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Details Emerge From Tinubu’s Emergency Meeting With Security Chiefs.
Security chiefs on Thursday briefed Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the current security situation and ongoing military operations targeting terrorists and bandits across Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, came amid renewed attacks by terrorists in the northern region, including assaults on military bases that resulted in the deaths of several soldiers and senior officers.
Speaking to State House correspondents after the closed-door session, Christopher Musa, Minister of Defence, said the briefing provided the president with an updated assessment of ongoing security operations.
“The meeting was for the services to brief Mr President on the current situation on ground,” Musa stated. “You know there have been a series of attacks, and the security forces have risen to the occasion.”
The briefing followed reports that terrorists, suspected to be members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), had intensified assaults in the North-East. Over the past week, at least three senior military officers and several soldiers were reportedly killed in attacks on more than five military formations in Borno State, Nigeria and Yobe State, Nigeria.
While the attacks caused casualties and damage, the military said many of the assaults were successfully repelled by troops.
Musa noted that part of the meeting’s purpose was to clarify what he described as inaccurate portrayals of the security situation in the media. “Sometimes the interpretation, especially through the media, has not been too direct. We felt we should put the record straight,” he said.
He praised President Tinubu for his continued support of the armed forces and other security agencies engaged in the fight against insurgency.
The defence minister urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite recent attacks. “Our appeal to Nigerians is not to get tired and not to be discouraged. Sometimes, when you hear the news, you think that is all that is happening, but it is far from that,” Musa said.
According to him, the security forces have inflicted heavy casualties on terrorists and bandits during ongoing operations. “The terrorists and bandits are taking more casualties, and their commanders are being killed,” he added.
Musa acknowledged the loss of some military personnel in the line of duty. “We have lost a number of very courageous officers and men. It is highly regrettable,” he said, but assured Nigerians that the armed forces remain committed to restoring peace and stability. “We want to assure Nigerians of our commitment to ensure that Nigeria is safe and secure.”
He further disclosed that President Tinubu had approved the acquisition of additional equipment to strengthen operations against terrorism and banditry. “Mr President has promised more equipment for us to be able to prosecute the war effectively,” Musa said.
The defence minister noted that the military has adjusted its strategies to counter emerging threats. He explained that insurgents often intensify attacks during the holy month of Ramadan, believing their actions carry spiritual rewards. However, the armed forces have responded by adapting their tactics and increasing pressure on insurgents. “In the past few days, we have taken over several locations and neutralised some of their commanders,” he said.
Musa emphasised that security agencies are collaborating closely to achieve lasting peace. “We are working together as a team, and we are confident we will succeed,” he stated.
Those present at the meeting included Nuhu Ribadu, Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu, Chief of Air Staff Sunday Aneke, Chief of Naval Staff Idi Abbas, and Chief of Defence Intelligence Emmanuel Undiandeye.
Also in attendance were the Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mohammed Mohammed, and the State Security Service, Oluwatosin Ajayi.
An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been arrested for allegedly firing gunshots into the air during a confrontation with traders at Kubwa Market in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The officer, identified as Onoja Samuel, reportedly arrived at the market armed with a pistol following allegations that some traders had assaulted his wife.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed the incident while addressing journalists at the command on Wednesday, Naija News reports.
Sanusi said the police received a distress call from Kubwa Market, located in the Bwari Area Council, reporting that a man was shooting into the air.
Following the report, officers attached to the Kubwa Police Division were deployed to the scene, where they arrested the suspect.
According to the police commissioner, preliminary investigations revealed that Samuel holds the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Corps (DSC) in the NSCDC.
He explained that the officer allegedly fired several shots during an argument with the traders.
“During the ensuing argument with the traders, Onoja Samuel, who is a DSC with the NSCDC, fired several shots into the air,” Sanusi said.
The police recovered a CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live 9mm ammunition from the suspect.
Sanusi added that Samuel remained in police custody and would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The commissioner also urged personnel of other security agencies operating in the FCT to exercise restraint and notify the police divisions responsible for their areas before conducting authorised operations.
He stressed that effective coordination among security agencies was essential to preventing confrontations and maintaining peace across the territory.
Nigerian gospel singer Laolu Gbenjo has cautioned the public against spreading unverified information about the circumstances surrounding the death of his colleague, Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Gbenjo’s warning comes amid growing controversy surrounding the late singer’s death and burial arrangements, with reports of disagreements among members of his family.
The gospel singer spoke on Tuesday during a night of tributes held in honour of Toluwanisings in Ibadan, Oyo State. He warned against allowing the situation to degenerate into a controversy similar to the one that followed the death of Nigerian singer Mohbad.
Describing the deceased as a devoted Christian and a genuine servant of God, Gbenjo said Toluwanisings was passionate about his faith and had a good relationship with people.
He urged the public to stop fuelling unnecessary controversy over the late singer’s death, particularly through social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
“You can never see Toluwani in the midst of jobless people. He had a good heart. He was a friend to everybody. He served the Lord with all his heart. Don’t turn Toluwani into Mohbad. That madness on TikTok and Instagram must stop. If you are jobless, go and look for a job,” Gbenjo said.
Meanwhile, comedians Ayobami Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba, and Olamide Oladimeji, also known as Dele Omo Woli, have threatened legal action against individuals allegedly linking them to Toluwanisings’ death.
Woli Agba disclosed this in a public notice shared on his Instagram page on Sunday.
In the notice issued by their solicitors, Gemgold, the comedians warned members of the public against publishing or circulating allegations they described as false and defamatory against them.
The legal notice maintained that the allegations were baseless and intended to damage the reputations of the two entertainers.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed December 2, 2026, for judgment in the ₦1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other respondents.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik set the date after lawyers representing the parties adopted their respective court processes.
However, El-Rufai’s lawyer was absent when the case was initially called. The judge subsequently deemed the former governor’s filed processes adopted.
Counsel to the ICPC, Abdul Mohammed (SAN), adopted the commission’s court processes and urged the judge to dismiss the suit in its entirety.
Similarly, the lawyer representing the Inspector-General of Police, ACP Ezekiel Rimamsomte, and Maimuna Lami-Shiru, Director of Civil Litigation and Public Law, who appeared on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), adopted their respective processes and asked the court to dismiss the case.
During the proceedings, El-Rufai’s lawyer, Ubong Akpan, arrived in court and apologised for his lateness.
When Akpan sought the court’s permission to adopt his client’s processes, Justice Abdulmalik informed him that the documents had already been deemed adopted.
The judge subsequently adjourned the matter until December 2, 2026, when judgment is expected to be delivered.
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