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Rundunar ’yandandan Najeriya ta ce an tura Naira miliyan 100 zuwa asusun banki na Victor Egbetokun, ɗan Kayode Egbetokun, Sufeto Janar na ’yansanda mai barin gado bisa kuskure, kuma tun daga nan aka mayar da kuɗin. Bayanin ya biyo bayan wani rahoto da ya karade intanet inda aka yi zargin cewa an tura kuɗin ne daga asusun kuɗaɗen tsaro (security vote) na Gwamnatin Jihar Anambra zuwa asusun Victor. Da yake magana a shirin Politics Today na Channels Television a ranar Litinin, kakakin ’yansanda, Benjamin Hundeyin, ya ce an gano ma’amalar nan take kuma aka soke ta. “Za ku tuna lokacin…

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Plateau State chapter, has condemned the renewed wave of violence in parts of the state, describing the attacks as disturbing and a serious threat to peaceful coexistence. In a press statement issued on February 25, 2026, and signed by its Acting Publicity Secretary, Shittu Bamaiyi, the party expressed concern over the recent loss of innocent lives following attacks by suspected terrorists, particularly in Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas. The APC stated that the renewed violence is not only worrisome and condemnable but also capable of undermining ongoing peace-building efforts by the state…

PRESS STATEMENT February 23, 2026. The Jasawa Community Development Association (JCDA) has expressed profound sorrow and outrage over the brutal killing of five of its members who were ambushed and shot dead at Mangu Hale on Monday morning while traveling to Pankshin for their legitimate business activities. The victims—Uwaisu, Zubairu, Shamsu, and Babakarami, all shoe sellers, as well as Ibrahim, a carpenter who was separately killed at the same location—were law-abiding and hardworking citizens, striving to earn an honest living to support their families. Their untimely deaths have left their families, associates, and the entire Jasawa community in deep…

The Plateau State Government has expressed deep shock and sadness over a violent attack on Ratatis (Dorowa Babuje), located in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, 22nd February 2026, resulted in the tragic loss of innocent lives. In a statement issued by the government, the attack was strongly condemned as barbaric and senseless. The government noted that this attack came at a time when sustained efforts in dialogue, reconciliation, and community engagement had significantly improved the peace across the state. The Plateau State Government confirmed that those who sustained injuries during the attack are receiving medical…

High-profile ISWAP Commander hid in Edo Village for 4 years Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the sixth person involved in the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo state, in which over 40 worshippers lost their lives and scores more were left injured. The DSS is currently prosecuting five persons — Idris Omeiza (25), Al Qasim Idris (20), Jamiu Abdulmalik (26), Abdulhaleem Idris (25), and Momoh Otuho Abubakar (47) for allegedly carrying out acts of terrorism. For nearly four years, the sixth suspect evaded arrest, making him one of the…

Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Bassey Ewah, has undertaken an operational visit to key flashpoints across the Jos–Bukuru metropolis. This move is part of proactive measures aimed at reinforcing security and providing reassurance to residents in the region. During the tour, which included visits to Gengre Community, Central Mosque Terminus, Bauchi Road, Zololo Junction, Gadan Bako, and Gada Biu, Commissioner Ewah conducted thorough security assessments. The assessments focused on identifying potential threats and deploying appropriate personnel to ensure law and order are maintained across these critical areas. Read Also: GOVERNOR CALEB MUTFWANG FLAGS OFF JEBBU BASSA–BINCHIN–BUYO ROAD, EXTENDS INTERVENTION TO SABON…

PRESIDENT TINUBU ACCEPTS EGBETOKUN’S RESIGNATION AS INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE, APPOINTS TUNJI DISU IN ACTING CAPACITY President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, following the submission of his letter citing pressing family considerations. President Tinubu received Mr Egbetokun’s resignation earlier today and expressed his profound appreciation for Egbetokun’s decades of distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation. The President acknowledged his dedication, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to strengthening internal security architecture during his tenure. Appointed in June 2023, Egbetokun was serving a four-year term scheduled to…

Shugaban Najeriya ya sanar da naɗin Olatunji Rilwan Disu a matsayin sufeta-janar na ƴansandan kasar, bayan ajiye aikin tsohon mai riƙe da muƙamin Kayode Egbetokun. A cikin wata sanarwa da fadar shugaban Najeriya ta fitar, Tinubu ya ce ya amince da ajiye aikin Sufeta-Janar Kayode Egbetokun “bayan ya miƙa takardar ajiye aiki bisa dalilai na iyali”. Tinubu ya gode wa tsohon sufeta-janar ɗin tare da yaba masa “bisa gomman shekaru da ya kwashe yana hidimta wa rundunar ƴansandan da kuma Najeriya”. A watan Yunin 2023 ne shugaban Najeriya Bola Tinubu ya naɗa Kayode Egbetokun a matsayin sufeta-janar…

FOUR KILLED IN ROADBLOCK ATTACK ON NDING ROAD BY BEROM YOUTHS Violence escalated in Plateau State when a group of youths, suspected to be local Berom indigenes, blocked the Nding road in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area and attacked a passenger vehicle. Four people were killed on the spot during the assault, which followed a deadly attack by suspected Fulani gunmen earlier that day. ASSAULT FOLLOWS DEADLY GUNMEN ATTACK IN DOROWA BABUJE VILLAGE The attack occurred just hours after suspected Fulani gunmen launched an assault in Dorowa Babuje village, killing seven residents and injuring two others. The roadblock and subsequent…

Ƴan b!ndiga da ba a san ko su waye ba sun kai hari garin Ɗorawan Babuje dake Karamar Hukumar Barikin Ladi a jihar Filato a daren jiya inda suka hallaka a mutane tara a wajen wani shaƙatawa Wannan na zuwa ne bayan kashe matasan Fulani su uku a garin Jong dake garin Ɗorawan Babuje a makon da ya gabata yayin da suke dawowa daga tafsiri a watan Ramadan.

Armed bandits, whose identities remain unknown, launched an attack on Dorawan Babuje village in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State last night. The assailants killed nine people at a recreational area in the village. This attack follows the recent killing of three Fulani youths in Jong village, also within the Dorawan Babuje vicinity, last week. The youths had been returning from a Ramadan prayer session when they were ambushed and murdered. The violence has heightened tensions in the region, which has already been grappling with security challenges.

Ofishin hukumar kare hakkin bil’adama ta International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC–RFT) a Najeriya ya fitar da sanarwar gaggawa dangane da lamarin Walida Abdullahi, wadda aka rawaito cewa an ɗauke ta tana ƙarama, aka riƙe ta na wani tsawon lokaci, lamarin da ake zargin ya jefa lafiyarta da walwalarta cikin haɗari. A cikin sanarwar da Daraktan ƙasa na ƙungiyar, Ambasada Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, ya sanya wa hannu, IHRC–RFT ta bayyana cewa batun ya shafi haƙƙin ɗan Adam da kariyar yara, ba wai na addini, siyasa ko yanki ba. Ƙungiyar ta jaddada muhimmancin bin doka da…

NAFDAC WARNS PUBLIC AFTER ALLEGED CASE OF TAMPERED INFANT FORMULA IN KADUNA The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding the suspected sale of revalidated SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula (900g) in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The formula allegedly caused gastrointestinal distress in a 4-month-old infant who consumed it, highlighting potential risks to public health. Upon examination, it was discovered that the date markings on the product had been altered, indicating tampering with the manufacturing and expiry dates. This raises serious concerns about the integrity of the product, which is typically…

Shugaba Bola Ahmed Tinubu ya yaba wa Ministan Babban Birnin Tarayya, Nyesom Wike, bisa jajircewarsa wadda ya ce ita ce silar nasarorin da jam’iyyar APC ta samu a zaɓen da aka gudanar a Abuja. A ranar Asabar ce Hukumar Zaɓe ta Ƙasa INEC ta gudanar da zaɓe a ƙananan hukumomi shida na Babban Birnin Tarayya, tare da zaɓukan cike gurbi a mazaɓun Ahoada East II da Khana II a Jihar Ribas, da kuma Kano Municipal da Ungogo a Jihar Kano.

A member of the Hunters Vigilante Group allegedly shot a colleague dead yesterday following a minor disagreement during a patrol in Vom, Jos South local government area of Plateau State. Jafar Umar was allegedly shot by his fellow member. Both were part of the Hunters Vigilante, a community-based security outfit operating in the region. Jos South area commander of the Nigerian Forest Security Service, Pam Gyang Pwajok, confirmed the incident in a phone conversation with journalists. He said: “I heard something like that happened in Vom but I don’t have details of the incident yet. I have asked…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted large consignments of illicit drugs in Edo, FCT, Bauchi, Ondo, Delta, Kogi raids, respectively. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Giving a breakdown, Mr Babafemi said that no fewer than 7,300 pills of tramadol 225mg concealed in two sound systems were recovered by NDLEA operatives on patrol along Okene/Lokoja highway Kogi state. This, he said, were recovered during the search of a commuter bus coming from Lagos to Kano on Sunday, February 15. He said that a…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Hon. Napoleon Ukalikpe of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ahoada East Constituency II by-election in Rivers State. Ukalikpe secured a landslide victory with a total of 3,980 votes, following an election where key opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), failed to submit candidates. Here are the full results from the election: AA: 33 votes APC: 3,980 votes APN: 38 votes BP: 11 votes NNPP: 7 votes YPP: 7 votes ZLP: 6 votes

In continued efforts to stamp out criminal activities and sustain peace in Taraba State, troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA)/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), on 21 February 2026, successfully intercepted and arrested a suspected gun-runner during a stop-and-search operation at Sarkin Kudu in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation followed actionable and credible intelligence. Vigilant troops on sentry duty flagged down an Audi vehicle with registration number RBC 798 DV (Abuja). Upon a thorough search of the vehicle, one Mr. Monday Reuben, a 48-year-old male from Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State, was…

It was a narrow escape for an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) who escaped lynching from the hands of youths, numbering over 50 at Junior Secondary School, Kayada polling stations Kuje in the ongoing FCT Area Council elections.

The Kano State Fire Service has disclosed that property worth between ₦700 million and ₦800 million was lost in a fire outbreak at the Dakata Small-Scale Industrial Complex in Kano. Daily Trust reported that the incident occurred at the industrial facility popularly known as Fatima Crossion and Recycling, located in Dakata area of the state. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Public Relations Officer of the service, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the agency’s Emergency Response Unit received a distress call from one Mr. Joseph reporting the outbreak. He said firefighters from the Service Headquarters, Dakata…