Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was a Nigerian national born in 1982 in Borno State. Active within ISIS networks since 2018, he is assessed to have been a key figure in coordinating financial and operational activity across Africa and continued to support ISIS-linked operations throughout West Africa. Unfortunately the second in Command of ISIS Hasan Ali Mujwal Hussein is alive, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki is the second in Command of ISWAP in Africa. — Shehu Umar
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Yohanna Madaki was appointed governor of old Gongola state (now Adamawa and Taraba states) in August 1985 by General Ibrahim Babangida. Being very principled, he took the appointment with a goal to sanitise some practices that he felt were against development and progress. This included early marriages of female children. His actions against existing systems caused a friction between him and some people including the Umaru Abba Tukur, Emir of Muri, and Chairman of the Muri Emirate Council. The tension continued until it got to a head on August 12, 1986, when Madaki officially issued an order removing Emir Tukur.…
Mohammed Abu Ibrahim of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has held a stakeholders’ meeting ahead of the flag-off of the Farm Inputs Support Programme (FISP), described as a flagship national economic and social impact intervention aimed at cushioning the effect of rising input costs on farmers across the country. The meeting, held at the NADF headquarters in Abuja, brought together farmer groups, security agencies and other agricultural stakeholders expected to play key roles in the implementation of the programme across 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Speaking at the session, the Executive Secretary of National Agricultural Development Fund,…
He jumped to his death from his 7th floor apartment after allegedly been blackmailed by his alleged side-chic, Diana Kawesa – who also doubled as his Personal Assistant.It is alleged that Diana had videos of their intimate moments. Then she got pregnant. And that was the beginning of the toxicity and blackmail in their relationship which would later lead to his death. It is alleged that Diana started making demands after demands. She threatened to send his wife videos of their intimate encounters. Nick lived in emotional distress. Despite paying millions, side chic allegedly still sent Nick’s wife their sex…
The reported killing of Abu-Bilal al-Manuki, a senior commander of the Islamic State and widely described as the second-in-command of ISIS globally, by joint United States and Nigerian forces may represent one of the most consequential counterterrorism successes recorded in the Lake Chad conflict in recent years. More than the elimination of a high-profile extremist figure, the operation signals a major shift in the evolving war against Islamic State West Africa Province and affiliated jihadist networks operating across Nigeria and the wider Sahel. According to the statement issued by Donald Trump, American forces carried out the operation in coordination with…
One of the most remarkable — and often underappreciated — examples of harmonious coexistence in public office was the working relationship between former President Muhammadu Buhari’s two presidential spokespersons, Femi Adesina and Garba Shehu. At the time of their appointments, many observers—including this writer—anticipated inevitable friction. In an article I wrote shortly after their emergence in June 2015 titled “The Presidential Spokespersons” (https://cutt.ly/ntVD9GYM), I had raised concerns over hierarchy, precedence, and the potential “katakata” that could arise from having two powerful media figures operating within overlapping communication responsibilities. Traditionally, the office of Special Adviser was considered superior to that of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) wishes to clarify that there is no requirement for Party members to show proof of payment of APC membership dues in order to vote in the ongoing Primary Elections. All duly registered members of the Party are entitled to participate in the exercise. For the avoidance of doubt, the requirement to show proof of payment of APC membership dues was applicable only to aspirants and their nominators during the submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms as well as during the screening exercise. The Party urges members and stakeholders to disregard any contrary information,…
The project will revive old unserved routes. It will connect all 6 Southwest states. Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti through a 44-city rail network to boost industries and GDP.
Social media user Mr SAMUEL ADEBOYE ADEYEYE aka Swanky_concept has been sentenced to 2 years imprisonment after pleading guilty for spread long misinformation with malicious intent about Adekunle Gold and Simi’s daughter
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has sued Wema Bank Plc over disputed Banana Island properties valued at about N125.38 billion and an alleged unauthorised payment of N401 million. According to court documents obtained on Thursday, the cases were filed under the Failed Banks (Recovery of Debts) and Financial Malpractices in Banks Act before the Federal High Court in Lagos. NDIC said the legal action is part of ongoing efforts to recover assets linked to Gulf Bank, whose licence was revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in January 2006. At the centre of the dispute are 12 high-value properties…