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Zamfara Residents Kill 37 Bandits
At least 37 bandits were reportedly killed in Matusgi village, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara, after residents engaged a gang that had invaded the village with the intent to abduct locals.
According to an anonymous resident, the bandits arrived on motorbikes around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, aiming to carry out abductions, saying it was not the first time the villagers had confronted bandits, but it was the first instance where they managed to inflict significant casualties.
The resident said the bandits began their attack by firing sporadically to intimidate the community. However, the residents were alerted in advance and were prepared when the bandits arrived. Armed with locally-made firearms, some villagers fought back, while others used traditional weapons to encircle the area and prevent the bandits from escaping.
After an hour of intense fighting, the bandits retreated, with 10 of their members reported dead. The residents then regrouped, strategized, and set up an ambush. When the bandits returned, the villagers launched another attack, ultimately killing 37 bandits in total.
The District Head of Matusgi, Alhaji Ciroma Muhammad, confirmed the incident, stating that three villagers were killed during the clash. He noted that neighbouring villages reported seeing the bandits transporting the bodies of their fallen comrades on motorbikes.
“This is the 13th time bandits have attacked this village,” Alhaji Muhammad said. “Three weeks ago, the bandits kidnapped 23 people, mostly women. They carried out the operation quietly, without firing any shots until after they had left. We only became aware of their departure when they fired a few shots in the distance.”
He added that the bandits had demanded a ransom of N150,000 per person. After payment, only seven of the abducted women were released, with the remaining hostages still in captivity.
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APC Rolls Out E-Registration to Digitize Membership Nationwide
By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa
The All Progressives Congress has invited all stakeholders, supporters, and members, both old and new, to participate in its ongoing Membership Electronic-Registration Exercise across the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory.
APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, in a post obtained from APC’s X handle on Friday, said the exercise is being conducted in all wards nationwide.
“Existing members are expected to validate their membership, while new and intending members are encouraged to register and join the party.
“Participants must be 18 years or older and possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN) to complete the registration process,” he said.
According to Morka, the e-Registration exercise is designed to digitise the Party’s membership register, ensure the integrity of records, provide efficient access to membership data for planning and management decisions, promote internal democracy, and strengthen APC’s commitment to democratic innovation in Nigeria.
He urged all eligible Nigerians to take part in the exercise and join the progressive family of Nigeria’s ruling party.
The APC noted that the initiative is part of its ongoing effort to modernise party operations, increase transparency, and ensure that party membership is up-to-date and verifiable nationwide.
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Tinubu Swears In New Federal Character Commission Chairman, 37 Commissioners
By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in the new Chairman and 37 National Commissioners of the Federal Character Commission, FCC, at the State House, Abuja.
The ceremony, which began at about 4:48 pm, saw Hulayat Ayo Omidiran take the oath of office as FCC Chairman alongside commissioners representing all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
Mrs Omidiran, 59, is a former two-term member of the House of Representatives who previously represented Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency of Osun State. She succeeds Dr. Muheeba Dankaka, whose tenure was widely criticised.
Full List of Sworn-In Commissioners
Alongside Chairman Omidiran and FCC Secretary Mohammed Musa, the following were sworn in as National Commissioners:
1. Peter Ogbonna Eze – Enugu
2. AbdulWasiu Bawalla – Lagos
3. Obinna Oriaku – Abia
4. Lawal Ya’u Roni –
5. Abubakar Atiku Bunu – Kebbi
6. Eludayo Eluyemi – Osun
7. Bema Olvadi Madayi – Adamawa
8. Dora Ebong – Akwa Ibom
9. Nnoli Nkechi Gloria – Anambra
10. Babangida Adamu Gwana – Bauchi
11. Sir Tonye Okio – Bayelsa
12. Aligba Eugene Tarkende – Benue
13. Modu Mustapha – Borno
14. Dr Stella Odey Ekpo – Cross River
15. Ederin Lovette Idisi – Delta
16. Nwokpor Vincent Nduka – Ebonyi
17. Victor Sabor Edoror – Edo
18. Sola Fokanle – Ekiti
19. Ibrahim Baba Mairiga – Gombe
20. Jerry Alagbaoso – Imo
21. Ruth Jumai Ango – Kaduna
22. Muhammad Awwal Nayya – Kano
23. Anas Isah – Katsina
24. Bello Idris Eneye – Kogi
25. Dr Ibrahim Abdullahi – Kwara
26. Kayode Oladele – Ogun
27. Isah Jibrin – Niger
28. Ajimudu Bola – Ondo
29. Prince Ayodeji Abas Aleshinloye – Oyo
30. Pam Bolman – Plateau
31. Aaron Chukwuemeka – Rivers
33. Bobboi Bala Kaigama – Taraba
34. Jibir Maigari – Yobe
35. Sani Garba – Zamfara
36. Solomon Ayuba Dagami – FCT
37. (plus FCC Secretary) Mohammed Musa remains the commission’s administrative head.
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President Tinubu Assigns Four Appointed Ambassadors, Clears Way for Diplomatic Engagement
By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the initial diplomatic postings for four ambassador-designates, selected from a cohort of 68 nominees confirmed by the Senate in December 2023.
The announcement was made on Thursday by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
”President Tinubu confirmed the postings of Ambassador Ayodele Oke as the ambassador-designate to France, and Colonel Lateef Are as the ambassador-designate to the United States of America.”
”Also confirmed by the President is the posting of Ambassador Amin Dalhatu, former ambassador to South Korea, as the high commissioner-designate to the United Kingdom.
”Usman Isa Dakingari Suleiman, former governor of Kebbi, is the ambassador-designate to Turkey, where the President is scheduled to begin a state visit next week.
”In a memo to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Tinubu urged the ministry to notify the governments of the four countries about the ambassador-designates, in accordance with diplomatic procedures.”
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