Dalung Lauds Tinubu’s Benin Airstrike but Questions Failure to Tackle Insecurity in Nigeria

Former minister Solomon Dalung has praised President Bola Tinubu for Nigeria’s swift military intervention in Benin Republic, describing the airstrike against coup plotters as decisive and effective. However, he criticised the government for failing to apply the same urgency to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Dalung questioned why operations against terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers at home lack the coordination displayed in Benin, citing unanswered attacks such as the killing of Brig. Gen. Musa Uba and mass school kidnappings. He warned that Nigeria’s inability to protect its citizens fuels international calls — including past remarks by Donald Trump — for external intervention. Dalung urged Tinubu to deploy equal military strength to Sambisa, Niger, Zamfara, Plateau, and Kaduna, insisting that national strength must be proven within Nigeria’s borders.


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Kwankwaso Hails Gov Yusuf’s Transformative Achievements in Kano

The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed satisfaction over the outstanding performance and infrastructural transformation being recorded under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Kwankwaso stated this on Sunday night when he received Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on a courtesy visit at his residence in Abuja, where the governor formally presented his recent national leadership award.

The Kwankwasiyya leader said the award bestowed on Governor Yusuf was a testament to good governance and social economic growth being impacted on the good people of Kano.

Senator Kwankwaso expressed joy over the governor’s achievement, and applauded his remarkable development through purposeful leadership.

He also offered prayers and goodwill to the governor, urging him to sustain the tempo of public service reforms and people-oriented development.

During the meeting, the governor presented the Distinguished Award for Visionary Leadership and Public Service Sector Reform, which was conferred on him at the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) held earlier in Abuja.

Kwankwaso Says Federal Government Overwhelmed as Militias Spread, Urges Urgent Action

Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has warned that the Nigerian government is struggling to contain the rising spread of militias, violence, and ethnic profiling across the country. While congratulating newly appointed Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa, he expressed concern that the Federal Government appears overwhelmed, allowing poorly trained vigilantes and political militias to proliferate. Kwankwaso cautioned that unchecked arms circulation, harassment of citizens, and rising hate speech threaten national unity, urging immediate and decisive intervention to prevent further instability.

Captured and demoted Police Officer Demoted for Unauthorized VIP Escort CPL Suleiman Musa, with Force Number 517077, serving at 45 PMF, was demoted from Corporal to Constable for disobeying IGP and Presidential orders by escorting a VIP without proper authorization last week.

Now that the man Nigerians admire and trust, General Musa, has been appointed Minister of Defence, one uncomfortable question refuses to leave my mind:

Will he truly be able to work with the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle?

Before anyone answers that, let us remind ourselves who Oga Bello really is.

In 2021, when he was still Governor of Zamfara State, he boldly declared in a now-viral interview:
“Not all bandits are criminals.”
According to him, bandits only became violent because vigilante groups had cheated them.

But that is not even the most troubling part.

In November 2025, one of his former senior aides granted an explosive interview, alleging that Matawalle supplied 36 brand-new Toyota Hilux vehicles to notorious bandit commanders. Not only that, the aide claimed he maintained communication with these commanders even after becoming Minister.

And then came the most shocking accusation of all.

His successor, Governor Dauda Lawal, publicly accused Matawalle of harboring bandit leaders inside the Government House and diverting the resources of the state to enable banditry. He even went further to call for Matawalle’s removal from the Defence Ministry if the Federal Government is truly serious about ending terrorism and banditry.

So I ask again

General Musa may be ready to fight for Nigeria
but is everyone around him ready to fight the same enemy?

And how exactly are these appointments made without any background checks whatsoever?

This leads to the question I keep asking: can we truly separate our government from the terrorists killing us?

-KAA
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YPP Expels House of Reps Member Over Anti-Party Activities, Elects New National Officers

The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has expelled House of Representatives member Uzokwe Peter over verified cases of anti-party activities, following multiple petitions and video evidence presented to the NEC. The decision, upheld by the National Working Committee, was based on violations of key sections of the party’s constitution.
During its 24th Extraordinary NEC meeting in Abuja, the party also elected new national leaders to fill vacant positions, including a Deputy National Chairperson, National Legal Adviser, and National Security Adviser. The NEC passed a vote of confidence on National Chairman Bishop Amakiri and voiced support for newly appointed Defence Minister General Christopher Musa (rtd), insisting security positions must remain non-politicised.
The party further warned against any push toward a one-party system, describing it as a threat to Nigeria’s democracy while reaffirming its commitment to internal democracy and national development.

Arewa Forum Demands Release of Hunter Musa Aljan, Condemns His Continued Detention

The Arewa Youth Ambassadors (AYA) have condemned the continued imprisonment of renowned hunter and anti-terrorism volunteer Shehu Musa Aljan, who helped security agencies arrest top terrorist kingpins and rescue victims. The group says Aljan, celebrated across northern communities for his bravery, deserves national honour—not a 45-year jail term. They warn that his detention discourages community cooperation vital to Nigeria’s security efforts and urge the government to urgently review his conviction.

There is something many Nigerians have not paid attention to.

Ever since President Tinubu announced the appointment of General Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence, not a single bandit group has dared to attack any village anywhere in the country.

Those who study security trends understand exactly what this means:

A new message has been sent.
A new sheriff is in charge.
And the criminals know it.

The fear of General Musa has already begun to restore sanity.
Before he even resumes fully, the bandits have started retreating.

This is what true leadership in security looks like—your presence alone begins to change the battlefield.

President Tinubu has approved the constitution and reconstitution of the governing boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).

Below is the full list of appointed chairmen, executive directors, and members:

UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION COMMISSION (UBEC) BOARD
- Chairman: Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura (retained)

- South East Representative: Uchendu Ikechi Mbaegbulem

- South South Representative: Gift Ngo

- South West Representative: Mrs Ibiwunmi Akinnola

- North East Representative: Dr Meiro Mandara

- North West Representative: Dr Abdu Imam Saulawa

- North Central Representative: Professor Paul Ibukun-Olu Bolorunduro

(Term: 4 years in the first instance)

BANK OF AGRICULTURE (BOA)

- Chairman: Muhammad Babangida

- Managing Director/CEO: Ayo Sotinrin

Executive Directors
- Fatima Garba (Sokoto) – Executive Director, Corporate Services

- Ka’amuna Ibrahim Khadi (Borno) – Executive Director, Risk Management & Strategy

- Hakeem Oluwatosin Salami (Kwara) – Executive Director, Operations

Non-Executive Directors
- Aminu Malami Mohammed – North East
- Charles Amuchienwa – South East
- Oladejo Odunuga – South West
- Rabiu Idris Funtua – North West
- Kochi Donald Iorgyer – North Central

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FUND (NADF) BOARD
- Executive Secretary/CEO (previously appointed): Muhammad Abu Ibrahim

- Chairman: Mallam Bello Maccido (North West)

Members
- Dr Nelson Henry Essien – South South (Akwa Ibom)
- Amina Ahmed Habib – North West (Jigawa)
- Engr. Akinyinka Olufela Akinnola – South West (Ondo)
- Hassan Tanimu Musa Usman – North East (Borno)
- Lufer Samson Orkar – North Central (Benue)
- Felix Achibiri – South East (Imo)

The appointments take immediate effect.

“Shoot on sight. Don’t wait for orders. Use your instinct. If anyone tells you to wait for orders, they are cowards and liars. You know your enemy. Shoot.”

— New Defence Minister, Christopher Musa charge Troops.

BREAKING NEWS: Rural communities in Bungudu LGA, Zamfara State, are facing escalating pressure from armed bandit groups. Farmers in Durkai, Honkarhe, Makwa and Kiluta communities say they are being forced to pay steep levies before they can harvest:
Durkai community ₦5m
Honkarhe community ₦5m
Makwa community ₦9m
Kiluta community ₦5m

Residents also report that motorcycle prices are being dictated to them, with Honda bikes pushed to ₦1.7m. They are urgently calling on Defence Minister Christopher Musa to intervened and restore security so people can return to normal life in their communities.

▪︎ How long can these communities survive under such conditions?

▪︎ When will real protection reach Nigeria’s rural farmers?

Moment Defence Minister’s wife, Oghogho Musa, humbly kneels to greet President Tinubu.

Tinubu Constitutes Boards of NADF, Bank of Agriculture, UBEC

…Appoints Chairmen, Executive Directors, Zonal Representatives

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of the governing boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), with appointments reflecting federal character and professional expertise.

Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC)
Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, earlier appointed in July, retains his position as Chairman of the UBEC Board.

New zonal representatives appointed to the board are:

South East: Uchendu Ikechi

Mbaegbulem
South South:

Gift Ngo
South West:

Mrs Ibiwunmi Akinnola
North East:

Dr Meiro Mandara
North West:

Dr Abdu Imam Saulawa
North Central:

Professor Paul Ibukun-Olu Bolorunduro

The Chairman and members shall serve an initial four-year term.

Bank of Agriculture (BOA)
President Tinubu confirmed the earlier appointments of Muhammad Babangida as Chairman and Ayo Sotinrin as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer.

Three Executive Directors and five Non-Executive Directors were also named:

Executive Directors
Fatima Garba (Sokoto) – Corporate Services

Ka’amuna Ibrahim Khadi (Borno) – Risk Management and Strategy
Hakeem

Oluwatosin Salami (Kwara) – Operations

Non-Executive Directors

Aminu Malami Mohammed – North East

Charles Amuchienwa – South East

Oladejo Odunuga – South West

Rabiu Idris Funtua – North West

Kochi Donald Iorgyer – North Central

National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF)
Mallam Bello Maccido, pioneer Chairman of FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited with over 30 years’ experience in financial services, was appointed Chairman of the NADF Board (representing North West).

Other board members include:

Dr Nelson Henry Essien (Akwa Ibom/South South) – Financial Consultant and Seasoned Banker

Amina Ahmed Habib (Jigawa/North West) – Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants

Engr. Akinyinka Olufela Akinnola (Ondo/South West) – Engineer and Businessman

Hassan Tanimu Musa Usman (Borno/North East) – Founder, New Frontier Developments Ltd; former Non-Executive Director, Access Bank

Lufer Samson Orkar (Benue/North Central)

Felix Achibiri (Imo/South East) – Group Director, Genesis Energy Holdings; Chairman/CEO, DFC Holdings Limited

The appointments follow the October 2023 naming of Muhammad Abu Ibrahim as Executive Secretary/CEO of NADF.

The new boards are expected to drive agricultural financing, rural development, and universal basic education delivery across the country.

A new chapter in Nigeria’s defence leadership has begun as General Christopher Gwabin Musa formally assumed office as the Honourable Minister of Defence.

Police Delay Sowore’s Rights Suit After Filing Last-Minute Counter-Affidavit in Court

Proceedings in Omoyele Sowore’s fundamental rights enforcement suit against Lagos Commissioner of Police Jimoh Moshood were stalled after police submitted a fresh counter-affidavit inside the courtroom, a move described by his lawyer as an ambush tactic. Sowore is challenging the CP’s November 3 declaration naming him “wanted” without any formal charge or warrant. The case, before Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Lagos, has been adjourned to December 9 as Sowore’s legal team prepares additional filings. His lawyers argue that the declaration violated his constitutional rights and was used as a tool of intimidation.

Edo Governor Okpebholo Sacks CPS Fred Itua, Appoints Patrick Ebojele as Replacement

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has dismissed his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, and appointed veteran journalist and academic Dr. Patrick Ebojele as the new CPS. The announcement, conveyed by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor, said the move aims to strengthen government communication, ensuring clearer and more transparent dissemination of policies and programmes. The government thanked Itua for his service, noting he will await a new assignment.

Troops Arrest Suspected Kidnapper in Taraba While Negotiating N20m Ransom

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke and Operation Zafin Wuta have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Umar Musa Geyi, in Wukari, Taraba State. The suspect was apprehended while allegedly negotiating a ₦20 million ransom for the release of an abducted Fulani resident, Alhaji Jano, who was kidnapped on November 13.
Army spokesperson Lt. Umar Mohammed confirmed that Geyi had long been on the wanted list and is linked to a kidnapping syndicate active in the Wukari axis. He was intercepted during a phone negotiation and is currently undergoing interrogation as rescue efforts continue. The 6 Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. Kingsley Uwa, praised the troops for their professionalism and reaffirmed their resolve to dismantle criminal networks.

Tinubu Hails Senate for Swift Confirmation of Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Senate for quickly confirming retired General Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence. Musa, a former Chief of Defence Staff, was nominated to replace the former minister who resigned due to health issues. After an intensive screening session, the Senate approved his appointment.
Tinubu described Musa’s confirmation as timely, noting that Nigeria is at a critical moment in its fight against insecurity. During his screening, Musa vowed to confront criminal groups threatening the country and strengthen national security efforts.

Governor Radda Accuses Opposition of Undermining Peace Efforts in Katsina

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has accused opposition figures of deliberately working against the state’s improving security situation in order to portray his APC-led administration as a failure. Speaking during his tour of Danmusa Local Government, Radda said bandit-hit communities are now witnessing the return of farming and normal socio-economic activities. He claimed critics, including Dr. Mustapha Inuwa and ex-Senator Ahmed Babba Kaita, were exploiting insecurity for political gain ahead of 2027. The governor insisted his government will not be distracted by “celebrants of killings,” and urged residents to remain law-abiding and committed to sustaining peace.

“Nigerians can now sleep with their eyes Closed, people can now go back to their farms and churches and schools without being m0lested”

~ Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa Declares