ABU HAIFA

2023: State-by-state Break-down Of APC Delegates In Nigeria.

Kano: 465 delegates
Katsina: 384 delegates.
Borno: 324 delegates.
Osun: 308 delegates.
Lagos: 304 delegates.
Oyo: 292 delegates.
Jigawa: 266 delegates.
Niger: 251 delegates.
Ogun: 248 delegates.
Nasarawa: 245 delegates.
Abia: 154 delegates.
Adamawa: 184 delegates.
Akwa Ibom: 165 delegates.
Anambra: 163 delegates.
Bauchi: 202 delegates.
Bayelsa: 79 delegates.
Benue: 180 delegates.
Cross River: 194 delegates.
Delta: 170 delegates.
Ebonyi: 154 delegates.
Edo: 168 delegates.
Ekiti: 216 delegates.
Enugu: 131 delegates.
Gombe: 134 delegates.
Imo: 236 delegates.
Kaduna: 234 delegates.
Kebbi 213 delegates.
Kogi: 222 delegates.
Kwara: 195 delegates.
Ondo: 200 delegates.
Plateau: 185 2023:
Rivers: 151 delegates.
Sokoto: 193 delegates.
Taraba: 146 delegates.
Yobe: 222 delegates.
Zamfara: 169 delegates.
FCT: 53 delegates..

This is Sekinat Muhamad Dalhatu. She was a beautiful 24 year old youth corp member serving in Katsina state.
She got her first degree in Chemistry Education at the Federal University Kashere. Her parents stay in Ungwar Dosa in Kaduna state.
She left Kaduna for Katsina on Tuesday, May 3rd after recieving a text message from a colleague that their monthly clearance would hold on May 4.
Sekinat however was involved in an accident 20 kilometers to Katsina in a village called Yar Kadir.
Their driver hit a pot hole which characterised the road, their tyre burst and the driver lost control of the vehicle making the front tyre to explode.
Sekinat died on the spot alongside four others.
The interesting thing about Sekinat Muhamad is, she wrote her will on April 17 during Ramadan.
She said her laptop should be given to her younger brother Khalifa Muhamad Dalhatu and her phone should be given to her younger sister, Zinatu and that the money she left with one Abdul should be given to her mother.
On the day she died, she entered every room in her father's house bidding them farewell.
May God give her family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. Amen/ Ameen.

Wole Soyinka has no moral right and ground to asked for removal of Prof. Ibrahim Maqari from the Imam of Central Masjid over the stupidity of Deborah in Sokoto.

Soyinka who was one of the pioneers that introduced "school cultism" into academic institutions of this country cannot be on a moral pedestal to asked for Maqari's disengagment from the Imamship over his advice for non-Muslim not to cross the , Soyinka's covert and overt hatred for Muslims and what Islam stands for is on record, his tribalistic (Yoruba) inclination at the detriment of other tribes when saddled with Chairmanship of FRSC during IBB administration is fresh in memories.

We cannot allow such frustrated element to becloud our scenes with his bigoted and tribalistic agenda, for how can any reasonable person let go of light and follow darkness ? "Qad tabayyinal rusdi minal gayy".

Adam Baba Yamani
Babayamani
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BIOGRAPHY OF HON. DR. KACHALLAH GREMA KYARI

Kachallah Grema Kyari Was Born in Bama Local Government area of Borno State in 1970, attended Central Primary School Bama Between 1976 to 1976 to 1984, Government College Maiduguri between 1984 – 1990. He obtained B.sc Degree in Sociology and Anthology in University of Maiduguri in 1996 and Master’s Degree in Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies in the same University in 2015.
His working career started as a Class Teacher in Kasugula Primary School Local Education Authority (LEA) Bama in 1993 and later joined the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) IN 2001 as a Marketer where he rouse to the rank of Undertaking Manager bama Service unit overseeing Bama , Gwoza and Konduga from 2010 t0 2012. He was Markeking Supervisor Damboa Road Service Centre and later deployed to cover Mobbar, Gubio and Magumeri in the same capacity as a marketing supervisor under Bulumkutu Business Unit of Yola Electricity Distribution Campany (YEDC).
Kachallah Grema Kyari was appointed Caretaker Secretary All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) Bama LG Chapter in 2006, a Financial Secretary Nigerian Sociological and Anthropological Student’s Association (NSASA) Unimaid chapter in 1996, Secretary Dikwa Emirate Teacher’s Forum between 2000 to 2001, Asst Director General Elkanemi Peace and Development Centre (EPADEC) since 2009, conferred a traditional title of Kachallah Aji Bazam of Bama by His Royal Hisghness, Alh Kyari Ibn Umar El-kanemi, CON The Shehu Bama in November , 2009, Publicity Secretary Senior Staff Association of Electrify and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) North East Branch since 2011 to date, State Coordinator National Voters Forum (NAVOF) Borno State Chapter since 2010 to date, APPIONTED Member Technical Committee on the Assesment of Bama by Borno State Ministry for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement in 2015, Appointed Member High Powered committee by Borno State Government on Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement of Bama in 2016, Appointed Member Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies North East Branch Multi Coorperative Loans and Thrift Society in 2016, Appointed Board Member Bama Micro Finance Bank in 2016 and presently Board of Trustees Secretary Bama Initiative for Human Development and Head of countering violence extremism of Network of Civil Sociaty Organisation of Borno State (NECSOB) in 2016. Presently Director Ethics and Privilege of (NECSOB) Executive Director El-kanemi peace and Development Centre, member peace and security Network. Member Akwa-Ibom Word and Local Government Congress Appeal Committee 20121.
Dr. Kachallah Grema Kyari is a recipient of Next Level Ambassador of Commnwealth Society of Nigeria in 2020 and an ICON of peace Award.
Dr. Grema kyari is a fellowship member of Institute of Crisis Resolution, peace Building and Conciliation (FIRPC).
He Contested for the membership of Borno State House of Assembly Bama Central Constituency under the platform of All Progressive Congress (APC) in 2018.
Kachallah Grema Kyari was an author of a Book titled: The Chronicles of movers and Shapers of Dikwa Emirate. A member peace and security network, married, with six children.

EFCC Arrests Ahmed Idris, Accountant General of the Federation for N80billion Fraud.

Hausa Translation:

EFCC Ta K**a Ahmed Idris, Babban Akanta Na Kasa Saboda Almundanar Nera Biliyan Tamanin

Hukumar EFCC ranar Litinin 16 ga watan Mayu, 2022, ta k**a babban akanta na kasa mai ci, Ahmed Idris saboda tuhumar sa da take na karkatarwa da safarar kudin haram kimanin nera biliyan tamanin.

Binciken hukumar EFCC ya gano cewa babban akantan ya yi amfani da ‘yan uwa da abokan arziki da sauran makusanta wajen karkatar da kudin da aikata sauran laifin da ake tuhumar shi da shi.

An yi amfani da kudin wajen saka hannun jari a fannin gidaje a jihar Kano da Abuja.

Hukumar ta k**a shine bayan katin gayyata da ta aika masa da ya halarci ofishinta don amsa wasu tambayoyi amma yaki amsakatin gayyatar.

Ku ziyarci sashen intanet na EFCC www.efccnigeria.org don karanta karashen labarin.

Wishing each other on Eid strengthens the bond of love and brotherhood and hugging reflects forgiveness.
A very blessed Eid Mubarak to all of you!.

Professor Osinbajo Releases his CV

[PERSONAL DATA]

Name: Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN
Other Names: Oluyemi Oluleke,
Date of Birth: 8th March, 1957,
Place of Birth: Creek Hospital, Lagos,
Home Address: *********************
Lagos, Nigeria. Nationality: Nigerian,
Marital Status: Married.

[EDUCATION]

London School of Economics & Political Science, Master of Laws – 1980, Nigerian Law School – 1979, Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria Winner of Graham-Douglas Prize for Commercial Law University of Lagos, 1975-78, LLB, Second Class Upper, Winner State Merit Award -, Igbobi College Yaba – 1969-75, School Prize for English Oratory, 1971, 1972; Adeoba Prize for English Oratory 1972-1975; Elias Prize for Best Performance in History (WASC) – 1973, School Prize for Literature (HSC), 1975; African Statesman Intercollegiate Best Speaker’s Prize, 1974.

[WORK EXPERIENCE]

Simmons Cooper Partners (Barristers and Solicitors), Senior Partner, 2007 till date; University of Lagos, Professor of Law, Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, 2007 to 2013; Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice; Member of Cabinet, Lagos State, 1999 to May 2007 ; United Nations Secretary General’s Committee of Experts on Conduct and Discipline of UN Peacekeeping Personnel around the globe, Member (2006); United Nations Operations in Somalia, Staff Member, Justice Division, UNOSOM II; Law Firm of Osinbajo, Kukoyi & Adokpaye, Partner; University of Lagos, Professor of Law and Head of Department of Public Law (1997-1999), Federal Government of Nigeria, Special Adviser to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, (legal advice and litigation), 1988-1992; University of Lagos, Senior Lecturer I (1983-86), Lecturer II (1981-1983), Bendel Development and Planning Authority, Legal Officer (Youth Service),1979-1980

[PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES]

International Criminal Court, Counsel, 2012 Citibank (Nigeria), Independent Director, appointed in 2008; Senior Advocate of Nigeria, 2002 ; African Development Bank, Ethics Adviser, Advisory Board; Asset and Resource Management Company Limited (ARM), Board Member, 2011 Education Sector Support Programme in Nigeria, Consultant, analysis of Legislation on Universal Basic Education, 2010; United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Assessing the Efficiency and Impact of African Anti-Corruption Commissions, Consultant, 2009; International Bar Association, delegation to South Africa to consider the issue of the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law, Member, 2008; Board of Studies of the Council for Legal Education, Member, 2003-2007; Body of Benchers, Member, 1999-2007; Council of Legal Education, Member,1997-2007; International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda Arusha on training of Prosecutors, Consultant (2004); Revision and Publication of Laws of Lagos State, Coordinator, 2003; Human Rights Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, Member (1999); Ministerial Committee for Review of Minerals Laws and Regulations, Member, (1996); ECOWAS, Eminent person group for the Harmonisation of the Commercial Laws of ECOWAS States, Member (1996); National Committee on the Review of Solid Mineral Laws, Member, 1996; Expert advisory team to Ethiopia to advice parliament on Legal aspects of Democratisation, Member (1992); National Committee on the Reform and Unification of the Nigerian Criminal Laws and Procedure Codes, Member, 1988-1991; National Committee on Prison Reform, Member, 1991; Compilation and Editorial Committee of Nigeria’s Treaties in Force (1970-1990) (Published in 10 volumes) Coordinator, 1991; United Nations African Institute for Crime Prevention (UNAFRI), Consultant, (1991); Delegation to the Meeting of Senior Officials of Commonwealth Law Ministries, Singapore, Leader, (1990); Task Force on the Revision of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, Member, 1990; Commonwealth Ad-Hoc Working Committee on the Protection of Cultural Property, Member, (1990); Senate of Lagos State University, Member ; Senate of the University of Lagos, Member; Convention on Business Integrity, Co-founder & Chairman, Justice Research Institute Ltd. Gte., Board Member , THE ORDERLY SOCIETY TRUST, Executive Director Negotiation and Conflict Management International Board Member, United Nations Development Programme/United Nations Centre on Transnational Corporations/Training Programmes in Negotiating International Commercial/Financial Agreements for Senior Government and Private Sector Officials; and Providing An Enabling Environment for Foreign Investment in Nigeria, Coordinator; United Nations Centre on Transnational Corporations/United Nations Development Programme, Consultant; Commonwealth Working Party on the Commonwealth Advisory Service on Arbitration, Member; Nigerian Delegation to Negotiation of ECOWAS Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties, Gambia, Leader ; Governing Board of Legal Research and Resource Development Centre (LRRDC), Member ; Governing Board of Empowerment and Action Research Centre (EMPARC), Member ; International Bar Association, Member; Justice Committee of the Transitional Work Groups of the Governor-Elect Lagos State, Secretary; British Institute of International and Comparative Law, Member.
Membership of Editorial Boards of Learned

[PUBLICATIONS]

Editorial Advisory Board of the Appellate Review Journal(Published by The Emmanuel Ayoola Foundation); Gravitas Review of Business and Property Law; Nigerian Supreme Court Cases – DSC Publications (Published in 35 volumes); Justice (Journal of Contemporary Legal Problems); Contemporary Law Journal, (Faculty of Law, UNILAG); All Nigeria Law Reports (Published in 31 volumes); LASU Law Journal, Lawyers Bi-Annual, Journal of Finance and Investment Law; National Correspondent Bulletin of Legal Developments, Editorial Director Justice Now legal newspaper.

Membership of Editorial Boards of Non-Legal Publications:
Member, Editorial Advisory Board of the News/Tempo, Editor/Consultant, Human Dignity (Journal of the Human Rights Club), Member, Editorial Board of Scrutiny (Advocacy Bulletin of Integrity)
Publications

[CHAPTERS CONTRIBUTED TO BOOKS]

The Common Law, The Evidence Act and The Interpretation of Section 5(a) in Essays in Honour of Judge Elias (1986) (J.A. Omotola, ed) pgs. 165-18;
Some Reforms in The Nigerian Law of Evidence Chapter in Law and Development (1986), (J.A. Omotola and A.A. Adeogun eds.) pgs. 282-311;
Rules of Evidence in Criminal Trials in the Nigerian Special Military Tribunals Chapter 2 in Essays on Nigerian Law, Vol … 1, Pgs. 28-42. (J.A. Omotola ed),
Some Public Law Considerations in Environmental Protection. Chapter in “Environmental Laws in Nigeria”, (J.A. Omotola ed.) 1990 pgs 128-149,
Domestic and International Protection for Women: “Landmarks on the Journey so Far” in Women and Children under Nigerian Law”. (Awa U. Kalu & Yemi Osinbajo eds.) 1990. pgs. 231-241
Some Problems of Proof of Bank Frauds and Other Financial Malpractices in Bank Frauds and Other Financial Malpractices in Nigeria (Awa Kalu ed.)
Modalities For The Implementation of The Transition Provisions in The New Constitution in Law Development and Administration, (Yemi Osinbajo & Awa Kalu eds.) FMJL Review Series, (1990).
Legal and Institutional Framework For The Eradication of Drug Trafficking in Nigeria – Narcotics: Laws and Policy in Nigeria (Awa Kalu & Yemi Osinbajo eds.) FMJL Review Series, 1990
Proof of Customary Law in non-Customary Courts, – Towards a Restatement of Nigerian Customary Laws, (Osinbajo & Awa Kalu eds.) 1991,
External Debt Management: Case Study of Nigeria – International Finance and External Debt Management, UNDP/UNCTC, 1991,
Judicial and Quasi-judicial Processing of Economic and organized Crimes: Experiences, Problems etc. Essays in Honour of Judge Bola Ajibola, (Prof. C.O. Okonkwo ed.) 1992,
Human Rights, Economic Development and the Corruption Factor in Human Rights and the Rule of Law and Development in Africa (Paul T. Zeleza et al eds) 2004

[ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN LEARNED JOURNALS]

Legitimacy and Illegitimacy under Nigerian Law Nig. J. Contemp. Law. (1984-87) pgs. 30-45
Unraveling Evidence of Spouses in Nigeria, Legal Practitioners Review Vol. 1 No. 2 1987 pgs. 23-28
Can States Legislate on Rules of Evidence? Nigerian Current Law Review 1985 pgs. 234-242
Problems of Proof in Declaration of Title to Land, Journal of Private and Property Law Vol. 6 & 7, October 1986, pgs. 47-68
Interpretation of Section 131(a) of the Evidence Act. Journal of Private and Property Law Vol. 6 & 7 (1986), pgs. 118-122
Review of Some Decrees of the Structural Adjustment Era (Part 1, 2, 3), (1989) 2 GRBPL No. 2 (Gravitas Review of Business and Property Law) pgs.60-63, (1989) 2 GRBPL No. 3 (Gravitas Review of Business and Property Law) pgs. 51-55, (1989) 2 GRBPL No. 4 (Gravitas Review of Business and Property Law)
Current Issues in Transnational Lending and Debt Restructuring Agreements part 1 and 2
Autonomy, Academic Freedom and the Laws Establishing Universities in Nigeria (1990) Jus. Vol. 1 No. 2, pgs. 53-64
Admissibility of Computer Generated Evidence. (1990) Jus. Vol. 1 No. 1 pgs. 9-12
Allegations of Crime in Civil Proceedings, U.I. Law Review 1987
Roles, Duties and Liabilities of Collateral Participants and Professional Advisers in Unit Trust Schemes (1991) Jus. Vol. 1 No. 7 pgs. 71-83
Reform of the Criminal Law of Evidence in Nigeria (1991) Jus. 2 No. 4 Pgs. 71-98
Profit and Loss Sharing Banks – (1990) Jus. Vol. 2 No. 8, Juvenile Justice Administration in Nigeria.
A Review of the Beijing Rules. (1991) Jus. Vol. 2 No. 6. Pgs. 65-73
Sovereign Immunity in International Commercial Arbitration – The Nigerian Experience and emerging state practice- In African Journal of International and Comparative Law, 4 RADIC 1992, page 1-25,
Human Rights and Economic Development in The International Lawyer. 1994, Vol. 28, No. 3 pgs. 727-742
Legality in a Collapsed State: The Somalia Experience 45 ICLQ 1996, pgs. 910-924.

[BOOKS AUTHORED/EDITED]

Integration of the African Continent Through Law” (Edward Foakes Publishers, 1989, vol. 7, Federal Ministry of Justice Law Review Series)
Towards A Better Administration of Justice System in Nigeria” (Edward Foakes Publishers, 1989)
Women and Children Under Nigerian Law with (Awa kalu Co. Ed.) FMJL Review Series
The Unification and Reform of the Nigerian Criminal Law and Procedure Codes with (Awa Kalu Co. Ed.) – (Malthouse Press), 1990, FMJL Review Series
Law Development and Administration (Malthouse Press), 1990
Narcotics: Law and Policy in Nigeria, FMJL Review Series 1990
Nigerian Media Law, with (Prof. PK Fogam) GRAVITAS Publishers 1991
Perspectives on Human Rights in Nigeria with (Awa Kalu, Co.Ed) FMJL Review Series 1991
Democracy and the Law, FMJL Review Series, 1991
Perspectives on Corruption in Nigeria, FMJL Review Series 1992
Cases and Materials on Nigerian Law of Evidence, Macmillan, 1996
The Citizens Report Card on Local Governments (with Omayeli Omatsola) 1998
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights – A training Agenda for Nigeria (with Bankole Olubamise and Yinka Balogun,) Legal Research and Resource Development Centre, 1998
Annotated Rules of the Superior Courts of Nigeria (with Ade Ipaye) Lexis-Nexis Butterworths 2004
Cross Examination: A Trial Lawyer’s Most Potent Weapon (with Fola-Arthur Worrey) Lexis-Nexis Butterworths 2006

[MONOGRAPHS]

Problems and Prospects of Development Control 2004
Elections and Electoral Malpractices in Nigeria 2009
The Imperative of Electoral Reforms – A Critical Element of Constitutional Re-engineering of Nigeria 2009
Strengthening The Code Of Conduct Bureau 2009
Building Ethical Institutions: The Experience Of The Lagos State Judiciary 2009
The State Of Criminal Justice In Nigeria: Challenges And Opportunities 2009
Transparency And Ethical Considerations In The Development Of The Nigerian Economy 2009
The Responsibility Of Privilege 2010
Reforming Civil Procedure Rules: The Lagos State Experience 2010
Understanding How The Legal Process Works In Business 2010
The Modern Justice Delivery Technique 2010
Challenges Of Enforcement Of Securities In Nigeria 2010
Political Institutions And Electoral Integrity 2010
Development and Policy Use of Criminal Justice Information and Statistics 2010
The Retreat of the Legal Process 2011
The Rule of Law: The Foundations are Shaking 2011
Structuring Criminal Justice Administration In A Federal State: Priorities For Nigeria 2011
Regulatory Framework for Curbing Internet Crimes and Money Laundering 2014
Leadership and Legacy: The Power of One 2014
Repositioning Nigerian Universities For The 21st Century: Paradigms For Innovation And Change 2014
Delays In Justice Administration: Beyond The Rules And The Law 2014
Towards A More Transparent And Merit‐Based Judicial Recruitment System In States Judicial Service Commissions 2014
The Rule of Law and National Development 2014

[AWARDS]

Lagos State Government An award in recognition of invaluable 09/Sept/1999 contribution as member, Justice Committee of Lagos Transition Work Group
Lagos State Government An award in recognition of invaluable 09/Sept/1999 contribution as MEMBER, policy committee of Lagos Transition Work Group
Nigerian Bar Association Merit Award for outstanding
Ikeja Branch contributions to the Bench and Bar and 15/June/2001 commitment to the rule of law in Lagos
Lagos State Judiciary Award for invaluable support
06/Dec/2003 towards the upliftment and growth of administration of justice in Lagos State Judiciary
Nigerian Bar Association Outstanding Practitioner award in 2004 recognition of Prof. Yemi Osinbajo
(SAN)’s contribution to the legal profession and the Nigerian Bar Association
Magistrates Association of Nigeria Award of excellence in recognition of 09/Dec/2005 meritorious and selfless service to magistracy and humanity
Lagos State House of Assembly Outstanding performance award
28/April/2005 (The House Committee on Judiciary
Human Rights and Public Petition)
Nigeria Bar Association Award of honour in appreciation of an Ikeja Branch immense contribution to the
26/May/2006 development of constitutionalism in Nigeria
Thisday Newspaper Nomination as Legal Practitioner of the year 2006
Lagos State Ministry of Justice An Award in recognition of an April, 2007 eight year tenure of resourceful motivational and revolutionary leadership of the Justice sector in Lagos state
Nigerian Leadership Initiative Award for exemplary leadership in July 2007 government
Committee for the Distinguished Mediators Award
Defence of Human Rights in recognition of selfless commitment
20/Sept/2010 to peace and development
Lagos State Government Emeritus Ambassador for the
Ministry of Environment Environment
2010
Lagos State Government An Award in recognition of an outstanding 2010 contribution to the development of the Justice Sector of Lagos State
Nigerian Lawyers Association Law and Justice Award. In recognition of December 2011 an exceptional and remarkable service in the academia and the public sector, dedication to advocating for and implementing Judicial Reform in Nigeria.
The Lagos State Judiciary and An Award in recognition of a meritorious
The Lagos State Multi-Door service on The Lagos Multi- door
Courthouse 2014 Courthouse Governing Council.

Former Governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff has indicated interest to contest for the position of the APC national chairman during the party’s national convention in June.

Sherrif who is a former national chairman of the PDP stated this Wednesday in government house Lafia , when he visited the Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule to consult him and solicit his support.

Senator Sherrif however explained that he will be going into the race only if the position is zoned to the north east part of the country, adding that having been a senator, Governor for eight years and a former national chairman of the opposition PDP, he posses all the qualities to effectively manage the affairs of the ruling APC.

Senator Sherrif said, he is fully aware that the Nasarawa State Governor is canvassing support for the APC national chairman to be zoned to North Central and Nasarawa State, and assured him of his support if that happens.

The former Governor who is a foundation member of the APC, commended the Nasarawa State Governor for the transformation going on in all the sectors of the state economy, and urge him to maintain the tempo.

Responding, Governor Abdullahi Sule who thanked Senator Ali Modu Sherrif for the visit, equally solicited the support of the former Borno State Governor to ensure that the position of the APC national chairman is zoned to the north Central and Nasarawa State.

Ndume to Amnesty International, ICC: leave Nigerian Army alone Chairman Senate Committee on Army, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) on Tuesday called on the Amnesty...

Queen of England Congratulates Nigeria on 60th Independence Anniversary

Her Majesty, The Queen of England, has sent a message of felicitation to President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary, October 1, 2020.

The message, conveyed by the British High Commission in Nigeria, goes thus:
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Army Supports Borno State Governor, Prof. Zulum

The Nigerian Army says it is fully in support of the ongoing efforts of Borno State government to relocate and resettle the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the state back to their ancestral homes.

The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

Musa described the effort of Gov. Babagana Zulum aimed at resettling the IDPs as commendable and right step in the desired direction. http://ow.ly/nbQ850BDY9I

EFCC quizzes Kano commissioner for possession of ‘choice properties’ The Kano State commissioner for Local Government, Murtala Garo, is currently facing interrogation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over alleged possession of some choice properties in Kano and Abuja.

Nigeria Fully Capable of Dealing with Banditry, Terrorism http://ow.ly/VaT130qQBLI

Finally, Nigerian Military Captures Bula Shatane Village, 2 BHTs Surrender in Bama 1. Troops of Sector 1 Operation LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD) has in the last seven days engaged the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) hibernating within its own Area of Operation in the theatre. 2. Within the period, on 22 April, 2020, troops of 121 Task Force (TF) Battalion under 26 TF Bde while in ambush position, made contact with BHTs at crossing point Pulka-Firgi road. One BHT was killed, One loaded AK 47 rifle recovered. Additionally, a motorcycle painted in Military colour along with one locally fabricated Hand gr***de were also recovered. 3. Similarly, on 24 April, 2020, troops of 192 Bn of 26 Bde deployed at Gwoza, while on night ambush operations came in contact with BHTs attempting to cross through the Mandara mountains to Sambisa Forest and in the ensuing fire fight neutralised 2 BHTs while several others escaped in disarray with gunshot wounds while a bicycle and 2 copies of the Holy Qur’an with assorted clothing items were recovered. 4. In the same vein, on 27 April, 2020, troops of Echo Company 114 Bn in blocking position at Izge Response Area (RA) received information of BHTs attack at Yenegu village about 5 kilometres from own troops location. 5. On receipt of the information, the dogged troops swiftly mobilised and engaged the BHTs who fled due to superior fire power from the troops. No casualty was recorded by own troops while 2 BHTs were neutralised. 6. Equally, the gallant troops of 152 TF Bn deployed at Kumshe under 21 Special Armoured Brigade (SAB) engaged BHTs in a fierce fire fight with the BHTs who attacked their location on 22 April, 2020. Unfortunately in the process, one soldier paid the supreme sacrifice while another sustained gunshot wound. However, 3 BHTs were neutralised, 1 motorcycle captured as others were suspected to have fled with life threatening injuries. 7. Also on 24 April, 2020, troops of 151 Bn of 21 SAB conducted ambush operations along Firgi general area and made contact with BHTs. No casualty on own troops while items recovered includes 1 Ak 47 rifle, 2 motorcycles and 2 bicycles. 8. Consolidating on the gains of the successes so far achieved, troops of 152 Bn in another ambush operation on 26 April 20 made contact with BHTs food supply party near their crossing point at Miyanti. The criminals were engaged, a soldier sustained minor injury while 3 BHTs were killed, 4 Carts conveying several food items and clothing were destroyed at the location. 9. While on general clearance operations within Sector 1 AOR, troops of 222, 151, 21 SAB Gar and 202 Bns under 21 SAB were led by the Garrison Commander 21SAB on clearance operations to Bula Shatane village 15 Kilometres from Bama and came in contact with BHTs who fled on sighting the ferocious troops advancing towards their location with heavy gun fire. The village was successfully cleared while all makeshift houses were destroyed. 10. Due to the ongoing offensive action within the Sector AOR, on 23 April 2020, 2 members of the BHTs came out from Bula Bello and Yerimari Gana and surrendered to own troops of 21 SAB Garrison deployed at Bama. The 2 surrendered terrorists were handed over to 21SAB Military Intelligence Regiment. During preliminary investigation, they revealed that the sustained military operations by land and air made them to surrender. 11. Additionally, on 21 April 2020, a total of 19 IDPs arrived Army Super Camp 6 Bama from Jebe village. The IDPs were searched, screened and accommodated at own holding facility pending the conclusion of preliminary investigation. However, the IDPs were fed while the minors were administered with polio vaccines. In summary about 11 BHTs criminals were neutralized while many escaped with injuries and equipment and supplies captured and destroyed while some surrendered. 12. The Armed Forces of Nigeria remain resolute and highly committed to end the Boko Haram insurgency. The general public is requested to continue to provide timely and credible information for the enhancement of our operations. JOHN ENENCHE Major General Coordinator Defence Media Operations Defence Headquarters 29 April 20.

Read more at: https://prnigeria.com/2020/04/29/finally-military-capures-bula-bama/

Finally, Nigerian Military Captures Bula Shatane Village, 2 BHTs Surrender in Bama - PRNigeria News Garrison Commander 21SAB on clearance operations to Bula Shatane village 15 Kilometres from Bama and came in contact with BHTs