The Federal Government has unveiled a list containing 48 individuals and organisations accused of having links to terrorism financing in Nigeria, as part of renewed efforts to cut off funding to violent groups.

The名单, released on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee, identifies persons and entities suspected of providing financial support for terrorism-related activities across the country.

According to the publication, some of those listed are believed to have connections with groups such as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

The move is part of broader counter-terrorism strategies aimed at tracing and dismantling financial channels that sustain insurgency and related operations.

Nigeria has continued to grapple with terrorism as a significant security concern, with organisations like Boko Haram and ISWAP responsible for repeated attacks targeting civilians, security personnel, and key infrastructure over the years.

A live television exchange turned tense as former chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, and Kayode OkikiOlu, a news anchor with Channels Television, clashed during an interview.

The disagreement began when OkikiOlu asked Nwosu to identify individuals who allegedly offered him three ministerial slots to prevent the ADC coalition from materialising.

Nwosu had previously claimed that certain persons approached him with such an offer to stop the party from aligning with a coalition. However, when pressed to name those involved, he declined to provide details.

Instead, the former party chairman accused the anchor of being influenced to ask the question, alleging that OkikiOlu had received a text message prompting him to raise the issue.

The claim drew an immediate response from the journalist, who firmly denied the allegation and challenged Nwosu to provide evidence.

“That is not true, you do not have evidence. I can show you my phone; nobody sent me a text message, and it is unfair for you to say that on national television without proof. I will not take that,” OkikiOlu said.

A co-host later intervened, calling on Nwosu to apologise for the remark. The former ADC chairman subsequently issued an apology.

The exchange has since attracted attention, highlighting tensions surrounding claims linked to the ADC coalition discussions.

At least five people have been killed and 22 others abducted following coordinated overnight attacks by suspected bandits in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Residents who spoke anonymously said the assaults occurred between late Tuesday night and the early hours of Wednesday, targeting Sabon Birni town, Dan Aduwa, and Kwaren Gamba.

In Sabon Birni town, gunmen reportedly entered through the Sabon Hegi area on the outskirts, approaching from the western side near a cemetery. Witnesses said the attackers fired indiscriminately, triggering panic as residents fled for safety.

Two victims, identified as Abbas Sani and Bala Mai Laya Moriki, were killed, while eight others were taken away. Among those abducted was a visually impaired man, according to a resident.

Sources also revealed that one of those killed and five of the abducted victims had travelled from Moriki in Zamfara State for fish trading. Five injured persons are currently receiving treatment at a general hospital in Sabon Birni.

In Dan Aduwa village, the attackers struck around midnight, abducting three individuals, including two bridesmaids and a man. A resident linked the incident to gunfire during a wedding celebration earlier that night.

“Shortly after some youths fired locally made guns at a wedding, the bandits invaded and took three people,” the source said. The abducted victims were identified as Sabiu Saidu, Balira Halliru, and Maryam Mansur. No fatalities were recorded in the village.

Meanwhile, in Kwaren Gamba, the assailants reportedly arrived on motorcycles around 11:05 p.m., killing three people and abducting 11 others, including six men and five women.

The deceased were identified as Malam Yakubu, his son Kabir Yakubu, and another resident simply identified as Yakubu. Residents said security operatives later responded, preventing further casualties.

A member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Aminu Boza, confirmed the incidents but did not provide casualty figures.

As of the time of filing this report, the Sokoto State Police Command said it was still gathering details, with spokesperson Ahmad Rufai noting that he had yet to receive a full briefing from the Divisional Police Officer in Sabon Birni.