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NIDCOM Commends Organisation of Chess Match Up between Deborah Quickpen andTunde Onakoya

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NIDCOM Commends Organisation of Chess Match Up between Deborah Quickpen and
Tunde Onakoya

By: Michael Mike

Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended the Chief Executive Officer of Daniel Ford International, UK, Mr Yemi Edun, for the extraordinary Chess Match between the Nigerian prodigy, Deborah Quickpen and Guiness World Record Holder Tunde Onakoya, scheduled to hold on Tuesday June 11, 2024, in Lagos.

Dabiri-Erewa stated that an initiative such as this, will continuously encourage Nigerians in the Diaspora to do all they can to contribute meaningfully back home.

She said: “I commend you and your team for organising such a meaningful event and for your dedication to the cause of education and empowerment through Chess. NIDCOM is glad to partner with you..“

She added that: “I am confident that this event will be a resounding success and contribute significantly to the growth of Chess in Nigeria and the support of Chess in slums”.

Meanwhile, Deborah Quickpen is ranked number 4 in the Global under 12 Category, ranked number 3 in Africa and number 1 in Nigeria.

While, Tunde Onakoya is the Guiness world Record Holder.

The historic Chess Competition is being organised by Daniel Ford International, a real estate and property conglomerate based in the UK and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM).

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Reverend Dachomo insist “I was a notorious criminal in this village, a drug cartel… but I found Jesus”

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Reverend Dachomo insist “I was a notorious criminal in this village, a drug cartel… but I found Jesus”

By: Zagazola Makama

Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has again recounted his past life of crime and subsequent spiritual transformation, attributing his change to his Christian faith.

Dachomo made the disclosure during a religious gathering, where he shared his personal testimony of repentance and renewal.

“I was a notorious criminal in this village, a drug cartel in this village, a wanderer in this village. That is my testimony,” he said.

The pastor also claimed involvement in criminal activities in his earlier years.

“When I say 1980, it is our gang that robbed a bank, and the person that led that operation is my best friend,” he said.

He explained that his life took a new direction after he embrace Jesus during the robbery.

“When I submitted myself to Jesus, who is my Saviour, I allowed Him to control my life, and Jesus forgave my sin. I am a new person in Christ Jesus,” he said.

However, Dachomo has come under relentless attacks with many asking the authorities to investigate his confession and prosecuting him for his past criminality.

They accused him of infighting fire in the already existing crises between farmers and herders in the state especially when he was openly heard asking the youths to go to WAR.

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Troops foil cattle rustling, recover 84 livestock in Kaduna

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Troops foil cattle rustling, recover 84 livestock in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled a cattle rustling attempt and recovered 84 livestock in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

A military source said the operation was carried out by troops of 4 Division Demonstration Battalion deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Dumbi.

The source disclosed that the troops responded at about 5:30 a.m. on March 27 to credible intelligence on cattle rustling activities at Pan Daudu settlement.

“Following the information, troops swiftly mobilised and laid ambush at a suspected crossing point between Lamban Zango and Monday Market in Igabi Local Government Area,” the source said.

He added that the suspected rustlers, on approaching the ambush site, abandoned the livestock and fled the scene.

“The terrorists, upon sighting the troops’ position, fled in disarray, abandoning 84 rustled livestock,” he said.

According to him, the recovered animals were subsequently handed over to their rightful owners.

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Troops arrest 14 suspects in cordon-and-search operation in Borno

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Troops arrest 14 suspects in cordon-and-search operation in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1, Operation Hadin Kai, have arrested 14 suspects during a cordon-and-search operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno.

Sources said the operation, conducted by troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade, followed credible intelligence on the activities of a suspected terrorist and kidnapper identified as Baba Ali.

The sources disclosed that the operation took place at about 2:20 p.m. on March 25 at Ngurosoye village, where the suspect was being tracked through intercepted communications.

During the operation, troops apprehended 14 suspects at the location where the tracked calls were received.

Two bags of fertiliser, suspected to be for illicit use, were also recovered from the scene.

The suspects are currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.

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