected to the escalated kinetic and non-kinetic operations by the MNJTF, coupled with a dwindling logistic supply in Boko Haram hideouts. The MNJTF in a statement issued Sunday said: “Over two days, from 14 to 15 August 2023, four key Boko Haram commanders, 13 main fighters,…
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Three persons have escaped death in a multiple crash that occurred in the Anthony Obanikoro area of Lagos on Saturday. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LATSMA) in a statement made available on its verified X (Twitter) handle #followlasma, explained that the multiple accidents involved a 40-foot container, two Toyota Camry cars (KRD 432 JA and APP 43 HN), and a tipper loaded with sand (T 17001LA). It said investigation revealed that due to brake failure, the 40-foot container truck, while traveling at top speed, collided with three other vehicles, including a fully loaded tipper with sand. It stressed that…
The leader of the Niger Republic junta, Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani has told the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to have a rethink over its planned attack on his country, saying it won’t be a walk in the park. Tchiani in a broadcast Saturday night also accused the regional body of planning to invade Niger with the aid of a foreign power. He described the sanctions imposed on Niger by ECOWAS as illegal and inhuman. Tchiani added that he had no ambition to stay in office beyond three years and announced a 30-day period of what he called national…
A suspected kidnapper caught in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State on Friday was set ablaze by some residents after he allegedly kidnapped two children. The suspect, it was gathered, was carrying two children away to an unknown destination when he was accosted by some residents who asked him where he was taking the children. However, the inability of the suspected kidnapper to give any credible answer forced the mob to descend on him and beat him to stupor. Subsequently, the mob set the suspected kidnapper ablaze. A video of the mob action showed people pouring fuel on the…
The Governor of Borno state, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved the release of N10 million as a relief package to soldiers wounded during battles in Borno. The State Commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, delivered the gift to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Peter Malla at the 7 Div headquarters in Maiduguri on Saturday. The relief package was a fulfillment of a pledge by Zulum two months ago at a Sallah launch organised by the Chief of Army Staff, Maj-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. Tar expressed commitment of the state government to…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has honoured its staff, who died in the line of duty as part of the activities to celebrate the 2023 World Humanitarian Day Its Director General, Mustapha Ahmed, in a statement issued Saturday said humanitarian actors who lost their lives and those who suffered injury and trauma in the line of duty were celebrated. He stressed that it was on record that some NEMA staff have lost their lives and some kidnapped while many others have suffered tragic experiences while on active duty. Ahmed noted that it was on record that some NEMA staff…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called on President Bola Tinubu and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) not to go to war with the Niger Republic. Its National Chairman, Falalu Bello, in a statement issued Saturday said war would destabilise the entire Sahelian region and could lead to the spread of violence and instability to other countries in the West African subregion. He noted that there exists an excellent neighborliness and good relationship between the two countries that are closely linked economically, culturally and geographically, saying it would be tragic if these relationships for centuries are spoilt.…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI). The Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale in a statement issued Saturday said the initiative was in furtherance of the president’s commitment to easing the impact of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians. He noted that this transformative initiative was poised to revolutionize the transportation landscape in the country, targeting over 11,500 new CNG-enabled vehicles and 55,000 CNG conversion kits for existing PMS-dependent vehicles. Ngilale said: “The landmark initiative, which comprises of a Comprehensive Adoption Strategy, will include the following: Empowering Workshops…
The Director General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Ahmed, says the agency is yet to receive the $1 million donation from the Agency for International Development (USAID), for the support of flood victims in 2022. TheHintsNews reports that the US embassy, in a statement by its Ambassador in October 2022, Mary Beth Leonard had announced the donation. The US had explained that the unusual heavy rainfall, which resulted in flooding, had affected nearly 2.8 million people across the country. To this end, the US government pledged the sum of $1 million in new USAID support, which would allow local…
Following the recent spate of attacks in some parts of the country, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, says the National Assembly is taking measures to nip it in the bud and prevent any further resurgence. He said the military authorities have agreed to establish formation around flashpoints in Zaria. The Speaker stated this on Friday during a condolence visit to the Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Highness, Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, over the sad incidents of the collapse of parts of the Zaria Central Mosque last Friday, which killed several people and injured many others during…