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Yobe Governor Asks CBN For Extension in Deadline on Change to New Naira Notes

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Yobe Governor Asks CBN For Extension in Deadline on Change to New Naira Notes

By Michael Mike

Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to give a special concession and alternatives to the people of the state against the 31st January deadline for change of old Naira notes into new ones.

Buni said the appeal became necessary due to lack of banking services in most parts of the state.

The governor explained that only four out of the 17 local government areas in the state have banks, making it difficult for people in the remaining 13 local government areas to access banking services.

He said: “Some of the banks with branches in the local government areas closed the branches at the peak of the Boko Haram security challenge but are yet to reopen in spite of the improved security in the state.

“The CBN should be considerate to provide special services to such areas with special needs to avoid making them victims and loosing their money.

“The CBN and commercial banks should as a matter of urgent public interests deploy alternative services at their disposal to salvage the situation.

“As a regulatory body, CBN should also ensure commercial banks open branches in the local government council headquarters now that there is improved peace and security across the state” he said.

Buni said the improved security in Yobe state and the Northeast generally makes it conducive for the banks to resume operations and open new branches in the local government council headquarters and other towns.

He however expressed fears that until something urgent is done, many people may fall victims of failing to change to the new notes.

He said: “As a government we made these observations earlier but the challenge is still there and needs the intervention of the Central Bank of Nigeria to save the situation.”

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Nigerian Troops dislodge several camps of bandits, eliminates scores including, Aminu Dogo, a kingpin

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Nigerian Troops dislodge several camps of bandits, eliminates scores including, Aminu Dogo, a kingpin

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in collaboration with Zamfara state Community Protection Guard.
have eliminated a Bandit Kingpin, Aminu Dogo and several fighters in the North West of Magazu in Tsafe LGA of Zamfara state in its continued raid in bandits enclaves.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region that the feat was recorded on May 1, when the troops stormed the camp, noting that they also recovered 50 livestock stolen by the bandits.

The sources said that the recent operations were in demonstration of its determined efforts to speedily eliminate the insurgents in Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina and other parts of the North West.

He said that the troops have within the past weeks been conducting a well coordinated land and air offensives which has resulted in the elimination of scores of bandits including their commanders as well as the rescue of people held hostages in their enclaves.

In the same vein, he said the troops repelled two simultaneous attacks at Gidan Dan-kande and Malam Nadaraga house in Tsafe LGA, where they engaged top bandits kingpins, Kachallah Hassan Nabamamu, Kachallah Mal tukur and Kachallah baldu and dozens of their fighters.

On April 30, to May 1, 2024, the untelenting troops in collaboration with the Special Police Unit and ASKARAWAN Zamfara conducted another series of operations on bandits enclaves operating around Yandoto, Fegin Baza, Dan Marke and Gidan Dawa in Tsafe LGA.

The source said during the advanced patrol, contact was made with the bandits resulting in a fierce fire fight. The troops however, succeeded in dislodging the bandits and eliminated several of their fighters.

“During the Operation, the team intercepted another large numbers of bandits behind SETRACO Company along Tsafe – Gusau road in Tsafe.
The team succeeded in neutralising several of the bandits while others fled in disarray.

Several abducted persons held hostage by the bandits’ were rescued. Furthermore, the team mobilised to Ba’a Wata Ba area and recovered some items abandoned by the bandits who fled upon sighting the security team advances to their enclaves.

Meanwhile in a seperate operation, four members of the Civilian Joint Task Force(CJTF) YANSAKAI paid the supreme price while combating the bandits in Tsafe LGA.

Nigerian Troops dislodge several camps of bandits, eliminates scores including, Aminu Dogo, a kingpin

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PRESIDENT TINUBU SALUTES NIGERIAN WORKERS ON MAY DAY

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PRESIDENT TINUBU SALUTES NIGERIAN WORKERS ON MAY DAY

By: Our Reporter

President Bola Tinubu heartily congratulates Nigerian workers on the auspicious occasion of Workers’ Day held annually to celebrate the lifeblood of our country.

The President salutes Nigerian workers for their fidelity to the peace, progress, and development of the nation evident in their tireless efforts and patriotic zeal to keep the national engine running.

President Tinubu celebrates Nigerian workers across all spheres – from the clerical officer who ensures the proper documentation and distribution of correspondence; the security officer who remains ever dutiful through all seasons; the teacher who secures the future of our nation by imparting knowledge to the next generation; the doctor who works relentlessly to save precious lives, and to all Nigerian workers who keep the candle aflame.

The President affirms that his administration remains committed to improving the welfare of all workers, noting the various relief programmes, including the wage award and the imminent minimum wage review.

President Tinubu strongly believes that the custodians of the nation’s machinery deserve a fair wage and enhanced welfare and that a labourer is deserving of not just any reward but fair and commensurate wages.

The President assures Nigerian workers of his dedication to not only improving their welfare but also enhancing their working conditions and providing the necessary tools for them to succeed.

The President wishes Nigerian workers Happy May Day celebrations.

PRESIDENT TINUBU SALUTES NIGERIAN WORKERS ON MAY DAY

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MNJTF INTENSIFIES OPERATIONS TO ELIMINATE BOKO HARAM REMNANTS IN LAKE CHAD BASIN

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MNJTF INTENSIFIES OPERATIONS TO ELIMINATE BOKO HARAM REMNANTS IN LAKE CHAD BASIN

By: Our Reporter

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) is intensifying its operations to eradicate the remaining Boko Haram terrorists and ISWAP in specific locations within the Lake Chad basin. Residents of North East Nigeria and the Far North of Cameroon might observe an increased presence of multinational troops and equipment. This surge is designed to bolster the efforts of various national operations and eradicate terrorists and their enclaves within the MNJTF’s Areas of Operations.

Therefore, the public should not panic by these movements, but to offer support to the troops. The MNJTF is determined to cleanse the Lake Chad basin of all terrorists, thereby ensuring the safety and security of the region, ultimately ensuring a safer and more secure environment for everyone.

MNJTF INTENSIFIES OPERATIONS TO ELIMINATE BOKO HARAM REMNANTS IN LAKE CHAD BASIN

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