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A daylight incursion by hundreds of motorcycle-riding bandits into a border town in Kano was thwarted by gallant joint Nigerian security forces, working with the Kano Civilian Joint Task Force, rescuing over 500 rustled cows and killing at least two of the attackers.

Revealing the development in a telephone call, the chairman of the Faruruwa Community Security Committee, Alhaji Yahya Bagobiri, commended the swift response of the security agencies, particularly the police, noting that he had spoken with the Commissioner, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori.

He said, “The bandits riding about 150 motorcycles storms Tsauri town of Shanono Local Government area of the state, and they went to a Fulani man having over 2000 cows stealing almost all of them but they couldn’t get him.

“When we heard about the situation we quickly informed security and also all other nearby towns of Goron Dutse, Shanono, Tsanyawa and others to be alerted, while I personally called the Police Commissioner who immediately directed rapid response”.

Bagobiri hinted that the joint security team responded promptly and intercepted the bandits as they attempted to flee with the rustled cows, with some heading towards Katsina and others within Kano. The security operatives pursued them, killed about two of the attackers, and recovered 500 cows.

“We are extremely happy with the way the security are responding to our calls and this has resulted in having peace if not for what had happened today”, Yahya Bagobiri said.

Security forces kill two bandits, foil daylight raid in Kano

Legendary golfer, Tiger Woods was on Friday, involved in a car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida.

The Sheriff’s Office for Martin County confirmed the accident.

They, however, did not reveal if Woods sustained any injuries and his condition not immediately clear.

The crash occurred just after 2pm local time and pictures from the scene showed the vehicle lying on the driver’s side.

Woods has been working toward a return to competitive golf after rupturing an Achilles tendon in March 2025 and undergoing back surgery last October.

He was also involved in a ⁠car crash in February 2021, and that time the vehicle rolled several times and left him trapped inside.

BREAKING: Tiger Woods involved in car crash

President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the Eagles Square in Abuja, the venue of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, 8th elective National Convention.

Present at the convention are Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, APC governors, ministers, lawmakers, and party delegates.

The convention officially began at about 8:15 p.m.

However, activities across Abuja were disrupted as tight security measures accompanied the event, with journalists reportedly barred and harassed by security operatives.

Heavy deployments of police and soldiers cordoned off major access roads leading to Eagle Square, restricting movement and forcing many accredited journalists to trek long distances to access the venue.

Despite possessing valid accreditation tags, several reporters were turned back at checkpoints, while some security personnel allegedly threatened to open fire on those attempting to gain entry.

Some journalists who eventually gained access sought temporary shelter at the Nasarawa State Pavilion but were later driven away following verbal confrontations with party delegates.

President Tinubu arrives APC convention

CBN argued that the lower court erred in law by holding that it acted outside its statutory powers when it dissolved the board of Union Bank.

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The Osun State Government has approved the appointment of Tajudeen Olanrewaju as the new Akire of Ikire land, headquarters of Irewole local government council area of the state.

Prince Olanrewaju’s appointment is coming on the heels of the demise of Oba Olatunde Falabi on February 27, 2026.

The decision was reached during a State Executive Council meeting held in Osogbo and presided over by Governor Ademola Adeleke.

According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi on Friday, “the council deliberated on a memo submitted by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs before approving the recommendations.”

The statement noted that “the approval followed extant laws and the terms of settlement earlier agreed upon by the five ruling houses of Ikire.”

It recalled that “the Akire stool had been a subject of dispute in 2021, stemming from a Supreme Court judgment delivered in 2014.”

The judgment had affirmed that the Lambeloye Ruling House, which produced the late monarch, had no legal right to occupy the stool when a vacancy arose in 1987.

Following the crisis, the state government, in collaboration with the five ruling houses, resolved to amend the 1958 Akire Chieftaincy Declaration.

“The amendment paved the way for the Aketula Ruling House to produce the next Akire whenever a vacancy occurs,” the statement said.

The council also approved the appointment of Tijani Feyi Ademola as the Aladodo of Adodo in Atakumosa East local government council area.

Similarly, Jacob Adetayo Haastrup was appointed as the Olumobi of Imobi-Ijesa in the same local government area.

The council also approved the elevation of new Obas from the Ile-Ife Traditional Council, Osogbo Traditional Council, and Ijesha Traditional Council.

Osun govt approves appointment of Olanrewaju as Akire of Ikire, elevates new monarchs