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Dreaded Bello Turji’s days numbered, no place to hide – Joe Igbokwe
Joe Igbokwe, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has issued a stern warning to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Igbokwe declared that Turji’s time is running out and that there is no place left for him to hide. He wrote: “Bello Turji’s Days Are Numbered As It
Dreaded Bello Turji’s days numbered, no place to hide – Joe Igbokwe
Joe Igbokwe, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has issued a stern warning to notorious bandit leader Bello Turji.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Igbokwe declared that Turji’s time is running out and that there is no place left for him to hide. He wrote: “Bello Turji’s Days Are Numbered As It Is Now! No Place To Hide.”
This warning aligns with the intensified offensive by Nigerian troops against Turji and his network in Zamfara State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counterterrorism and insurgency expert specializing in the Lake Chad Basin, recent coordinated military strikes have dismantled key hideouts of the bandit leader. These operations have focused on areas like Fakai in Shinkafi Local Government Area and Sabon Birni Local Government Area.
Makama highlighted that military forces have successfully destroyed several of Turji’s camps, including those in Zangon Dan Gwandi, Zangon Tsaika, Zangon Kagara, and a school reportedly used by Turji as a storage facility for foodstuffs and weapons. To prevent it from being used as a supply base, the military burned down the school during the offensive.
The renewed military efforts signify a major push to end the reign of terror orchestrated by Turji and his network in the region.
Dreaded Bello Turji’s days numbered, no place to hide – Joe Igbokwe
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Kogi Senator Hails NNPCL for Establishing Five Mini LNG Plants in Ajaokuta
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for establishing five mini…
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Tanker explosion: Niger govt bans heavy-duty trucks from one-way route
Niger state Governor, Umaru Bago has directed heavy-duty trucks to cease using the one-way route through Dikko Bridge following a catastrophic tanker explosion on Saturday that left over 70 people dead. The explosion, which occurred at Dikko Junction in Suleja Local Government Area, claimed the lives of individuals attempting to scoop fuel from the overturned
Tanker explosion: Niger govt bans heavy-duty trucks from one-way route
Niger state Governor, Umaru Bago has directed heavy-duty trucks to cease using the one-way route through Dikko Bridge following a catastrophic tanker explosion on Saturday that left over 70 people dead.
The explosion, which occurred at Dikko Junction in Suleja Local Government Area, claimed the lives of individuals attempting to scoop fuel from the overturned tanker.
During a visit to the scene of the incident, Governor Bago expressed profound grief over the loss of lives, describing the event as tragic but noting that nearby communities were not affected.
He condemned the reckless behavior of some drivers and announced immediate measures to prevent future occurrences.
To enforce this directive, vehicles coming from the Maje direction will no longer be allowed to pass through Dikko Bridge. Instead, they must take the alternate route beneath the bridge and make a U-turn. The governor has called on the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) sector commander to deploy a detachment to the area to ensure compliance and urged transport unions to collaborate with the FRSC in implementing this new traffic regulation.
Governor Bago attributed the frequent accidents in the area to delays in completing the Minna-Suleja road project and appealed to the federal government to expedite the project.
He also commended the swift response of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Fire Service, FRSC, and the National Union of Road Transport Workers in evacuating victims and managing the aftermath of the explosion.
As part of the state’s efforts to support the injured, the governor announced the redeployment of doctors from Minna hospitals to assist in treating victims currently receiving care at Suleja General Hospital.
Tanker explosion: Niger govt bans heavy-duty trucks from one-way route
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Messi scores for Miami in pre-season victory
Lionel Messi got on the scoresheet Saturday as Inter Miami opened their pre-season campaign with a penalty shoot-out victory over Mexico’s Club America in Las Vegas. Argentinian superstar Messi headed home a Luis Suarez cross from close range after 34 minutes to equalise for the Major League Soccer side after America had taken the lead
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Lionel Messi got on the scoresheet Saturday as Inter Miami opened their pre-season campaign with a penalty shoot-out victory over Mexico’s Club America in Las Vegas. Argentinian superstar Messi headed home a Luis Suarez cross from close range after 34 minutes to equalise for the Major League Soccer side after America had taken the lead
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Mob burns tricycle of alleged phone thieves in Kano
In a dramatic display of mob justice, angry youths on Saturday night set ablaze a tricycle, popularly known as Adaidaita Sahu, along Ibrahim Taiwo Road in Kano. The tricycle was allegedly being used by suspected phone thieves to steal in the area. The suspects were apprehended by the crowd after their vehicle was destroyed and
Mob burns tricycle of alleged phone thieves in Kano
In a dramatic display of mob justice, angry youths on Saturday night set ablaze a tricycle, popularly known as Adaidaita Sahu, along Ibrahim Taiwo Road in Kano.
The tricycle was allegedly being used by suspected phone thieves to steal in the area.
The suspects were apprehended by the crowd after their vehicle was destroyed and subsequently handed over to the police.
Speaking on the incident, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the spokesperson for the Kano State Police Command, confirmed the arrest of the suspects. He disclosed that five mobile phones were recovered from them, and they remain in police custody while investigations are underway.
The Kano State Police Command has called on the public to avoid taking matters into their own hands and instead report criminal activities to the authorities to ensure justice is served lawfully.
Mob burns tricycle of alleged phone thieves in Kano
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Mob burns tricycle of alleged phone thieves in Kano
In a dramatic display of mob justice, angry youths on Saturday night set ablaze a tricycle, popularly known as Adaidaita Sahu, along Ibrahim Taiwo Road in Kano. The tricycle was allegedly being used by suspected phone thieves to steal in the area. The suspects were apprehended by the crowd after their vehicle was destroyed and
Mob burns tricycle of alleged phone thieves in Kano
In a dramatic display of mob justice, angry youths on Saturday night set ablaze a tricycle, popularly known as Adaidaita Sahu, along Ibrahim Taiwo Road in Kano.
The tricycle was allegedly being used by suspected phone thieves to steal in the area.
The suspects were apprehended by the crowd after their vehicle was destroyed and subsequently handed over to the police.
Speaking on the incident, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the spokesperson for the Kano State Police Command, confirmed the arrest of the suspects. He disclosed that five mobile phones were recovered from them, and they remain in police custody while investigations are underway.
The Kano State Police Command has called on the public to avoid taking matters into their own hands and instead report criminal activities to the authorities to ensure justice is served lawfully.
Mob burns tricycle of alleged phone thieves in Kano
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IGP warns against traffic negligence after Niger tanker explosion
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has warned against traffic negligence following the tragic tanker explosion at Dikko Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway in Niger State. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, claimed over 60 lives, left many injured, and destroyed shops and properties. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday
IGP warns against traffic negligence after Niger tanker explosion
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has warned against traffic negligence following the tragic tanker explosion at Dikko Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway in Niger State.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday, claimed over 60 lives, left many injured, and destroyed shops and properties.
This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
According to the statement, the explosion was triggered when a truck carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) lost control and caught fire.
Describing the incident as devastating, the IGP expressed his condolences to the government and people of Niger State.
In response to the incident, the IGP directed all State Commissioners of Police to strengthen their Motor Traffic Divisions (MTDs) in collaboration with other traffic management agencies.
He emphasized the need for strict enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent future tragedies.
“Negligence and disregard for traffic laws are major contributors to such incidents.
“I am instructing all Commissioners of Police to work closely with traffic agencies to ensure that our roads are safer and traffic laws are strictly enforced.”
The IGP also called on vehicle owners and drivers to prioritize safety by ensuring their vehicles are roadworthy and adhering to traffic regulations.
“Road safety is a collective responsibility. Every driver, vehicle owner, and stakeholder must play their part to prevent unnecessary loss of lives and property,” he added.
In his message, Egbetokun urged transport operators and members of the public to act responsibly to ensure road safety.
He also prayed for the souls of the departed and wished the injured a swift recovery.
IGP warns against traffic negligence after Niger tanker explosion
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Nigeria-born journalist shortlisted for UK radio award
A Nigerian-born journalist, Mr Richard Edoki, has been shortlisted in the Best Newcomer Category of the 2025 National Hospital Radio Awards in the United Kingdom. Edoki, also known as Richybongo, made this known in a statement he issued on Saturday. He said that the awards were organised annually by the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA), a
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A Nigerian-born journalist, Mr Richard Edoki, has been shortlisted in the Best Newcomer Category of the 2025 National Hospital Radio Awards in the United Kingdom. Edoki, also known as Richybongo, made this known in a statement he issued on Saturday. He said that the awards were organised annually by the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA), a
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Military zoom in on wanted bandit leader, Bello Turji, kill son, destroy camp, food storage
The days of Nigeria’s most wanted bandit leader, Bello Turji, seems to be truly numbered as reports have emerged that the military have zoomed in on his location, destroying his…
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Protest erupts as S’Korea court extends impeached president’s detention
Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stormed a Seoul court Sunday after a judge extended the impeached leader’s detention over his ill-fated attempt to impose martial law. Tens of thousands of people had gathered outside the Seoul Western District Court on Saturday in a show of support for Yoon, who became South Korea’s
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Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stormed a Seoul court Sunday after a judge extended the impeached leader’s detention over his ill-fated attempt to impose martial law. Tens of thousands of people had gathered outside the Seoul Western District Court on Saturday in a show of support for Yoon, who became South Korea’s
