Bandits Attack Zamfara Villages
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The attacks on soft targets in Zamfara State are bandits’ reaction to the deadly force utilized by the Nigerian military in recent weeks.
The past few days witnessed killing of defenseless civilians already enduring a life of anxiety, food shortage, sounds of gunfire and fear of invasion.
While some of the outlaws have vowed to fight till their last breathe, others are embracing peace to avoid aerial bombardments and ground raids.
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ESN Operative Killed By Gunmen In Ebonyi
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Unidentified gunmen have killed and set ablaze the body of Ifeanyi Orogbo, a member of Ebubeagu Security Network (ESN), says the police command in Ebonyi.
Mr Orogbo, 32, was murdered on Saturday night in Igweledeoha, Amagu, in Ikwo local government area, added the command.
According to Loveth Odah, the police spokeswoman in Ebonyi, the DPO of Ikwo Police Division received a phone call from a source at Igweledeoha that one ESN operative had been killed.
Akeredolu Speaks About Northern Leaders
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Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo has lambasted northern leaders, politicians and other Nigerians supporting killer Fulani herdsmen, calling them criminals.
He criticized them as he bemoaned the herdsmen atrocity after three people were killed and houses were razed last Thursday in Omolege Junction, near Ute in Ose local government area.
Zulum Makes Case For Enhanced Pay For Military
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Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has advocated for improved salary and welfare for the military personnel to boost their morale.
Zulum made the call on Sunday in Maiduguri at a feast to celebrate the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, Maj.-Gen. Abdulwahab Eyitayo, who was recently promoted to the rank.
Zulum argued that military personnel had made lots of sacrifices under harsh conditions and paid the supreme price to secure the nation, adding that they need to be rewarded accordingly.
SEC Revises Capital Market Plan
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has said it will launch a revised version of the 10-year Capital Market Masterplan in 2022 to reflect the dynamism of the market and developments in financial technology, among others.
The Director-General, SEC, Mr Lamido Yuguda, said in Abuja in a New Year message that the commission would organise a capital market conference, where the launch would be done.
He expressed confidence that the results of the various initiatives implemented would begin to gradually manifest, spurring developments in many aspects of the market.
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