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Terrorists kill soldiers in attack on Borno military base

Many soldiers were feared killed by Boko Haram insurgents in an attack on a military base in Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, on Monday.

According to local sources, the attack occurred in the evening when the insurgents launched an assault oBornon the military formation, firing sporadically and causing numerous casualties, including soldiers killed and others critically injured.

A resident of Damboa, Abba Usman, provided additional information, saying that military reinforcements rushing to the scene stepped on a landmine, causing an explosion that resulted in injuries and possibly more casualties.

“I do not have much information, but I can confirm that there was an attack and soldiers were killed. Here, we also heard about how soldiers rushing to the base for reinforcement stepped on something like a bomb, and it exploded,” Usman said.

A military source also confirmed the attack; however, the source refrained from providing a specific number of soldiers killed, stating, “There was an attack; many soldiers were killed, but the figure is currently not known.”

When contacted, spokesperson for Operation Hadin Kai, Lt Col A.Y. Jingina, responded, saying, “Please, I am out of station, and Sabon Gari is under Sector 2.”

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However, the Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Usman Tar, confirmed the incident, stating, “I can confirm there was an IED attack in a place called Wajiroko (under Damboa). What happened was that our military personnel stepped on an IED. We lost one, and one sustained an injury. It was not an attack; it was an IED our soldiers stepped on.”

Meanwhile, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff, has asked commanders and heads of various Army formations across the country to work with stakeholders in their respective areas to successfully handle the nation’s security concerns. He made the call on Tuesday at the start of the four-day First Senior Command and Leadership Seminar in Lafia, Nasarawa State.

In his remarks, Oluyede stressed the necessity of forming partnerships with other security agencies, civil society organisations, and traditional institutions to combat terrorism and other criminal activities.

He emphasised that mutual respect and teamwork were critical for long-term national stability and effective counterterrorism activities.

Oluyede, represented by the Army’s Chief of Training, Maj. Gen. Abubakar Sadiq Ndalolo, advised the commanders to constantly adjust their strategies to meet changing security challenges. He urged them to have meaningful discussions and share best practices during the lecture.

“These stakeholders are pivotal to addressing the prevailing security threats within your areas of responsibilities.

“It is also pertinent that you strategically apply situational awareness and strategic communication skills when engaging these stakeholders so that you can foster mutual respect and build teamwork. This integrated approach is not only key to addressing our immediate security threats. It can also contribute significantly to long-term national stability,” he said.

The conference is intended to provide Army operational commanders and senior military officers with the tools they need to handle Nigeria’s increasingly complicated security environment.

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, who was represented by Deputy Governor Emmanuel Akabe, praised the Nigerian Army for holding the seminar, describing it as a critical venue for sharing experiences and improving operational leadership abilities.

Maj. Gen. Hilary Nzan, Commander of the 4 Special Forces Command, also extended gratitude to the participants and underlined the significance of altering the Nigerian Army’s operations via innovation and strategic thinking.

 

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Ibadan Pastor ends 30-year-marriage over sex dispute with wife

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Ibadan Pastor ends 30-year-marriage over sex dispute with wife

A Mapo Grade A Customary Court sitting in Ibadan on Friday acceded to prayers of one Pastor Olamide Agbejaife to end the 30-year cohabitation between him and his estranged wife, Mary, for frequently denying him sex denial and food poisoning.

Agbejaife, a resident of Olodo in Ibadan, told the court that his wife’s behaviour took a negative turn after he received a revelation in 2017 that he would marry another wife.

He claimed that since then, Mary had stopped engaging in sexual intimacy with him and had even attempted to poison him.

“On Dec. 6, 2021, I had a serious stomach upset after eating food given to me by Mary,” Agbejaife said.

“She also cursed me on several occasions without reason.

“After our first child was born in 1995, she started leaving our home without permission, often without providing any explanation.

“In fact, when I underwent surgery in 2022, Mary abandoned me for 14 months and only resurfaced later.”

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Agbejaife also revealed that Mary had told someone he had died after a poisoning incident.

In her response, Mary, a trader, pleaded with the court not to terminate their 30-year relationship, expressing her desire to enjoy the fruits of her labour and the children they had together.

“Agbejaife was the one who stopped having sexual intimacy with me and even moved out of the house,” Mary told the court in her defence.

“We have never had any physical fights, although we did quarrel occasionally,” she admitted.

Delivering judgment, the court’s President, Mrs O.E. Owoseni, ruled that Agbejaife and Mary were free to go their separate ways, as Mary was no longer interested in the relationship.

Owoseni pointed out that the union was not a valid customary marriage in the first place because the petitioner, Agbejaife, had not paid the bride price to the respondent.

Citing various sections of the law, the court held that none of the evidence provided by either party indicated that a dowry had been paid.

” This is a fundamental requirement for a valid customary marriage in Nigeria,”she said.

The court also struck out the prayer seeking to restrain Mary from harassing, threatening, or interfering with Agbejaife’s private life, as Agbejaife did not provide sufficient evidence to support his claim.

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BREAKING: Protest in Rivers over emergency rule [VIDEO]

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BREAKING: Protest in Rivers over emergency rule [VIDEO]

A large group of women have protested the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the ongoing emergency rule in the state.

The demonstrators gathered outside the State Government House in Port Harcourt and led a procession through the streets of the city.

Chanting songs in solidarity with the suspended governor and holding placards, the women demanded the restoration of democratic leadership.

Governor Fubara was suspended in a controversial manner in March after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state. The federal government appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as Sole Administrator to oversee affairs for an initial period of six months.

However, the protesting women accused the federal government of using the emergency rule to push a political agenda, not to address any real security threat.

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“This imposition is not driven by any genuine threat to national security but is clearly a politically motivated manoeuvre aimed at subjugating our people and undermining our constitutional democracy,” the women said in a statement titled “Liberation Walk and Call for the Restoration of Democratic Leadership.”

They criticised the Sole Administrator, accusing him of acting beyond his powers and trying to take control of the state unjustly.

The protesters questioned why a state like Rivers, which has remained relatively peaceful, is under emergency rule, while more troubled states like Borno, Zamfara, and Kaduna have not received the same treatment.

“What we are witnessing is not governance—it is occupation. Not democracy, but autocracy,” the women declared.

The group made several demands, including: immediate reinstatement of Governor Fubara and other democratic institutions in Rivers State; an end to the military-style emergency rule, which they described as unconstitutional and unjustified; intervention from respected Nigerian leaders and diplomats to help reverse the decision; support from civil society and the international community to defend democracy in Rivers State.

They warned that women and youths in the state would no longer remain silent in the face of what they called repression and political takeover.

“Rivers State is the heart of the Niger Delta. Peace has prevailed in our communities. We will not allow anyone to steal our voices or subvert our will. Democracy must be restored,” the statement by the protesters added.

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Ekiti govt engages Muslim leaders after Mosque demolition tension

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The Ekiti government has engaged in peace talks with Muslim leaders under the aegis of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA) in a bid to ease tensions following the demolition of a mosque in Aramoko LGA in the state.

Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye, who met with the religious leaders, assured them that the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji remains committed to religious harmony and peaceful coexistence.

The mosque in question was allegedly demolished to pave the way for an ultra-modern market, a constituency project of Senate Leader and Ekiti Central Senator, Opeyemi Bamidele.

Speaking during the meeting, Afuye stated that the Alara-in-Council, led by the Alara of Aramoko Ekiti, Oba Olu Adeyemi, had already allocated another plot of land for the rebuilding of the mosque.

She urged the Muslim community to remain calm and assured them of the government’s commitment to justice.

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“I am even happy that the Alara of Aramoko Ekiti is a Muslim leader. He can’t be in a place where you will be cheated,” Afuye said.

“We will convene a stakeholders’ meeting soon to ensure a peaceful resolution.”

The Deputy Governor added that the Senate Leader’s project was intended to develop the town in a way that benefits all residents, including Muslims, and that the provision of a new plot for the mosque shows the community’s respect for Islamic worshippers.

In response, SCIA President, Dr. Hameed Bakare, commended the government’s swift intervention and expressed hope for a timely and amicable resolution.

“We want this matter resolved quickly. We believe Governor Oyebanji will not allow it to fester,” he said.

Chief Imam of Aramoko Ekiti, Alhaji Abdul-Raheem Bamigbola, raised concern that two mosques had been demolished in the community within six months for development projects, with little effort made to rebuild them.

He stated that while the Muslim community supports development, their place of worship must be restored at a suitable location.

“We appreciate Senator Bamidele’s developmental strides, but he must fulfill his promise to build another mosque for us,” the Imam said.

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