Day: December 11, 2025

Banditry: Noose tightens around Turji

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The army appears to be closing in on notorious bandit commander, Bello Turji, who has been terrorising Sokoto State and its environs. This follows the killing of one his allies, Kachalla Kallamu. Daily Trust gathered that troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army killed the notorious bandit commander, Kachalla Kallamu, during a major offensive operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A reliable military source, who confirmed the development on Wednesday, said the operation was carried out in collaboration with local vigilante groups in the…

Tinubu-Barau Support Groups Coalition Congratulates Lt Gen  AB Dambazau (Rtd) (Baraden Kano) on His Ambassadorial Nomination

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The Tinubu-Barau Support Groups Coalition, under the esteemed leadership of its National Coordinator and Convener, Hon. Dr. Hafiz Sani Lima, extends its warmest congratulations to Lt. General Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd), CFR, Ph.D (Baraden Kano) former Chief of Army Staff and former Minister of Interior on his nomination for ambassadorial appointment by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. General Dambazau is a renowned statesman whose national service and professional record speak volumes. As Chief of Army Staff, he was pivotal in…

NDLEA Veterans Unite Behind Marwa for Intensified Drug War

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Retired Deputy Commanders General of Narcotics (DCGNs) who previously served as NDLEA directors have formally congratulated Chairman/CEO Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd.) on his re-appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The veterans used the occasion to pledge continued, robust support for the national effort against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The meeting was announced in a statement released on Thursday, December 11, by the Agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. However, the nine-member team, led by former Director of Prosecution and Legal Services, DCGN Sunday Nbona…

Shippers’ Council Proactively Builds Future-Ready Leadership Pipeline

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The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) is strategically securing its long-term future by building a robust leadership pipeline. The organization recently launched a targeted succession-planning workshop designed specifically for its middle-level managers in Lagos. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D, Executive Secretary/ CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, highlighted the initiative as a crucial step to bridge looming leadership gaps. He emphasized that this program ensures the Council remains fully prepared for evolving organizational demands and challenges within the maritime sector. Represented at the workshop by Mrs. Ify Okolue, Director…