Bandits’ Leader, Dangote, Killed In Katsina
A notorious bandit kingpin known as Dangote, along with his two siblings, was killed in a gun battle with Kachalla Dankarami’s camp in Katsina State. The fight erupted after foot soldiers from Dankarami’s camp rustled cattle belonging to Dangote’s relatives. Dangote’s brother and 10 others attempted to retrieve the cattle but were killed, while others escaped with injuries.
Osimhen’s Goal Crazy, Absurd – Drogba
Victor Osimhen’s remarkable goal against Monza has garnered praise from football icons worldwide, including Chelsea and Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba. Osimhen’s towering header, assisted by André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, helped Napoli secure a comeback win. Drogba expressed awe at Osimhen’s courage, admitting he wouldn’t have attempted such a goal himself. Osimhen’s athleticism has been showcased previously, notably with a high jump goal against Spezia in February 2023. Amidst interest from top clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, PSG, and Bayern Munich, Osimhen’s future remains a subject of speculation.
Rising naira value: Presidency backs Cardoso, vows further clampdown on racketeers
The Presidency commended the Yemi Cardoso-led Central Bank of Nigeria for its efforts to stabilize the naira, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s approach to clean up the foreign exchange market. Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, assured continued crackdowns on racketeers, promising a stronger naira and lower essential commodity prices by Q1 2025. Ngelale highlighted recent CBN measures to halt the naira’s free fall, including unifying exchange rate windows and implementing a Price Verification System. Despite early gains, the Presidency stressed the need for sustained efforts to reduce inflation and ensure fair pricing. The CBN’s initiatives, such as selling FX to BDC operators at lower rates, aim to bridge the exchange rate gap. The Presidency emphasized the importance of these reforms reflecting in lower prices for consumers. The recent appreciation of the naira to N1,200/dollar at the parallel market reflects decreased demand and CBN interventions, including selling $10,000 to BDCs at N1,101/$. The move to halt the use of foreign currencies as collateral for naira loans by banks received support from industry stakeholders, including the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, who believe it will increase forex supply and ease access to finance for SMEs.
Five killed in Benue fresh attack as 17 victims get mass burial
Bandits carried out attacks in Agatu, Apa, and Gwer West Local Government Areas of Benue State, resulting in five deaths and several injuries. The assaults occurred between Sunday and Monday, with one person killed in Gwer West, four in Agatu (including one beheading and three amputations), and a woman abducted in Apa. The state government conducted a mass burial for 17 victims of a previous attack. The Deputy Governor, representing the Governor, advocated for the formation of vigilante groups to counter the insecurity. Community leaders urged the government to enhance security measures and establish a police station in affected areas. Additionally, two herders were apprehended by locals for their involvement in nefarious activities.
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