Naijatrusts Online

16/08/2025

FG Captures Kuje Jailbreak Masterminds, Top Ansaru Leaders Linked to Al-Qaeda

The Federal Government has announced the arrest of two senior commanders of Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan (Ansaru), an Al-Qaeda-linked terror group operating in Nigeria, following a months-long intelligence-driven crackdown.

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, revealed this on Saturday during a media briefing at the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja.

According to Ribadu, the special operation, carried out between May and July 2025, was a collaborative effort involving security and intelligence agencies.

The arrested suspects are Mahmud Muhammad Usman, popularly known as Abu Bara’a, Abbas, or Mukhtar, identified as the self-proclaimed Emir of Ansaru, and his deputy, Mahmud al-Nigeri, also called Mallam Mamuda.

Ribadu disclosed that Abu Bara coordinated terrorist sleeper cells across Nigeria and orchestrated high-profile kidnappings and armed robberies to fund insurgency.

He further explained that Mamuda, Abu Bara’s deputy and leader of the “Mahmudawa” cell, operated in and around Kainji National Park, which stretches across Niger and Kwara States into the Benin Republic. Investigations also revealed that Mamuda received combat training in Libya between 2013 and 2015 under foreign jihadist instructors from Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria, specialising in weapons handling and IED production.

“The targeted counter-terrorism operation, executed over two months, led to the capture of two notorious Ansaru leaders who have been behind several terrorist attacks in Nigeria for years.

The first suspect, Mahmud Muhammad Usman (aka Abu Bara’a/Abbas/Mukhtar), is the coordinator of multiple sleeper cells nationwide and the mastermind of numerous high-profile kidnappings and armed robberies used to finance terrorism.

The second suspect, Mahmud al-Nigeri (aka Mallam Mamuda), is Abu Bara’s chief aide and head of the ‘Mahmudawa’ cell. He previously underwent advanced jihadist training in Libya and specialises in handling sophisticated weapons and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).”

16/08/2025

Breaking: Moro LG Chairperson Mariam Abdulwasiu Omotayo Empowers Agbeke Progressive Movement Members Across 17 Wards

The Executive Chairperson of Moro Local Government, Chief Mrs. Mariam Abdulwasiu Omotayo, has provided financial empowerment to members of the Agbeke Progressive Movement (APM) across all 17 wards in Moro to support and expand their businesses.

16/08/2025

Anambra Bye-Election: Elderly Voter Undergoes BVAS Facial Recognition in Aguata as Voting Continues Smoothly

Voting is ongoing in the Anambra State bye-election with reports of a peaceful process across polling units.

At Ward 12, Ikenga, in Aguata Local Government Area, an elderly voter was seen successfully undergoing facial recognition verification using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

The exercise is part of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) efforts to ensure credible and transparent elections. So far, accreditation and voting have been seamless, with security personnel maintaining order at the polling stations.

INEC has assured voters that the BVAS technology will help curb electoral malpractice and guarantee the integrity of the polls.

14/08/2025

INEC Deploys Election Materials Ahead of Saturday’s By-Elections in 12 States

INEC confirms readiness for August 16 by-elections in 12 states, resumes Continuous Voter Registration August 18, and publishes FCT candidates’ details August 18.

14/08/2025

Senator Sadiq Umar Flags Off Free Medical Outreach in Moro, Records Massive Turnout

Senator Sadiq Umar begins a two-day free medical outreach in Moro LGA, offering consultations, drugs, and treatments to hundreds of constituents.

14/08/2025

YouthCred: FG Launches Easy Credit Access for Corps Members as Minister Olawande Storms Lagos NYSC Camp

Naijatrusts Online

Minister Olawande visits Lagos NYSC camp to promote YouthCred, a government credit scheme designed to give Nigerian youths easy access to loans.

14/08/2025

Gov AbdulRazaq Meets Patigi Stakeholders, Pledges Better Security, Water, Electricity and Year-Round Farming

Naijatrusts Online

Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq meets Patigi stakeholders, promises better security, water, electricity, and agricultural support to improve community welfare.

14/08/2025

Tinubu Deserves Credit for Stabilizing Economy, Says WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala

Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his efforts in stabilizing Nigeria’s economy, describing recent reforms as steps in the right direction.

Okonjo-Iweala, who stated this after a courtesy visit to the President in Abuja, noted that the next crucial phase is to accelerate economic growth.

14/08/2025

Follow Naijatrusts Online for more updates and giveaway

14/08/2025

Kwara Govt to Renovate 898 Public Junior and Senior Secondary Schools

•embarks on over 5000 SBMCs' training

The Kwara State Government has disclosed that it had concluded arrangements to renovate a total number of 898 public junior and senior schools across the state with a view to creating conducive environment for learning and teaching in the state.

The Project Coordinator of the Kwara State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project, Mr. Adeshina Salami, who made the disclosure during the monitoring of the ongoing state-wide 5-Day training of over 5,000 School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs), at the College of Education, Ilorin, explained that the SBMC members are to oversee the renovations of the schools.

Mr Salami further emphasized the government's commitment to improving the quality of education, pointing out that the training, under the "1.2 Renovation sub-component" of the project, focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the SBMCs and the development of Schools Improvement Plan (SIP), in a bid to ensure that all schools are made conducive for learning.

The Coordinator also appreciated the Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for facilitating the project to Kwara State, noted that, "this is a move targeted at fostering conducive and safe learning spaces for boys and girls, especially adolescent girls."

He added that the project was facilitated to also increase enrollment and retention of adolescent girls so as to be able to successfully complete, at least, their secondary education.

"The Project Implementation Manual (PIM) clearly states that SBMCs of each school will handle the renovations. Right now, they are being trained on their duties, the development of School Improvement Plan (SIP), needs assessment and project management, in order to build their capacity and enhance efficient service delivery.

"The SBMCs are an essential link between schools and the communities they serve and they are made up of a range of community stakeholders and people involved with each school. We had earlier gone out for the validation of the SBMC to ensure the right people were chosen, as stated in the PIM," he enthused.

He further revealed that the SBMC training is holding concurrently across the three senatorial districts of the state, capturing 6 SBMC members, each from 898 schools, consisting of the Chairman SBMC, Secretary (Principal), female treasurer, a representative of teachers, and two artisans who have knowledge on building and construction

Also speaking, the 1.2. Renovation Lead of Kwara AGILE, Aminat Shehu noted that the sub-component deals with the provision of Water, Sanitation and Health (WASH) facilities and classrooms renovation.

According to her, "We want the SBMCs to take ownership of the project, that is why they are involved in the School Improvement Plan (SIP). They will be trained on it so they can make judicious use of the funds allocated to each of the schools.

"This training will equip SBMC members with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively monitor school renovations, ensuring quality, transparency and community ownership of the whole process," she explained.

In his remarks, the Consultant handling the Renovation sub-component 1.2 of the project who double as the Managing Partner, Alim and Associates, Engr. Muhyideen Alimi Yusuf, noted that "this training is an avenue for the SBMCs to raise their concerns and to have a better understanding of their duties in ensuring a successful project implementation."

One of the participants who spoke with journalists, appreciated the Governor for the stride in the education sector, pledging to diligently fulfill their responsibilities to ensure that every school receives the maximum benefits from the community-based AGILE project.

Ayobami Ashaolu,
Communications Officer,
Kwara AGILE.

14/08/2025

It's the Final day of voting, please vote Vet Konect (Africa's Leading Tech Platform for access to quality Healthcare Services for Livestock and Pets)👇

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gnb9wNktQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Your vote will secure us as top finalists in the "Innovate for Impact Challenge," Facebook poll and it's totally for free!

Click to vote VET KONECT Now 😊:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gnb9wNktQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

God bless you!