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Niger State Govt confirms arrest of high-profile terrorist leader, Abubakar Abba by DSS
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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, arrest of Abubakar Abba, leader of Mahmuda, one of the most feared terror groups in Nigeria by the Department of State Services (DSS).
The terror group who has been terrorising residents around the Kainji National Park in Niger State.
Abba was captured in Wawa, Borgu local government area of the state after weeks of surveillance and has been taken to Abuja for further investigation.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the Governor said,
“Yes, it is true. I can confirm that the leader of Mahmuda, which is one of the most dangerous terror groups in West Africa, Abubakar Abba, has been arrested by the DSS. As you read,” Bago stated.
“He was apprehended alive through an intelligence-led operation by the DSS.
“”This is a huge victory for us as a people and as a government, and President Tinubu deserves commendation for this cheering news.
“Abba’s arrest demonstrates the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to truly ending insecurity and promoting the well-being of Nigerians.
“Look at the appointments in the security services, especially the DSS. It takes a tremendous degree of intelligence and competence to, without firing a single shot, to capture a high-profile terrorist like Abba. Where there is a will, they say, there is a way. Mr. President has consistently shown that willpower. That’s why we are recording such successes,” he noted.
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has launched a Women in Leadership Programme to build a pipeline of female leaders and expand career opportunities in Nigeria’s telecommunications and digital technology sectors.
—“A structured community, not a one-off”—
Unveiled in Abuja Thursday, the initiative will provide mentorship, professional networks, and capacity-building to help women take on greater responsibility within the regulatory and wider telecoms industry.
Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management, Rimini Makama, said the programme is the Commission’s first deliberate effort to create a structured mentorship community for female professionals in regulation.
“Although several leadership initiatives for women exist, this is our first deliberate effort to create a structured community. We want to build a mentorship network for female professionals within the regulatory environment,” Makama said.
She added that the goal is permanence: “We want to institutionalise it so that when I leave the NCC, it will be adopted. It is not going to die with me; it is here to stay.”
—Leveraging NCC’s 70% female director base—
Makama highlighted existing gender progress: women currently hold about 70% of director-level positions at the NCC.
“We want to harness that energy and wisdom and channel it into developing women working in regulation. We must continue to build and scale female leadership across the industry,” she said.
—Maida: Platform to inspire the next generation—
NCC Executive Vice-Chairman, Aminu Maida, described the programme as strategic for preparing future leaders.
“This gathering will encourage women to aspire and reach the top of their careers,” Maida said, noting many talented women in the Commission have the potential to assume key roles.
“I see a lot of promise in the next generation of women in the commission,” he added.
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—What the programme will do—
1. Mentorship community: Pair senior female regulators with early- and mid-career professionals for knowledge transfer.
2. Networking & knowledge sharing: Create platforms for cross-sector learning and visibility.
3. Institutionalised capacity-building: Embed the programme into NCC’s long-term framework beyond current leadership tenures.
The NCC says the initiative is expected to drive greater gender inclusion, mentorship, and leadership development as part of building a more diverse and innovative telecoms industry in Nigeria. [Culled from NAN]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has described the victory of Jide Oyekunle, a journalist with Independent Newspaper, at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice as a major victory for journalism and press freedom in Nigeria.
The union, in its reaction to the judgment awarding N10 million in damages against the Nigerian government over the violation of Oyekunle’s rights, said the ruling represents an important step towards protecting journalists and defending media freedom.
The NUJ in a statement signed by the National Secretary, Achike Chude on Wednesday commended the efforts of Avocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France) for providing legal support and standing with the journalist throughout the legal process.
It said the judgment serves as a reminder of the need for the protection of journalists who perform their constitutional duty of informing the public, adding that attacks and harassment against media practitioners must not go unchecked.
The union urged the Nigerian government to comply with the ECOWAS Court judgment by paying the N10 million damages awarded to Oyekunle without delay.
According to the NUJ, prompt compliance with the ruling would demonstrate respect for the rule of law and reinforce Nigeria’s commitment to upholding human rights and press freedom.
The union further called for stronger measures to guarantee the safety and independence of journalists across the country.
Signed
Comrade Achike Chude
National Secretary
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