Bello Turji Kills Kidnapped Victims After Receiving Ransom Two young men have been killed by dreaded bandit leader, Bello Turji. Turji killed the two victims from Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, despite their families paying ransom for their release. The victims were abducted during a recent attack on their community and were later instructed to pay ransom. Their families had fulfilled the ransom demands in hopes of securing their safe return. Counter-insurgency in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama reported a source as saying, “Despite receiving the ransom, Turji executed the victims. It was an act of cruelty that has…
Author: Ibom Focus
Hush Money Trial: Trump Speaks On His Sentencing By New York Judge United States President-elect Donald Trump has responded to his hush money sentencing. Trump said there was never a case, describing the sentencing as a despicable charade. Ibom Focus reports that a New York Judge United States had on Friday sentenced Trump to unconditional release. In a post on Truth Social, the ex-President railed against Democrats and promised to appeal the judgement. “The Radical Democrats have lost another pathetic, unAmerican Witch Hunt,” he said in the post. “Today’s event was a despicable charade, and now that it is over,…
Terrorists Ambush Security Operatives, Kill Over 20 Officers At least 21 vigilante members were killed in an ambush by bandits on Tuesday, January 7, in Baure Village, Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State, police authorities have confirmed. It was gathered that the victims were reportedly returning from a condolence visit when they were attacked by the heavily armed bandits. Meanwhile, Safana, like many parts of Katsina State, has faced recurring attacks from bandit groups targeting vulnerable communities. The Katsina State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Aliyu, confirmed this during a press briefing on Friday. According to Aliyu, “On January…
JUST IN: Many Feared Dead In Abuja Accident The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Kaduna State Sector Command has confirmed the death of 10 persons in a road traffic crash on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. The Sector Commander, Corps Commander, Kabir Nadabo, confirmed the accident to the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Kaduna. Mr Nadabo said the unfortunate road traffic crash occurred at Kasari village along the expressway on Thursday. He said: “A Toyota Hiace bus with registration number GDW190XA experienced a head on collision with a truck with registration number SMK 141XN, all commercial vehicles. “A combined team…
BREAKING: Massive Sacks Rock Akwa Ibom State EXCO Governor Umo Eno of Akwa-Ibom State has announced the dissolution of his cabinet, emphasising the need to bring in new professionals. Speaking during a valedictory session at the executive chambers on Friday, Eno clarified that the decision was not due to underperformance. “For me, if you were to be changed based on non-performance, I think none of the Commissioners would go. All of you have delivered and that’s why the Arise Agenda has succeeded. But we must come to the end of a season, start another season and keep moving,” he said.…
BREAKING : Court Sentences Trump In Hush Money Case United States’ President-elect, Donald Trump, has been sentenced to unconditional discharge following his conviction last year on 34 counts of business fraud linked to a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign. The sentence means Trump will not face imprisonment, fines, or probation. However, his conviction remains, making him the first U.S. president-elect to enter office as a convicted felon. Prosecutors supported the decision, stating in court on Friday, “we must be respectful of the office of the presidency” and mindful of Trump’s upcoming inauguration. Initially scheduled…
Nigerian Senator Moves To Halt Investigation Into Suspected Child Trafficking Case Involving 59 Minors The investigation into the interception of 59 minors suspected of being trafficked from Kano to Nasarawa State has taken an unexpected turn as Senator Sumaila Kawu, representing Kano South Senatorial District, intervened to halt the probe. The minors, aged between four and 12, were intercepted on January 6 by police operatives along the Abuja-Kano route. They were being transported in a cramped 15-seater Peugeot J5 bus with registration number KMC 283 ZJ by a driver, Idris Usman, and his assistant, Al Hassan Ibrahim. The children were…
BREAKING: US Shuts Down Embassy In Nigeria The United States has temporarily shut down its Nigeria Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos. The US government made the announcement in a statement issued on its X handle. According to the statement, the US Embassy in Nigeria will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, to mark former US President, Jimmy Carter’s passing. “We remember former President Jimmy Carter, a tireless advocate for peace, democracy, and human rights. “As the first US President to visit Nigeria, he strengthened US-Nigeria relations and supported Nigeria’s democratic process. His legacy continues to…
EXCLUSIVE: Trouble Looms As Jewelries Worth Over $350,000 Disappear In EFCC’s Office In a troubling turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is reportedly grappling with a major scandal involving the disappearance of substantial amounts of cash and valuables from its Lagos Zonal Command. Credible sources said that between $350,000 and $400,000 has reportedly gone missing, along with expensive jewelry and other high-value items. This disturbing revelation comes just days after the anti-graft agency dismissed 27 of its officers due to misconduct and fraudulent activities, a move that has raised questions about accountability and oversight within the…
Nigerian Govt Issues Query To Over 200 NYSC Corps Members For Allegedly Skipping Christmas Carol Party The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued query letters to over 200 corps members serving in the Atiba Local Government Area of Oyo State for allegedly refusing to attend a Christmas Carol Party. Some of the affected corps members, said the party was organised on the December 20, 2024 under the directive of the Local Government Inspector (LGI), Mr Makanjuola Benjamin, who asked the corps members to attend, regardless of their religion. “Gud evening my fellow Corp member. This is…