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    Day: October 24, 2025

    Kano Communities Decry Rising Bandit Attacks, Seek Urgent Government Intervention

    October 24, 2025 (updated October 24, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    KANO — Residents of Faruruwa and neighbouring communities in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State have raised alarm over incessant bandit attacks that have left several people dead, many others kidnapped, and more than 1,600 cattle and other livestock rustled. The Chairman of the Faruruwa Community and Environs Security Committee, Yahaya Bagobiri, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Kano.... Read more

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    EFCC Vows Impartiality, Says No Politician Will Be Shielded from Prosecution

    October 24, 2025 (updated October 24, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to pursue corruption cases without fear or favour, saying no politician or high-profile individual will be shielded because of party affiliation. EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, made this known on Thursday in Abuja during a media briefing to mark his second year in office. Olukoyede said the anti-graft agency would not... Read more

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