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Br Our Reporter  The Chairmanship aspirant under the umbrella of All Progressive Congress (APC)  Hon. Zakaa Lazarus Aondoakaa,  has called on youths and well meaning Nigerians to remain calm and ignore the planned national protest scheduled for August 1, 2024.  Zakaa who is contesting the number one sit of Ushongo Local Government  Area of Benue State, also  noted that the planned protest is being planned by faceless people as against previous protests where those behind them were well known. "The persons behind the protest, the sponsors and their facilitators, are not known.  Who is those  behind the so-called protesters? We need to know. This is strange and ominous that they are unknown," he said. Accordingly, the aspirant called on the organisers of the protest to come out of their closet and dialogue with the government. Lazarus reassured youths  that government of the day is open to dialogue and called on the leaders of the proposed protest to come forward an

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  SAHEL ReportersNews: Police authorities in Benue State have eliminated 6 bandits who were tormenting the Sankara region, comprising Katsina/Ala, Ukum, and Logo local government areas of the State. The operation was executed by the men of Operation Zenda, a joint security task force in the state. Mrs Catherine Anene, the spokesman of the command disclosed this in a statement. She said that the task force, acting on an intelligence report, stormed a bandit camp in Mbavuur ward, Logo LGA. According to Anene, the operation led to a gun duel with the criminal elements, which resulted in the deaths of six bandits. The fleeing members of the group are still being pursued. Recovered from the scene were one AK-47 rifle and two locally fabricated short guns loaded with ammunition. The bodies of the neutralized bandits were deposited at NKST Ugba morgue. Also, in a separate development, a 22-year-old suspect, Tersoo Dabo, was arrested in connection with rob

.    IGP Form Aviashima Toom, Abuja  SAHEL ReportersNews: The Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission have finally reached an agreement regarding the final merit list for the recruitment of Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force.  This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja. He said following extensive deliberations and collaboration, both the NPF and PSC have worked diligently to ensure that the recruitment process remains transparent, fair, and merit-based.  Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun,  expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating that the agreement on the final merit list is a testament to the commitment of both the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission to work together in the best interest of the country.  He also expressed confidence that the new recruits will contribute significantly to the mission of the Federal Gover

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  SAHEL ReportersNews : The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has reiterated the AFN continuous support to the National Emmegency Management Agency, saying the  Agency is touching lives through their activities.  These was contain in a statement by the, Director Defence Information, DDI, Brigadier Genera, Tukur Gusau in Abuja. Gen. Musa who received the Director General of the National Emergency  Management Agency ( NEMA), Hajia Zubaida Umar on a courtesy call to the Defence Headquarters Abuja, based on the report she received on assuming office as regards the impressive support extended to NEMA.  He congratulated her for a well deserved appointment, nothing that the Armed Forces of Nigeria ( AFN) will leverage on NEMA rescue plan to avert future unfortunate disasters.  On her part, the DG NEMA, Hajia Zubaida said collaboration has become crucial as they strive  to meet up to the NEMA mandate on disaster management and

............Educates Adeyanju, Other Accusers on Police's Constitutional Responsibility in Public Order From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  SAHELREPORTERSNEWS The Nigeria Police Force has addressed the recent accusations made by one activist, Deji Adeyanju, and others via various fora, alleging that the IGP is attempting to rewrite the Constitution by requesting the details of the organizers and leaders of the planned nationwide protests.  In statement signed on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja said it is vital to clarify that the IGP has never denied the constitutional right of every citizen to freedom of association and expression, but has rather, at every point, emphasized that the right is that to peaceful assembly and expression. Also, the Nigeria Police holds the responsibility to ensure that any activity, including protests, does not pose a threat to national security.  According to the statement, requesting the details of prote

By ZAKAA LAZARUS-Abuja. ...recruit Jaji, Hadejia against Matawalle Youths under the aegis of North-West Youth Federation of Nigeria have consciously made a U-turn concerning an alleged dealings with one Bashir Hadeja who is a known hireling of Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state and General Aliyu Gusau to further the 2027 presidential campaign of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Speaking at a press conference on thursday evening in Kaduna, President of the group, Comrade Abdullazeez Maikano called on all members of the North-west youth federation who were allegedly part of the earlier meeting held with Mr. Hadeja for the purpose of mobilizing 100 buses filled with 20 youths each into Abuja for the planned #End BadGovernance Protest, now withdrew from the planned protest. The leadership of the organisation has already directed all members across the region to henceforth  stop the in-motion mobilization moves. According to the leadership, "investigation has shown

Fellow Nigerian Youths,  As we stand at the crossroads of our nation's history, let us remember that the path of protest with potential violence and anarchy is a road to nowhere. It's a path that leads to destruction, chaos, and devastation. We've seen it before - in Libya, a nation that was once a beacon of hope, now lies in ruins. No doubt Nigeria, our beloved nation, is grappling with a daunting challenge - hunger. Millions of our citizens are struggling to access basic necessities like food, leaving them vulnerable to malnutrition, starvation, despair and the temptation to destroy our one and only country Nigeria.  As we navigate this difficult terrain, it's essential to acknowledge the resilience and strength of the Nigerian people, the youth especially. Despite the hardships, let's remain unbroken, our spirits unshaken and let us collectively resist the selfish temptation of our adversaries within and around.  Let us not be deceived by those who se