Abubakar Badaru

Lakurawa Terrorists Flee Nigeria Following Military Intervention

Senator Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central, has announced that the Nigerian military has successfully expelled the Lakurawa terror group from Nigeria into Niger Republic. In a statement issued Friday in Abuja, Aliero revealed that the operation, conducted on Tuesday, was facilitated through the efforts of Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru, the Chief of Defence Staff, and […]

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12 months ago

November 22, 2024

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Lakurawa Terrorists: How Kebbi, Sokoto Residents 'Invited The Devil For A Dinner'

Senator Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central, has announced that the Nigerian military has successfully expelled the Lakurawa terror group from Nigeria into Niger Republic.

In a statement issued Friday in Abuja, Aliero revealed that the operation, conducted on Tuesday, was facilitated through the efforts of Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru, the Chief of Defence Staff, and other key stakeholders.

“We told the minister in no uncertain terms that if we play with the Lakurawa terrorists, what happened to the North East may happen to North West,” Aliero stated.

The lawmaker explained that the terrorists had been terrorizing villagers until military forces arrived on November 12, forcing them to flee into Niger Republic.

“It’s a war that can be finished within five days, and if we allow a repeat of North East in the North West, it would be devastating. The North West has more population, and richer in agricultural land, animal husbandry with rivers for good irrigation, fishing and other things, so we must secure the area.

‘’Do you know that they were bold enough to hang around and kept threatening the villagers until our military arrived on Tuesday (November 12) and pursued them as they ran into Niger Republic?

“Our troops can’t go beyond our international boundary. But it is now up to our existing military cooperation with the Nigerien military on stamping out banditry and insurgency to do the rest,” Aliero said.

Naija News reports that the Lakurawa group had been responsible for numerous deaths in Kebbi State, prompting Senator Aliero and other lawmakers to visit affected areas, including Argungu and Augie Local Government Areas, on a fact-finding mission.

Expressing satisfaction with the Defence Minister’s swift response, Aliero called for a sustained military presence in the region to prevent the terrorists’ return.

“As elected lawmakers, we will continue to work assiduously with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to keep the country safe, secure and stable because insecurity does not recognise race, religion, tribe, tongue or party affiliation. Security is everybody’s responsibility,” he added.

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Bandits Now On The Run – Tinubu Gov’t Declares

The Federal Government has stated that bandits are now on the run across every part of the country following a matching order issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, disclosed this during the week, stating that the President has directed the military to eradicate banditry and overall insecurity before the […]

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February 4, 2025

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The Federal Government has stated that bandits are now on the run across every part of the country following a matching order issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, disclosed this during the week, stating that the President has directed the military to eradicate banditry and overall insecurity before the end of 2025.

In response to Tinubu’s directive, Badaru stated that the military will persist in its offensive against bandits and all types of criminal activities.

The Minister noted that bandits are presently fleeing and emphasized that the military will not cease operations until they are completely eliminated.

“The bandits are now on the run, but the military will not rest until we end this thing. The president has given us marching orders to end insecurity in every part of our country by the end of this year.

“The Chief of Defence Staff, NSA are working day and night to actualize that target, as you have seen we are putting pressure on all the theatre operations.

“And indeed, mining activities have been lifted in Zamfara already and this is part of the reason we are meeting today to look at all areas where we have serious security issues and how best we can secure those areas,” Badaru stated.

Barely a week ago, Naija News reported that operatives of the Nigerian Police Force apprehended a group involved in supplying motorcycles to Boko Haram terrorists operating in Niger and Kaduna states.

It is worth noting that motorcycles are predominantly utilized by terrorists in the Northern region of the country for conducting kidnappings and launching attacks on local communities.

During a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the Assistant Inspector General of Police for Zone 7, Benneth Igweh, reported that detectives, acting on reliable intelligence, detained three individuals in the Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State.

Igweh named the suspects as Shamsuddeen Yunusa, aged 30; Zaharadeen Saidu, aged 25; and Mustapha Haruna, aged 22.

He further disclosed that authorities recovered 22 motorcycles, several master keys, and stolen mobile phones from the suspects.

According to Igweh, this syndicate is engaged in the trade and modification of stolen motorcycles, which are subsequently sold or rented to criminals, including individuals suspected of being Boko Haram operatives active in various regions of Niger and Kaduna States.

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LIVE: APC Presidential Primaries RESULTS And UPDATES

The rulingAll Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced activities to elect its flagbearer for the 2023 presidential election.

The primary election is scheduled to take place at the Eagle Square in Abuja from Tuesday to Wednesday, June 7-8.

Stick with Naija News as we bring you update of the APC presidential election…

See the final results below:

Bola Ahmed Tinubu 1013
Ahmed Lawal 79
Yemi Osibanjo 155
Rotimi Amaechi 212
Yahaya Bello 25
Dave Umahi 10
Ben Ayade 14
Ahmed Sani 2
Sani Yerima 1
Void Votes 8

First Ballot Box

Bola Tinubu – 205
Yemi Osinbajo – 23
Ahmad Lawan – 6
Rotimi Amaechi – 29
Yahaya Bello – 5
Invalid – 3

Second Ballot Box

Bola Ahmed Tinubu 220
Ahmed Lawal 10
Yemi Osibanjo 28
Rotimi Amaechi 36
Yahaya Bello 5
Dave Umahi 1
Ben Ayade 4
Void Votes 2

Third Ballot Box

Bola Ahmed Tinubu 231
Ahmed Lawan 10
Yemi Osinbajo 32
Rotimi Amaechi 48
Yahaya Bello 5
Dave Umahi 3
Ben Ayade 5
Void Votes 2

Fourth Ballot Box

Bola Ahmed Tinubu 280
Ahmed Lawal 19
Yemi Osibanjo 46
Rotimi Amaechi 60
Yahaya Bello 5
Dave Umahi 3
Ben Ayade 5
Void Votes 2

Fifth Ballot Box

Bola Ahmed Tinubu 303
Ahmed Lawan 19
Yemi Osinbajo 54
Rotimi Amaechi 65
Yahaya Bello 5
Dave Umahi 3
Ben Ayade 5
Void Votes 2

08:23: Sorting and counting of results have also commenced.

07:00: Voting has ended in the APC presidential primary election holding at the Eagles Square in Abuja.

ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANTS THAT WILL SLUG IT OUT THIS MORNING

1) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

2) Sen. Ahmad Lawan

3) Sen. Sanni Yerima

4) Professor Ben Ayade

5) Dr. Ogbonaya Onu

6) Pastor Tunde Bakare

7) Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi

8) Sen. Rochas Okorocha

9) Alhaji Yahaya Bello

10) Mr. Jack Rich Tien

11) Mr. Ikeobasi Mokhelu

12) Professor Yemi Osinbajo

ASPIRANT THAT STEPPED DOWN FOR NOBODY

1) Sen. Ken Nnamani

ASPIRANT THAT DID NOT COME FOR THE PRIMARY

1) Hon. Emeka Nwajiuba

ASPIRANT THAT STEPPED DOWN FOR PROF. YEMI OSINBAJO

1) Dr. Nicholas Felix

ASPIRANTS THAT WANTS TO ALIGN WITH THE WINNER

1) Engr. Dave Umahi

ASPIRANTS THAT STEPPED DOWN FOR ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU

1) Alhaji Badaru Abubakar

2) Sen. Ibikunle Amosun

3) Sen. Ajayi Borrofice

4) Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole

5) Sen. Godswill Akpabio

6) Dr. Kayode Fayemi

7) Barr.(Mrs.) Uju Kennedy

04: 45: After a brief suspension earlier, voting by delegates have continued at the Eagle Square

00:24: “You cannot wish this country well and vote for someone you do not believe in.

“When you vote tonight, know that your votes carry the answers to our prayers for this country,” Yemi Osinbajo says as he rides on with presidential ambition.

Tuesday

23:57: only female APC aspirant Uju Ken-Ohanenye has stepped down for former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu.

23:30: Pastor Nicholas Felix has announced he his stepping down for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo

23: 00: Rotimi Amaechi and Rochas Okorocha refuse to step down for any aspirant.

https://twitter.com/channelstv/status/1534293519845687298?t=qfbeALQ-WyZRffZNpNc7Ew&s=19

22:48: Dimeji Bankole, Senator Ajayi Borroffice and Governor Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa State all step down for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has also stepped down for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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19:55: Bola Tinubu, Yemi Osinbajo and President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the Eagle Square signalling the start of the APC presidential primary.

19:12: APC presidential aspirants, Rotimi Amaechi, arrives convention venue.

https://twitter.com/HoeGee_Tyla/status/1534234072452587520?t=V3NzDIMFAq63EGDcHSUu5Q&s=19

18: 15: Governor of Kogi State and presidential aspirant under the APC, Yahaya Bello, has arrived at the venue of the ongoing special convention.

17: 55: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday stormed the venue of the All Progressives Congress Special Convention, Eagle Square, Abuja.

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15:12: Osinbajo-themed popcorn and ice cream spotted at APC convention venue.

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16: 23: A delegate of the All Progressives Congress from Jigawa State, Alh. Isa Baba Buji, has died in Abuja.

12: 45: Delegates and some ad hoc officials of the All Progressives Congress clashed at the venue of the party’s national convention on Tuesday. However, accreditation has begun after the resolution of the misunderstanding.

10:30: APC begins accreditation of delegates at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.

Delegates were driven into the accreditation centre in designated buses.

07:00: APC governors, NWC submit five-man list to Buhari, ask president to pick either Bola Tinubu, David Umahi, Rotimi Amaechi, Kayode Fayemi or Yemi Osinbajo as party consensus candidate.

Monday

APC Chairman Abdullahi Adamu announces Senate President Ahmad Lawan as the ruling party consensus candidate.

Journalists await accreditation for APC presidential primary

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June 8, 2022

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The rulingAll Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced activities to elect its flagbearer for the 2023 presidential election.

The primary election is scheduled to take place at the Eagle Square in Abuja from Tuesday to Wednesday, June 7-8.

Stick with Naija News as we bring you update of the APC presidential election…

See the final results below:

Bola Ahmed Tinubu 1013
Ahmed Lawal 79
Yemi Osibanjo 155
Rotimi Amaechi 212
Yahaya Bello 25
Dave Umahi 10
Ben Ayade 14
Ahmed Sani 2
Sani Yerima 1
Void Votes 8

First Ballot Box

Bola Tinubu – 205
Yemi Osinbajo – 23
Ahmad Lawan – 6
Rotimi Amaechi – 29
Yahaya Bello – 5
Invalid – 3

Second Ballot Box

Bola Ahmed Tinubu 220
Ahmed Lawal 10
Yemi Osibanjo 28
Rotimi Amaechi 36
Yahaya Bello 5
Dave Umahi 1
Ben Ayade 4
Void Votes 2

Third Ballot Box

Bola Ahmed Tinubu 231
Ahmed Lawan 10
Yemi Osinbajo 32
Rotimi Amaechi 48
Yahaya Bello 5
Dave Umahi 3
Ben Ayade 5
Void Votes 2

Fourth Ballot Box

Bola Ahmed Tinubu 280
Ahmed Lawal 19
Yemi Osibanjo 46
Rotimi Amaechi 60
Yahaya Bello 5
Dave Umahi 3
Ben Ayade 5
Void Votes 2

Fifth Ballot Box

Bola Ahmed Tinubu 303
Ahmed Lawan 19
Yemi Osinbajo 54
Rotimi Amaechi 65
Yahaya Bello 5
Dave Umahi 3
Ben Ayade 5
Void Votes 2

08:23: Sorting and counting of results have also commenced.

07:00: Voting has ended in the APC presidential primary election holding at the Eagles Square in Abuja.

ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANTS THAT WILL SLUG IT OUT THIS MORNING

1) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu

2) Sen. Ahmad Lawan

3) Sen. Sanni Yerima

4) Professor Ben Ayade

5) Dr. Ogbonaya Onu

6) Pastor Tunde Bakare

7) Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi

8) Sen. Rochas Okorocha

9) Alhaji Yahaya Bello

10) Mr. Jack Rich Tien

11) Mr. Ikeobasi Mokhelu

12) Professor Yemi Osinbajo

ASPIRANT THAT STEPPED DOWN FOR NOBODY

1) Sen. Ken Nnamani

ASPIRANT THAT DID NOT COME FOR THE PRIMARY

1) Hon. Emeka Nwajiuba

ASPIRANT THAT STEPPED DOWN FOR PROF. YEMI OSINBAJO

1) Dr. Nicholas Felix

ASPIRANTS THAT WANTS TO ALIGN WITH THE WINNER

1) Engr. Dave Umahi

ASPIRANTS THAT STEPPED DOWN FOR ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU

1) Alhaji Badaru Abubakar

2) Sen. Ibikunle Amosun

3) Sen. Ajayi Borrofice

4) Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole

5) Sen. Godswill Akpabio

6) Dr. Kayode Fayemi

7) Barr.(Mrs.) Uju Kennedy

04: 45: After a brief suspension earlier, voting by delegates have continued at the Eagle Square

00:24: “You cannot wish this country well and vote for someone you do not believe in.

“When you vote tonight, know that your votes carry the answers to our prayers for this country,” Yemi Osinbajo says as he rides on with presidential ambition.

Tuesday

23:57: only female APC aspirant Uju Ken-Ohanenye has stepped down for former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu.

23:30: Pastor Nicholas Felix has announced he his stepping down for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo

23: 00: Rotimi Amaechi and Rochas Okorocha refuse to step down for any aspirant.

I am not here to step down for anyone. I am here to step up as the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. – Tunde Bakare#APCPresidentialPrimaries #APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/uq2fCfZQqn

— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022

22:48: Dimeji Bankole, Senator Ajayi Borroffice and Governor Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa State all step down for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has also stepped down for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In the spirit of consensus building, I have stepped down for Bola Ahmed Tinubu – Ibikunle Amosun#APCPresidentialPrimaries #APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/ecd5gEe89e

— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022

I am ably qualified to be your President. But I have stepped down for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. – Godswill Akpabio#APCPresidentialPrimaries #APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/aTEFGnpxUk

— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022

I ask that you give opportunity to an engineer to lead Nigeria. – Dave Umahi#APCPresidentialPrimaries #APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/2wKwbSIg53

— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022

Having spent 23 years in the National Assembly, I am eminently qualified to be President. Worldwide, developed democracies are ran by parliamentarians. – Ahmad Lawan#APCPresidentialPrimaries #APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/NZ2sYcUqXs

— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022

My experience as Executive Governor of Lagos makes me unique among other aspirants. I am competent to start from day one. – Bola Ahmed Tinubu addresses APC delegates.#APCPresidentialPrimaries #APCSpecialConvention pic.twitter.com/C50KEHYF33

— Channels Television (@channelstv) June 7, 2022

19:55: Bola Tinubu, Yemi Osinbajo and President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the Eagle Square signalling the start of the APC presidential primary.

19:12: APC presidential aspirants, Rotimi Amaechi, arrives convention venue.

Amaechi arrives venue of APC presidential primary#APCPresidentialPrimaries pic.twitter.com/xm4F7OVbqA

— Vibez Chancellor (@Bigvybee) June 7, 2022

18: 15: Governor of Kogi State and presidential aspirant under the APC, Yahaya Bello, has arrived at the venue of the ongoing special convention.

17: 55: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday stormed the venue of the All Progressives Congress Special Convention, Eagle Square, Abuja.

Photo: BBC Pidgin

15:12: Osinbajo-themed popcorn and ice cream spotted at APC convention venue.

Photo credit: Deborah Tolu-Kolawole

16: 23: A delegate of the All Progressives Congress from Jigawa State, Alh. Isa Baba Buji, has died in Abuja.

10:30: APC begins accreditation of delegates at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.

Delegates were driven into the accreditation centre in designated buses.

07:00: APC governors, NWC submit five-man list to Buhari, ask president to pick either Bola Tinubu, David Umahi, Rotimi Amaechi, Kayode Fayemi or Yemi Osinbajo as party consensus candidate.

Monday

APC Chairman Abdullahi Adamu announces Senate President Ahmad Lawan as the ruling party consensus candidate.

Journalists await accreditation for APC presidential primary

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LIVE: Tinubu, Osinbajo, Amaechi, Others Battle For APC Presidential Ticket