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Villagers seek government intervention on their cattle route in Potiskum
Villagers seek government intervention on their cattle route in Potiskum
By: Yahaya Wakili
Residents of Gamawa village in the Potiskum local government area of Yobe state have appealed to Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, the Executive Chairman of Potiskum local government, Hon. Salisu Muktari, and the National President of Kulen Allah, Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello, to rescue their long-standing cattle route, which unpatriotic elements turned into their own farm land.
Speaking to newsmen in the village, the community leader, Malam Mohammed Ali Gamawayel, said the cattle route has a long history because, for over 100 years, it has existed and comes right from the Niger Republic up to the Cameron Republic.
“We know the Executive Chairman of Potiskum local government, Hon. Salisu Muktari, has a good record, and he can’t tolerate injustice in his life, and we know that he is not fully aware of this injustice that has been done to the people of Gamawa.
This is the only cattle route that, as of now, is functioning properly, and the only cattle route that we have been using for many years, and nobody has come to temper with it. But this year, unfortunately, some staff of the local government came and demarcate the route as a plot and converted it into farmland.
Therefore, we are appealing to His Excellency Governor Mai Mala Buni CON, the Executive Chairman of Potiskum local government, Hon. Salisu Muktari, and the National President of Kulen Allah, Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello, to come to our aid to kindly intervene and rescue our long-standing cattle route.
Adding to that, the aim of this people is to bring disunity, peace, and clash among the citizens of the area and the people of Gamawayel, who are law-abiding, and we are 100 percent supporting Governor Buni and our amable and highly reliable Chairman, Hon. Salisu Muktari’s administration,” he said.
He said that tempering with cattle routs in Nigeria is like tempering with the security of the nation; therefore, we are passionately appealing to the Chairman, Hon. Salisu Muktari, as a matter of urgency to intervene in this matter and solve the problem.
When contacted on the issue under reference, the National President of the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN), Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello, said the association rejects in totality and condemns in unmistakable terms any illegal act of converting existing cattle routes into a plot or farm land.
The act, which he described as a serious threat to the practice of state security and that of the country, was the major reason for most of the insecurity challenges in the northern part of the country.
He said he is optimistic that His Excellency, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, and the Executive Chairman of Potiskum local government, Hon. Salisu Muktari, would definitely come to the aid and dry the tiers of the people of Gamawayel whom he requested to remain calm and very peaceful.
Villagers seek government intervention on their cattle route in Potiskum
Troops arrest suspected jas/iswap logistics supplier on Maiduguri –GUbio road
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected logistics supplier to Boko Haram terrorists along the Maiduguri–Gubio Main Supply Route (MSR) in Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola that the suspect was intercepted at about 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 27 by troops of the 212 Battalion deployed at No. 2 Gate during a routine stop-and-search operation.
The troops reportedly intercepted an ash-coloured Golf vehicle conveying one adult male and two male minors.
During a search of the vehicle, the troops recovered items suspected to be logistics supplies for terrorists. The recovered items included motorcycle spare parts, tricycle spare parts, water pumping machines, water hoses, six bags of grains and one mobile phone.
According to the sources, the two minors were released to their guardian, Alhaji Ali Bukar, identified as the manager of Kaka Lawal Filling Station in Maiduguri.
The adult suspect, the vehicle and the recovered items have been handed over to the 7 Military Intelligence Brigade for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops arrest suspected jas/iswap logistics supplier on Maiduguri –GUbio road
Female family member of jas/iswap fighter surrenders to troops in Dikwa in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A female family member of a suspected ISWAP terrorist has surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama on Saturday that the adult female surrendered at about 6:05 p.m. on Feb. 26 to troops of the 24 Task Force Brigade deployed in the area.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect fled from Tokombere Village in Gwoza Local Government Area of the state before turning herself in to the military.
She is currently in the custody of troops for further profiling and necessary administrative action.
Sources said the development was part of ongoing counter-insurgency operations under Operation Desert Sanity, a special operation being conducted by troops of Operation Hadin Kai to sustain pressure on terrorist elements in the North-East.
Female family member of jas/iswap fighter surrenders to troops in Dikwa in Borno
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ECOWAS Parliament Concludes 2026 Extraordinary Session, Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Integration
ECOWAS Parliament Concludes 2026 Extraordinary Session, Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Integration
By: Michael Mike
The ECOWAS Parliament has concluded its first extraordinary session of 2026, reaffirming its commitment to deepening regional integration, strengthening democratic governance, and accelerating implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The session, held in Nigeria, ended with calls for stronger collaboration among member states to address security threats, economic vulnerabilities, and climate-related challenges confronting West Africa.
In her closing remarks, the Speaker of Parliament, Mémounatou Ibrahima,
expressed gratitude to the Nigerian government and the Nigerian people for hosting the three-day legislative gathering. He specifically commended the administration of Bola Tinubu, President of the Nigeria, for providing a conducive environment for parliamentary deliberations. He also acknowledged the contributions of the ECOWAS Commission, the Community Court of Justice, and the Office of the Auditor-General, describing their participation as a strong demonstration of institutional unity within the regional bloc.
Lawmakers spent the session reviewing the strategic importance of the AfCFTA, while also highlighting implementation challenges across West Africa. Participants raised concerns over persistent non-tariff trade barriers, slow harmonization of legal and regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure deficits that continue to limit cross-border commerce.
The Parliament also expressed concern about the risk of marginalizing women, youth, and informal traders if supportive policies are not strengthened to ensure inclusive economic growth across member states.
The Parliament adopted its 2026 Programme of Activities, built around four priority pillars: citizen participation, institutional strengthening, peace and governance, and policy facilitation. Legislators described the programme as a practical roadmap toward building a more citizen-centered regional parliament capable of delivering measurable developmental impact across West Africa.
The session also endorsed the 2026 programme of the ECOWAS Forum of Women Parliamentarians, reaffirming the role of women legislators in advancing regional development and economic empowerment. Members stressed that regional cooperation remains essential amid ongoing political transitions, security challenges, and climate pressures across the subregion.
The Parliament concluded by urging member states to translate legislative ideas and policy recommendations into practical reforms and inclusive development programmes at the national level. Legislators emphasized that West Africa’s future prosperity depends on stronger political unity, enhanced economic cooperation, and sustained democratic governance.
ECOWAS Parliament Concludes 2026 Extraordinary Session, Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Integration
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