Scores Of Bandits Reportedly Killed In Zamfara State

A handful of bandits have been reportedly killed during heavy fighting in what was referred to as 'supremacy battle' between rival groups around Hayin Alhaji and Munhaye forest in the Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State. A local, Mohammed Sanda who spoke to journalists about the development said a group of bandits from the neighbouring katsina state had invaded some communities in zamfara with the intention of kidnapping locals. However, a notorious bandit kingpin, Ado Alero, who is an indigene of the area, intervened and tried to prevent the rival group from operating. Sanda added that the two bandit groups engaged in a supremacy battle on Saturday, leading to many casualties from both camps.

Defence Headquarters Vows To Prosecute Purveyors Of Alleged Coup Alert In The Presidential Villa

The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that it will seek legal redress on the recent claim that the Guards Brigade has been put on high alert following unusual movements, leading to suspicion of a coup plot in Nigeria. This is even as it noted that the rumour has the ulterior motive of creating unnecessary tension in the country.

Illegal Vigilante: FG Ordered To Prosecute Miyetti Allah Leader, Bodejo

Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has called on the Federal Government to prosecute, Bello Bodejo, the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, within seven days for inaugurating militia vigilante. The order was issued by Justice Inyang Ekwo on yesterday, following the expiration of a previous order granting the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) permission to remand Bodejo for 15 days in the custody of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). 

CJN To Swear-In New Supreme Court Justices

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will swear in the 11 Justices of the Supreme Court whose appointment was confirmed by the Senate in December of 2023. According to Dr. Festus Akande, Supreme Court’s spokesman, who mad the disclosure, the judges will be sworn in on Monday 26th February, 10 am at the main courtroom of the court.

Hardship: Military Frowns At Those Calling For Coup

Following the heightened tension over hyper-inflation that has hit the naira-dollar exchange rates; the military has issued a warning to those calling for coup over the hardship in the land. Nigeria is currently facing one of its worst economic crises in history since independence, triggering wild protest and still looming from the NLC, and in different parts of the country. Accordingly, the stretch has overwhelmed some people that they have started calling on the military to intervene and save the country through ousting the present administration.

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