I have spent quality time reading the reaction of the family of late Bilyaminu Bello to the Presidential pardon granted his widow, Maryam Sanda, who is on death row for his murder. It was thought-provoking! Thrice, I read the press statement signed by the head of the family, Dr. Bello Haliru Mohammed (Dangaladiman Gwandu). Maryam had on November 19, 2017 stabbed Bilyaminu multiple times to death. An Abuja High Court in 2020 convicted and sentenced Maryam to death for the killing. Both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court in judgments delivered on December 4, 2020, and October…
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Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have neutralised one armed criminal, while other suspects fled the scene in Benue. Acting Media Information Officer, Operation Whirl Stroke, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu in a statement issued Thursday said the troops conducted a deliberate ambush operation on 15 October, 2025. He added that the operation took place east of Ayilamo, within Tombo council ward of Logo Local Government Area, Benue State. Zubairu noted: “The troops made contact with the criminal elements where one of the armed criminals was successfully neutralised; other suspects fled the scene, reportedly sustaining gunshot wounds. “Following the initial contact, troops…
The House of Representatives has called the federal government to develop a framework for the gradual phase-out and eventual ban of highly hazardous pesticides. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion moved at the plenary on Wednesday by Hon. Clement Jimbo. Moving the motion, the lawmaker said that pesticides are used in agriculture to protect crops from pests and diseases thereby ensuring food security. He, however, said that the growing circulation of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHP’s) in the country poses grave risks to human health, food safety, environment sustainability and biodiversity. Jimbo said that NAFDAC…
The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding huge financial commitments to the tune of $35 million modular refinery project in Brass, Bayelsa State. The decision of the House to launch the investigation was sequel to the adoption of a motion moved at the plenary on Wednesday by Hon. Billy Osawaru. Moving the motion, the lawmaker said an increased revenue base for the nation reduces the pressure on the foreign exchange regime and even lowers debt burden, especially as it relates to budget financing. Osawaru noted that it was in…
Preamble For centuries, Bama Emirate has stood tall as one of the most historic and strategic centres of civilization, culture, and governance in Borno State. It is an emirate blessed with a proud lineage of leadership, men and women of intellect, and a population renowned for their resilience, loyalty, and service to the state and nation. Yet, in the current political structure of Borno, Bama Emirate — once regarded as the second most influential emirate after Borno — appears to have been pushed to the margins of representation and decision-making. The caption “Bama Emirate: The Forgotten Giant in Borno’s Political…
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali has reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s transport and logistics sector through digitisation, strategic investments, and stakeholder collaboration. Speaking on Tuesday at the Nigerian Transport and Logistics Leadership Summit in Abuja, Alkali described transport and logistics as the “lifeblood of Nigeria’s economy” and emphasised the sector’s role in driving national development. The event, themed, “Building Sustainable Transport and Logistics Infrastructure in Nigeria: Current Trends and Future Insights,” brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to chart a sustainable path for the future of transport in Nigeria. Organised by the Nigerian…
The troops of 2 Division/Sector 3 Operation Fansan Yamma has intercepted nine kidnapped victims at Essalu community, in Yagba west LGA of Kogi State.during a night patrol along Egbe – Okuran in Kogi State, and Okoloke through Patigi in Kwara State, on 13 October, 2025. Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Division Nigerian Army, Lt.Col, Polycarp Okoye in a statement issued Wednesday said among the rescued victims were four males and five females who were kidnapped from their community, Matoku, in Patigi LGA of Kwara State on 24 September, 2025. He said: “On interrogation, the victims revealed that…
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), conducting routine stop-and-search operations at a checkpoint in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, have intercepted a vehicle conveying substances suspected to be hard drugs. Acting Media Information Officer HQ JTF, Operation Whirl Stroke, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu in a statement issued Tuesday said the interception occurred on 14 October, 2025 around Anguwan Malama in Akwanga Local Government Area. He said: “Upon sighting the troops, the driver of the ash-coloured Toyota Solara with registration number KJA-108FY (Lagos) abandoned the vehicle and fled into nearby bushes. “Despite a swift pursuit by the troops, the suspect managed to evade…
Troops of Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace in collaboration with Sector 1, Operation Fansan Yamma tracked and apprehended two notorious gunrunners on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Media Information Officer, JTF Operation Enduring Peace, Maj Samson Zhakom in a statement issued Monday said the suspects, Mr. Abdullahi Balarabe (40) and his wife, Shafaatu Abdullahi (18), were intercepted at a snap checkpoint established by the joint troops of JTF at the outskirts of Saminaka in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to him, The operation, prompted by auctionable intelligence from an intelligence agency in Plateau State, led to the…
The depletion of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continued on Tuesday as three lawmakers elected on its platform defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) during plenary in the House of Representatives. Their letters of resignation from the PDP were read by the Speaker, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen at the commencement of proceedings. The lawmakers cited unresolved internal crises within the PDP as the reason for their decision. The Members who defected were: Hon Aliyu Abdullahi representing Ikara/Kubau Federal Constituency, Kaduna State), Hon. Sadiq Ango Abdullahi, representing Sabon Gari Federal Constituency of Kaduna State; and Hon. Hussaini Ahmed representing Kaduna…