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‘Everything is in party’s cognisance,’ says JD(U) leader on MLA’s claim of ‘killing nine people’

Working president of the ruling NDA member expresses confidence ahead of Legislative Council election even as the disgruntled ‘bahubali’ MLA makes a U-turn on his controversial statement

‘Everything is in party’s cognisance,’ says JD(U) leader on MLA’s claim of ‘killing nine people’

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Ribadu: Military Operations Alone Cannot End Banditry

Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has said military operations alone cannot end banditry, calling for stronger intelligence-sharing, border security…

  • Military operations alone insufficient to end banditry in Nigeria.
  • Enhanced intelligence-sharing, border security, community involvement needed.
  • Socioeconomic factors make youth susceptible to criminal organizations.

Jonathan: My Administration Built Almajiri Schools to Counter Extremism, Empower Northern Youths

Linus Aleke in Abuja Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that his administration established Almajiri schools across northern Nigeria to deny extremist groups access to potential recruits and…

  • Former Nigerian President Jonathan launched a book detailing 121 Almajiri schools.
  • Schools aimed to prevent extremism and empower Northern youths with technical education.
  • Successive administrations abandoned the project despite good intentions.

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