Boko Haram/ISWAP Ambush in Gwoza, Borno State Kills One CJTF Operative as Security Forces Respond A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Hamman Ibrahim, 40, was killed in a suspected ambush by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters along Warave–Bayan Dutse Road in Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State, on January 5, 2026. The attack occurred during a routine patrol of CJTF members and local hunters in an area that remains volatile despite ongoing counterinsurgency operations. Following the ambush, troops from Operation HADIN KAI, alongside police officers and CJTF members, responded to the scene. Ibrahim was evacuated to the General Hospital in Gwoza, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. His body was released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites. The incident highlights persistent security challenges in southern Borno, where local vigilantes and CJTF members continue to play a crucial role in supporting military operations against insurgent groups. Authorities continue investigations into the ambush to prevent future attacks. #BornoState #CJTF #BokoHaram #ISWAP #NigeriaNews #GwozaAttack #SecurityUpdate #TerrorismInNigeria #NorthernNigeria

Brief: Tinubu Has Kept Faith With North On Campaign Promises — Gov Uba Sani. Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has praised President Bola Tinubu for staying true to his campaign promises to northern Nigeria, particularly in addressing the region’s deep-rooted insecurity. Speaking at a government-citizen engagement forum in Kaduna, Governor Sani said Tinubu’s administration has provided critical support in reclaiming communities from bandits, restoring peace along key corridors like the Kaduna-Abuja highway, and reviving local economies long paralyzed by violence. He highlighted the President’s commitment to tackling exclusion, poverty, and neglect, which he said are the root causes of insecurity in the North. “President Tinubu has stood firmly with us. His leadership has brought tangible results, but we know more work still lies ahead,” Sani said. #Tinubu #UbaSani #KadunaState #Insecurity #NorthernNigeria #CampaignPromises #APC

No Regional Bias! Tinubu's Road Projects Driven by Economics, Not Favouritism — Presidency Clarifies Amid rising claims of northern marginalisation, the Presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu’s infrastructure focus, asserting that road and development projects are guided by economic impact, not geography. Responding to allegations by ex-Kano governor and NNPP chieftain Rabiu Kwankwaso, Presidential Aide Abdulaziz Abdulaziz said on Channels TV that all infrastructure efforts are rooted in national interest, not southern favoritism. "We must view these as national projects, not North or South. The economic value matters most," Abdulaziz noted, citing the Sokoto-Badagry Road as a key Northern counterpart to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road. He also confirmed that work continues on the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressway, debunking abandonment claims and stressing the administration’s commitment to equity and fairness in development allocation. #TinubuAdministration #RoadInfrastructure #PresidencySpeaks #NorthernNigeria

Tinubu Govt Fires Back at Kwankwaso: “The North Is Not Neglected!” – Presidency Lists Ongoing Projects Across Region The Presidency has dismissed claims by former NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, that the North is being sidelined under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a strongly-worded statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, countered Kwankwaso’s allegations, highlighting numerous federal interventions and projects in the North. From the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Expressway and Kano–Maiduguri Dual Carriageway, to the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano Gas Pipeline and solar energy projects in Kaduna, the presidency said the region is benefiting from strategic infrastructure and energy investments. Other notable initiatives include: $158M Agricultural Value Chain Project across 9 northern states Kolmani Oil & Gas Project in Bauchi and Gombe ACReSAL Programme to restore 1 million hectares of degraded land Revitalisation of 1,000 Primary Health Centres Health institutions like Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital and University of Jos Teaching Hospital are also receiving federal upgrades and expansion. Major rail and metro projects—such as Kaduna–Kano and Kano–Maradi Rail Lines, plus Abuja Metro rehab—were also cited as proof of commitment. “Northern Nigeria is not left behind... From road networks to gas pipelines, agriculture, health, and rail, this administration has the North well covered,” Dare emphasized. This rebuttal comes after Kwankwaso expressed frustration over the North’s condition during a Kano dialogue, citing a harrowing road trip due to poor federal road maintenance. The national conversation continues — but the presidency insists: “The North is not being neglected.” #TinubuVsKwankwaso #NorthernNigeria #PresidencyResponds