When Tunde was a young boy, he begged his father to teach him fishing. On his first day, the sea was calm and quiet. The boat barely moved. Tunde threw the net, caught nothing, and returned home smiling. “Fishing is easy,” he said proudly. His father only laughed. The next week, the wind roared. Waves slapped the boat hard. The sky turned grey. Tunde’s hands shook as he tried to row. The net tangled. Water splashed into the boat. Twice, he almost fell overboard. “Let’s go back!” he shouted. His father replied, “Today is your real lesson.” Day after day, they went out — in wind, rain, and rough tides. Tunde learned how to balance the boat, read the clouds, tie stronger knots, and cast his net at the right moment. Months later, another storm came. This time, other fishermen stayed ashore. But Tunde sailed out calmly and returned with the biggest catch. That evening, his father smiled and said, “Smooth seas never made a skilled fisherman.”

Smooth seas never made a skilled fisherman.

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Troops Eliminate Top Boko Haram/ISWAP Commander Abu Khalid In Sambisa Forest Nigerian troops under the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have killed a senior Boko Haram/ISWAP commander, Abu Khalid, during a night offensive in Sambisa Forest, Borno State. Military authorities confirmed that Khalid served as the group’s second-in-command within the Sambisa axis. He was neutralised alongside 10 other fighters during the coordinated operation. The Theatre Command’s Media Information Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Sani Uba, disclosed the development in a statement on Sunday, noting that the success came less than 24 hours after troops eliminated another notorious commander, Julaibib, operating around the Gujba area of the Timbuktu Triangle. According to Uba, soldiers from Sector 1, working closely with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) under Operation Desert Sanity, engaged the terrorists at the Komala general area in Konduga Local Government Area at about 11 p.m., leading to the deaths of the insurgents. The military said the continued offensives are part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist strongholds and restore security across the North-East. #Nigeria #Borno #SambisaForest #CounterTerrorism

🚨 breaking 🚨 “Thousands and thousands of Christians are being massacred in Nigeria by terrorists,” — Trump says again. But an honest question: what about the Muslims who are also being killed daily? Insecurity in Nigeria does not choose religion. Christians, Muslims, and even traditional worshippers have all been victims of terrorism, banditry, and violence. So why single out Christians only, when the problem affects everyone? This is a national tragedy, not a religious competition. #NigeriaSecurity #Insecurity #StopTheKillings #OneNigeria

35 Million Nigerians at Risk of Hunger in 2026 – UN The UN warns that 35 million Nigerians face acute hunger in 2026, including 3 million children with severe malnutrition, amid falling global aid. Conflict in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe worsens the crisis, with 4,000 killed in 2025. The UN plans $516M in aid for 2.5M people, down from 3.6M last year, focusing on lifesaving interventions as national measures begin to fill the gap.

Bandits have killed an Islamic cleric, Malam Zainu AB Mada, in Zamfara State after collecting ₦2 million ransom, two phones, and ₦70,000 airtime from his family. Malam Zainu was abducted along the Kwatarkwashi–Mada highway, a road now known for frequent bandit attacks. Despite his family meeting all the demands, the bandits still brutally killed him. His funeral prayer was held on Thursday. This tragic killing shows a painful reality: paying ransom no longer guarantees safety. Zamfara residents continue to live in fear as kidnappings, killings, and attacks on major roads persist, despite government assurances. How many more lives will be lost before real action is taken? 💔🇳🇬 #Zamfara #Banditry #Insecurity #Kidnapping #NigeriaNews #StopTheKillings

BREAKING: Boko Haram Strikes Adamawa Governor Fintiri’s Hometown, Kills 2 Forest Guards, Abducts Another Suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched a deadly midnight raid on Kirchinga, Madagali LGA, Adamawa State, the hometown of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. Two newly established Forest Guards, Njidda Maradi and Yuguda Abasaryu, were killed, and a third was abducted. Witnesses reported that the attackers had camped near a local burial ground before the assault. Security forces were alerted, but the assailants escaped, highlighting ongoing gaps in protection across conflict-hit Northeast Nigeria. #BokoHaramAttack #AdamawaSecurity #ForestGuards

🚨 BREAKING: Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says more than 100 of his supporters have been killed in what he describes as a violent crackdown tied to recent elections. Wine alleges that security forces targeted civilians linked to his party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), in a campaign of violence following disputed vote results. Earlier reports also included claims of deadly raids and arrests as tensions mount across Uganda. #Uganda #BobiWine #ElectionViolence #HumanRights #BreakingNews #Fintter

Two Men Dead After Machete Fight Over Plantain in Cross River Tragedy struck Akpap-Okoyong community in Odukpani, Cross River State, as two men, Edet and Effiong, were killed after a violent machete fight over a bunch of plantain. Both were rushed to a nearby health centre but could not survive due to lack of medical facilities. Eyewitnesses said the fight escalated quickly, with both men inflicting fatal wounds on each other. The community is in mourning over the shocking incident. Cross River police confirmed the deaths and said investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances behind the deadly dispute. #CrossRiver #MacheteFight #TragicDispute

🚨 BREAKING: Ugandan President’s Son Boasts of Killing 22 Opposition Members Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and eldest son of President Museveni, claimed on social media that 22 members of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) were killed during the elections and hinted that opposition leader Bobi Wine is next. Wine narrowly escaped a military and police raid on his home in Magere, while some of his family members remain under house arrest. He rejects the election results, calling them fraudulent, and condemns violence against protesters. #Uganda #BobiWine #Muhoozi #ElectionViolence #BreakingNews #HumanRights

Zamfara Attack: Terrorists Ambush Troops, Kill Five Soldiers, Police Inspector At least five Nigerian soldiers and a police inspector, Aliyu Ibrahim of 1 PMF Kaduna, were killed after terrorists ambushed security personnel travelling to Gusau in Zamfara State. The attack occurred near Gidan Goni village, Kwatarkwashi LGA, while the officers were on pass. Several others sustained injuries and were rushed to Yeriman Bakura Specialist Hospital. Authorities have urged residents to remain calm as investigations continue amid rising insecurity in the North-West. #ZamfaraAttack #BreakingNews #NigeriaInsecurity #Banditry #OperationFansanYamma #SecurityCrisis

Nigerian Army Dismisses Soldier Over Leaked Video of Deadly Boko Haram IED Attack in Borno The Nigerian Army has dismissed Private Mansur Adamu for allegedly leaking video footage from a deadly IED attack by Boko Haram near Gubio, Borno State, which killed at least nine soldiers and injured several others. The blast occurred as troops traveled from Maiduguri, with the rear of the convoy struck by explosives planted by insurgents. The military emphasized that unauthorized disclosures of sensitive operational information are prohibited. The incident involved soldiers from 145 Damasak under 5 Brigade Maiduguri, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region. #BornoIEDAttack #NigerianArmy #BreakingNews

Airstrikes Kill Over 40 Terrorists In Borno — NAF The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says more than 40 terrorists were killed in coordinated airstrikes carried out in Azir and Musarram areas of Borno State, successfully foiling planned attacks on nearby civilian communities. In a statement on Sunday, NAF Spokesman, Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed that the precision strikes were conducted on January 15 and 16 by NAF aircraft operating under the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, following credible intelligence on terrorist movements and imminent threats. Ejodame added that further aerial scans revealed terrorist elements attempting to regroup under nearby tree cover, prompting successive precision strikes that neutralised several of them. #NAF #BornoState #OperationHadinKai #SecurityUpdate

U.S. Forces Kill Al-Qaeda Affiliate Leader Linked to Deadly ISIS Attack on Americans in Syria U.S. forces have killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, a senior Al-Qaeda affiliate leader, in a strike in northwest Syria, CENTCOM confirmed. Al-Jasim was tied to an ISIS ambush in Palmyra on December 13, 2025, which killed two U.S. service members and an American interpreter. The January 16 strike, part of “Hawkeye Strike” operations, targeted over 100 ISIS infrastructure and weapons sites with 200 precision munitions. CENTCOM emphasized the operation underscores the U.S. resolve to eliminate threats to its personnel and regional security, following a year of capturing over 300 ISIS operatives and neutralizing more than 20 others. #SyriaStrike #USMilitary #AlQaeda #ISIS #CENTCOM #PalmyraAttack

Iran Supreme Leader Confirms Thousands Killed in Protests, Blames Trump for Unrest Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has publicly confirmed that thousands of people died during recent nationwide protests sparked by worsening economic conditions. In a televised address, Khamenei blamed former U.S. President Donald Trump for encouraging the demonstrations and described him as a “criminal” responsible for both the casualties and destruction. While families mourn, Khamenei categorized victims as either U.S.-backed agitators or “naive individuals” misled by protest leaders. Allegations of security forces opening fire on unarmed protesters remain unaddressed, as the government shifts blame to external actors. #IranProtests #Khamenei #TrumpAccused

Nigerian Group Condemns U.S. Strike on Venezuela, Mourns Cuban Losses, Demands Release of Maduro The Venezuela Solidarity Campaign in Nigeria (VSCN) has condemned the recent U.S. military attack on Venezuela, describing it as a violation of international law and national sovereignty. The group mourned Venezuelan soldiers, Cuban officers and civilians killed in the strikes, calling their deaths a painful reminder of the human cost of foreign intervention. VSCN also decried the reported abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and First Combatant Cilia Flores, urging African nations and the global community to demand an immediate end to the aggression, respect for sovereignty, and the release of Venezuela’s leaders. #VenezuelaCrisis #USMilitaryStrike #InternationalLaw

🇳🇬🤝🇻🇪 Nigerian Group Condemns U.S. Strike on Venezuela The Venezuela Solidarity Campaign in Nigeria (VSCN) has condemned the recent U.S. military attack on Venezuela, calling it a violation of international law and Venezuelan sovereignty. The group mourned Venezuelan soldiers, Cuban officers, and civilians killed in the strike, describing their deaths as sacrifices in defence of Venezuelan territory. VSCN demanded an immediate end to military actions and called for the release of President Nicolás Maduro, urging respect for Venezuela’s right to self-determination. #Venezuela #Nigeria #VSCN #USStrike #InternationalLaw #Solidarity #Maduro

Trump Calls for Regime Change in Iran as Protests Leave Thousands Dead, U.S. Moves Forces to Middle East U.S. President Donald Trump has openly called for new leadership in Iran following weeks of deadly nationwide protests. Speaking to Politico, Trump accused Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, of poor leadership and human rights abuses, as reports estimate over 3,000 protesters killed and more than 22,000 arrested. Khamenei fired back, labeling Trump a criminal and blaming him for unrest. As tensions rise, the U.S. is reportedly deploying additional military assets to the Middle East and evacuating personnel, fueling fears of a wider conflict. #IranProtests #TrumpIran #GlobalTension

Gunmen Attack Obajana Police Headquarters In Kogi, One Killed, Scores Injured