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The wife and mother of Nigeria’s most wanted bandits leader, Ado Aliero, have reportedly been arrested by the Saudi Arabian authorities.

It was gathered that the two women were apprehended in an intelligence-driven operation believed to be linked to a network of fugitives associated with the deadly insurgency in Nigeria’s Northwest.

The arrest reportedly occurred in Medina, a holy city where the women had been residing under false identities.

Ado Aliero, infamous for masterminding mass kidnappings and brutal attacks in Zamfara and nearby states, remains one of Nigeria’s most wanted criminals.

Men of the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a wanted kidnapper at the Hajj Camp in Abuja during pilgrim screenings ahead of their departure to Saudi Arabia, a security source confirmed this.

The security source revealed that the suspected kidnapper, identified as Yahaya Zango, was arrested on Sunday.

Zango, who resides in the Paikon-Kore area of the Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), had reportedly been declared wanted by security agencies over his alleged involvement in multiple kidnapping incidents.

According to the source, Zango was apprehended after he presented his passport as part of a group of Muslim pilgrims from Abuja preparing to embark on this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.

“It was this afternoon during the screening at the hajj camp in the airport when the DSS operatives apprehended him and whisked him away,” the source was quoted as saying.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigerian Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has announced the launch of a new Bank Verification Number (BVN) platform, primarily aimed at facilitating BVN registration for Nigerians living abroad. The new platform, set to go live in December 2024, is designed to enable diaspora Nigerians to complete their Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements and manage their local bank accounts remotely without the need for physical biometric verification.

The development of this digital platform addresses long-standing challenges faced by Nigerians in the diaspora who have previously depended on third-party service providers for BVN enrollment. These providers typically charge a fee of about \$45 for the registration process. The new system is expected to streamline access and potentially lower costs, though specific details regarding any processing fees have not yet been officially released by the CBN or NIBSS.

In Nigeria, BVN enrollment has traditionally…

The annual Sallah Durbar in Kano, a grand cultural event traditionally celebrated with horse parades, communal gatherings, and a display of the rich heritage of the region, was notably absent during the recent Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. This year’s cancellation of the Sallah Durbar has sparked significant attention, particularly in light of the ongoing dispute surrounding the leadership of the Kano Emirate. The dispute stems from political and legal conflicts involving the dethronement and reinstatement of key figures within the monarchy, including the prominent Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero.

The Kano Emirate's leadership has been a source of tension for several months. In May 2024, the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, passed the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law, which effectively dissolved the existing emirates and led to the dethronement of Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano. This move opened the door for the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as…

In a heart-wrenching incident, a 25-year-old Nigerian man from the Dagbolu community in Osogbo Local Government Area, Osun State, tragically ended his life after months of sharing distressing messages on social media. His posts indicated a prolonged internal struggle, with one particularly troubling message stating, “My fears, inabilities and unconscious traumas have taken a chief seat.” These words reflected the emotional and mental turmoil he had been facing, yet his cries for help went unanswered until it was too late.

The young man’s tragic decision to end his life sheds light on the growing issue of mental health struggles and the importance of addressing them before they escalate. His online posts, though filled with pain and distress, highlight a critical issue: individuals in need of help may not always receive the support they desperately seek. Despite the public nature of his messages, there seems to have been little intervention or…

Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the first child of former Oyo State governor, the late Abiola Ajimobi, has reportedly passed on.

Online reports on Thursday revealed that Bisola, who was 42, died in the early hours of Thursday in the United Kingdom.

She was married to Kolapo Kola-Daisi and, until her demise, was the Special Adviser to Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Planning.

Bisola’s death was reportedly confirmed by the Special Adviser to the former governor, Bolaji Tunji, who addressed pressmen on Thursday in Ibadan.

“Yes. It has been confirmed,” he stated.

On March 20, 2025, a 60-year-old homeless man, Mario Ferreira, was tragically killed in Toronto, sparking widespread concern and outrage. Ferreira was found unconscious near the University of Toronto’s downtown campus, in an area close to the Leslie L. Dan Pharmacy Building at 144 College St. The discovery was made by campus security at around 8:20 a.m., and despite immediate life-saving efforts by emergency personnel, Ferreira was pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem examination later revealed that his death was caused by blunt force trauma.

Surveillance footage later revealed chilling details about the violent nature of the attack. The footage showed Adimabua Chukwuka, a 31-year-old man with a violent criminal history, approaching the homeless man while he was lying on a bench near 6 Queen’s Park Crescent at around 5:20 a.m. Without any provocation or warning, Chukwuka began assaulting Ferreira with debris that appeared to come from a nearby…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has recently been notified by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding a petition seeking her recall from the Senate. The petition, which was submitted by a group of constituents, aims to remove her from office as per the provisions of Section 69 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). On March 26, 2025, INEC officially informed both the senator and the Senate leadership about the petition, signifying the start of the recall process.

The petition initially encountered some setbacks due to certain deficiencies, notably the lack of contact details for the petitioners' representatives. However, by March 26, the petitioners rectified these issues, enabling INEC to proceed with the verification process. INEC will now verify the submitted signatures to ensure that the petition is endorsed by over 50% of the registered voters in Kogi Central. This step is crucial for determining the legitimacy…

Troops of Sector 7 Operation SAFE HAVEN have arrested killers of a Reverend Father, Sylvester Okechukwu murdered after he was kidnapped in Tachira village in Kaura local government area (LGA) of Kaduna State.

The suspects were arrested on 25 March 2025 following a raid on the prime suspect’s hideout located at Ruga settlement in Warsa-Piti village in Lere LGA of Kaduna State. During preliminary investigation, the prime suspect, Pate Yau 33 year-old confessed to have been contracted by one Douglas Henry living in the same house with the slain priest to kidnap him.

Troops in a follow-up operation arrested Douglas Henry at Agwan Sariki Tachira in Kaura LGA of the State. The arrested suspects are in custody undergoing further interrogation.

SAMSON NANTIP ZHAKOM

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