Saidu, who was sworn in as council chairman on July 15, 2026, reportedly died in the early hours of Friday, October 9.

His death marks the second time a Fufore council chairman has died in office in less than two years. His predecessor, Alhaji Shuaibu Babas, died on April 23, 2025.

As of the time of filing this report, the family had yet to announce burial arrangements.

Reacting to the development, the member representing Fufore/Song Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Aliyu Boya Wakili, described Saidu as a dedicated public servant whose contributions would be greatly missed.

Army Neutralises 16 Terrorists In Adamawa Operations

In a related development, troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly neutralised 16 terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition during coordinated military operations in Adamawa State.

The operations were conducted around the Boima general area of Gombi Local Government Area and other locations within Sector 4 of the operation’s area of responsibility.

The Acting Military Information Officer at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, Mohammed Goni, disclosed the development in a post on the Nigerian Army’s X account on Thursday, October 1.

According to the military, the operations involved airstrikes against suspected terrorist targets and efforts to repel attacks on military positions.

The Army stated that troops had ambushed a terrorist enclave in the Boima area of Gombi Local Government Area, killing 16 suspected terrorists during the operation.

The military also reported the recovery of arms and ammunition as part of efforts to weaken terrorist activities in the area.

Wike maintained that organised labour had already reached an agreement with the administration on the issues raised by workers and that steps were being taken to address their demands.

The minister made the remarks after a meeting with the chairmen of the six FCT area councils.

He also claimed that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) had distanced themselves from the ongoing strike.

Wike warned that the FCT administration would enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against workers who participate in the industrial action, insisting that the government had no outstanding issues with the area councils.

“If you want to expose yourself, you are free to. But excuse yourself if you are not part of the union, so you don’t participate,” the minister said.

He maintained that the administration had addressed the grievances raised by organised labour and questioned the justification for continuing the strike.

“We have no issues with them at all, and they cannot tell the public that issues we have raised have not been addressed. Everything we have, we implement,” he stated.

The FCT minister further expressed confusion over the decision to embark on industrial action despite what he described as the administration’s efforts to resolve the workers’ concerns.

Wike also alleged that the FCT NLC chairman was pursuing a political agenda linked to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The dispute highlights the ongoing tension between the FCT administration and organised labour over the strike, with Wike insisting that the workers’ demands have been addressed and warning that those who participate in the action could face the consequences of the no-work, no-pay policy.

The veteran entertainer, also known as the Maverick, made the disclosure during an interview with Leadership.

When asked about his favourite drink, Charly Boy said he preferred water, while admitting that he smokes despite abstaining from alcohol.

“Water. I have never taken alcohol. I don’t drink, but I smoke,” he said.

Speaking further, the entertainer urged men to prioritise their health and stop suffering in silence whenever they experience medical challenges.

Charly Boy recalled how he publicly discussed his health struggles after being diagnosed with cancer, stressing that men should not feel pressured to conceal their health conditions to appear strong.

He criticised the belief that men must endure pain without expressing their emotions, describing the mindset as harmful and unnecessary.

“It has become a pandemic. You know how reckless men are now. For a long time, men have borne their pains silently, because ‘men don’t cry’. Men erroneously believe that’s what shows that they are strong. But all of that is nonsense and rubbish,” he said.

The entertainer explained that he had openly discussed his cancer diagnosis on national television rather than pretending to be unaffected by the condition.

“When I was diagnosed with cancer, I went on national TV and announced that my John Thomas had died (laughs). I am not the one to pretend that I am that strong,” he added.

Charly Boy noted that some men were afraid to speak about illnesses affecting their sexual and reproductive health because of embarrassment and societal expectations.

He emphasised that prostate cancer should not be ignored and encouraged men to undergo regular medical check-ups to improve the chances of early detection.

“But prostate cancer isn’t something that kills anybody instantly if you do the right thing by checking yourself up. It is said that prevention is better than cure. From as early as 35-40, you will start checking your prostate for early signs,” he stated.

The entertainer’s comments highlight the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding men’s health and encouraging early medical attention for potentially serious conditions.