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Opposition parties at work. They used this tactics to chase Jonathan away . Comparing obj fuel prices with Jonathan regime

The police explained that comments earlier made by the Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, Rabiu Muhammad, which were widely interpreted as a denial, were in fact aimed at preventing public panic while details were being confirmed.

PRESS STATEMENT

INCIDENT AT KURMIN WALI COMMUNITY, KAJURU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE

The Nigeria Police Force acknowledges the deep concern generated by reports of an abduction incident at Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Force understands the fear and anxiety such reports cause to families, residents, and the general public, and treats the safety of every citizen as a matter of utmost priority.

Upon receiving the report, the Kaduna State Security Council was convened by the Governor.
During the meeting at the Government House, Kaduna, some individuals from the affected local government area disputed the report, which had earlier been confirmed by the Police, and described it as false. This created uncertainty and reinforced the need for caution and thorough verification by the Police and other security agencies before making conclusive public statements on such a sensitive matter.

In this context, comments made by the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, during a media interaction were intended to prevent unnecessary panic while facts were being confirmed. Those remarks, which have since been widely misinterpreted, were not a denial of the incident but a measured response pending confirmation of details from the field, including the identities and number of those affected.

Subsequent verification from operational units and intelligence sources has confirmed that the incident did occur. The Nigeria Police Force therefore activated coordinated security operations, working closely with other security agencies, with a clear focus on locating and safely rescuing the victims and restoring calm to the area.

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has directed the full deployment of critical operational and intelligence assets to Kajuru and surrounding communities. These efforts include deployment of tactical units as well as intensified patrols already in place, targeted search-and-rescue operations, and proactive measures to protect lives and property.

The Nigeria Police Force appeals to members of the public and the media for patience and cooperation. The public is encouraged to rely on official police communications for verified information and to avoid speculation or sensational reporting that could jeopardise ongoing operations or heighten public anxiety.

The Force remains fully committed to the safety of all citizens and will continue to provide updates as developments unfold.

CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters,
Abuja.
 
20th January 2026.

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The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that an abduction incident did take place at Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following days of uncertainty and conflicting reports.

A statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, acknowledged that the incident, which sparked fear and anxiety among residents, was initially disputed during a meeting of the Kaduna State Security Council convened by Governor Uba Sani.

“Subsequent verification from operational units and intelligence sources has confirmed that the incident did occur,” he said.

According to the Force, some individuals from the affected local government area described the report as false, creating uncertainty and the need for further verification by security agencies.

The police explained that comments earlier made by the Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, Rabiu Muhammad, which were widely interpreted as a denial, were in fact aimed at preventing public panic while details were being confirmed. He, however, said subsequent checks by operational units and intelligence sources confirmed the abduction.

In response, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of critical operational and intelligence assets to Kajuru and surrounding communities.

The police say tactical units have been deployed, patrols intensified, and targeted search-and-rescue operations are underway to locate and safely rescue the victims, while restoring calm to the area.

It, however, appealed to the public and the media to rely only on official sources for verified information and to avoid speculation that could jeopardise ongoing operations.

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the northern region, John Hayab, said scores of worshippers were abducted in the community. However, the police command in Kaduna and state government said the reports were “false”

Rabiu, the police commissioner in the North-West state, challenged those with evidence of the incident to table it. “Anyone who has evidence should come forward with the list of kidnapped persons and their particulars,” Rabiu said during a press briefing.

On his part, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Sule Shuaibu, said he had engaged CAN at the state level and community leaders. Shuaibu said the engagements indicated that the reports were “completely false”.

The incident is the latest in a series of mass abductions in parts of Nigeria.

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Tens of thousands of Senegal football fans lined the streets of Dakar on Tuesday as the Lions of Teranga began a victory parade to celebrate their triumph in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.The players and coaches brandished their trophy from an open-top bus which inched its way through the immense crowds.

Thousands gathered at the parade's starting point, a working-class neighbourhood called Patte d'Oie, wearing team jerseys, chanting, whistling and blowing vuvuzelas.Old and young, men and women turned out along the route, some lining the street while others watched on from buildings or bridges.

Some fans ran alongside the bus as it slowly progressed down the highway, with spectators careening for a view, climbing on top of cars and even billboards. Security forces were also present in large numbers.

The Senegal players are making their way across the capital after arriving on a special flight from Morocco shortly before midnight on Monday, where they were greeted by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and other members of the government.

𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒🤯 Senegal fans celebrating AFCON win 🇸🇳

#Senegal pic.twitter.com/5EXMHuvs4w

— kay (@kay_9__) January 20, 2026

Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations when they beat hosts Morocco 1-0 in a chaotic final in Rabat on Sunday that saw the eventual champions storm off the pitch late in the game.

The parade will take the team through both working-class and upscale neighbourhoods before travelling along the capital's iconic oceanside highway, the Corniche. The players will then be officially received in front of the presidential palace in the late afternoon or evening.

DIN OF VICTORY
The ruckus of whistles and horns has been almost constant since Senegal's victory on Sunday night, when fans flooded the streets, filling the air with honking, fireworks and the deafening roar of vuvuzelas. Far from the parade, a chorus of vuvuzelas permeated downtown Dakar on Tuesday afternoon.

The win marked Senegal's second title, after their 2022 victory over Egypt in Cameroon. It was the team's third final in just the last four editions. Hortense Kenny brought her five-year-old child to Patte d'Oie to watch the parade.

"The Lions made an entire nation proud, beating the host country in those circumstances," she told AFP, referring to the end of the match. "Now, all that's left is to win the World Cup. With Sadio Mane, anything is possible," she said, referencing the team's biggest star.

His role as peacemaker during the final. He was the one who stayed on the pitch and persuaded his teammates to return has been widely praised. Nearby Abdulai Sy, a 49-year-old, told AFP he felt "very, very happy", and was personally touched by the victory which gave him a "big sense of pride to also be Senegalese".

CONTROVERSIAL WIN
Tuesday's crowd seemed unphased by a cloud of controversy surrounding their team's decision to storm off the pitch late in normal time in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco.

Prompted by Mane, they returned to the pitch and an attemped 'Panenka' penalty from Morocco's Brahim Diaz was easily saved by Senegal's goalkeeper before Pape Gueye won the game with a superb shot in extra time that stunned the Moroccan crowd.

The Moroccan FA said it had referred the incidents, including protests from Senegal players and fans, to the Confederation of African Football and FIFA. Far from Morocco, football's lucrative business side had trickled down even to the streets of Dakar on Tuesday.

Amath Ndiaye, a 36-year-old street vendor who usually sells tissues, told AFP he has switched to hawking jerseys, flags, vuvuzelas and whistles for the duration of AFCON and the celebratory aftermath.

On Tuesday, he was basking in the wisdom of his decision. "I'm doing well," he told AFP from Patte d'Oie, near the joyous crowd decked out in patriotic Senegalese gear and waving flags.

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If we all vote along religious lines, no Christian will ever rule Nigeria

Exousiang01:
Education is at its lowest. Most Nigerians don't even know what Growth Forecast means.

Sub-Saharan Africa's GDP growth is forecast to rise to 4.3% in 2026, up from an estimated 4.0% in 2025, supported by easing inflation, stronger domestic investment, and improved export performance in several economies.

Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest GDP growth forecast for 2026. The list is courtesy of the World Bank.The region’s GDP growth is forecast to rise to 4.3% in 2026, up from an estimated 4.0% in 2025.

Africa enters 2026 at a delicate economic crossroads, caught between persistent structural challenges and renewed momentum driven by reform, investment, and regional integration. Economic growth across Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to strengthen in 2026, even as fiscal pressures, security risks, and global trade uncertainties persist.

The region’s GDP growth is forecast to rise to 4.3% in 2026, up from an estimated 4.0% in 2025, supported by easing inflation, stronger domestic investment, and improved export performance in several economies.

The pickup reflects a gradual recovery from recent shocks, including currency pressures, high debt-servicing costs, and reduced official development assistance. In many countries, governments are pursuing fiscal consolidation as limited fiscal space forces tighter spending and greater reliance on private-sector investment.

Momentum is expected to extend into 2027, with growth projected at 4.5%, provided the external environment does not worsen, and security conditions improve in fragile and conflict-affected states.

Higher commodity prices, particularly for gold, precious metals, and coffee, have already boosted revenues in some economies, helping to stabilise public finances.

The pickup reflects a gradual recovery from recent shocks, including currency pressures, high debt-servicing costs, and reduced official development assistance. In many countries, governments are pursuing fiscal consolidation as limited fiscal space forces tighter spending and greater reliance on private-sector investment.

Momentum is expected to extend into 2027, with growth projected at 4.5%, provided the external environment does not worsen, and security conditions improve in fragile and conflict-affected states.

Higher commodity prices, particularly for gold, precious metals, and coffee, have already boosted revenues in some economies, helping to stabilise public finances.

Africa’s largest economies are also contributing to the recovery. South Africa’s growth strengthened to 1.3% in 2025, supported by improved electricity supply, a strong agricultural harvest, and rising business confidence.

Nigeria’s economy expanded by 4.2%, driven by services, especially finance and ICT, a modest rebound in agriculture, and its emergence as a net exporter of refined petroleum products. While exposure to U.S. markets remains limited for most African economies, risks loom.

Against this backdrop, a group of African countries is forecast to outperform the continental average in 2026, driven by reforms, investment inflows, and sector-specific growth—placing them among the top 10 fastest-growing economies in Africa.

A passing-out parade photo of the 4th Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy, taken 58 years ago.

In front of the standing cadets is one of the indigenous commandants of the NDA in the early post independence Nigeria, Major General David Ejoor (Rtd), along with other principal officers of the Academy.

The Regular Course 4 graduated in 1971. Cadet officer Ogbomo won all prizes in academics and military, including the sword of honour, gold and silver wares five in all.

That record has not been broken to this day. Officer Cadet Ogboma; standing middle row first from left.

ibechris:
Immediately I saw his name I just na them.Wicked APC men.

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"If Nigerians are not careful with these people called the ADC, they will destroy the future of Nigeria...." Biodun Ajiboye, APC Chieftain

#PoliticsToday.

If Nigerians are not careful with these people called the ADC, they will destroy the future of Nigeria.

- Biodun Ajiboye, APC Chieftain #PoliticsToday pic.twitter.com/tGkemZGPEb

— Channels Television (@channelstv) January 19, 2026