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Military Captures Notorious Bandit Leader ‘Mai Pankshin’ and 13 Accomplices

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12 months ago

August 23, 2025

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The Nigerian military has arrested a notorious bandit leader, Adamu Buba, popularly known as Mai Pankshin, along with 13 of his gang members.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) confirmed the development on Friday, disclosing that the group was responsible for several deadly attacks and violent crimes across Plateau and Kaduna States.

Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, said the arrests followed coordinated raids by troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on terrorist camps and criminal hideouts in Plateau State—Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Jos South, Bassa, and Jos North—as well as Jaba and Zangon Kataf in Kaduna.

Troops also recovered guns, ammunition, and motorcycles during the operation. According to the military, interrogations are ongoing.

Meanwhile, on August 17, 2025, OPSH Commander Major General Foluso Oyinlola handed over 220 assorted weapons and 1,874 rounds of ammunition recovered from criminals to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Jos.

Between August 13 and 20, the Armed Forces launched multiple operations across the country under different task forces.

In the North Central and North West, troops of Operation Whirl Stroke conducted raids in Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba, Kogi, and the Bwari Area Council of the FCT, where they neutralized terrorists, arrested suspects—including a gunrunner—and rescued kidnapped victims.

In the North East, under Operation Hadin Kai, combined ground and air offensives targeted Boko Haram and ISWAP hideouts in Monguno, Gwoza, Konduga, Damboa, and Bama (Borno and Yobe States). The military reported that several terrorists were killed, nine collaborators arrested, and three kidnapped victims rescued. Weapons, ammunition, motorcycles, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and ₦191,700 cash were also recovered.

Additionally, in the North West, under Operation Fagge Yamma, troops recorded further successes in Zamfara, Katsina, and Sokoto States, killing terrorists, arresting 11 suspects, and rescuing 46 kidnapped victims.

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2027: PDP will win if Jonathan appears on ballot — Reps Minority Leader, Agbedi

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1 hour ago

August 3, 2026

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House of Representatives Minority Leader, Fred Agbedi, has expressed optimism that if former president Goodluck Jonathan is on the ballot, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will win the 2027 general elections.

Agbedi made this this assertion on Monday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’.

He was speaking on the level of preparation for next year’s general elections, noting that the PDP is still strong regardless of the crisis confronting it.

“With former President Jonathan on the ballot, PDP will win in 2027. While we can agree that he has not mentioned running in 2027, he has also not ruled out the possibility.

“The question of whether it will be the Wike faction or the Turaki faction of the PDP that fields the party’s presidential candidate is yet to be decided. We are confident that the judgement will go our way,” he said

Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had rejected Jonathan’s nomination for the 2027 polls submitted by the Taminu Turaki faction of the PDP.

The electoral body stated that nominations can only be processed through its designated online portal in line with electoral regulations.

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Big Chinni Thrills Audience as NASCO Cornflakes Powers Mr & Miss UNIJOS 2026

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3 hours ago

August 3, 2026

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The University of Jos came alive with music, glamour and excitement as Afro Soul sensation Big Chinni delivered a captivating performance at the Mr & Miss UNIJOS 2026 pageant, one of the institution’s most anticipated annual social events.

The event, held on the University of Jos campus, attracted hundreds of students, alumni and guests who gathered to witness the crowning of the institution’s new king and queen and to celebrate creativity, fashion and student excellence.

Big Chinni thrilled the audience with an energetic Afro Soul performance, delivering a blend of soulful melodies and vibrant stagecraft that kept the crowd singing and dancing throughout her set. Her performance added excitement to an evening dedicated to showcasing talent, confidence and youthful creativity.

The pageant, widely regarded as a flagship event on the university’s social calendar, featured dazzling fashion displays, entertainment performances and competitive segments leading to the emergence of the new Mr & Miss UNIJOS 2026.

The event was powered by NASCO Cornflakes, one of Nigeria’s leading breakfast cereal brands, whose colourful branding featured prominently across the venue, including the red carpet and main stage. The company’s support underscored its commitment to promoting youth development, campus engagement and student-focused initiatives.

Organisers said the collaboration between NASCO Cornflakes and the pageant reflected a shared vision of celebrating excellence, talent and the vibrant lifestyle of young people.

With her memorable performance, Big Chinni further strengthened her growing reputation as one of the emerging voices in the Afro Soul music scene, leaving the audience entertained and making the 2026 edition of Mr & Miss UNIJOS one of the most talked-about campus events of the year.