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Peace Returns to Liberated Communities in Nigeria’s North, Tinubu Says
President Bola Tinubu said peace has returned to many communities in Nigeria’s North-East and North-West after years of violence caused by insurgents and bandits.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Tinubu made the statement Friday during a meeting with security chiefs in Abuja. He praised the military and other security agencies for what he called “great sacrifices” in restoring calm to troubled areas.
According to the president, residents of villages once under constant attack are beginning to rebuild their homes and return to normal life. Markets have reopened in several towns, and farming activities are gradually resuming.
“Our people who were displaced are finding their way back home,” Tinubu said. “The Nigerian Armed Forces, police, and intelligence services have worked together to push terrorists away from communities.”
Security gains in the North
The North-East has been the center of Boko Haram’s insurgency since 2009. Millions of people were forced to flee, and thousands were killed in attacks on villages, schools, and churches. In the North-West, armed bandits terrorized rural communities, kidnapping travelers and schoolchildren for ransom.
Tinubu said recent operations had weakened the groups’ ability to strike. He added that better coordination among the army, air force, and police has helped to reduce attacks.
Military officials said that more than 25 terrorists were killed in recent airstrikes in Borno and Yobe states earlier this week. They described the operation as part of a wider push to secure highways and farmlands ahead of the harvest season.
Displaced persons return
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) estimates that about 3 million people remain displaced in the North-East. But local officials say some internally displaced persons (IDPs) are moving back to their communities with the help of state governments and humanitarian groups.
In Borno, Governor Babagana Zulum has supervised the resettlement of families into rebuilt houses in towns like Bama and Gwoza. Aid groups are also supporting farmers with seeds and tools to encourage food production.
“We are seeing people’s confidence returning,” said a humanitarian worker in Maiduguri who asked not to be named for safety reasons. “But security must remain stable so that people do not have to flee again.”
Challenges remain
Despite the reported gains, analysts warn that threats remain. Some fighters are still active in forests near the border with Niger, Chad, and Cameroon. In Zamfara and Katsina states, bandit groups continue to stage sporadic raids.
Security experts say the government must pair military action with long-term development. Poverty, unemployment, and poor infrastructure make communities vulnerable to criminal groups.
“Military victories alone will not solve the problem,” said Kabiru Adamu, a security analyst in Abuja. “Peace can only last if people feel safe, have jobs, and see justice delivered.”
Tinubu’s security agenda
Since taking office in May 2023, Tinubu has promised to make security one of his top priorities. His administration increased funding for defense and approved new equipment purchases for the armed forces.
He has also asked neighboring countries to strengthen cooperation against cross-border terrorism and arms smuggling. In August, Nigeria signed new agreements with Niger and Cameroon to share intelligence and patrol border areas.
Tinubu told security chiefs on Friday that his government would continue to support them with resources. He urged them to remain vigilant and not allow insurgents or bandits to regroup.
“Nigerians want to live without fear,” he said. “It is our duty to ensure they can farm, trade, and send their children to school in peace.”
Hope for the future
Residents in affected areas say they hope the calm will last.
A farmer from Yobe state, who returned to his village after two years in a camp, said he was planting maize and beans again. “I just want to work my land and feed my family,” he said. “We don’t want to run anymore.”
Community leaders are calling on the government to provide more schools, clinics, and roads to help rebuild trust. They say rebuilding lives will take time but believe the worst may be over if security is sustained.
For now, the government insists peace is returning. Whether it holds may depend on how quickly stability, development, and justice reach the people of Nigeria’s long-troubled North.
According to Nivo News, the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has declared what he described as divine judgment on bandits and their alleged sponsors responsible for insecurity across parts of Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on Sunday at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, during a sermon themed “Covenant Day of Vengeance,” Oyedepo stated that those behind killings, kidnappings, and violent attacks would face divine retribution. He further claimed that within the next seven days, consequences would begin to manifest against those he accused of fueling unrest in the country, assuring worshippers that the coming week would be marked by “testimonies of vengeance.”
He was quoted as saying that judgment had been pronounced on individuals responsible for such acts and their supporters, adding that the outcome he referenced would unfold within a week.
In a related remark during a recent midweek service, Oyedepo also acknowledged the presence of fraudsters within and outside religious spaces, warning that his identity and images were being exploited for fraudulent schemes. He urged members of his congregation to remain vigilant and committed to truth to avoid falling victim to scams involving impersonation.
He recounted a case where an individual allegedly posed as him in an attempt to defraud unsuspecting victims, noting that such incidents highlight the growing sophistication of fraudulent activities.
A political disagreement has emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State following Governor Abdullahi Sule’s reported endorsement of Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the move has sparked tension between the governor and his predecessor, Umar Tanko Al-Makura, who faulted the decision, describing it as premature and not properly consulted within party structures.
Al-Makura, a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape, expressed displeasure that he only became aware of the endorsement through media reports. He argued that the decision should have involved wider consultation, warning that such early endorsements could undermine internal party processes.
He further noted that the APC had not begun its formal nomination process, insisting that declaring support for a candidate at this stage was inappropriate and ahead of schedule.
The controversy was further heightened by former Inspector-General of Police, Muhammad Adamu, who is also aspiring for the APC governorship ticket. He rejected the endorsement, stating that no individual has the authority to impose a candidate, and reaffirmed his intention to contest in the party primaries.
In response, Governor Sule, through his media aide, defended the endorsement, stating that it was consistent with political traditions in the state. He referenced past succession arrangements, including Al-Makura’s own endorsement of him, arguing that the current process was in line with established practice but being conducted more transparently.
The governor’s camp clarified that Senator Wadada remains a preferred aspirant and not the party’s official candidate.
Senator Wadada, reacting to the development, called for calm among party members, describing the situation as part of normal political competition. He also downplayed tensions with other aspirants, noting that the contest should be seen as a democratic process.
Meanwhile, support for Adamu continues to grow in parts of Nasarawa South, where youths, women, and stakeholders have openly backed his ambition, alongside broader endorsements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Adamu, however, maintained that he remains firmly in the race, accusing some political actors of inconsistency in the unfolding succession dynamics.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has described as unnecessary the denial issued by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) regarding an invitation allegedly extended to him for the groundbreaking ceremony of an ecumenical chapel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the Sultan’s media team maintained that an official invitation was duly sent to His Eminence requesting his attendance as Royal Father of the Day. The statement explained that the event also listed key dignitaries, including the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, as Distinguished Guest of Honour, and Senator Oluremi Tinubu as Mother of the Day.
The Sultan’s office emphasised that his participation in the proposed Christian event would promote interfaith harmony, noting his role as Co-Chairman of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC). It added that globally, religious leaders often engage in events outside their faith traditions as part of efforts to encourage unity and peaceful coexistence.
The response follows an earlier clarification from CAN, which denied issuing any invitation to the Sultan and stated that the document circulating in public was not from the association. CAN further explained that the communication in question originated from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and insisted that it had no involvement in inviting the Sultan to the event.
While acknowledging that the SGF’s office was linked to the invitation process, the Sultan’s media team expressed concern over CAN’s denial, describing it as unnecessary and capable of creating misunderstanding, especially since the Sultan did not request to attend the ceremony.
The statement also urged religious bodies to focus on messages that strengthen unity and promote peaceful coexistence among Nigerians of different faiths and ethnic backgrounds.
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