Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to national security following a devastating terrorist attack on the Al-Adum Mosque in Maiduguri. Describing the incident as a “despicable assault,” Shettima announced the deployment of additional tactical teams to Borno State to track down and apprehend those responsible. The attack occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, when a suspected suicide bomber targeted worshippers gathered for evening prayers at the Gamboru Market mosque. The blast claimed at least five lives and left dozens more injured. In…
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Kano Assembly Records Twin Loss as Two Serving Members Die in One Day
Wednesday, December 24, 2025, the Kano State House of Assembly lost two prominent members who died within an hour of each other. The deceased lawmakers were:Hon. Aminu Sa’adu (Aminu Ungogo): Represented the Ungogo Constituency and served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation. He reportedly collapsed at the Assembly complex after a brief illnessand was pronounced dead shortly after being rushed to the hospital. However, Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji: Represented the Kano Municipal Constituency. According to official reports, he passed away barely an hour after news emerged regarding…
“No More Labels: FG Declares Bandits are Terrorists”
In a major policy shift, the Federal Government has declared that all bandits, armed men, and kidnappers will be classified and treated as terrorists. Speaking on Monday, December 22, during his 2025 year-end briefing, Information Minister Mohammed Idris said the administration is moving past what it calls “ambiguous nomenclature,” ensuring a clearer and more forceful response to internal security threats. The Minister said the administration of President Bola Tinubu would no longer tolerate insecurity under any guise, warning that any individual or group that terrorises Nigerians would be dealt with…
Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi: Tinubu Approves Renaming of Azare Federal University in Honor of Late Scholar.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renaming of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi University. The President announced the decision on Saturday during a condolence visit to Bauchi State to pay tribute to the late Islamic cleric, whom he described as a “national conscience” and a pillar of moral leadership. Highlighting the cleric’s immense legacy, the President characterized Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi as a man whose life was a testament to his love for humanity. He noted that the scholar’s dedication to…
Heartbreak on the Highway: Woman, Infant Die in Lagos Bus Crash
A tragic collision involving two commercial buses on Ikorodu Road, Lagos State, has claimed two lives, including an eight-month-old infant girl. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), which responded to the scene, confirmed the fatalities. According to an official statement, the crash happened Sunday, December 14, opposite Olabode House, situated between the Anthony and Obanikoro areas. According to initial investigations, a red Tata commercial bus, traveling inbound from Palmgroove towards Anthony, reportedly lost control, crossed the median barrier, and collided head-on with a Volkswagen commercial bus heading in the…
”Two US soldiers and interpreter killed by IS gunman in Syria, US military says”—BBC
According to the BBC Breaking News, ” Two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter have been killed in Syria in an ambush by a lone Islamic State gunman, the US military has said. ” Three other service members were injured in the attack, during which the gunman was “engaged and killed”.According to the BBC, ” the identities of those killed are being withheld for 24 hours until their next of kin have been informed. ”Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, said: “Let it be known, if you target Americans – anywhere…
Gallant Troops Crush ISWAP Attack in Borno
Nigerian troops crushed an ISWAP assault on the FOB Mairari base in Borno on Friday, inflicting heavy casualties on the terrorists. Citing a report by the counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama, sources said the intense counter-operation resulted in the death of several insurgents and the wounding of many others. The army’s response unit successfully neutralized two VBIEDs, though the resulting explosions caused significant damage to the roadway in two areas. This successful operation was a combined effort: Sector 3 Stabilisation Operation led the charge, backed by elements of the Theatre Command…
‘No Merit’: Supreme Court Dismisses Maryam Sanda’s Final Appeal, Affirms Death Sentence
In a final ruling on Friday, December 11, the Supreme Court upheld the death sentence handed to Maryam Sanda for the culpable homicide of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello Sanda. Sanda was first sentenced to death by hanging on January 27, 2020, after an Abuja High Court convicted her of the culpable homicide of her husband, Bilyamin Bello, whom she stabbed to death in 2017. After spending six years and eight months behind bars at Suleja prison, President Bola Tinubu utilized his executive authority to reduce her total sentence to 12 years. Attorney…
Bauchi Stands Still as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Is Laid to Rest
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi came to a standstill on Friday as dignitaries and thousands of mourners converged on the state capital for the funeral of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. Vice President Kashim Shettima led the Federal Government delegation to the funeral prayer, following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Also, in attendance were Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, Niger State Governor Umaru Bago, ministers, national and state lawmakers, traditional rulers, and leading Islamic clerics. The funeral prayer, led by Maiduguri-based scholar Sheikh Sharif Ibrahim Saleh,…
Major Blow to Terror Logistics: 22 Suppliers Captured in Borno Crackdown
Security forces under the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Hadin Kai have apprehended 22 suspected terrorist logistics facilitators in the Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. Zagazola Makama, a counter-terrorism publication revealed, the suspects were transporting a large quantity of smoked fish believed to be linked to insurgent financing. Twenty-two suspects were arrested by the 112 Task Force Battalion, under the 24 Task Force Brigade, at a Mafa checkpoint on Wednesday afternoon, Makama’s publication reported. Ibrahim Bukar, 40, identified as the prime suspect, was intercepted with several others while…