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We want the government to return subsidies to balance our lives. – Chairman, AMDAN
We want the government to return subsidies to balance our lives. – Chairman, AMDAN
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Vice Chairman of the Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria, Yobe State Chapter (AMDAN), Alhaji Babangida Ibrahim, has called on the federal government to return the oil subsidy so that the poor man will enjoy it and life will return to normal.
Alhaji Babangida Ibrahim made the call in Damaturu while answering questions from the newsmen as a result of the cost of life faced by Nigerians after the withdrawal of oil subsidies.
He said, But with the removal of this subsidy, what the poor man needs now is the food he will eat to make a business or to make school. In fact, we are in the opinion of returning the subsidy. The subsidy is assisting the poor man in any place he is in Nigeria, which is very important to us, and the removal of the subsidy has become dangerous to us in this country.
On Niger and the Ecowas, Alhaji Babangida Ibrahim am not in favor of war; let us, the Ecowas and the coup leaders in Niger, sit down and have a dialogue. There is no place in the world where they can stage a coup and restore the outgoing president.
“Do you think this Junta will return Bazoum Mohammed to power and give him a life? Ecowas been a leader of Africa. It is better to sit down with him and make a dialogue and an agreement to stay 1 year or 6 months to conduct elections. This will be better for them and us.” Babangida said.
According to him, in this coup, we don’t know what God will arrange; therefore, let them be patient, sit down, and have a dialogue. If the constitution doesn’t prohibit Bazoum from contesting, let him come out and contest. This is my opinion.
He calls on all Nigerians, men and women, Imams and pastors, to be patient. Let us pray to Almighty Allah to bring us lasting solutions to our problems. Here is a problem of fuel subsidy, and they also want to bring us war.
“About seven states of Nigeria share a border with Niger, and during the Boko Haram insurgency, over 2 million Nigerians went to be refugees in Niger, and if this war breaks up, they will face us. Therefore, let our religious leaders, Malams and Pastors, call on the people to continue praying for Almighty Allah to bring a solution to these problems.”
We want the government to return subsidies to balance our lives. – Chairman, AMDAN
ECOWAS Inspection Team Assesses Readiness of Nigerian Standby Force in Ondo
By: Zagazola Makama
An inspection team from the ECOWAS Force Headquarters and Army Headquarters has assessed the operational readiness of Nigeria’s ECOWAS standby force at Naquora Barracks in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the team, led by Brig.-Gen. Sheikh Sulaiman Massaquoi, visited the barracks on Nov. 7, 2026, to evaluate the troops’ preparedness for possible deployment.
The team received briefings on troop readiness, training and administrative matters, and witnessed demonstrations on roadblock operations and crowd dispersal.
Massaquoi commended the troops for their performance and urged them to sustain high standards of professionalism, discipline and physical fitness.
The inspection visit ended without any incident.
ECOWAS Inspection Team Assesses Readiness of Nigerian Standby Force in Ondo
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Gunshot-Wounded Victim in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have foiled a suspected kidnapping attempt and rescued a gunshot-wounded victim along the Rafin Sanyi axis in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 6 OPEP, deployed at Sopp, responded to a distress report at about 9:40 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026, after suspected kidnappers blocked the road in the area.
The swift intervention of the troops reportedly forced the criminals to flee before they could carry out their operation.
The troops subsequently combed the area and rescued one occupant of a Sharon vehicle who had sustained a gunshot wound.
The victim was evacuated to the Nigerian Army Medical Outpost at Tigi, where he received first aid treatment.
Troops have continued to dominate the general area through fighting patrols to prevent the criminals from regrouping and forestall further attacks.
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Gunshot-Wounded Victim in Plateau
Troops Raid Jos Hotel, Arrest Five Suspects Over Phone Snatching, Recover 26 Phones
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have raided a hotel along Baring Road in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, arresting five suspected criminals and recovering 26 mobile phones and other items.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 1 OPEP, while on patrol, responded to a report of phone snatching at about 9:00 p.m. on Nov. 6, 2026.
Following the incident, the stolen phone was reportedly tracked to Prime House Hotel within the area, prompting the troops to conduct a raid on the facility.
The operation led to the arrest of five suspects identified as Tahir Suleiman, 25; Muhammed Ahmed, 25; Muhammed Labaran Haruna, 27; Yahya Yunusa, 20; and Aisha Mohammad, 22.
The suspects were reportedly found in possession of the tracked phone, while a further search led to the recovery of 26 mobile phones, 27 pouches, three MP devices, two earpods, an HP laptop, a knife and four power banks.
The vehicle belonging to the suspects was also towed to the headquarters of Sector 1 for a comprehensive search.
The suspects and recovered exhibits remain in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
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