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COAS Vows Action After Deadly Boko Haram Assault Claims 40 Lives Across Borno State
Borno State has been shaken by a series of Boko Haram attacks, leaving at least 40 people dead and many others wounded. The violence unfolded in less than a day, with civilians targeted by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and gunfire across various regions, including Kalabalge, Damboa, and Kwaple.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
On Monday afternoon, a devastating IED blast along the Kala-Balge road claimed the lives of 26 individuals, including 16 men, four women, and six children. These victims were traveling to Gamboru Ngala in Borno when the insurgents planted the explosive device, killing them instantly. The injured survivors were swiftly transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
Hours later, at around 7 PM, Boko Haram insurgents launched an attack on a funeral gathering in Kwaple, near Chibok. The attackers, arriving on motorcycles, carried out a brutal assault that resulted in the deaths of about 15 mourners. The terrorists targeted the gathering for nearly an hour before retreating, causing widespread panic and devastation in the community. They also torched a church and five houses, and kidnapped several residents.
The latest wave of attacks follows a growing concern raised by Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, who has repeatedly warned about the escalating insecurity in the region. The governor has expressed alarm over the frequency and boldness of Boko Haram’s operations and has urged the federal government to enhance military efforts against the insurgency. He called for additional resources, including technology and intelligence support, to aid military operations.
Governor Zulum’s senior technical assistant, Abdulrahman Bundi, confirmed that the state has been collaborating with federal agencies, providing security forces with critical equipment to aid in combating the insurgents. Bundi stressed the importance of maintaining a united front to restore peace in Borno.
Meanwhile, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff, reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening its capacity to combat terrorism. Addressing the 2025 Combat Arms Training Week in Bauchi, Oluyede underscored the importance of continuous improvements in training, logistics, and troop welfare. He emphasized that the Army would continue adopting innovative strategies and leveraging the support of the Nigerian Navy and Air Force to tackle the growing security threats.
The Army Chief’s remarks were supported by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, who highlighted the need for a multi-faceted approach to Nigeria’s security challenges, combining both kinetic and non-kinetic measures to address the country’s complex security issues.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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