Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina state says, his administration will support residents who are genuinely prepared to procure weapons to defend themselves against bandits. The bulk landmass of Katsina state has come under siege by terrorist Fulani Bandits in recent times which has fueled criminal activities like kidnapping for ransom and looting of villages. Governor Masari made this promise during a media parley in Katsina yesterday, saying it is unfortunate how men underworld have easy access to assault weapons while good people live in perpetual fear with nowhere to run. 

President Buhari spokesperson, Femi Adesina has disclosed that his boss has vowed to bring an end to the violence in Nigeria before his tenure ends. Adesina said, president Buhari would fish out those shadow persons responsible for the violence in the remaining 17-months of his government.

The Federal Government in its bid to protect the environment, human health, and socio-economic development has approved a new National Biosecurity Policy for Nigeria. The Minister of State for the Environment, Chief Sharon Ikeazor announced this in a statement in Abuja, saying “The Federal Executive Council has approved the National Biosecurity Policy and Action Plan 2022 – 2026 to ensure, among other things, biosecurity for the protection of the environment and human health from harmful biological agents and to protect our socio-economic development.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said it will launch an investigation into Sunday's inferno at Next Cash and Carry shopping mall with goods estimated at billions of naira lost. The Shopping mall in the Jahi district reportedly went up in flames between 6 am and 8 am, unfortunately, the in-house Fire Service truck was faulty. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Anthony Ogunleye expressed shock and sadness over the incident, saying the Administration will commence a probe into the incident.

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has warned all media practitioners to stay away from being a mouthpiece for any interest group or individuals interested in peddling fake news. The Director-General of the Agency, Balarabe Shehu Illelah, issued this warning yesterday during a media parley in Abuja. Ilellah said many Television and radio stations across the country especially those owned by the government owe the commission above N4billion, a fee for licensing and license renewals. He said for stations owing license renewal fees, the commission was putting them on notice that they have until February 17, 2022, to offset their bills or face the wrath of the commission through withdrawing their license.  The NBC boss called on the media practitioners to always strike balance on reporting from both sides through a critical analysis by exposing fake things from the genuine and also what is threatening societal freedom. 

The Nigerian Army Council has promoted a total number of 117 senior officers comprising of 41 Brigadier Generals who were promoted to the rank of Major General, and 76 Colonels who were promoted to Brigadier General. This was disclosed by the Director of Army Public Relations Brigadier General, Onyema Nwachukwu on Wednesday.