Month: December 2025

Misguided Bombs and Dangerous Narratives: When the Fight Against Terror Misses Its Target By Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade

Emporium Reporters

For the first time in Nigeria’s modern history, the United States has carried out a direct military strike on Nigerian soil under the pretext of fighting terrorism. This troubling development follows earlier threats by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who had repeatedly alleged a so-called “Christian genocide” in Nigeria and hinted at possible military intervention.   What makes this incident deeply alarming is not merely the involvement of a foreign power, but the grave misrepresentation of Nigeria’s security realities and the reckless choice of targets allegedly hit during the operation.…

Nigeria–US intelligence cooperation leads to precision airstrikes on terrorist targets

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to combating terrorism through sustained international partnerships, confirming that recent precision airstrikes against terrorist targets in North West Nigeria were conducted following close security and intelligence collaboration with the United States. In a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, the government stated that Nigeria remained actively engaged in structured security cooperation with key international partners to address the persistent threat of terrorism and violent extremism across the country. The ministry explained that the collaboration, conducted in…

Nigeria, US conduct joint precision strikes on foreign ISIS fighters in North-West

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), in collaboration with the United States of America, have carried out precision strike operations against identified foreign ISIS-linked elements operating in parts of North-West Nigeria. The operation, executed with the approval of the appropriate Federal Government authorities, forms part of sustained efforts to eliminate terrorists and other criminal elements posing threats to Nigeria’s national security. According to a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the strikes were conducted following credible intelligence and detailed operational planning designed to degrade…

Christmas: CDS hosts frontline Troops in Plateau, boosts morale

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, on Thursday, December 25, 2025, hosted frontline troops of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division and the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) at a Christmas luncheon in Plateau State, in a move aimed at boosting morale and reinforcing leadership’s solidarity with personnel in active operations. Represented at the event by the Commander Armour Corps, Major General UB Abubakar, the CDS conveyed warm Christmas greetings to the troops, describing the season as one of love, sacrifice, hope and renewal. He…

Presidency debunks reports of Gbajabiamila’s replacement as Chief of Staff

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Presidency has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has replaced the Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, described the claim as a fabrication by purveyors of fake news aimed at creating disaffection within the government. According to the statement, there has been no change in the leadership structure at the State House, stressed that Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila remains the Chief of Staff…

US-Based Security Institute honours NDLEA Boss Marwa as Security Leader of the Year 2025

Lukman Laleye Babalola

A United States–based security research and strategy organisation, Ogun Security Research and Strategic Consulting LLC (OSRS), has named the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), as Security Leader of the Year 2025. The Texas-based institute announced the recognition in a statement published on its website on Thursday, December 25, 2025, following what it described as an independent, AI-assisted and evidence-based assessment of Nigeria’s security leadership landscape. According to OSRS, Marwa emerged top based on operational effectiveness, integrity, institutional reform…

Commander Corps of Artillery visits OPHK, reaffirms support for Counter-Insurgency Operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commander Corps of Artillery (CCA), Major General John Adeyemo, has paid an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), reaffirming the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustaining counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in the region. The visit, which took place on Wednesday, 24 December 2025, was aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness and strengthening the deployment of artillery assets in support of ongoing efforts to stabilise the North-East. It also aligns with the vision and command philosophy of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS),…

Digital Power: How Nigeria’s e-Governance Revolution Is Redefining Public Institutions Across Africa

Emporium Reporters

Nigeria’s agitation toward a fully digitized and citizen-focused public sector took a center stage yesterday at the international 4- Day Study Tour on e-Governance, Innovation and Resilience held in Swiss – Belinn, Nairobi, Kenya as experts Brainstormed on challenges, gaps, realities and pathways to modernizing public institutions across Africa. Presenting a well detailed and researched paper with titled: “Modernization of Public Institutions: Gaps, Realities and Pathway to Enhance Effective e-Governance,” Dr TPL Bassey Ita Etim-Ikang, PhD who is also a developmental expert and analyst urged for immediate reforms driven by…

Christmas: Akpabio urges Nigerians to embrace peace, love, unity

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerians, especially Christians, on the celebration of Christmas, called on citizens to promote peace, love, unity, and tolerance across the country. In a Christmas message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio emphasised the importance of spreading love, kindness, and generosity during the Yuletide season and beyond. He encouraged Nigerians to remember the less privileged and extend a helping hand to those in need. The Senate President noted that the birth of Jesus Christ…

Niger Police arrests 11 suspects, rescues abducted victims, recovers stolen items in Multi-Crime crackdown

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its fight against crime with the arrest of multiple suspects, recovery of stolen items, rescue of abducted victims and dismantling of a child trafficking syndicate across different parts of the state. In a release issued on Tuesday, the Command confirmed that two suspects were arrested for criminal conspiracy, housebreaking and armed robbery following a November 12 attack in the Gurara area of Minna, where armed robbers dispossessed a resident of a laptop, mobile phones and other valuables worth over ₦758,000.…