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Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Operation Fansan Yanma have killed a notorious bandit leader Dan Dari Biyar. Biyar was said to have been neutralised during a clearance operation by the troops in the western axis of Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert said Biyar was killed on Thursday after he tried to collect ransom for some of his kidnapped victims.

The ransom was brought to the forest by relatives of his captives, Makama noted. “Dan Dari Biyar, whose nickname was derived from his infamous catchphrase “I prefer ₦500 to a Hausa man” was known for his brutality against kidnap victims, often mocking them before demanding large sums in ransom.

“He was reportedly based deep within the Tidibale forest, from where he launched coordinated attacks on communities in Lalle, Tsamaye, and parts of Gwaronyo, including the notorious razing of Gidan Sale village along the Gundumi axis,” the security expert stated.

He also noted that military sources said intelligence reports linked Biyar to several attacks including arson, ambushes among others in Sokoto East senatorial zone.

He added that the operation which led to Biyar’s killing was carried out by a joint team of the Nigerian Army and local security volunteers under the Sokoto State Government’s community protection initiative. Weapons of various calibre were also recovered from the operation by the troops while some members of Biyar’s gang fled the location.

MemphitzDgreat1:
Peter Obi is a real thorn in the flesh and minds of the APC

Penguin2:
Lunatics have taken over the asylum. So, I’m not surprised.

This is why we need Peter Obi to come and put the lunatics back in the cage and bring sanity to this country.

In the new Nigeria that is coming, charlatans like Okpebholo will stop amounting to anything.

So, let them enjoy the madness while it lasts.

Racoon:
Hehehe! Make una dey set up anarchy and institute lawlessness. E go reach everyone last last. Whatever goes around because of politics also comes around.

henrybomb:
Instead of them to correct his shortcomings and overzealousness they will rather come out and defend nonsense.

You come on a campaign ground to dish out nonsense like “your security will not be guaranteed” “he is on your own” “person wey sey him no get 1.5m give 15m”

Same person said “the money wey I take dey do road na Tinubu dey give me” like who says such thing in 2025 or he loves goofing every time with no iota of reasoning….there is no such thing as exaggeration from the media he is just slow with his thoughts.

Kanixt:
Inform him to sponsor the visitation or what?

Obi for now is an ordinary Nigerian, therefore ordinary Nigerian can't visit Edo but must inform the governor. Oga, there are big challenges in Edo why not face it.

richmond500:
That is not enough, anyone going to Edo, even corp members and commuters should inform him first.

Me sef wan enter Bayelsa next week o, Gov douye Diri, shebi u deh hear? I no wan hear say I no inform u o

Bentacur007:
Corrupt politicians we get for this country eeee

Karlman:
PDP is the brainchild of Alex Ekwueme, you can either deal with it or go and cry.
Of course he worked with others but it was his creation.
Go and sit down somewhere with your hate.

TimeManager:
I read your second reply to the other guy, I wanted to quote your reply but I couldn't find it anymore, it has been deleted. Anyways, I love the reply, there's a thin line between delusion and hallucination and the difference is weed. He must have been on weed before coming online this morning.


-Kiss the truth!

Penguin2:
For those who don’t know, Prof Jerry Gana is one of the group of 38 who formed the PDP with Late Chief Alex Ekwueme.

In this interview he says PDP may adopt Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for 2027 election.

He went on to blame Atiku for not stepping down and supporting Obi in 2023; declaring that “Peter Obi is good.”

The options keep growing larger and larger for Peter Obi.

If not ADC, then Nenadi Usman’s LP.

If not Nenadi Usman’s LP, then Julius Abure’s LP.

If not Julius Abure’s LP, then PDP.

Game on!

Yohanna alleged that Lawal was acting as a political spy for the ruling All Progressives Congress, with a mission to destabilise the ADC and thwart the presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 elections.

WantsandMore:
not really Nigerians have a car culture, same culture that killed rail systems in the Americas, if these rails aren’t fast electric trains it’ll wouldn’t scale unless heavily subsidized which isn’t advisable

searchlight:
But Chief Zombie Reno said that NASS didn't approve any loan. Has the loan just been approved now?

Sheuns:
Why una dey use style beg na.

So una no even fit call their bluff.

forgiveness:
Kwankwaso, over to you. What sayest next? Thus ask the government.

phransix2:
why don't they tackle insecurity and hunger in the land first? Cos if these issues are not solved they are threat to the infrastructure.

And again most of these monies are to be used for campaigns and re-election bid. I don't even trust them

LCling:
Eastern what? Did this one read the project at all?

Port Harcourt - Maiduguri ( how much) but later it's pH is termed south south

The only east project there is (Morden some equipment in east port, which can be buying

odeebee:
Dangote built a world class refinery for $20B. The same amount a government wants to borrow for just railway in the East alone. Nobody lasts forever in the life.

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has dismissed speculations about his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the party as a “smaller skin” unworthy of his political legacy.

Speaking with journalists in Kano on Tuesday, Lamido reiterated his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite its internal issues and pledged support for any political alliance, within or outside the PDP, that would secure Nigeria’s future ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“I believe in Nigeria. So any arrangements, be it within or outside the Peoples Democratic Party, that will secure and save Nigeria, I am ready to work with it in 2027,” he said.

Responding to rumours linking him to the ADC, the former Foreign Affairs Minister firmly denied any such move, stressing that his political identity remains tied to the PDP.

“I’m still in PDP, even though PDP has some problems, but I cannot renounce my history. I can’t simply walk out of my skin and crawl in flesh and blood and be conferred with a smaller skin called ADC. I cannot,” he said.

He emphasised the role the PDP had played in his political journey, having entrusted him with top positions such as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Governor of Jigawa State.

“So, I cannot simply renounce my history, my legacy and my heritage and say, ‘Today I got something new’. I am out of PDP. I will not do that,” Lamido added.

On the ongoing push for the creation of additional states in Nigeria, Lamido noted that while the demand may be legitimate, it does little to address the country’s most pressing challenges.

“Will the creation of new states solve our problems – insecurity, poverty, hunger and division between the North and the South? There are more pressing issues than creating additional states,” he said.

Lamido also weighed in on Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso’s recent visit to President Bola Tinubu, stating that the former Kano governor was within his rights to make such a move.

Factcheck0001:
And some wailers believe this government isn't doing anything, we are waiting for what they will campaign with


Bunch of pathetic clowns

Gotocourt:
Tinubomics is a total failure, guys I tell you this even the stock market is been manipulated. The main disaster is yet to unfold. Naira don cast. It's just like how IBB mismanaged our economy.
Check this history of CBN MPR

Educationalserv:
Nonsense you devalued you Naira to have X 3 of naira Income while your liabilities are Fixed in Naira .

Example a 20 bn naira FGN bond for 10 years has lost 70 percent of it real value while FGN is paying back same 20 bn after devaluation and having x 3 naira Income .
We are not stupid

happney65:
Iro ti ba tiyin je. Iro nla nla..

I guess na rice subsidy be this?

Shior