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Nigerians Pay Homage To Overlooked Heroes In The War On Terrorism

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As Nigeria observed the Armed Forces Remembrance Day on Monday, President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akbapio, and governors from all 36 states of the federation paid tribute to fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives in service to the country….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Armed Forces Remembrance Day, commemorated annually on January 15, honors both living and deceased military heroes who served in World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War, and various peacekeeping missions.

For the first time during his tenure, the President led the historic event at the National Arcade in Abuja, reviewing a guard of honour formed by detachments from the Nigerian Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Nigerian Legion.

Following the inspection, three volleys of a 21-gun salute were fired, and the President signed the Remembrance Day Anniversary register, symbolizing national unity by releasing white pigeons.

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Laying wreaths alongside the President were the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, and Minister of State, Bello Mattawale.

Other participants included the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa; service chiefs; the Inspector-General of Police; a diplomatic corps representative; the Chairman of the Nigerian Legion; and a representative of the widows of fallen heroes.

In addition to the President and prominent figures, users on social media platforms expressed gratitude to soldiers, lauding their bravery. Commending the actions of fallen hero Wing Commander Chimda Hedima, who reportedly air-rammed a jet into a bandit hideout, an X user known as Left Lieutenant acknowledged his selflessness.

Left Lieutenant said, “You had the option of returning the Alpha jet to base after being hit by enemy anti-aircraft guns, but you chose not to. Instead, you nosed down, air-rammed into the enemy, like the Kamikaze, killing 63 of them and deploying your chutes in hostile territory.

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“When men die in service, little is said about the alternate story that would have happened if these men never crossed the line. On 12/9/2014, when we watched how you were murdered, we knew the alternate story would have been chaos for those communities.

“God bless you, Wing Commander Hedima. Dahiru Bako. 10 years in war. War machine. Promoted in death.”

The Army Support Group also expressed gratitude for Hedima’s gallantry when he passed away.

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Plateau Killings: Mutfwang Meets Former Governors, Stakeholders Over Insecurity.

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Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has convened a high-level security meeting with former governors and key stakeholders in a renewed effort to address the ongoing wave of violence in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that the meeting comes amid fresh attacks in parts of Plateau State that have left several people dead and properties destroyed, worsening security concerns in the North-Central region.

The gathering follows recent violence in Anguwan Rukuba and nearby communities, where dozens of residents were reportedly killed, adding to years of recurring insecurity that has claimed many lives, including women and children.

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The closed-door meeting, held at the Government House in Little Rayfield, Jos, brought together former governors Simon Lalong, Jonah Jang, and Joshua Dariye, as well as former military administrator Rear Admiral Samuel Atukum (retd.) and other key stakeholders.

In a statement shared on his verified Facebook page, Mutfwang said discussions focused on security, welfare, and the overall development of Plateau people, with special attention on the recent attacks in rural communities.

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According to sources, participants reviewed the security situation and expressed deep concern over continued loss of lives and destruction of property.

The stakeholders reportedly agreed on a united approach to restoring peace, strengthening unity, and promoting peaceful coexistence among communities.

They also resolved to develop stronger frameworks to address the root causes of the violence, anchored on values of discipline, courage, and patriotism.

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Brig-Gen Braimah’s Last Conversation With His Twin Brother Before Attack Emerge.

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The late Brigadier General Oseni Braimah was reportedly on a phone call with his twin brother moments before he was killed during a terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that the incident, which occurred on April 9, 2026, claimed the lives of the senior officer and several other soldiers.

A family source told Vanguard that the General was speaking with his identical twin brother, who resides in the United Kingdom, at the time of the attack.

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According to the source, the twins maintained a daily routine of speaking around midnight, but the conversation took a sudden turn that night when unusual activity was noticed at the General’s end.

He said the line went dead abruptly after the General paused during the call, apparently due to the unfolding situation at the base.

The twin brother reportedly made repeated attempts to reconnect, sending messages and calling continuously, but received no response throughout the night.

“He kept trying until about 4 am, but there was no answer,” the source said.

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The family later confirmed the tragedy after a senior military officer contacted them around 6:30 am, informing them that the base had come under attack and that the Brigade Commander was among those killed.

The relative described the incident as devastating, noting that communication had broken down during the assault.

The late General was later buried alongside other fallen soldiers in Maiduguri, Borno State.

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Apostle Chibuzor Suspends Wedding Of Autistic Daughter Amid Public Backlash.

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The founder of Omega Power Ministries, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has suspended the planned marriage of his 21-year-old adopted daughter, Chiemeka Chibuzor, who is autistic, following an overwhelming number of applications from interested suitors.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that the cleric announced the decision on Thursday via his social media page, stating that over 1,000 men had expressed interest in marrying her, prompting him to halt the process indefinitely.

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He wrote, “Chiemeka Chibuzor’s wedding is hereby suspended. More than a thousand applications. No more wedding pending further directive from me.”

The cleric had earlier this week publicly invited proposals for her marriage, setting conditions that included the suitor being young and in good physical and mental health, alongside promised financial support and housing benefits.

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He also said the couple would enjoy lifelong support, including shared property ownership and periodic welfare checks from church members.

The development follows a similar arrangement recently conducted by the church involving a non-verbal autistic man who was married in a ceremony organised by the ministry.

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