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Terrorists on Rampage: National Assembly Presses for Adamawa Garrison
The House of Representatives has called for the immediate establishment of a permanent military base in the Madagali/Michika axis of Adamawa State in response to fresh waves of violent attacks that left several people dead and others abducted.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The resolution, passed during Thursday’s plenary, followed growing concerns over persistent security breaches in the area. Lawmakers also mandated a thorough investigation into the escalating violence in the North-East, particularly in the affected parts of Adamawa.
To curb the ongoing insecurity, the House urged the Chief of Defence Staff, the Inspector General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services to immediately deploy a joint military and police task force to the region and establish a permanent Forward Operating Base. It also recommended that Madagali/Michika be designated as a security priority zone.
The resolution stemmed from a motion sponsored by Hon. Zakaria Nyampa, who represents the Michika/Madagali Federal Constituency. Nyampa decried the recent killings and abductions in Dar and Pambla communities, where armed assailants reportedly killed at least five people and abducted many others, including women and children.
“These recurring attacks are a grim reminder of the vulnerability of my constituents, who are left at the mercy of violent actors without adequate security protection,” Nyampa said. “What the people of Madagali and Michika need now is not just our sympathy, but concrete action, reliable security, and a sense of justice.”
He lamented the absence of a permanent security structure in the region, which he said has made rural dwellers—mostly farmers—easy targets for terrorists. Nyampa warned that the ongoing insecurity is not only a human tragedy but also undermining agriculture, deepening food insecurity, and worsening the humanitarian crisis in the region.
He further criticised the lack of timely and effective response from security agencies, which, he noted, has emboldened attackers and allowed the cycle of violence to continue unchallenged.
The House observed a minute of silence in honour of the victims of the most recent attacks and called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide urgent humanitarian relief to the displaced—ranging from food and shelter to medical and psychosocial support.
In addition, lawmakers urged the Federal Government to initiate long-term recovery and rehabilitation programmes to rebuild trust, restore livelihoods, and support victims.
The House also mandated its joint Committees on National Security and Intelligence, Defence, and Police Affairs to conduct a detailed investigation into the recurring security breaches and report their findings within two weeks for further legislative action.
Manchester City clinched the 2025-2026 FA Cup title after edging Chelsea 1-0 in a tense final at Wembley Stadium, with Antoine Semenyo’s decisive strike proving the difference.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a closely contested match that produced limited clear-cut opportunities, Semenyo delivered the breakthrough in the 72nd minute, calmly finishing from close range after a well-worked assist from Erling Haaland.
The victory marked Pep Guardiola’s 20th trophy as Manchester City manager and secured the club’s eighth FA Cup crown.
It also kept City’s hopes of a domestic double alive, with the Premier League title still within reach.
City had earlier believed they had taken the lead in the first half when Haaland found the net, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
Chelsea responded with periods of pressure and dangerous deliveries into the box but struggled to seriously trouble City’s defence.
The London side started the second half with renewed intensity, and Enzo Fernández came closest when he met a loose ball inside the six-yard area, only to send his effort over the bar.
With chances limited and tension building, Semenyo eventually broke the deadlock when Haaland threaded a clever pass into the box, allowing the forward to produce a composed finish beyond Robert Sánchez.
Chelsea pushed for an equaliser late on but failed to find a way through as Manchester City held firm to seal their second trophy of the season, following their earlier Carabao Cup success.
Former presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has said military action alone cannot end Nigeria’s insurgency, insisting that the country must also tackle the deeper social and economic conditions driving violent extremism.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reacting to the reported killing of senior Islamic State commander Abu Bilal al-Minuki in a joint operation involving the United States and the Nigerian Armed Forces, Olawepo-Hashim said Nigeria must address poverty, unemployment, and social dislocation if it hopes to defeat terrorism sustainably.
While applauding the successful operation, he noted that it demonstrated the impact of effective international intelligence sharing and military cooperation.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Hashim said the development reinforced earlier concerns that extremist groups in Nigeria have ambitions similar to the Islamic State’s territorial pursuits in other global conflict zones.
He stated that for years, there had been calls for stronger international collaboration in confronting terrorism, adding that the operation showed what is possible when global partners work together genuinely.
However, he cautioned against viewing the elimination of top insurgent leaders as a complete solution to Nigeria’s security challenges.
According to him, Nigeria’s counter-terrorism strategy must go beyond isolated military strikes and instead adopt a comprehensive, sustained approach aimed at uprooting terrorism entirely.
Hashim warned that while military offensives may eliminate key commanders, they often leave vulnerable rural communities exposed to revenge attacks by insurgent groups.
He described the scale of insecurity in the country as deeply troubling, claiming that thousands of Nigerians have lost their lives to terrorism and related violence in recent years.
He further argued that poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, and social deprivation continue to create fertile ground for extremist recruitment, particularly among vulnerable youths in Northern Nigeria.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the postponement of its presidential and governorship screening exercise, which was originally scheduled for this weekend, to Monday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The party disclosed the development in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
According to the statement, the screening of National Assembly aspirants will now take place in Abuja due to security concerns in parts of Northern Nigeria.
The ADC added that all affected aspirants will be contacted with updated schedules and further details regarding the new arrangement.
It also expressed regret over any inconvenience caused by the adjustment and thanked aspirants and stakeholders for their understanding.
Meanwhile, former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has officially declared his intention to contest the ADC presidential primary.
Amaechi reportedly submitted his presidential nomination forms at the party’s national secretariat ahead of the next general election.
He said his decision to run was driven by a desire to restore dignity to Nigerians and address the country’s economic and social challenges.
Amaechi is expected to face competition from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other aspirants for the party’s presidential ticket.
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