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Former Boko Haram Member Regrets Destroying Education Certificate, Seeks Forgiveness After Deradicalisation
Former Boko Haram Member Regrets Destroying Education Certificate, Seeks Forgiveness After Deradicalisation....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Fatima Musa, a repentant female Boko Haram member, has expressed deep regret for destroying her National Certificate in Education (NCE) after embracing the extremist group’s ideology. Speaking in Maiduguri during a community dialogue organized by the Allamin Foundation with support from UKaid, Musa shared her story of misguided youth and eventual enlightenment through the foundation’s deradicalisation program.
Musa, who is now resettled in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno, revealed that she was led astray at a young age, falling victim to the radical beliefs that denounced Western education as Haram. “I regret tearing my NCE certificate up when I made the mistake of accepting the twisted ideology that Western education was Haram,” Musa stated, adding that the deradicalisation process, which included guidance from Islamic clerics, helped her understand the true teachings of Islam that promote peace and tolerance.
In a poignant moment, Musa expressed her desire to reconnect with her father, who is currently in a neighboring country, to seek his forgiveness for joining Boko Haram against his wishes. Her story highlights the personal toll of extremist indoctrination and the challenging path to redemption and reconciliation.
Another participant in the dialogue, Bintu, also a deradicalised former Boko Haram member, called for forgiveness from the Mafa community. She urged support for the foundation to extend its outreach to more individuals still entrenched in the insurgency. Bintu emphasized that stigma and harassment from the community often push some repentants back into the bush, where they struggle for survival. “If you keep telling people they are doomed, they’ll say since there’s no forgiveness, they had better go back and continue,” she explained.
The dialogue, attended by community leaders, residents, and security personnel, underscored the importance of supporting the deradicalisation and reintegration process. Babagana Butu, leader of the Civilian Joint Task Force in Mafa, highlighted the integration of some repentant insurgents into their ranks, where they now work alongside others to patrol the area and contribute to the community.
The event concluded with a lecture by Shiekh Ali Mustapha, a consultant and peace mediator, on the Islamic principles of peace, reconciliation, and peaceful coexistence. The dialogue aimed to address the challenges faced by those transitioning from a life of insurgency to one of peaceful community living, stressing the need for continued support and empowerment to sustain their reintegration.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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