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Military Alone Cannot End Insurgency — CDS Oluyede Urges FG To Strengthen Police, Civil Defence The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has stated that Nigeria’s armed forces cannot defeat insurgency on their own, calling on the Federal Government to urgently strengthen the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). General Oluyede made the remark while addressing lawmakers during a defence engagement at the National Assembly, where he emphasized that sustainable security requires a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach, not military action alone. According to the CDS, while the Armed Forces are capable of clearing insurgents from troubled areas, the responsibility of holding, stabilizing, and maintaining peace in such communities should rest largely with internal security agencies. “The military can clear areas, but to secure and stabilize them, the Police and Civil Defence must be adequately empowered, equ...
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Celebrating Mukhtar Harun Adekilekun on His Birthday: A Tribute to a Progressive Brother. By Jabir Jibril When we were about to graduate from high school over 16 years ago, the fear was that there would be people we would never be in contact with again, and one such person was Mukhtar Harun, because he lived in Lagos. It was extraordinary that we ended up in Malaysia together with Mukhtar Harun, where he was studying for a BSc in Civil Engineering and I was doing my A-Level as part of my path to becoming a medical doctor, and that was where a journey of immense friendship started. Even when I moved to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for medical school, Mukhtar still found time to pay me a personal visit and stayed for about a week. During that time, we went out a couple of times around the Emirates desert, which was a tremendous and wonderful experience that I cherished. Mukhtar left Lagos at the age of 10 for an Islamic boarding school in Katsina, where we meet, a journey o...
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Iran Vows To Continue Uranium Enrichment Despite Threat Of War Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing uranium enrichment, warning that the program will not be abandoned even in the face of military pressure or the threat of war. Speaking amid heightened regional and international tensions, Iran’s foreign minister said the country considers uranium enrichment a sovereign right and a critical part of its national nuclear program. According to him, external pressure, sanctions, or the imposition of war would not force Tehran to reverse its position. The statement comes as negotiations over Iran’s nuclear activities remain stalled, with Western powers insisting on restrictions to prevent the development of nuclear weapons, while Iran maintains that its program is strictly for peaceful purposes, including energy production and scientific research. Iranian officials have repeatedly accused the United States and its allies of using coercion instead of diplomacy, stressin...
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Islamic NGOs Converge In Nasarawa For Capacity-Building On Fundraising Management Islamic non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Nasarawa State converged at Kofar Kudu, Nasarawa, for a capacity-building training on Fundraising Management for Non-Profit Islamic Organizations, organized by Nisa’ul Jannah Foundation in collaboration with the Islamic Da’wah and Research Foundation. The training brought together representatives of various Islamic NGOs to deliberate on sustainable fundraising strategies, share experiences, and assess the social impact of their interventions across communities in the state. The session was facilitated by Sheikh Ja'afar Musa Loko, a renowned Islamic scholar, business consultant, and Director of the Islamic Da’wah and Research Foundation. Participants described the training as interactive, educative, and insightful, with discussions centered on ethical fundraising, accountability, and long-term organizational sustainability. Speaking at the ev...
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2027 Politics: Keffi Council Chairman Sacks Secretary As Gov. Sule Removes Political Adviser Over Early Alignments Political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections are beginning to reshape the political landscape in Nasarawa State, with two high-profile dismissals underscoring the ruling administration’s position against premature political alignments by public office holders. In Keffi Local Government Area, the Executive Chairman, Dr. Idris Ahmed Damagani, has terminated the appointment of the Council Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Bala, popularly known as Moscolo, following controversies surrounding his alleged political utterances. The termination was communicated in a letter signed by the council’s DPM, Usman Zubairu Egya. According to the letter, the former secretary was queried over comments allegedly made on social media on January 11, 2026, but failed to respond within the stipulated timeframe. The council described the comments as unethical and capable of undermini...
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Kano Govt Warns Against Sale Of Meat From Dead Animals, Threatens Sanctions The Kano State Ministry of Livestock Development has issued a strong public health warning over the illegal processing and sale of meat from animals that died before slaughter, describing the practice as a grave danger to public health. In a notice released by the Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, the ministry disclosed that it has received credible reports indicating that some individuals are engaging in the unlawful handling and distribution of meat from dead animals. According to the department, such meat is unsafe for human consumption and could expose consumers to serious diseases. The ministry urged residents to remain alert and to exercise caution when purchasing or consuming meat across the state. Members of the public who witness the slaughter, handling, sale, or distribution of meat from animals that were not properly slaughtered are advised to report immediately to ...
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Baba-Ahmed Laments Absence Of North-West Leaders At Development Commission Summit, Kaduna Former Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the Office of the Vice President, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has expressed deep concern over what he described as the disappointing absence of key political and traditional leaders from a major summit of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) held in Kaduna. In a strongly worded statement, Baba-Ahmed said none of the seven governors from the North-West states—Kano, Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto and Kebbi—attended the gathering from start to finish. He added that the meeting was also devoid of emirs, senior Islamic clerics, and leaders of political parties, despite the strategic importance of the commission to the region’s development. According to him, even representation from the National Assembly was limited, with attendance largely restricted to lawmakers he described as “controversial” and often accused of obstructin...
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