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An internal clash within Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has reportedly left a senior commander dead in the Darfur region, according to local sources.

Sources told reporters that Abdullah Abu al-Qasim, commander of the RSF’s Sha’iriya sector, was killed during fighting that erupted among RSF elements in the Khazan area late on Sunday.

The clashes began at around 8:00 p.m. local time and were triggered by internal leadership disputes within the paramilitary group, the sources said.

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The fighting resulted in multiple casualties, though the total number of dead and wounded remains unclear.

Abu al-Qasim, also known as “Dawli,” was a prominent RSF field commander in the area. He was the brother of Muhammad Abu al-Qasim, the Nazir, or tribal chief, of the Birgid tribe.

The RSF has not issued an official statement on the incident.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of six passengers in a road crash around the Four Square Camp along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, while 23 others sustained injuries.

The Public Relations Officer of the command, Odunsin Afolabi, confirmed this in a statement on Monday in Abeokuta, the state capital.

“The incident occurred at about 11:27 hours. The response time was two minutes before the rescue team from the Federal Road Safety Corps Ogunmakin Unit Command got to the scene. A trailer, DAF CF 380, with registration number SNA 287 XA, was involved in the lone crash,” he said.

“A total of 29 persons were involved: 23 were injured while six were killed.”

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Afolabi attributed the cause of the accident to fatigue and speeding, which led to loss of control.

He also warned against mixed loading of cattle and passengers, noting that it often makes it difficult to separate humans and goods during transit, which may result in loss of lives.

The injured and the deceased were taken to Oreoluwa Hospital, GOFAMINT Camp, Ogunmakin, and Victory Hospital, Ogere.

A former Chief of Staff to former President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has said that his three years of service in the administration equipped him with insights into Nigeria, including the reality that many beneficiaries of the country’s resources are the least passionate about its development.

Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Gambari said this category of people often seeks power but lacks the willingness to make sacrifices for ordinary citizens.

“What is shocking is that I have seen the possibilities of that office, of the presidency. But I have also seen how those who benefitted most from what this country has to offer are the least committed to its stability, progress and development,” he said.

“They seek power, but they are not willing to make the sacrifices that come with the responsibility to govern, which include being fair and just, and thinking nationally rather than ethnically or religiously.

“Some of these issues weigh heavily on me, but the opportunities for change are there. However, with experience, you also come to understand the limitations involved in bringing about rapid change.”



Buhari appointed Gambari, who served as a minister during his military regime in the 1980s, as his Chief of Staff in 2020 following the death of Abba Kyari, who occupied the position until his passing.

Speaking on why Buhari appointed him to serve again under his civilian administration, Gambari attributed the decision to Buhari’s loyalty to individuals who contributed to his development.

“I must say this, which is not often giving credit to Buhari, that he is loyal to a fault to people he felt had made a contribution to his development at his earlier success. Nobody mentioned my name but he said go and bring me Gambari,” the former Chief of Staff said.

While acknowledging that every president has a cabal, Gambari said the group under Buhari knew when not to cross the line.

Justice Emmanuel Subilim of the National Industrial Court has issued an interim order restraining the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and 3 others from embarking on any form of industrial action or protest.

Ruling on an Ex-parte application filed by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration, Justice Subilim granted an interim order restraining the 1st to 5th respondents and their privies or agents from embarking on strike pending the hearing of the motion on notice.

He also ordered the 5th-9th defendants who are security agencies to ensure no break down of law and order.

The exparte motion which was filed by Counsel to Wike and the FCTA, Ogwu Onoja, submitted that the Chairman of the FCT council had sent a message of mobilization to members and affiliated unions for a mass protest scheduled for 3rd February.

This move he noted is in violation of the orders of court.

He added that after the ruling of the court on 27th January, the order of the court was served on the defendants, same day the NLC and TUC issued a statement to all affiliated unions to intensify and sustain the strike.

The statement jointly signed by both unions directed that the striking workers should resume the strike as the unions’ counsel Femi Falana has filed an appeal against the interlocutory ruling.

He further pointed out that With the statement, JUAC issued a circular directing all employees to continue the strike.

This position they say is aimed at causing break down of law and order in the Nations capital.

The Federal Government on Monday arraigned some suspects arrested and linked to the killings in Yelwata, Benue State.

They were arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik of the Federal High Court, Abuja.

Leading the prosecution for the arraignment of nine suspects is the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN).

Channels Television gathered that the suspects were arraigned on a 57-count charge.

The counts are presently being read to them through an interpreter.

Earlier, the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice assured Nigerians that justice would be served in the matter, sending a strong signal to enemies of the country acting under any disguise.

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“The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to the protection of the lives and properties of all as enshrined in the constitution,” the statement by Kamarudeen Ogundele, the SA to the AGF and Minister of Justice, read.

He said this came after a “painstaking investigation and collaboration by government agencies” .

Yelwata Attack

In June 2025, gunmen attacked the Yelwata community in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, killing scores and leaving hundreds displaced.

The incident sparked a major protest and widespread condemnation.

Security agencies announced that they had arrested some people in connection with the attacks.

A survivor of the Yelwata attack, Msurshima Apeh, told the United States Congress, how she watched the killing of her five children during the onslaught.

“In the course of this action, I saw a tree when I lifted my eyes. I raised my hands on the tree and climbed up where I was able to hide myself. My five children that I left below were crying, and in my presence, they were being slaughtered by the terrorists,” she told the House Subcommittee on Africa, which examined President Donald Trump’s decision to return Nigeria to the Country of Particular Concern (CPC) list in November 2026.

Tinubu had visited the state in the wake of the incident and asked security operatives to go after the masterminds.

“Police, I hope your men are on alert to listen to information. How come no arrest has been made? I expect there should be an arrest of those criminals,” Tinubu had said at the Benue Government House in Makurdi, the capital, during a stakeholders meeting.