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The leader of US delegation on fact-finding of Christian genocide in Nigeria, Riley Moore, has revealed that there are more than 600,000 Christians Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camps in Benue state.


Writing on his verified X handle on Wednesday, the US Congressman, who had a one-on-one visit to the IDPs, decried their conditions.

DAILY POST reports that the US delegation visited Bishops and the Tiv traditional ruler recently.


“While in Benue, I met with dozens of Christians who were driven from their homes and subjected to horrific violence and now live in IDP camps.

“They told harrowing stories that will remain with me for the rest of my life. One woman was forced to watch as they killed her husband and five children. She, and her unborn child, barely escaped.


“Another woman’s family was murdered in front of her and her baby was ripped from her womb. One man’s family was hacked to death in front of his eyes and his arm was permanently mangled.

“There are more than 600,000 Christians in IDP camps in Benue State alone.These Christians should be able to live in their ancestral homeland without fear of genocidal Fulani,” Rep Moore said.


https://dailypost.ng/2025/12/10/theyre-over-600000-christians-idp-in-benue-us-congressman-moore/

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Local sources told SaharaReporters that the attackers advanced from the creeks bordering Gombe and overran several settlements from the western axis, sacking Tingno, Waduku and two other villages.

Panic has gripped parts of Adamawa State as heavily armed Chobo-speaking tribal militia from neighbouring Gombe State, joined their counterparts in Adamawa state and launched coordinated assaults on Bachama communities in Lamurde Local Government Area, leaving dozens feared dead.

Local sources told SaharaReporters that the attackers advanced from the creeks bordering Gombe and overran several settlements from the western axis, sacking Tingno, Waduku and two other villages.


“They’ve burnt Waduku and Tingno to ashes,” one source said. “Our youths mobilised quickly to stop them from pushing into Rigange.”

Another resident confirmed that although the assailants attempted to move towards Lamurde, the LGA headquarters, they were repelled.

“But Tingno and Waduku are completely destroyed,” he added.


The fresh violence erupted barely days after Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri brokered a fragile peace deal between the warring Chobo and Bachama groups, according to Dr. Jamila Suleiman, Executive Vice Chairperson of the Adamawa State Peace Commission.

As attacks continued, Governor Fintiri imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde LGA. Security operatives have now been deployed to the flashpoints, the spokesperson for the Adamawa State Police Command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, announced.

In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Nguroje urged residents to comply strictly with the curfew order.

“Following a renewed communal clash in Lamurde LGA and the declaration of a 24-hour curfew by the state government, the command advises the public—especially those within Lamurde—to stay indoors to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” he said.

He said the Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, has deployed additional tactical units to enforce the curfew and maintain stability in the troubled area.

“The command, in collaboration with sister security agencies, will not allow miscreants and misguided elements to operate unchallenged,” Nguroje warned, assuring that officers would act within the law while avoiding unnecessary loss of life.


https://saharareporters.com/2025/12/08/breaking-dozens-feared-dead-tribal-militia-launch-attacks-adamawa-communities

Eyewitnesses said the attackers stormed the community in large numbers, opening fire and causing widespread panic as residents fled to safety.


Bandits launched a deadly attack on Gatawa community in Sabon-Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Saturday night, leaving several residents dead and others injured.

Local sources also reported that an unspecified number of people were abducted during the invasion.



Eyewitnesses said the attackers stormed the community in large numbers, opening fire and causing widespread panic as residents fled to safety.

Authorities have yet to release official casualty figures.



The incident adds to a persistent wave of violent attacks in parts of Sokoto State, intensifying concerns over the deteriorating security situation in the region.

Bandits launched a deadly attack on worshippers observing the Subh prayer in Kiba Ruwa in the early hours of Saturday.

Kiba Ruwa is a community in the Sabon-Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

According to local sources who spoke with Egbe Mekun Parrots, the assailants stormed the mosque at dawn, opening fire on the congregants.

Two people including the imam who was leading the prayer were confirmed dead.

Several worshippers were also abducted during the assault, with the exact number yet to be verified.



https://saharareporters.com/2025/12/07/breaking-bandits-attack-sokoto-community-leave-multiple-people-dead-several-others

His Excellency, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar GCON, visited former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan at his residence in Abuja for a courtesy call, discussing national development and related issues.

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Engr. Valerie Ifueko Agberagba, has been elected as the Deputy President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), making her only the second woman to achieve this distinguished position.

Her election, announced by the Engr. Kashim A. Ali, Chairman, 2025 Election Committee, following the Society’s recent Annual General Meeting, has prompted an outpouring of positive reactions and pledges of service from other newly elected officials.


“This victory is not mine alone—it is a collective achievement made possible by your trust, your encouragement, and your belief in our shared vision for a stronger, more innovative, and more impactful NSE,” she said.

She reaffirmed her dedication to advancing professionalism, strengthening institutional structures, and elevating the influence of engineering in national development.

“In this election, there is neither winner nor loser; we remain partners in progress, and we shall continue to work together in unity and purpose.” She said.


Engr. Agberagba’s election comes on the heels of the groundbreaking tenure of the outgoing President, Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, who made history as the first female President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers in its 65-year existence. Her leadership is widely credited with dismantling gender barriers within the profession’s highest echelons.

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The following elected National Executive Committee and Statutory Officers, during the recent Annual General Meeting, are set to join the incoming President in January.

Deputy President

Engr. Valerie Ifueko AGBERAGBA, FNSE (Region: South South)
Vice President-elect

Engr. Halimat Sope C. ADEDIRAN, FNSE (Region: South West)
Engr. Aliyu Dutsinma IBRAHIM, FNSE (Region: North West)
Engr. Dr. Dauda Aluyah OKODUGHA, Ph.D, FNSE (Region: South South)
Engr. Benjamin Osita OKOH, FNSE (Region: South East)
Engr. Usman TIJJANI, FNSE (Region: North East)
Engr. Rachel Serunun UGYE, FNSE (Region: North Central)
Executive Committee elect

Engr. Usman Abdu ABUBAKAR, Ph.D (Region: North East)
Engr. Dr. Ojeghua EVUKOWHIRORO, Ph.D, FNSE (Region: South South)
Engr. Nze Matthew Chuks MADU, FNSE (Region: South East)
Engr. Dauda MUSA, FNSE, FNICE (Region: North Central)
Engr. Ayotunde Olukayode OGUNNOIKI, FNSE (Region: South West)
Engr. Dayyabu TIJJANI, FNSE, MNIM (Region: North West)
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Engr. Valerie Ifueko Agberagba, who hails from Ovia South West in Edo State, is a graduate of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, with extensive expertise in Quality Control, Power Generation, and Renewable Energy. A registered engineer with COREN and NSE, she also holds affiliations with international bodies like the Society of Women Engineers (USA). She is a Fellow od NSE and many professional bodies.

Her extensive service to the profession includes holding the esteemed positions of Vice President of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO), Chair of the Committee for Women in Engineering, and President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN, 2006/2007).

She is a former three-time Vice President of the NSE and previously served as the Head of Institutional Continuity, Finance, and Administration unit on the Presidential Task Force on Power. She is currently the General Manager of the Renewable Energy Department at the Niger Delta Power Holding Company.

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Engr. Rabiu brings a wealth of institutional experience, having previously (currently till December 31st) served as the Deputy President of the NSE. He is also the immediate past President of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) from 2019 to 2023. His tenure at COREN focused heavily on leveraging the amended COREN Act to enforce regulations, ensure ethical compliance, and strengthen professional standards across the industry, making him a fitting successor to lead the Society into its next phase of growth and regulation.


https://www.myengineers.com.ng/2025/12/05/engr-valerie-agberagba-elected-as-deputy-president-of-nse-pledges-unity-and-innovation/

For UBEC, the Presidency noted that the July appointment of Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura remains unchanged.



President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the boards of three key federal institutions — the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).

The announcement was signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), on Friday.


According to a State House statement, "President Bola Tinubu has announced the constitution of the boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC)."

For UBEC, the Presidency noted that the July appointment of Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura remains unchanged.

"Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, appointed in July, continues to serve as chair of the UBEC Board. Uchendu Ikechi Mbaegbulem has been appointed to represent the South East, while Gift Ngo represents the South South."


The statement also outlined the zonal representation on the board: "Mrs Ibiwunmi Akinnola will represent the South West on the board, Dr Meiro Mandara the North East, Dr Abdu Imam Saulawa the North West, and Professor Paul Ibukun-Olu Bolorunduro the North Central. The chairman and members of the board shall hold office for a term of four years in the first instance."

On the Bank of Agriculture, the Presidency reaffirmed earlier appointments. "President Tinubu confirmed the appointments of Muhammad Babangida as chairman and Ayo Sotinrin as managing director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), as previously announced."

Additional appointments were detailed: "The President also appointed three executive directors and five non-executive directors to the bank, representing Nigeria’s six geo-political zones."

The executive director positions were listed as follows: "The executive directors are Fatima Garba, from Sokoto, as executive director, Corporate Services; Ka’amuna Ibrahim Khadi, from Borno, as executive director, Risk Management and Strategy; and Hakeem Oluwatosin Salami, from Kwara, as executive director, Operations."

The statement also identified the non-executive directors: "The non-executive directors appointed to the bank’s board include Aminu Malami Mohammed (North East), Charles Amuchienwa (South East), Oladejo Odunuga (South West), Rabiu Idris Funtua (North West), and Kochi Donald Iorgyer (North Central)."

On the NADF, the Presidency recalled an earlier leadership appointment. "In the same vein, President Tinubu in October 2023 appointed Muhammad Abu Ibrahim as the executive secretary and CEO of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) to lead the young agency, conceived by farmers and agripreneurs, to boost access to affordable capital."

It added that the full board has now been established.

"In accordance with the Fund’s statute, President Tinubu has now constituted the board members who will be pivotal to the agency's work."

The chairmanship of the NADF goes to an experienced financial expert. "Mallam Bello Maccido, the pioneer chairman of FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited, is the board chairman. He has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He represents the North West."

The statement listed other members: "Other members include a prominent financial consultant and seasoned banker, Dr Nelson Henry Essien, representing Akwa Ibom and the South-South, and Amina Ahmed Habib, representing Jigawa and the North-West. Amina is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants."

It continued: "Another member appointed by President Tinubu is Ondo State-born, Akinyinka Olufela Akinnola, an engineer with diversified business interests. He represents the South West."

"Hassan Tanimu Musa Usman from Borno represents the North East on the board. He is the founder of New Frontier Developments Ltd and a former non-executive director of Access Bank."

"Lufer Samson Orkar from Benue represents North Central."

"Felix Achibiri from Imo represents the South East. He is the Group Director of Genesis Energy Holdings and the chairman and CEO of DFC Holdings Limited."


https://saharareporters.com/2025/12/05/tinubu-constitutes-new-boards-nigerian-agencies-nadf-ubec-bank-agriculture#google_vignette

Under the new policy, all applicants from the affected countries must undergo a comprehensive vetting process.



The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is recasting its work-permit system as part of a broader intelligence-driven approach to immigration monitoring, cutting the validity period for employment authorisation from five years to 18 months.

While the change affects thousands of non-citizens legally working in the United States, officials are presenting it not merely as a procedural shift, but as a recalibration of how frequently the government cross-checks immigration records against emerging security data.


According to Fox News, the agency argues that shorter validity periods will compel repeated background checks, allowing federal systems to capture new information on fraud risks, security alerts, or changes in an applicant’s profile that may not have been visible years earlier.

Director Joseph Edlow framed the move as a safeguard embedded within national security priorities.

"Reducing the maximum validity period for employment authorization will ensure that those seeking to work in the United States do not threaten public safety or promote harmful anti-American ideologies," he was quoted as saying.


Edlow also referenced a recent incident in Washington, stressing that frequent vetting is no longer optional in the current climate.

"After the attack on National Guard service members in our nation’s capital by an alien who was admitted into this country by the previous administration, it’s even more clear that USCIS must conduct frequent vetting of aliens."

Earlier, SaharaReporters reported that the United States government on Tuesday suspended the processing of all immigration applications from 19 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, raising fears of prolonged legal limbo for thousands of prospective immigrants.

President Donald Trump's administration defended the decision, citing national security concerns following an attack on National Guard members in Washington last week. An Afghan national was arrested as a suspect.

Under the new policy, all applicants from the affected countries must undergo a comprehensive vetting process. The administration has not specified how long the pause will last or whether additional nations could be added.

Officials argued that the shift is necessary, saying it is intended to ensure the integrity of the immigration system and prevent what they called "security gaps." Yet critics warn the move could leave thousands in legal uncertainty while the review continues.

Several of the countries on the list were already under partial travel bans. Countries facing the most severe restrictions include Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.

Earlier, SaharaReporters reported that President Donald Trump issued a sharply worded Thanksgiving message calling for an immediate and permanent halt to immigration from what he described as “all Third World Countries,” while criticising current U.S. immigration policies and political leaders.

In a lengthy statement posted on his social media handles , Trump began by addressing supporters: "A very Happy Thanksgiving salutation to all of our Great American Citizens and Patriots who have been so nice in allowing our Country to be divided, disrupted, carved up, murdered, beaten, mugged, and laughed at, along with certain other foolish countries throughout the World, for being ‘Politically Correct,’ and just plain STUPID, when it comes to Immigration. The official United States Foreign population stands at 53 million people (Census), most of which are on welfare, from failed nations, or from prisons, mental institutions, gangs, or drug cartels."

He argued that immigrant families place a heavy strain on public resources, saying: "They and their children are supported through massive payments from Patriotic American Citizens who, because of their beautiful hearts, do not want to openly complain or cause trouble in any way, shape, or form. They put up with what has happened to our Country, but it’s eating them alive to do so! A migrant earning $30,000 with a green card will get roughly $50,000 in yearly benefits for their family. The real migrant population is much higher."

Calling immigration the root cause of what he described as social decline, Trump added: "This refugee burden is the leading cause of social dysfunction in America, something that did not exist after World War II (Failed schools, high crime, urban decay, overcrowded hospitals, housing shortages, and large deficits, etc.). As an example, hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia are completely taking over the once great State of Minnesota."

He further claimed that "Somalian gangs are roving the streets looking for ‘prey’ as our wonderful people stay locked in their apartments and houses hoping against hope that they will be left alone."

Trump also targeted Minnesota’s leadership, saying: "The seriously retarded Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, does nothing, either through fear, incompetence, or both, while the worst ‘Congressman/woman’ in our Country, Ilhan Omar, always wrapped in her swaddling hijab, and who probably came into the U.S.A. illegally in that you are not allowed to marry your brother, does nothing but hatefully complain about our Country, its Constitution, and how ‘badly’ she is treated, when her place of origin is a decadent, backward, and crime ridden nation, which is essentially not even a country for lack of Government, Military, Police, schools, etc."

https://saharareporters.com/2025/12/04/us-slashes-work-permit-visas-non-citizens-five-years-18-months

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‘Trump is on our neck’, Akpabio rejects ‘bow and go’ treatment for ex-CDS Musa

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday, firmly rejected calls for a “bow and go” clearance for former Chief of Defence Staff and ministerial nominee, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), insisting that the nation’s security situation, and even international scrutiny, required a thorough, public interrogation.

The session turned chaotic after Senator Sani Musa (Niger East) proposed that the nominee be allowed to take a bow without fielding questions.

His motion was instantly met with loud objections, as several lawmakers stood up at once, shouting down the suggestion and plunging the chamber into disorder.

A visibly angered Senator Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South) confronted the Senate President’s desk, insisting that Musa must be questioned, especially given the country’s deepening security crises.

Akpabio intervened to restore order, stressing that the Senate could not waive scrutiny for a nominee expected to oversee the nation’s defence architecture at a critical time.

Standing up from his seat, the Senate President said, “If we come here and do politics, this is not the time for politics of ‘bow and go’. Even Donald Trump is on our neck. We’ve not asked him what his response will be to Donald Trump. He is not just anybody, former Chief of Defence Staff?”

Referencing the abduction of more than 200 schoolchildren from St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri in Niger State, Akpabio said Nigerians deserved direct answers and reassurance from the defence nominee.

“With over 200 children in the bush being tortured, give the man an opportunity to give Nigerians hope. His appointment is being heralded all over the country. Our constituents want to hear from him. We are asking him these questions because they would ask him the same.”

Following the Senate President’s intervention, calm returned to the chamber, and lawmakers proceeded with a full screening of the retired military officer.

The screening exercise began shortly after Akpabio, read Tinubu’s request during plenary, urging lawmakers to consider and approve the ex-CDS as a replacement for Mohammed Badaru, who resigned on Monday.

After reading the letter, Akpabio directed suspension of Senate rules to allow the nominee into the chamber for the proper screening.

https://dailytrust.com/trump-is-on-our-neck-akpabio-rejects-bow-and-go-treatment-for-ex-cds-musa/?noamp=available

Kano State, long regarded as the commercial hub of Northern Nigeria and a trading gateway for some neighbouring countries, has, for over a decade, maintained a reputation as one of the region’s most peaceful states. But that record now faces an unprecedented challenge.

It is not as if Kano has been free of crime. At one point, phone snatchers operated with near impunity, while local gangs occasionally wreaked havoc in some areas. Even between 2011 and 2015, when Boko Haram activities surged across the North, Kano was among the states most affected. Yet, successive governments and security agencies managed to keep these threats under relative control.


In contrast, over the past few years, while banditry devastated Katsina in the North West, farmer-herder clashes occasionally unsettled Jigawa to the North East, multi-faceted violent attacks rocked Kaduna to the South West, and Boko Haram spillovers sporadically threatened Bauchi to the South East, Kano, remained comparatively secure.


However, recent attacks in Kano’s local governments bordering Katsina have exposed a troubling dimension of the banditry that has plagued the North West for years. At least five Kano local governments—Rogo, Tsanyawa, Shanono, Gwarzo, and Ghari (formerly Kunchi)—share boundaries with Katsina.


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In the past few weeks, bandit attacks in Tsanyawa and Shanono have become a recurrent phenomenon. Yesterday, a fresh raid on border communities in Shanono LGA left at least 25 people abducted and two others injured, after bandits attacked Unguwar Tsamiya in Faruruwa village and the nearby Dabawa community. The night before, gunmen stormed Yan Kamaye in Tsanyawa LGA, reportedly kidnapping three residents.

In a separate incident in November, armed bandits raided Biresawa and Tsundu villages, both in Tsanyawa LGA, abducting about eight people during a late-night incursion. In one of the earlier attacks, five women (including nursing mothers) were abducted in Yan Kwada village, Shanono LGA, following a large-scale assault involving gunfire and house-to-house searches.

While security agencies recorded some successes, including the neutralisation of 19 bandits in Shanono last month and the rescue of several kidnap victims, the novelty, scale, and frequency of attacks have forced many residents of border villages to flee their homes, abandoning farms, livestock, and properties in fear.


Mass burial of victims of an attack at Faruruwa village recently


Peace deal in Katsina LGs: The obvious factor

The peace deals that Katsina local governments negotiated with bandits have created unintended consequences for Kano’s border communities, according to local sources and security experts.

Under these arrangements, some communities in Katsina reportedly agreed to serve as transit routes for raids on neighbouring communities in exchange for immunity from bandit attacks. These communities are also expected to shield bandit movements from the authorities. As a result, bandits now operate from Katsina, using these communities as staging points to launch attacks into adjacent Kano areas.

Reports suggest that some border communities in Kano may be negotiating similar pacts with bandits, agreeing not to disclose the movements of criminal gangs. If this pattern continues, the state could find itself facing a deepening security crisis, according to sources.

Kano city lies just 60 to 70 kilometres from Tsanyawa, one of the local government areas now facing repeated bandit attacks.



Security and the changing political landscape

While the peace pact in Katsina has often been generally agreed to be responsible for the incursion into Kano, a more critical dimension of Kano’s current vulnerability lies in the apparent breakdown in the working relationship between the state government and the police.

Under Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje (2015–2023), Kano faced similar threats, particularly around 2022, when bandits attempted to penetrate some border communities. Yet the Ganduje administration responded decisively, aided by a strong rapport with security agencies.

During that period, the government handed over the Falgore Forest to the Army for training and operational purposes, securing the axis effectively. The Navy also established a base in Dawakin Tofa, extending its reach beyond coastal areas to address internal security challenges. Moreover, the administration maintained a cooperative relationship with the police, ensuring coordinated responses to emerging threats.

Since the 2023 elections, when the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) under the Kwankwasiyya Movement took power in the state, the political landscape has shifted. The All Progressives Congress (APC), which remains the ruling party at the federal level, became the opposition in Kano.

From its inception, the Governor Kabir Yusuf-led government has had to assert its authority in a standoff with the federal government, with the protracted crisis over the Kano Emirate throne serving as the main flashpoint. The NNPP-led state government reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, who had been deposed in 2020 during the Ganduje administration. Meanwhile, Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, Sanusi’s predecessor and a federal government ally, retains significant support from Abuja. The police, perceived to be siding with the federal-backed faction, have become central figures in the dispute.

Since 2023, the relationship between the Kano State government and the police has been tense. There have been repeated accusations that the police are partial in the emirate crisis. Reports indicate that former Police Commissioner Salman Dogo Garba was largely shunned during his tenure, and although current Commissioner Ibrahim Bakori has been formally received, relations remain combative.

This fraught relationship has affected the state’s capacity to respond to banditry, according to sources. Sources indicate that the state government has delegated primary responsibility for tackling border insecurity to the Army’s Brigade Command. Residents told Daily Trust that they had prior intelligence of yesterday’s attack and reported it to the authorities, but no action was taken.

Despite these challenges, Kano residents have historically demonstrated resilience and civic vigilance. The city’s commercial culture is intertwined with community solidarity. Residents have previously provided actionable intelligence that led to the arrest of Boko Haram operatives, disrupting insurgent cells within the city.

The arrest of four suspected bandits at Kofar Ruwa motor park yesterday is widely seen as a testament to this spirit of resistance. It underscores that while governance and security apparatus may be strained, the people themselves remain committed to defending their livelihoods.



Political undertones and implications

Underlying the security concerns are political undertones that could complicate the response. Observers note that the ongoing rivalry between the state government and the APC leadership risks overshadowing a unified approach to border security. If political calculations dominate security strategies, the consequences could be dire.

Kano is more than a state; it is a commercial nerve centre for Northern Nigeria, often likened to Lagos in terms of economic influence. Any prolonged insecurity threatens not only local livelihoods but also the broader regional economy. Northern Nigeria, which relies heavily on Kano’s markets and trade networks, would feel the ripple effects, while the federal government faces pressure to safeguard one of the country’s economic engines amid rising national concerns over economic downturns.

With the 2027 general elections approaching, the stakes are even higher. If partisan interests compromise security operations, the fallout could extend beyond politics to affect commerce, social cohesion, and public confidence in governance.

Kano’s story today is one of both warning and opportunity. Its strategic importance to Northern Nigeria, its entrenched commercial culture, and the resilience of its people provide the tools to push back against insecurity. For centuries, Kano connected West Africa with North Africa and the Middle East, trading indigo dyes, textiles, and grains. Its ancient markets, notably Kofar Wambai, became vibrant centres of exchange, built on skilled artisanship and a deep Islamic heritage. This legacy of commerce laid the foundation for Kano’s modern economic strength.


Motorcycles seized from bandits at border communities


Consequences for business

A finance expert and academic at the Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has warned that the gradual infiltration of bandits into Kano communities poses a serious threat to the state’s business environment. Dr. Nuruddeen Abba Abdullahi, an associate professor of finance and head of the Department of Finance at BUK, spoke to Daily Trust on the economic implications of rising insecurity.

Dr. Abdullahi said security is a key pillar for a thriving business environment, noting that investors are unlikely to commit resources where risks from criminal activities, including banditry, remain high.

“A key pillar of a business environment has to do with security. The environment has to be secured for investors to be attracted to make investments. Therefore, any issue of banditry or insecurity has lasting repercussions on the business environment,” he said.

The academic explained that repeated attacks and the fear of bandit incursions can reduce business activities and stunt economic growth. “The issue of banditry or insecurity should be seen as one of the challenges to the business environment and to the economy. The key issue here is how do we address it, curtail it and reduce its impact on the business environment? There is no way you have insecurity and you have prosperity,” Dr. Abdullahi said.

He stressed, however, that while insecurity may slow down economic activities, it does not completely annihilate businesses. “It will reduce the volume of activities, but it will not annihilate businesses entirely. Yet, it has a negative effect on growth and development,” he noted.

On how to address the situation, Dr. Abdullahi urged collective responsibility from all stakeholders. “We should be our neighbours’ keepers. All of us — federal, state and local government, the business community, and the general public — have a serious responsibility to ensure a stable and sustainable business environment, particularly in addressing evolving insecurity,” he advised.



The attacks

Kano State yesterday witnessed another wave of attack as bandits kidnapped 11 persons and rustled two cows in Unguwar Tsamiya (Dabawa) village of Shanono LGA, while security operatives arrested four suspected bandits carrying weapons at Kofar Ruwa Motor Park in Kano metropolis.

Residents of Unguwar Tsamiya said the attackers stormed the community around 12am, shooting indiscriminately before taking nine men, two women, and two cows.

A villager who spoke on condition of anonymity said, “They came, shot into the air, beat many people and succeeded in taking 11 people with them. We cannot leave because this is our land. We have nowhere else to go.”

The Chairman of the Faruruwa community security committee, Yahaya Bagobiri, lamented the failure of security operatives to respond on time.

“Since about 7pm on Sunday, we got wind of their movement. They were spotted in Kogari, and we informed security agencies but they said they had not been given any order,” he said.

Bagobiri said among those abducted is a nursing mother, three married men, and seven youths.

The attack occurred barely 24 hours after bandits raided Yan Kamaye in neighbouring Tsanyawa LGA.

Also, four suspected bandits were arrested at the busy Kofar Ruwa Motor Park in Dala LGA around 1:00 pm on Monday.

According to residents, the suspects were attempting to board a vehicle when travellers noticed weapons in their bags.

A witness, Musa Balarabe, said, “people in the park noticed the weapons and alerted security personnel, who immediately arrested them.”

Another resident, Umar Nuhu, described the panic that followed as the suspects were first taken to the Kofar Ruwa Police Division.

“People ran in different directions. Some even called for jungle justice,” he said. The suspects were later moved to the Dala Police Division, Daily Trust gathered.

When contacted, police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, declined to comment, saying the command was still gathering details.

Kofar Ruwa Motor Park serves travellers heading to Katsina, Jigawa, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, and neighbouring Niger Republic.



Residents speak

Speaking to our reporter, Auwal Aminu, said the ease with which the riders navigate through neighbourhoods and isolated areas has become troubling.

“My concern is especially on how they enter all the nooks and crannies of our city. It is dangerous and government has to do the right thing on time,” he said.

Another resident, Mahmud Mustapha, urged the government to take a cautious approach and discreetly investigate the development.

“We heard rumours that commercial motorcycle operators, whose identity could not be verified, have started trooping into Kano, carrying passengers. That is very dangerous. The issue must be properly addressed to avoid turning into something else,” he said.

He added that residents fear a repeat of pre-2013 attacks linked to unregulated motorcycle movements. “When it was banned in 2013, we felt relief, but they are coming back, which could pose serious danger.”

Similarly, Usman Musa, a resident of Zoo Road, said the suspected return of motorcyclists, coupled with recent attacks in some parts of the state, has heightened public anxiety.

It was security threat that led government to ban their operations, and now they are gradually coming back, which could also be a threat. Authorities should contain it before it gets out of hand,” he warned.

Other residents who spoke to Daily Trust shared similar fears.

Maryam Sani, a trader at Rijiyar Zaki, said news of bandit attacks in neighbouring local governments has left many residents uneasy.

At Gandun Albasa, another resident, Kabiru Abdulmalik, expressed concern that Kano may be experiencing an early phase of bandit infiltration similar to what other states witnessed before the escalation of attacks.

In Dawakin Tofa, Malam Umar Idris, said people are afraid of a possible spillover of insecurity from neighbouring states. “Katsina and Kaduna have suffered enough. Now we are hearing stories of bandits attacking villages close to the Kano border. Government must not allow this to spread,” he noted.


A market in Kano


Kano reiterates ban on commercial motorcycles, police begin enforcement

Meanwhile, the Kano State government and the state police command have reaffirmed the ban on commercial motorcycle operations in nine local government areas, warning that violators will face up to six months imprisonment, fines, and forfeiture of seized motorcycles.

The affected LGAs are: Kano Municipal, Gwale, Dala, Fagge, Nasarawa, Tarauni, Kumbotso, Ungogo (Jido area), and Dawakin Kudu (Tambuwal, Gurjiya and Jido wards).

The renewed caution follows rising public concerns about the re-emergence of commercial motorcycle operators—many with unfamiliar faces—reported to be operating suspiciously within Kano metropolis.

Addressing journalists on Monday, the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of the state, Barr. Abdulkarim Maude, stressed that the Motorcycle Riding and Related Activities Law of 2013 remains active and fully enforceable.

He said the law was enacted at the peak of the Boko Haram attacks in 2013 and will continue to be implemented to protect residents and sustain public order.

“The ban has never been lifted. Any person who violates it risks six months’ imprisonment, a N10,000 fine, and complete forfeiture of the motorcycle,” Maude said.

He added that in LGAs where motorcycles are allowed, riders must register with their Ward Head, Local Government Works Department, and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) to enhance identification and monitor security.

“This registration is for the security of all. We call on riders, passengers, community leaders and transport unions to comply fully,” the commissioner added.

Also in a parallel statement, the Kano State Police Command announced immediate and strict enforcement of both the motorcycle ban and the restriction of commercial tricycle operations between 10pm and 6am across the state.

Police spokesman, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said enforcement teams have been empowered to arrest, profile, and prosecute violators.

“Anyone found conveying passengers on motorcycles in the restricted areas, or operating tricycles during prohibited hours, will be arrested and prosecuted,” Kiyawa warned.

He said the measures are part of coordinated efforts with other security agencies, including KAROTA, to stabilise the metropolis and prevent criminals from exploiting transportation loopholes.

The Police Commissioner, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, also urged the public to support enforcement efforts by providing credible information via emergency numbers released by the command.



It is a serious threat – Dr Getso

A security and intelligence expert, Dr. Yahuza Getso, has raised concerns over what he describes as the gradual infiltration of bandits into Kano State, warning that recent developments signal an urgent security threat that the state government must address.

Dr. Getso, while speaking to Daily Trust yesterday, said the infiltration did not come as a surprise, stressing that he had repeatedly warned both the state government and security agencies for nearly eight years about the looming danger.

“It is sad, disheartening and a disgrace to have such a challenge coming around Kano, even though it started eight years ago,” he said.

Dr. Getso criticised what he called the government’s “weak response and lack of seriousness,” insisting that action should have been taken long before the situation escalated.

“When you have smoke in your neighbourhood, you should be ready to assist with water or an extinguisher before it becomes fire”, he said.

He also faulted recent political exchanges between Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, saying such confrontations send the wrong signal at a time the state requires unity and clear strategy.

Dr. Getso noted that border local governments in Katsina and Kaduna, as well as parts of Bauchi, have long been linked to bandit routes, making Kano vulnerable if proactive measures are not taken.

He insisted that the state must conduct a proper root-cause analysis, improve intelligence gathering and adopt a community-driven approach that leverages local structures like vigilante groups and community associations.

“There is need to study what happened in neighbouring states and learn from their failures. Intelligence gathering, management and utilisation must be improved. Take advantage of Kano’s population, vigilance groups, and develop a system that prevents escalation,” he advised.



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Fuel security slowed in October as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery supplied only an average of 17.1 million litres per day of the nation’s petrol needs, forcing the country to rely heavily on imports despite earlier hopes of self-sufficiency. The Federal Government, through its Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, revealed this.

The regulator, in its just-released October 2025 Fact Sheet on the state of the midstream and downstream sector, disclosed that the Dangote refinery supplied only 512.4 million litres of petrol in October, far below the 1.5 billion litres required to meet the country’s monthly demand. This left imported refined products to fill the gap, contributing an average of 27.6 million litres daily.

The report obtained by our correspondent on Sunday showed that marketers had to import a total of 828 million litres of petrol during the month to meet the national daily supply requirement of 50 million litres. It also showed that national petrol consumption rose to 56.74 million litres per day, indicating a sustained increase in demand despite efforts to promote greater domestic production.

The figures reaffirmed a persistent pattern in which imported petrol remains Nigeria’s dominant supply source, despite the commencement of operations at the Lekki-based Dangote Refinery in September 2024. The development also comes despite repeated assurances by officials of the Dangote Refinery that its output would be sufficient to meet the country’s petrol demand.



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On November 1, 2025, officials of the refinery reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring a steady and uninterrupted supply of petrol and diesel across the country. They stated that its production output has now surpassed the nation’s daily consumption.

The Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Anthony Chiejina, in a statement, said the refinery was currently loading over 45 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit and 25 million litres of diesel daily, volumes that exceed the country’s demand. “Our refinery is currently loading over 45 million litres of PMS and 25 million litres of diesel daily, which exceeds Nigeria’s demand,” he said.

These domestic assurances may have encouraged the Federal Government to consider slamming a 15 per cent import duty on all imported refined petrol and diesel products. Recall that on October 30, 2025, The PUNCH reported the approval of President Bola Tinubu to introduce a 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel imports into Nigeria.


In a letter dated October 21, 2025, reported publicly on October 30, 2025, and addressed to the Federal Inland Revenue Service and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Tinubu directed immediate implementation of the tariff as part of what the government described as a “market-responsive import tariff framework.”

The initiative was aimed at protecting local refineries and stabilising the downstream market, but it is likely to raise pump prices. However, following push-back from operators and concerns over supply stability, the policy was reversed and its implementation suspended until the first quarter of 2026.

The newly released data has now laid bare the true state of the industry, revealing that Dangote Refinery still fell short of the required supply targets in the same month the government announced the import tax.

The regulator explained that domestic supply volumes were computed from disport or discharged figures combined with refinery truck-outs, while import volumes were based on shore-receipt data from depots. It added that the figures were reconciled for the period between August 2024 and September 2025, noting that October data was still being finalised.

“Domestic supply volumes are based on disport/discharged figures + refinery truck-outs. Import volumes are based on shore receipt figures at depots. This data is based on reconciliation for Aug. 2024-Sep. 2025. October data yet to be reconciled,” it said.

Figures from the NMDPRA also provided a clearer picture of the Dangote Refinery’s performance over one year. Between October 2024 and October 2025, the refinery supplied an average of 18.03 million litres of PMS per day, barely half of its planned daily output of 35 million litres.

The shortfall highlights the widening gap between projected and actual production at the 650,000-barrel-per-day facility, whose ramp-up has been closely tied to the government’s push to cut dependence on imported fuel. The plant had projected 35 million litres/day, but between October 2024 and October 2025, it averaged 18.03 million litres/day, less than 52 per cent of its target.



The latest performance marks one of the refinery’s weakest supply months since February, when it achieved its highest contribution of 25 million litres/day, meeting 49 per cent of national requirements at the time.

A month-by-month breakdown of domestic supply shows that the Dangote Refinery’s petrol output has fluctuated widely since it entered the market in September 2024. Regulatory data indicate that the refinery began with a modest three million litres per day in its first month of operation, before ramping up to 10 million litres per day in October and nine million litres in November.

Output climbed steadily towards the end of 2024, reaching about 9.5 million litres per day in December, and then surged to 18 million litres daily in January 2025. The refinery recorded its highest performance in February 2025, supplying 25 million litres per day, its strongest showing and the closest it came to meeting half of the country’s petrol demand.

However, the momentum softened in subsequent months. Supply dipped to 23 million litres per day in March and 22 million litres in April, followed by another drop to 18 million litres in May and about 16.5 million litres in June. The refinery recovered slightly to 19.8 million litres in July but slipped again to 17.6 million litres in August.

By September and October 2025, Dangote’s output had stabilised at 17.1 million litres per day, significantly below its planned 35-million-litre daily supply target and insufficient to close the widening gap in national petrol demand.

Commenting, the President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, Billy Gillis‑Harry, said the association remains fully supportive of the Dangote Refinery project, but insists that the latest industry data confirms Nigeria is still far from achieving adequate in-country production to meet daily petrol demand.

“We are not against Dangote at any time. We want the refinery to succeed because it would be the best thing to happen to this country and to Africa,” the PETROAN President told The PUNCH.

“However, our position is that every part of the industry should be growing just as the refinery is growing. Every part of the industry should add value and contribute its quota to the growth of our economy.”

He noted that despite the refinery’s efforts, the data released by the regulator shows that current domestic output is not yet sufficient to meet national consumption. “The reality is that at this time, we cannot say there is enough in-country production to meet our daily demands. But we still need to patronise Dangote to encourage the refinery,” he said.

The PETROAN official added that the figures in the report justify the association’s earlier warning that petrol prices would have risen sharply if the Federal Government had proceeded with the proposed 15 per cent import duty on refined petroleum products.

“This data just confirms the price increase we predicted if the government had gone ahead with the 15 per cent import duty tariff,” he said.

The report also shows a significant decline in national petrol sufficiency. While Nigeria maintained an average of 20 days of PMS sufficiency between October and December 2024, sufficiency crashed to 9 days in October 2025, comprising 7 days of inland stock and 2 days of marine stock.

This worsening trend increases the risk of supply shocks in the event of import delays, bad weather at ports, or forex disruptions. Diesel and aviation fuel, however, recorded more comfortable sufficiency levels at 38 days and 35 days, respectively.


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The discovery has prompted a police investigation into the circumstances of her death.

Aretired High Court judge in Delta State, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, has been found dead in her Asaba residence.

The discovery has prompted a police investigation into the circumstances of her death.

Security sources told a platform, Zagazola Makama that the victim was discovered in her sitting room at No. 8 Tom Halen Street, behind IBTC Bank, with her hands and legs tied and her mouth covered with a wrapper.

Her brother, Emeka Okogwu, reported the incident to the police at about 8:00 a.m. while visiting her home.

Following the report, patrol teams were deployed to the scene.

The on-duty security guard, Lucky Matthew, was arrested for questioning, while another guard, Godwin Vanen, was reported missing and is being sought.

The police said the body of Justice Okogwu was evacuated and deposited at Maduemeie Hospital Mortuary, Asaba. Investigation into the motive and identification of the assailants is ongoing.

The case has been transferred to SCID Asaba for discreet investigation.

Police confirmed that efforts are ongoing to locate the missing guard and to gather forensic evidence from the residence.

Residents have expressed shock over the murder, describing Justice Okogwu as a quiet and respected member of the community.

Security experts called for enhanced vigilance and monitoring of security personnel in residential areas following the incident.

The Delta State Police Command assured the public that it is committed to bringing the perpetrators to justice and safeguarding citizens in Asaba.

https://saharareporters.com/2025/11/29/retired-delta-high-court-judge-justice-ifeoma-murdered-home-police-begin-probe

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Katsina Lawmaker, LG Chairman Seen Negotiating With Terrorists As 37 Abducted Victims Regain Freedom

Gunmen have released 37 residents of Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State who were abducted days before a local "peace deal" was reached.

The victims were handed over on Friday in a tense exchange led by the Member representing Bakori Constituency at the Katsina State House of Assembly, Hon. AbdulRahman Ahmad Kandarawa, alongside the Chairman of Bakori LGA.

Images and eyewitness accounts show government officials in the company of armed men during the handover.

Some of the released victims were seen sitting on the ground, while several officials stood alongside the armed group.

The handover was facilitated by a peace intermediary, Isya Kwashen Garwa, who reportedly brokered the latest deal between local authorities and the gunmen operating around Bakori and neighbouring communities.

SaharaReporters gathered that the release followed days of behind-the-scenes talks aimed at preventing further attacks in the area, where residents have endured repeated raids, killings, and mass abductions.

Neither the state government nor security agencies has issued an official statement on the circumstances surrounding the negotiation, raising questions about transparency, accountability, and the broader implications of negotiating directly with terrorists groups.

https://saharareporters.com/2025/11/28/katsina-lawmaker-lg-chairman-seen-negotiating-terrorists-37-abducted-victims-regain

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