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ISWAP Terrorists Invade Yobe Community, Kill Twin Brother, Injure One

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Gunmen Kill Abuja Man, Kidnap Family Members

Twin brothers were among victims as armed members of terrorists suspected to ISWAP group on Wednesday evening invaded Gaidam local Government area of Yobe state and razed down a Technical College in the town.

One of the twin brothers died on the spot and the other is still responding to treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

This attack which took place at about 9:00 p.m. is coming barely one year when the town was attacked by terrorists, killing several residents.
Sources revealed that the insurgents came on foot from different directions and wreaked havoc on Wednesday with the setting ablaze of the Technical college.

Gaidam is the home town of the immediate past governor, now Senator Ibrahim Geidam located north of Yobe state.

READ ALSO: Gunmen On Rampage In Kaduna, Kill Over 50, Burn Church

Confirming the incident, Executive Chairman of Geidam, Hon Ali Kolo said that the armed insurgents invaded some parts of the council with destruction of property worth millions of naira.

Although, he said, he was in Saudi Arabia for the lesser hajj, it was unfortunate for him to have received a distress call on the renewed attack, even as he said, details on casualty are still sketchy.
“Based on the information at my disposal, Boko Haram have so far invaded Gaidam and razed down some structures including Technical College . I am in Saudi Arabia for the lesser hajj.

“I also gathered that twin brothers were among victims of the casualty.

“Right now, I am making frantic efforts to get in touch with relevant security agencies, but there is no concrete evidence as to whether the attack has been repelled as insinuated,” the Chairman lamented.

 

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BREAKING: Abacha’s Ex-chief Of Staff Oladipo Diya Dies

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Retired Lt.General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya, the former Chief of Staff in General Sani Abacha’s military government, is dead.

His death was confirmed by Prince Oyesinmilola Diya. He said the former military administrator of Ogun State passed on to glory in the early hours of 26th March 2023.

Born on the 3rd of April, 1944, Diya was military Governor of Ogun State after the Buhari-Idiagbon coup of December 31st, 1983.

Diya joined the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna and fought during the Nigerian Civil War.

He later attended the US Army School of Infantry, the Command and Staff College, Jaji (1980–1981) and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru.

While serving in the military, Diya studied law at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he obtained an LLB degree, and then at the Nigerian Law School, where he was called to bar as Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

He held other top military posts like GOC, 82 Division and finally the Chief of General Staff (military Vice President) to Gen Sani Abacha

The statement read: “On behalf of the entire Diya family home and abroad; we announce the passing on to Glory of our dear Husband,Father, Grandfather,brother, Lt- General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya (Rtd) GCON, LLB, BL, PSC, FSS, mni.

“Our dear Daddy passed onto glory in the early hours of 26th March 2023. Please keep us in your prayers as we mourn his demise in this period. Further announcements will be made public in due course.

“Barrister Prince Oyesinmilola Diya, on behalf of the family.”

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Breaking: Appeal Court Retains Adeleke As Osun Governor

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BREAKING: Adeleke Freezes Osun Accounts , Reverses Appointments After Swearing In As Governor
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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has vacated the tribunal judgement that nullified the election of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State.

The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, on Friday held that the appeal Adeleke lodged to challenge his sack by the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, was meritorious.

Aside from setting aside the judgement of the tribunal, the court, in its lead judgement that was delivered by Justice Mohammed Lawal, awarded N500, 000 cost against the All Progressive Congress, APC, and its candidate, Gboyega Oyetola

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BREAKING: PDP Suspends Anyim, Fayose

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Anyim and Fayose

Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose; former president of the Senate, Pius Anyim; Prof Dennis Ityavyar and Aslam Aliyu were on Thursday suspended from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).

The PDP made the suspension on Thursday after an extensive review of the affairs of the party, pursuant to the provisions of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017).

The PDP also referred the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, to the National Disciplinary Committee over his reported involvement in anti-party activities.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba.

“The PDP urges all leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members of our party across the country to remain united and focused at this critical time,” the statement added.

 

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