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On Thursday, the government of Katsina State decried the State’s recent resurgence of banditry and blaming local governments for failing to support the State’s ongoing fight against insecurity.

Nasiru Mu’azu Danmusa, the state’s director of internal security and home affairs, made this known during a press conference held at the press center for the Katsina government.

Danmusa insisted that communities must support the government and security agencies in order to win the war, calling banditry a “community-driven issue” that needed to be addressed.

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He therefore urged the residents to cooperate and share crucial information that will enable the arrest of criminals who threaten the peace.

The commissioner assured us that any information shared would be kept completely confidential.

He further instructed locals to pray even more for God’s return to peace.

The commissioner reiterated the government’s desire to keep town hall residents informed of their obligations and obligations.

Any person’s support, regardless of their differences, is welcomed. Local support is required to combat panditry. The conflict is largely ambushed to the brim.

Omotenioye Majekodunmi has been appointed the new Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), according to President Bola Tinubu.

Nkiruka Madueke, the agency’s pioneering head, was replaced by Majekodunmi in June 2024 by the President.

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga made her appointment in a statement released on Thursday.

With more than 17 years of experience, Makodunmi has extensive experience working with national and international institutions on climate governance, carbon markets, and renewable energy.

She previously served as the NCCC’s financial adviser and has played a significant role in shaping Nigeria’s climate policies and engagements abroad, he continued.

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Omotenioye Majekodunmi is the director-general of the National Council on Climate Change, according to President Tinubu. https://twitter.com/htrNBLAZ4o

Onanuga praised Madueke for her tireless service and solid foundation for the council’s continued expansion, according to President Tinubu.

The Tinubu administration’s commitment to combating climate change is reiterated in the statement’s title, “Majekodunmi’s appointment confirms the administration’s commitment to doing so in order to promote both environmental sustainability, national security, and social inclusion.”

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Press release from STATEHOUSE

OMOTENIOYE MAJEKODUNMI IS THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON CLIMATE CHANGE. PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS OMOTENIOYE MAJEKODUNMI AS DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL.

The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) has been appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its new director general.

She succeeds Dr. Nkiruka Madueke, the Council’s original leader, as appointed by the President in June 2024.

With more than 17 years of experience, Mrs. Majekodunmi, a climate finance expert and environmental lawyer, has collaborated extensively with international and national organizations on climate governance, carbon markets, and renewable energy.

She played a significant role in shaping Nigeria’s climate policies and international engagements before becoming the NCCC’s financial advisor.

The President acknowledges Dr. Nkiruka Madueke’s devoting service and solid foundation for the Council’s continued expansion by her stepping-dead director-general.

The Tinubu administration’s commitment to addressing climate change is reiterated by Majekodunmi’s appointment as both a necessary for environmental protection and a key driver of social inclusion, national security, and environmental sustainability.

Five people were confirmed dead on Thursday in Lagos, and two others were hurt in two traffic accidents, according to the Lekki-Epe Expressway.

The accident took place at Abijo Bus Stop, under the pedestrian bridge, inward the Epe corridor, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

It explained that a Mitsubishi pickup truck with the registration number AKD 733 JM lost control and crashed into a stationary Craneburg Construction Company equipment while it was lawfully parked and was moving at dangerous speeds.

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Four occupants, three men and one woman, were killed, according to the agency, whose bodies were found lifeless at the scene of the collision.

Three additional female occupants were successfully saved from the wreckage, according to LASTMA’s operatives.

Additionally, it stated that the survivors’ bodies were quickly stabilized and transferred to nearby medical facilities for urgent care and evaluation.

A Toyota Escort Jeep, which was traveling inward Bogije along the same Lekki-Epe Expressway at top speed, collided with a parked Dangote truck overnight, according to the agency.

The SUV driver was killed in the collision, and two other passengers, who were severely injured and trapped inside the crushed car, were expertly extracted after a delicate rescue operation by LASTMA personnel.

Both survivors were immediately taken into custody of officers from the Elemoro Police Division, according to LASTMA’s Director, Adebayo Taofiq, who ensured their prompt transport to medical facilities for life-saving intervention.

He cited Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the general manager of LASTMA, as saying that the accidents were a terrible tragedy and could have been avoided.

In this agonizing time of unfathomable loss and suffering, we show our support for the families of the victims. According to Bakare-Oki, it is our sincere prayer that the Almighty will give them the strength to endure these irreparable losses.

Additionally, the GM issued a warning to all drivers to abstain from dangerous driving, particularly excessive speeding, which he claimed is still one of the most pervasive infractions causing fatalities on the road.

“These incredibly depressing events serve as grim reminders of the catastrophic repercussions of the willful violation of established speed laws.”

To prevent such tragedies, the Lagos State government has made significant investments in traffic control infrastructure, including high-visibility furniture and speed limiters.

A suspected high profile gun runner has been apprehended in Taraba State in collaboration with operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS).

A 29-year-old named Bulyami Shuaib, a resident of Belango Village in Karim Lamido Local Government Area, was the subject of an operation that took place in the vicinity of Ambassador Roundabout in Wukari Local Government Area. &nbsp,

The suspect is alleged to be a key player in arms trafficking, operating in the area, according to Umar Muhammad, Public Relations Officer 6 Brigade Nigeria Army, in a press release.

The suspect’s items were recovered from him during the operation, including a 362 round of 7.62mm special ammunition, a 1 round of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, a black Jing Cheng motorcycle, a one-year-old redmi phone, an itel phone, two silver rings, and a one-year First Bank ATM card. &nbsp,

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According to reports, the suspect is currently in custody and collaborating with security forces by providing important information to support ongoing investigations and upcoming operations.

Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, the commander of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 OPWS, commended the troops for the successful operation and affirmed the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to rid Taraba State and its environs of criminal elements that threaten the safety and tranquility of law-abiding citizens.

In an effort to keep the state safe for everyone, the governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has stated that his administration will continue to fight against cultism, kidnapping, and other criminal activity.

Following a closed-door meeting with Special Security Squad commanders and leaders on Wednesday evening at the Government House in Benin City, the governor made this known in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Fred Itua.

Ameloemen Idemudia Noah, Dennis Idahosa, Musa Ikhilor, a member of the Edo State Special Security Squad, Ameloemen Idemudia Noah, and other important figures were present.

The governor praised the meeting’s success, claiming that Edo residents had the ability to make strategic plans to increase the level of cult and kidnapping.

We had a very beneficial meeting regarding the fight against cults and kidnapping,” the organizers said. We want to see that our country is safe for everyone, and that our economy is strong. The governor cited this as the justification for the meeting today.

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Further, the statement further revealed that since the Special Security Squad’s establishment, state order has gradually regained, with several arrests being made in coordinated raids.

Other stakeholders include members of the team that include members of the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, NSCDC, local hunters, vigilante organizations, repentant cult, and repentant cult.

Following the Oyo State Fire Services Agency’s swift response, a potential tanker fire disaster was prevented in the Oyo State capital of Ibadan.

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, a distress call from the Eleyele neighborhood involving a tanker accident right next to the AIB Filling Station was promptly addressed by the agency.

Akinyemi Akinyinka, a trailer tanker with the registration number T21044LA (Lagos), swerved off the road into a nearby ditch, causing its contents to sputter profusely in a statement signed by the General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency.

“The emergency call was made on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at exactly 20:45 p.m., following a call made by a woman named Mary about the truck accident at the cited address.”

A crew of firemen led by CFS Olayiwola immediately arrived at the scene of the incident, and upon arrival, it was a trailer tanker with regd. No. T21044LA (LAGOS), loaded with 45, 000 litres of petroleum motor spirit (PMS), veered off the road and fled into a nearby ditch with heavy content.

The firemen “started moving right away” by utilizing a chemical foam compound to stop the flammable liquid from catching the fire from the surrounding area,” the statement read.

Akinyinka added that normal vehicular movement had been resumed after the tanker had been removed, and that daily activities had not been hampered by it.

The Eleyele Police Command Headquarters, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Amotekun Corps all worked together to prevent what could have been a major disaster thanks to the support of the fire service team.

The most recent incident adds to the recent Ibadan tanker-related accidents.

A gas tanker carrying 33, 000 litres of fuel exploded at Celica Junction in Adegbayi, New Ife Road, Ibadan, on July 17, 2025 after losing control and striking two vehicles. The tanker and a car were directly impacted by the fire before it could spread to a nearby NNPC filling station. There were no fatalities.

On April 12, 2025, an explosion similar to this one occurred in the Lagos/Ibadan Motorway’s Tollgate neighborhood. Along Lead City University Road, the fire destroyed both homes and vehicles. Again, fire officials managed the situation quickly.

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