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Following a violent incident that resulted in the deaths of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and another person, tension seized control of the Rano Local Government Area of Kano State.

The incident started on Sunday evening when a motorcycle mechanic, identified as Abdullahi Musa, was detained for allegedly reckless and dangerous riding, according to a press release from the Kano State Police Command on Monday. At the time of his arrest, it was thought he had a drink of.

Musa was taken to Rano General Hospital because he had health issues while he was being held, according to the police. He sadly passed away on May 26, 2025, at around 06:00 am while receiving treatment, according to SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Kano Command’s police public relations officer.

A group of irate youths reportedly stormed the Rano Police Division after learning of his death, ignoring parts of the station and destroying several vehicles. &nbsp,

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According to Kiyawa, “the attackers looted and burned sections of the station, burned two vehicles, destroyed ten others, seriously injured the DPO,” the statement continued.

The DPO, whose name was not made public in the statement, was immediately transported to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Police confirmed the arrest of 27 of the alleged attackers in the wake of the violence. Authorities claim that control has now been achieved.

A “comprehensive and transparent investigation” into the incident has been mandated by the police commissioner, Ibrahim Bakori. Additionally, he visited Mohammed Isah Umar, the Emir of Rano, to offer condolences.

According to CP Bakori, “We are committed to finding both the remote and the unavoidable causes of this tragic series of events.” “Those accountable will face punishment, whether through incitement or direct action.”

The removal of Cyprian Akaolisa, the attorney general and commissioner of justice, has been approved by the governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma.

Declan Emelumba, the commissioner for information, public orientation, and strategy, released a statement on Monday.

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The former attorney general has been given instructions to turn over all of his personal property, the statement read.

The State Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, according to the statement, will promptly give it to Akaolisa.

The Bank Verification Number (BVN) database management by Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS), according to Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, is alleged to be compliant with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act and other applicable banking laws.

After listening to both parties, including Kofo Abdulsalam-Alada and representatives of NIBSS and the Central Bank of Nigeria, the judge decided on the date.

Ige, the NIBSS attorney, pleaded with the court to support his client’s requests during the day’s proceedings.

Ige petitioned the court to rule that the NIBSS’s use of the BVN database is required to ensure Nigeria’s stability and security in his court filings.

According to him, the provisions of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act of 2017 and the Central Bank of Nigeria Act of 2007 and the apex financial system regulator have a bearing on the authority to issue directives on BVN development.

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He emphasized that Nigeria’s payment and settlement systems are governed by Section 47 (2) of the CBN Act.

In response to this, NIBSS was established along with all other Nigerian banks, he continued.

According to him, the CBN Act gives the apex bank the authority to promote a sound financial system.

He urged the court to take note of the fact that the BVN’s introduction in Nigeria aims to promote a sound financial system.

He continued, “The security of the deposits of the typical Nigerian or even non-Niger bank account holders in Nigeria is very important.”

In order to confirm that the plaintiff has the authority to maintain the BVN database in Nigeria, the counsel addressed the court’s need for consideration of the BVN framework and its operation by NIBSS.

Justice Omotosho held the case until July 4 after hearing the lawyers’ arguments.

In order to stop any institution from challenging its statutory authority to maintain and manage the BVN database, NIBSS joined the Incorporated Trustees of Digital Rights Lawyers Initiative, the CBN, and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) as first defendants through its originating procedures.

Reliefs sought

According to the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act of 2007 and the revised Regulatory Framework for the Bank Verification Number (BVN) Operations and Watchlist for the Nigerian Banking Industry 2021, NIBSS requests that it be formally empowered to maintain and manage the BVN database.

It also requests: “A declaration that the plaintiff’s maintenance and management of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) data of Nigerians does not violate any existing laws in Nigeria, including their constitutional right to privacy.

The plaintiff’s legal representative (Digital Rights Lawyers Initiative) and any other person, person, or institution may contest the plaintiff’s statutory authority to maintain and manage the BVN database, whether directly or indirectly through their agents, officers, employees, privies, or any other person acting under their control.

The plaintiff (NIBSS) is charged with developing, regulating, and establishing an integrated, nationwide network for electronic and paperless payments, funds transfers, and transactions settled in accordance with the aforementioned laws and statutes, according to the senior lawyer.

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a well-known Nigerian Islamic scholar, was initially given a visa to participate in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, but Saudi Arabia’s authorities have since blocked him.

Gumi stated in a post on his Facebook page on Monday that he is already back in Nigeria and will continue to work in farming and maintain his health. &nbsp,

He thanked the Nigerian authorities, saying that they would discuss the issue with the Saudi authorities right away. &nbsp,

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His post reads, “My Hajj 2025! Alhamdulillahi, I’ve already completed my Hajj in Nigeria right now. Allah said in Q2/196: وَأَتِمُّوا الْحَجَّ وَالْعُمْرَةَ لِلَّهِ فَإِنْ أُحْصِرْتُمْ فَمَا اسْتَيْسَرَ مِنَ الْهَدْيِ

And carry out the Hajj, which includes the Umra and the pilgrimage to Allah, but (slaughter) the offering that is brought with you if you are prevented. (This means that you are then exempt from the Hajj or Umra).

After awarding me the Hajj Visa, the Saudi authorities are uneasy about my participation in the holy elijah because of my views on international politics.

“Thanks to the Nigerian authorities, who have pledged to resolve the issue with Saudi authorities right away. Our beloved democracy and freedom are valued for that.

According to a recently released report from SBM Intelligence, Nigeria has lost more than 700 people to sit-at-home violence in the Southeast since 2021. &nbsp,

Four Years of Disruption: Unmasking the Impact of IPOB’s Sit-at-Home Order in Southeast Nigeria is the report’s title, which was released on Monday.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has had four years since enacting its sit-at-home order in the Southeast by August 2025.

According to the report, “over 700 people have reportedly died in IPOB-related violence between 2021 and 2025,” adding that Ebonyi has had the fewest fatalities and incidents while Imo State has had the fewest.

The action, which was initially intended to be a weekly protest demanding the release of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, was later changed to a recurring and profoundly disruptive phenomenon.

Southeast Loses $7.6 billion in revenue from sit-a-at-home protests, according to a report.

Near-total shutdowns of local trade and supply chains have been disrupting supply chains across the nation, including those in Southeastern commercial hubs like Onitsha and Ariaria, which have been affected by the shutdowns.

“The sit-at-home protests quickly developed a more coercive quality than the symbolic acts of civil disobedience that they initially constituted. Initial levels of compliance were high, largely due to fear and sympathy, according to the report. However, recent surveys revealed that only about 29% of residents actually supported the directive, with many observing it out of concern for their safety.

A growing sense of insecurity is being fueled by violent enforcement by armed actors, who are frequently referred to as “unknown gunmen,” according to the report.

The Eastern Security Network (ESN) was established by IPOB as a response to what it termed the government’s failure to safeguard the rights of Igbo people. It was founded in December 2020.

Additionally, according to the report, the region lost more than $7.6 trillion during the first two years of the crisis.

According to estimates, the region lost over $7.6 trillion in the first two years alone, while the transport industry reportedly lost up to $ 13 billion daily during the height of the protests.

In the first two years of the crisis, sit-at-home protests cost the Southeast more than $7.6 trillion. &nbsp,

Four Years of Disruption: Unmasking the Impact of IPOB’s Sit-at-Home Order in Southeast Nigeria was released on Monday in a new report from SBM Intelligence. The amount represented a significant loss of between 50% and 70% of the region’s revenue and had a significant economic impact.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has had four years since enacting its sit-at-home order in the Southeast by August 2025.

Following the Nigerian Civil War, separatist group IPOB uses decades-old grievances of marginalization to bring about the restoration of the now-defunct Republic of Biafra.

The action, which was initially intended to be a weekly protest demanding the release of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, was later changed to a recurring and profoundly disruptive phenomenon.

These sentiments were reignited by Kanu’s re-arrest in the middle of 2021, which set off the movement to formalize the Monday shutdowns.

“The sit-at-home protests quickly developed a more coercive quality than the symbolic acts of civil disobedience that they initially constituted. Initial levels of compliance were high, largely due to fear and sympathy, according to the report. However, recent surveys revealed that only about 29% of residents actually supported the directive, with many observing it out of concern for their safety.

A growing sense of insecurity is being fueled by violent enforcement by armed actors, who are frequently referred to as “unknown gunmen,” according to the report.

Near-total shutdowns of local trade and supply chains have been disrupting supply chains across the nation, including those in Southeastern commercial hubs like Onitsha and Ariaria, which have been affected by the shutdowns.

According to estimates, the region lost over $7.6 trillion in the first two years alone, while the transport industry reportedly lost up to $ 13 billion daily during the height of the protests.

Students who miss crucial classes and national exams, including WAEC and NECO, have also been severely impacted, further putting in jeopardizing the development of long-term human capital.

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The Eastern Security Network (ESN) was established by IPOB as a response to what it termed the government’s failure to safeguard the rights of Igbo people. It was founded in December 2020.

The ESN’s goal, according to IPOB, was to shield rural communities from Fulani herdsmen, who are alleged to be destroying farmland and putting lives in danger. The group has since been linked to violent clashes with state security forces, which frequently attack police and military installations in guerrilla style, adding to the region’s growing insecurity.

The report noted that a long-term solution will require more than just force due to the government’s heavy-handed response, which includes military operations like Python Dance and Crocodile Smile, which have drawn criticism for alleged rights violations.