The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai recently conducted precision airstrikes in Borno State, resulting in the elimination of several insurgents and the destruction of a concealed vehicle.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Key details regarding the operation, which took place in the early hours of June 7 during an air interdiction mission over the Ali Sherifti area, include:

• Initial Engagement: Air assets, operating under the call sign “Guardian,” successfully identified and neutralized eight terrorists who had gathered under a tree.

• Secondary Strike: Following the first strike, surveillance spotted four additional terrorists attempting to flee near a vehicle hidden under thick vegetation; a follow-up attack destroyed the vehicle and neutralized the remaining group.

• Operational Objective: This mission was designed to weaken insurgent capabilities, restrict their mobility, and deny them freedom of action throughout the North-East theatre.

• Ongoing Strategy: Military authorities noted that the continued coordination between air and ground forces has yielded significant gains, and troops remain committed to maintaining pressure on terrorist strongholds to restore regional peace and security.

Julius Abure, the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, has cautioned Senator Seriake Dickson, founder of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), to exercise extreme caution in his political engagement with former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and his supporters. In a statement released on Monday, Abure commended Dickson’s decision to refrain from fully handing over NDC party positions to Obi’s allies, suggesting this approach could prevent the internal power struggles that plagued the Labour Party following the 2022 and 2023 elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Abure highlighted several key points regarding his perspective on the situation:

• Learning from Past Conflicts: Abure argued that Obi, Governor Alex Otti, and other candidates who secured election tickets under the Labour Party at little or no cost prioritized disputes over party control instead of contributing to its development.

• A Warning Against Full Control: He emphasized that political leaders should avoid repeating the mistake of granting one group total control of party structures, noting that achieving balance is essential for stability and fair representation.

• Accusations of Ingratitude: Characterizing Obi and his followers as “ingrates,” Abure claimed they turned against the party leadership once they had secured their positions, attempting to dissolve party structures from the ward to the national level.

• Strategic Advice: Abure supported Dickson’s move to retain influence within the NDC, arguing that for strategic reasons, Dickson must appoint his own loyalists to ensure he has allies who will support and defend him.

• Preemptive Lesson: The Labour Party chairman asserted that no leader who witnessed the events within the Labour Party would willingly replicate that dynamic, justifying Dickson’s refusal to allow Obi’s faction to occupy every space within the NDC.

Babachir Lawal, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has firmly denied allegations that he accepted money from Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, an African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant. Lawal addressed these claims, which were initially brought forward by supporters of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, during a recent appearance on Channels TV.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Dismissal of Allegations: Lawal stated that the accusations are baseless and that no evidence exists to support claims of a financial transaction between him and Hayatu-Deen.

• Emphasis on Competence: He explained that his support for Hayatu-Deen was based on the aspirant’s professional capacity and experience, rather than any financial incentive.

• Assertion of Financial Independence: Lawal asserted that if he required financial assistance, he would contact President Bola Tinubu, rather than seek it elsewhere.

• Defiant Stance: Dismissing the claims, he remarked, “If I need money now, I’ll call President Tinubu, and I’ll get it before I get home,” while reiterating his belief in Hayatu-Deen’s superior competence compared to Atiku Abubakar.