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No Hiding Place: Boko Haram Commanders’ ‘Wives’ Trapped in Flight

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Security operatives have apprehended at least nine women believed to be wives of top Boko Haram commanders as they attempted to flee from the notorious Alawa forest in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State to border communities in Kebbi State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to NIVONEWS, at least nine women suspected to be wives of senior Boko Haram commanders have been intercepted and arrested by security operatives in two separate operations across Tegina and Agwara towns in Niger State.

The arrests reportedly followed orders from their husbands—top operatives loyal to the Mallam Sadiku-led faction of Boko Haram—amid intensifying military operations in the Alawa forest and a deepening rivalry with the Dogo Gide terror network.

Three of the women were apprehended on Friday in Tegina, a town previously rocked by the mass abduction of over 100 Islamiya schoolchildren in 2021. Witnesses said the group, believed to have boarded a commercial vehicle from Pandogari or Birnin Gwari, attracted attention after a public altercation.

“A heated argument broke out when one of them, from Kagara, changed her mind about continuing the journey. She insisted on staying in Tegina, which led to a commotion that drew the attention of locals and police,” a source recounted.

The women were taken into custody and reportedly confessed to being directed by their Boko Haram husbands to relocate to border communities in Kebbi State. One of them disclosed that more women were en route.

The following day, security personnel intercepted six additional women in Agwara, a border town also in Niger State. Five of the women were carrying infants, and the sixth was said to be heavily pregnant.

Among those arrested was a woman from Alawa, a community overtaken by insurgents after military forces were dislodged. A relative confirmed she had been missing since February 14, 2024, when she and 24 others were kidnapped while traveling to a local market.

“She was among those abducted that day. I can’t speak to her condition at this point, but she remains in police custody,” the family member said.

The Sadiku-led Boko Haram cell, once a dormant faction hiding in the Alawa forest reserve, has reportedly expanded its influence by recruiting—sometimes coercively—fighters from Gbagyi communities in Shiroro Local Government Area.

Some known cases include:

  • Zainab, kidnapped at age 17 in 2021, forced into marriage with commander Muhammad Kabeer.

  • Mary, married to a Boko Haram leader named Ismail.

  • Two girls both named Azeema, married to insurgents Mallam Shafi’i and Suleiman.

  • Khadija, forcibly wed to a fighter known as Umar.

The insurgents and their families reportedly reside in zinc-roofed makeshift camps scattered across Kugu, Maganda, and Dogon Fili regions within the forest. These encampments also host informal Islamic schools believed to be centres for extremist indoctrination.

Authorities continue to investigate the women’s links to the terror network, and further arrests may follow as intelligence operations expand across the region.

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‘Kwankwaso Is More Experienced Than Peter Obi’ – Buhari’s Ex-Aide Declares.

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Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.

“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.

He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”

Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.

He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.

“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.

In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.

“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.

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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.

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Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.

While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.

He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.

The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.

He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.

“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”

The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.

2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.

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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.

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Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.

The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.

As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.

Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.

The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.

Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment

Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.

The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.

According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.

The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.

The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.

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