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Breaking:Bandits Abduct Mother Of Popular Hausa Singer

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Halima Adamu, the mother of the well-known Hausa singer Dauda Adamu, also known as Rarara, has been kidnapped.

The abduction occurred at her home in Kahutu village, Danja local government area, Katsina State, according to a local source.

The source reported that the bandits entered the village around 1 a.m. on Friday and kidnapped the elderly woman.

The bandits arrived on foot and quietly, without firing a single shot during the operation, which lasted only a few minutes. The woman did not resist when they asked her to come with them,” the source stated..

Although there were other people in the house, the bandits only took Rarara’s mother, leaving the others behind. There was no attempt to confront the armed bandits.”

They likely parked their motorcycles some distance away and walked to the village. We are praying for her safe return because she is very important to us. Her son, Rarara, has been extremely generous, bringing numerous developments to our village.”

Attempts to contact the famous Hausa singer by phone have been unsuccessful, as his calls went unanswered.

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Breaking:Chief Of Army Staff Taoreed Passes Away

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56.

He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness.

Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu.

His distinguished military career began when he enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987. On September 19, 1992, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps as a member of the 39th Regular Course.

Throughout his service, Lt. General Lagbaja demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment, serving as a platoon commander in the 93 Battalion and the 72 Special Forces Battalion.

He played pivotal roles in numerous internal security operations, including Operation ZAKI in Benue State, Lafiya Dole in Borno, Udoka in Southeast Nigeria, and Operation Forest Sanity across Kaduna and Niger States.

An alumnus of the prestigious U.S. Army War College, he earned a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies, demonstrating his dedication to professional growth and excellence in military leadership.

Lt. General Lagbaja is survived by his beloved wife, Mariya, and their two children.

President Tinubu expresses his heartfelt condolences to the family and the Nigerian Armed Forces during this difficult time. He wishes Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honours his significant contributions to the nation.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)

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President Tinubu Promotes Acting Chief Of Army staff To Lieutenant General

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President Bola Tinubu has officially promoted Olufemi Oluyede, the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), to the rank of Lieutenant General.

This announcement, confirmed by sources at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, has sparked speculation regarding a potential future appointment as the permanent head of the army.

Oluyede, who was previously a Major General, stepped into the role of acting army chief following the illness of former Army Chief Taoreed Lagbaja.

NIGERIAN TRACKER learned that since the return to civilian rule in 1999, the tradition is that the Chief of Army Staff wears the rank of a three-star general, while the Chief of Defence Staff wears the rank of a four-star general from whichever section of the armed forces he comes from.

The second Army General to wear the rank of a four-star General who did not also serve as Head of State was General Alexander Ogomudia in 2003 when he was promoted by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Sultan Muhammad Saad Abubakar

 

Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

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He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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