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Repentant bandits in Kaduna seek forgiveness, say they are committed to peace

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Repentant bandits in Birnin Gwari Emirate, Buruku, and Sabon Birni communities have appealed for forgiveness for the atrocities they committed, pledging to abide by a newly brokered peace agreement.

Speaking during a meeting with Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, the former bandits assured of their commitment to being law-abiding citizens and fostering peace.

The bandits, many of whom had spent over a decade in isolation within forests, expressed their desire to reintegrate into society. They appealed to the government for support in allowing their children to access education and facilitating their return to a stable community life.

A Fulani elder representing bandit leader, Jan Bross, alongside Fulani community leader Ardo, emphasized the need for Fulani leaders nationwide to promote peace and encourage their communities to lay down arms.

“We are grateful for this peace pact and shall continue to pray for its sustainability,” he said, urging other regions to emulate Kaduna’s approach.

The Chairman of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area, Hon. Salisu Isa, expressed joy at the return of peace and the revival of activities in the local government headquarters, which had been a ghost town for years due to insecurity. During the height of the banditry crisis, critical infrastructure such as banks, schools, and post office were destroyed, forcing the council to relocate its operations to Kaduna City.

To ensure the agreement endures, the council has inaugurated a Peace and Reconciliation Committee comprising key stakeholders from the government, Hausa, and Fulani communities. The committee holds regular meetings to monitor and sustain the peace process.

Hon. Isa also urged other conflict-affected areas to adopt similar peace-building strategies, noting that Birnin Gwari’s experience could serve as a template for fostering reconciliation and rebuilding.

Despite the progress, some concerns persist. A Fulani leader, Alhaji Isa, called on the government to address complaints about vigilante groups in neighboring Niger State, who allegedly obstruct the free movement of cattle traders.

In response, Hon. Isa assured the community that the council would engage Niger State authorities to resolve the issue, stressing the importance of collaboration to sustain peace.

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ECOWAS To Launch Eco Currency By 2027 To Boost Regional Economy.

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is making strides toward launching a unified regional currency by 2027.

Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors from across West Africa gather in Abuja for the 11th ECOWAS Convergence Council meeting, focusing on strategies to accelerate the implementation of the Eco currency.

The high-level meeting highlights the need for greater economic integration and financial stability in the region. Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations at Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Finance, confirms the discussions in an official statement.

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who presides over the session, stresses the importance of fiscal and monetary discipline in achieving the Eco currency.

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On 26 November 2011, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu died in the United Kingdom after a brief illness, aged 78.

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On 26 November 2011, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu died in the United Kingdom after a brief illness, aged 78.

The Nigerian Army accorded him the highest military accolade and conducted a funeral parade for him in Abuja, Nigeria on 27 February 2012, the day his body was flown back to Nigeria from London before his burial on Friday 2 March.

He was buried in a newly built mausoleum in his compound at Nnewi. Before his final interment, he had an elaborate weeklong funeral ceremony in Nigeria alongside Chief Obafemi Awolowo, whereby his body was carried around the five Eastern states, Imo, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra, including the nation’s capital, Abuja. Memorial services and public events were also held in his honour in several places across Nigeria, including Lagos and Niger State, his birthplace, and as far away as Dallas, Texas, United States.

His funeral was attended by Goodluck Jonathan Former president of Nigeria and ex-President Jerry Rawlings of Ghana among other personalities.

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If you post my old picture, you are my enemy – Comedian Zicsaloma shares new look after surgery

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Nigerian comedian Isaac Aloma, popularly known as Zicsaloma, has showcased his new appearance following a rhinoplasty procedure in Turkey.

Taking to his Instagram account on Tuesday, Zicsaloma reaffirmed his stance on the cosmetic surgery, stating that his old pictures are no longer in circulation.

“No more old pictures for posters 🤨… If you use them, you invited yourself. And if you are my friend and still use my old pictures for my birthday pic, you are my foe,” he wrote.

The comedian had previously addressed mixed reactions regarding his decision to undergo the procedure.

He first unveiled his post-surgery transformation in February, assuring fans that the final result was still a work in progress.

 

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