Nigerian troops overran a Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto’s Waria Forest, killing several fighters, destroying camps and recovering weapons and five motorcycles, the military said.
Chekwas Okorie stresses the need for restructuring and credible elections in Nigeria, dismissing the focus on a six-year single presidential term as proposed by Atiku Abubakar.
At a national security discussion, President Tinubu emphasized the critical role of local governments in enhancing national security and governance, advocating for legislative reforms to empower local authorities.
Nigerian troops overran a Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto’s Waria Forest, killing several fighters, destroying camps and recovering weapons and five motorcycles, the military said.
Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.
A Lagos banker and seven others have been arraigned on a 12-count charge over an alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud, according to the Police Special Fraud Unit.