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The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has dismissed claims that Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, the senior ISWAP commander recently neutralised in a joint Nigeria-United States military operation, had already been killed in an earlier strike.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement posted on on Saturday, Onanuga explained that reports linking Al-Manuki’s death to a 2024 military operation were based on mistaken identity.
He noted that although Al-Manuki’s name previously appeared among suspected ISWAP commanders reportedly eliminated during 2024 operations around the Birnin Gwari forest axis in Kaduna State, security agencies have now confirmed that the earlier report was inaccurate.
According to Onanuga, intelligence findings showed that Birnin Gwari was never part of Al-Manuki’s known operational territory, undermining the credibility of the previous assessment.
He said doubts surrounding the recent successful joint operation were misplaced, stressing that the latest mission was backed by more advanced intelligence and extensive surveillance.
Onanuga revealed that security agencies had been tracking Al-Manuki since December 2025 through prolonged Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), communications monitoring, phone intercepts, and human intelligence.
He added that operatives initially aimed to capture him alive, which explained why he was monitored across several locations, including Abuja and Maiduguri, before the final strike was carried out.
The presidential aide said the operation involved months of digital surveillance and coordinated intelligence efforts designed to avoid exposing the mission too early.
He emphasized that, unlike previous incidents where battlefield reports were later revised, this strike involved multiple layers of target verification, precision planning, and multi-source intelligence confirmation before final approval.
Onanuga maintained that security authorities are confident in the outcome, insisting that this latest operation leaves no room for uncertainty regarding Al-Manuki’s elimination.
The Committee on Works, Transport and Aviation of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) has reaffirmed the importance of fairness, inclusiveness, and balanced representation in Nigeria’s public service system.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The committee, chaired by Hon. Peter Eze, made this known during an interactive engagement with the Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON) and the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), held at the FCC headquarters in Abuja.
The session formed part of the committee’s oversight duties to evaluate compliance with the Federal Character Principle across government ministries, departments, and agencies.
Speaking at the meeting, Hon. Eze said the committee remains committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and equitable representation across all MDAs.
He explained that the engagement was aimed at strengthening compliance with constitutional provisions guiding federal character, particularly in areas such as recruitment, appointments, staff development, and distribution of opportunities within public institutions.
He also emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between the FCC and relevant regulatory bodies to enhance national cohesion and fairness in public administration.
The SURCON delegation was led by Surveyor-General and Registrar, Surveyor Olugbemiro Kunle, while Dr. Bayero Salih Farah represented the NITT delegation.
Discussions at the meeting focused on institutional efficiency, compliance mechanisms, inter-agency cooperation, and improving communication among government agencies.
Both SURCON and NITT reiterated their commitment to professionalism, accountability, and adherence to public service regulations.
The committee noted that stronger oversight and collaboration among institutions are essential for effective service delivery and proper implementation of federal character principles across all sectors.
Members of the committee present included Hon. Halima Ahmadu Jabiru, Hon. Eludayo Eluyemi, Rt. Hon. Victor Sabor Edoror, Hon. Engr. Modu Mustapha, and Hon. Sani General Garba.
The Presiding Bishop of the Old Catholic Apostolic Church, Most Rev. Oluwaseun Fagbohun, has urged journalists and professionals across all fields to uphold truthfulness in their duties for the progress and survival of Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking in Ado Ekiti during the 2026 World Communications Day celebration, Bishop Fagbohun said truth remains the only foundation capable of addressing moral decline, injustice, and national disunity.
He called on journalists, lawyers, judges, medical workers, artisans, politicians, clerics, and all citizens to consistently embrace honesty and integrity, stressing that truth should never be compromised under any circumstance.
According to him, “Let journalists speak the truth, let lawyers speak the truth, let judges speak the truth, let doctors speak the truth, let clerics speak the truth, let politicians speak the truth, let artisans speak the truth, and let everybody speak the truth even at the point of death. It is only the truth that can save the nation.”
The bishop explained that World Communications Day highlights the importance of communication in promoting peace, justice, and accountability in society.
He also encouraged media practitioners to remain committed to ethical journalism, objectivity, and accurate reporting despite the challenges in the profession.
Bishop Fagbohun further urged Nigerians to make truthfulness a daily practice, noting that a society built on honesty would enjoy lasting peace, unity, and sustainable development.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has visited Oyo State following the deadly attack and abduction incident in Oriire Local Government Area in the early hours of Friday, May 15, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During the visit, the IGP expressed deep sadness over the incident and extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.
He was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Ojo Adekimi, due to the strategic location of Oriire, which borders communities in Kwara State, as well as CP Abayomi Shogunle of the Schools Protection Squad.
While in Oyo, the IGP met with the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, alongside other security stakeholders, where he received detailed briefings on ongoing rescue operations and security deployments in the affected areas.
He assured residents, parents, and guardians that the Nigeria Police Force, working with other security agencies, has stepped up coordinated search-and-rescue missions, intelligence operations, and tactical deployments aimed at rescuing the abducted victims safely and apprehending the attackers.
The IGP strongly condemned the attack, describing it as cruel and unacceptable, and vowed that all necessary measures would be taken to restore peace and security in the affected communities.
He further ordered the deployment of additional tactical and intelligence resources to reinforce ongoing operations across the area and surrounding forests.
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