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Here are the top stories from around the country today.
1. Why northern Nigeria is still struggling with poverty, insecurity and underdevelopment – Elders
Prominent elders in the northern region have put forward the reasons they say the northern region is grappling with worsening insecurity, poverty and underdeveloped development.Read more
2. Nigerians are bracing for tough times as the price of petrol reaches N1,400 per litre
Nigerians may face tougher times as higher fuel prices will soon lead to an increase in transport fares, although transport operators in some areas of the country are already implementing fare increases. Read more
3. Four people died when bandits kidnapped LG chairman in Zamfara
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly kidnapped the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Bungudu. Read more
4. Al-Mustapha rejects the memoir’s claims about Abacha’s final hours, saying he has proof
The former Chief Security Officer of the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd), has rejected the allegations contained in the memoirs of retired Department of State Services (DSS) officer Dennis Amachree regarding the circumstances surrounding Abacha’s death, and described the report as untrue.Read more
5. Marwa calls on traditional rulers to vet land buyers, warns of drug cartels in rural communities
The Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Buba Marwa (retd.), has appealed to traditional rulers and community leaders to carefully screen individuals seeking to purchase agricultural land, warning that criminal syndicates are increasingly exploiting remote locations to set up illegal drug production facilities.Read more
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6. SOKAPU takes Umahi to court over nurse’s death, asks for autopsy, ₦20 billion compensation
The officials of the Southern Kaduna Community Association (SOKAPU) have filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Kaduna against the Minister of Public Works, David Umahi, over the death of a nurse, Mary Habila, who was part of the minister’s medical team.Read more
7. Police denied reports regarding alleged ‘shoot on sight’ directive issued by IGP regarding illegal firearms
The Nigerian Police have rejected reports alleging that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, directed officers to shoot anyone found in possession of illegal firearms, describing the claims as false and a distortion of his statement.Read more
8. The Kebbi government rejects accusations of neglecting the community due to bandit attacks
The Kebbi State Government denied accusations that it had abandoned communities affected by banditry and terrorism, and stressed that Governor Nasir Idris’ administration remained fully engaged in efforts to combat insecurity across the state.Read more
9. Police recover stolen car in Rivers, sold in Gombe to original owner
The Gombe State Police Command has handed over a Toyota Highlander SUV stolen nearly five years ago in Rivers State to its owner after recovering the vehicle during a routine verification process in the state.Read more
10. Gumi calls for dialogue with Boko Haram, bandits, citing Niger Delta peace efforts
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi renews his call for dialogue with Boko Haram insurgents and armed bandits, arguing that the Federal Government should consider the same approach as that adopted to resolve Niger Delta militancy.Read more
