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Judiciously Expend Monthly Allocation to Tackle Effect of Oil Subsidy Removal, Group Tells Governors
Judiciously Expend Monthly Allocation to Tackle Effect of Oil Subsidy Removal, Group Tells Governors
By: Michael Mike
Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has called on governors of the 36 states of the federation and the upcoming Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to judiciously expend the monthly allocation from the federation account to remove hardship from the nation especially brought about by the removal of oil subsidy.
The association in a statement signed on Sunday by it’s National President, Hon Khalil Bello said: “The state governors and the incoming Minister of the Federal capital Territory should make sure that they judiciously utilize the billions of naira to be received from the federal government’s coffer monthly as subvention due to the surplus earning because of the total removal of oil subsidy to better the lives of their citizens and in the execution of various development projects such that people will not feel the full weight of the negative impact of the oil subsidy removal.
“This would ensure a safe guard from inflation, making commodities is cheaper or at affordable prices and make Nigerians happy and proud of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Administration policies and programmes.”
The group said “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is one of the very few democratically elected presidents of Nigeria who comes with boldness, courage and strong commendable actions to take any measure that will stabilize the nation’s economy which shall enable him develop the country and improve the living standard of its people.”
The group recalled that “from the very beginning, after his swearing-in as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on 29th May 2023, when he was delivering his inaugural speech, he surprised Nigerians and the entire world when he took a bold step on how to minimize corruption in the country and generate enough revenue that will enable our governments to actively operate as true government rather than remain as mere institutions that are just answering the names of Government but are not rendering the peoples developmental services that their electorates are expecting to see.
“At the same time and going by the series of decisions and decisive measures/actions he had taken including the well deserved appointment of Chief of Staff; Secretary to the Federal Government; Special Adviser, Security just to mention but a few, as well as the suspension of various top government’s officers and given order for thorough investigation of their various Departments/Agencies to prove to Nigerians that, his good administration has nothing to hide as per as transparency and accountability in governance is concern. He has beyond doubt proved to all Nigerians that, he is a qualitative leader who came well prepared to govern this country in the rightful ways and direction so that we could see positive changes within the shortest possible time.”
Bello, said in the statement that: “Therefore, we of KACRAN, highly
appreciate and commended his doggedness and fearlessness in doing everything humanly possible to transform Nigeria and end the untold sufferings of the citizenry. I, as the National President of the Association who personally met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2015 in Asokoro, Lagos State Guest House saw by myself how very simple and kind the President is, he received me with homely and sincere cordiality, l want to assure all Nigerians that, our President is somebody who has Nigerians at heart and have a general respect of all mankind regardless of their status, social class, gender, tribe, religion or part of the country they come from.
“In this regard and as an eyewitness on simplicity and accommodative tendencies of His Excellency President Bala Ahmed Tinubu, I optimistically wish to state that, by God’s grace, Nigerians will see unbelievable developmental changes and progress within one or two years of his administration.”
Judiciously Expend Monthly Allocation to Tackle Effect of Oil Subsidy Removal, Group Tells Governors
Two arrested over killing of Fulani herder in Karim Lamido, Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
Two men have been arrested by the police over the killing of a Fulani herder, Musa Alh Tukur, 20, in Garin Kula, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 11:00 a.m., when the herder’s cattle grazed into an irrigation farm belonging to Abba Gwomu of Gwomu Village, destroying seedlings.
“An altercation ensued between the deceased and two men, Ibrahim Abubakar, 28, of Guyuk LGA, Adamawa State, and Gideon Joshua, 25, of Gwomu Village, Karim Lamido, during which the suspects beat the herder with a machete, resulting in severe head injuries,” the source said.
The victim was rushed to Jen Primary Health Care Hospital but died while receiving treatment. Items recovered at the scene include a machete, a spear, and a stick.
The suspects are currently in custody, and the case is being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation.
Security agencies have appealed to the public to remain calm and allow security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation.
Two arrested over killing of Fulani herder in Karim Lamido, Taraba
Ex-bandit kingpin Lankai abducted by Bello Turji faction, later released in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Audu Lankai, also known as Ofisa, a repentant bandit leader, was reportedly abducted by members of the notorious Bello Turji faction during a rivalry clash in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, but was later released and reunited with his family.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that LANKAI was released on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 8:20 p.m. at Malamawan Danbedi.
The abduction follows earlier reports of an ambush in which Lantai Officer, another bandit leader, was reportedly targeted by the Turji faction. On Jan. 28, Bello Turji, leader of the faction, released an audio recording claiming that Lantai remained alive but in his custody, citing ongoing investigations into alleged misconduct by Lantai.
“Lankai was released by Turji and safely returned to his family, sources while security agencies are closely monitoring the situation to prevent any attack that will affect communities within the areas ,” a source said.
The sources said that the troops will continue to maintain heightened surveillance in the affected axis and have urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities promptly.
Ex-bandit kingpin Lankai abducted by Bello Turji faction, later released in Katsina
Army troops of Operation Fansan Yamma repel bandits’ attack, recover arms in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with other security agencies, have repelled a bandits’ attack on Kola Village in Salame Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Jan. 1, 2026, at about 6:15 a.m., following a distress call that a large number of armed bandits, wielding sophisticated weapons, had invaded the community.
According to the source, the Army Forward Operating Base (FOB) troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA and operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit were swiftly deployed to the area
“The joint security team engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel that lasted for some time. The bandits were overpowered and fled into the nearby forest with their casualties,” the source said.
The added that during a combing of the surrounding bushes, the security operatives recovered one AK-47 rifle with 24 rounds of live ammunition, believed to belong to a neutralised bandit.
The team also recovered 48 rustled sheep that had been taken from villagers during the attack.
“No casualty was recorded on the side of the troops and the villagers,” the source said.
The sources said confidence-building patrols were ongoing in the area, while all FOB’s had been placed on alert to watch out for any injured bandits seeking refuge.
The troopd reassured residents of Salame and adjoining communities of sustained security presence and urged them to continue to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and credible information.
Army troops of Operation Fansan Yamma repel bandits’ attack, recover arms in Sokoto
Two arrested over killing of Fulani herder in Karim Lamido, Taraba
Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil bandits’ attack, recover rustled animals in Sokoto
Ex-bandit kingpin Lankai abducted by Bello Turji faction, later released in Katsina
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