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Nigeria Breaking News, Today, Thursday, 11th, March, 2021
This is a roundup of some breaking news in Nigeria for Today, Thursday, 11th, March 2021.
Why Buhari Govt Can’t Arrest Me For Negotiating With Bandits – Sheikh Gumi
Renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abubakar Ahmad Gumi has said he cannot be arrested or prosecuted for interacting with bandits in the north.
Recall that there have been growing calls for the Muhammadu Buhari-led government to arrest and prosecution of Sheikh Gumi.
DPR Crackdown On Officials For ‘Leaking’ Buhari’s Appointment Of Bashir Ahmad, Others
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has reportedly begun a clampdown on some of its officials for allegedly leaking internal documents to the public.
It was gathered that the DPR suspended three of its staff in February for allegedly leaking internal communications of the energy sector regulator.
Students Flee As Bandits Gun Down 13 In Zamfara
Bandits on Wednesday attacked a secondary school in Damaga community, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, forcing students studying at the school to flee.
It was gathered that the gunmen had stormed the community on motorcycles and opened fire immediately.
AAC Expels Omoyele Sowore
The Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2019 general election, Omoyele Sowore, has been expelled from the party, the AAC leadership has said.
Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday, the National Chairman of AAC, Dr. Leonard Nzenwa, said Sowore’s expulsion was ratified by its highest decision-making organ.
Bandits Deceived Us With Repentance To Get More Money – Gov. Bello
Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger State has disclosed that bandits who lied to the state that they have repented did that to get money to acquire more weapons for their criminal activities.
The Niger State governor stated this on Wednesday during a meeting with vigilante group at Mariga local government.
