Borno hunters ready to join fight against Boko Haram

Hunters in Borno State have renewed their call to be allowed to fight alongside soldiers against Boko Haram terrorists in Sambisa forest.

The Chief Hunter of Borno, Mallam Maigana Maidurma,made the call in Maiduguri on Sunday during a chat with News Agency of Nigeria, NAN.

He said that the farmers apart from knowing the Sambisa forest terrain also have supernatural powers.

“We are renewing out call on the military authorities to allow us join the search for Boko Haram elements in their Sambisa forest hideout.

“We are ready to pursue the terrorists because we know the terrain in and out,” he said

Maidurma said that the hunters were not afraid of any danger as their supernatural powers would come in handy.

“We know that it is true that the Boko Haram terrorists are in the habit of burying landmines to prevent encroachment into their hideout.

“But we believe that we can work in collaboration with Local Vigilantes, called Civilian JTF, to overrun them.

“Hunters from all the 27 Borno LGAs are all in Maiduguri with our leaders doing nothing at present because of Boko Haram.

“Rather than idling away, we will want to assist the military in crushing Boko Haram terrorists,” he said.

Recall that the hunters had made a similar call in January but were ignored

NAN

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This woman sold two babies for N280,000 in Bauchi

Police in Bauchi State have arrested a woman who sold two babies to two other women for two hundred and eighty thousand naira. 

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO of the Bauchi State Police Command, DSP Haruna Mohammed said in a statement on Sunday that two women who bought the babies from the suspect have also been arrested.

Mohammed said that the woman who hails from Plateau State sold a 17 month old baby to a woman from Imo State for N200,000.

He said that she also sold a 14 month old baby to another woman from Benue State for N80,000.

He added that both babies have been recovered, with one already reconciled with the mother, while efforts are on to trace the mother of the second child. 

He concluded that the suspects would be charged to court after investigation.

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Gunmen abduct army Colonel in Kaduna

A Colonel serving at the Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Jaji, Kaduna State was  abducted by unknown gunmen in Kaduna on Saturday night.

According to a press statement issued by Nigerian Army on Sunday, the officer identified as Colonel Samaila Inusa was kidnapped around 7.30 pm

The statement signed by the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Col Usman Abdul said that Col Inusa was kidnapped at Kamazo near NNPC junction in Kaduna.

”Anybody with useful information or assistance should please assist in tracking these abductors.

“They are in a Mercedes Benz GLK Black colour with registration number Abuja, KUJ 154 TZ. This happened at about 7:30pm on Saturday 26 March 2016," the statement said.

The Army Spokesperson released five contact numbers through which persons with relevant information about the kidnappers could get in touch with the Army.

The numbers are; 08033865572, 08030489203, 08023445961, 07038025282, 08058130703..

He added that the abductors headed towards Abuja after the act.

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Sabon Gari market fire: Police arrest 100 for looting

The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of about 100 suspected looters during Saturday's fire outbreak at the famous Sabon Gari market.

The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Muhammad Katsina said this while conducting Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje round the burnt market on Sunday.

He said that the suspects were apprehended by security personnel at different sections of the market while trying to escape with their loots.

“The suspects are presently in our custody and as soon as investigation is concluded, they will be charged to court, “ he said.

Meanwhile, Gov Ganduje who commiserated with the traders affected by the fire disaster has promised that his administration will take measures to prevent a repeat of the unfortunate incident.

Ganduje also commended private organizations that helped the state fire service to put out the fire.

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Illegal forex trading: Aisha Buhari threatens PDP with lawsuit.

Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari has threatened legal action against the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP over what she described as false and unfounded allegations to malign her person.

The PDP had in a series of now trending tweets accused Mrs Buhari; Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu; Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau and Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, of obtaining dollars with the help of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele at N185 and selling same through some bureau de change operators about double the amount.

However, Mrs Buhari has gone to her own Twitter handle to demand a stop to the libelous tweets, failure which she would resort to legal action.

Aisha M. Buhari
@aishambuhari 21h
Be advised, any further attempt to malign the person of the Wife of the President will be dealt with according to the law

Aisha M. Buhari
@aishambuhari 21h
This is grounds for a lawsuit on defamation of character.

Aisha M. Buhari
@aishambuhari 21h
Making false and unfounded allegations without proof just to incite Nigerians on social media is wrong.

Aisha M. Buhari
@aishambuhari 21h
Mrs Aisha Muhammadu Buhari is not a dealer of forex. She has not and will never be involved in any illegal dealings.

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Fuel scarcity now to end in April - Kachikwu

Contrary to earlier statements credited to him that Nigerians would have to endure the long queues at petrol stations till May, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu has announced that fuel scarcity will end in April.

The Minister who is also the Group Managing Director of the NNPC had earlier told newsmen during a media chat that he did not receive the training of a magician and could therefore not turn the situation around in an instant.

However, in a statement issued by NNPC spokesman, Mohammed Garba Deen on Friday, the Minister came out to calm frayed nerves.

“We have enough products lined up to ensure that the supply gap which created the problem is bridged. In order to ensure effective distribution we are working with Independent PetroleumMarketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), oil majors and over 1,000 NNPC staff, nationwide to ensure we overcome the obstacles in the distribution of the products,” he said.

He disclosed that 42 million litres of petrol had just been discharged while 44 million litres were currently being discharged.

He also said that vessels bearing another 44 million litres had just berthed, awaiting discharge.

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AFCON 2017: Quotes from Mikel on clashes with Egypt

"We feel cheated with the way the Egyptians scored their goal."

"We expected them to give the ball back to us after one of my team mates kicked it out to enable the referee attend to attend to the injured player, but instead they went on with play and scored."

"Though it hurts a lot, there is a lot to play in the group. We believe we can beat them in Alexandria and that is what we are doing to do."

"I love the atmosphere in camp as everyone is determined to see us qualify for the next AFCON. We will fight till the end to ensure we achieve that objective."

“It’s a massive battle that we are going for, and there should be no illusion about it. We have to face reality, and everyone has to give more than 100 per cent because we just have to qualify for the Cup of Nations."

“We have to go to Alexandria and fight with everything we have. There are still matches to play and we have confidence that we will earn the ticket."

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