What is believed to be the first public photograph of senior ISWAP commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki (also known as Abbor Mainok) has surfaced, following reports of his death during a joint counterterrorism mission by Nigerian and United States forces in Borno State. According to reports by Naija News, the image was secured by security analyst Zagazola Makama from sources close to the operation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Intelligence sources indicate the photo was captured following an intelligence-led strike against high-ranking ISWAP leaders near Metele in Borno State. Security officials informed Zagazola Makama that this is considered the first verified image of al-Minuki since his involvement in the Boko Haram insurgency and his subsequent ascent within ISWAP. Despite his high profile, the commander had previously managed to remain largely elusive to both the public and security services.

The photograph was reportedly taken by fellow fighters who recovered and interred the body two days after the operation. This image is expected to confirm the identity of the fallen commander and provide rare visibility into one of the group’s most guarded figures.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to publicly renounce reports associating him with a presidential ticket being championed by an unknown political group. Keyamo shared this demand in a statement posted to his handle.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Describing the situation as a “bizarre comedy,” the Minister criticized the group for involving the former President in what he termed a “political charade.” He expressed strong disapproval that individuals lacking official political standing would claim to offer a presidential ticket to a former head of state.

Keyamo questioned the legitimacy of these actors, noting that they are not even registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He expressed disappointment that such individuals would involve a “revered figure” in a venture he dismissed as a “journey to nowhere.”

To protect his international reputation, Keyamo insisted that Jonathan should immediately issue a firm rejection of the proposal. The Minister further warned that if the former President remains silent, it could reignite negative public discourse regarding his past administration and the 2015 election, noting that Jonathan was the first sitting president to be voted out of office.

Following his nomination as the presidential flagbearer for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has officially selected Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate. In his acceptance speech, Obi emphasized a commitment to a collaborative leadership style, pledging that Kwankwaso would be a true partner rather than a “spare tyre” in the administration.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In outlining his vision for a “New Nigeria,” Obi addressed several critical national challenges:

• Security: Highlighting a sharp decline in safety—noting Nigeria’s shift to the 4th rank in global terrorism impact by 2026—Obi vowed to treat the protection of life and property as his administration’s primary responsibility.

• Healthcare: Criticizing the current state of the health sector, where only 10% to 20% of primary healthcare centres are functional, he promised to rehabilitate facilities across all 8,809 wards and boost health insurance coverage to over 20%.

• Economic Reform: Obi identified massive potential in Nigeria’s uncultivated land for agricultural growth and pledged to increase power generation by 10,000 megawatts within four years.

• Job Creation: With youth unemployment exceeding 40%, he proposed supporting small and medium enterprises through improved access to funding, tax incentives, and targeted interventions.

Obi concluded by thanking the NDC leadership and reiterated his commitment to reducing the cost of governance, strengthening the rule of law, and fostering national unity.