Day: April 13, 2026

Conflicting death toll, as NAF airstrike hits market in Borno-Yobe border community

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Borno–Yobe NAF airstrike

…Military defends airstrike A suspected Nigerian military airstrike on a crowded market along the Borno–Yobe border has triggered outrage and confusion, with conflicting casualty figures and a firm defence from the military that the location was a terrorist hub. The strike hit Jilli village in Gubio local government area of Borno State on Saturday afternoon, targeting what the military described as a key logistics base for Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters.  However, witnesses and local officials say the attack struck the bustling Jilli Market at peak trading hours,…

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US commends Tinubu’s govt. for commitment to addressing terrorism

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US commends Tinubu’s govt.

The United States (U.S) has commended the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration for its efforts to tackle terrorism and strengthen the judicial process in the country. In a statement shared on 𝕏 yesterday, US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, Massad Fares Boulos, acknowledged the Nigerian government’s commitment to accelerating terrorism-related trials and addressing long-standing delays in the courts. He noted that the recent conviction of 386 Islamist militants marked a significant step towards accountability and justice. He further highlighted the importance of timely and transparent legal processes in…

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Oil sector scandal: Probe exposes massive theft, hidden wells, high-level collusion

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Oil sector scandal

An inter-agency investigation has uncovered widespread crude oil theft, hidden wells, and systemic corruption across Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, implicating some operators, security personnel, and government officials. The findings are contained in a 187-page report by the Inter-Agency Technical Committee (IATC), set up in 2025 to verify oil and gas well data and investigate disputes. The report links the ongoing revenue shortfalls and failure to meet OPEC production targets to large-scale economic sabotage. Investigators found major discrepancies between officially reported and actual numbers of oil wells, alongside unaccounted production…

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“Devastating failure” – Atiku condemns NAF market airstrike

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Atiku condemns NAF

Former Vice-President and chieftain of the African Democratic Party, (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has strongly condemned the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), airstrike on Jilli Market, which reportedly claimed the lives of innocent traders, describing the incident as a “devastating failure” that should outrage all Nigerians. At least 200 people, mostly traders, were reportedly killed after a military airstrike hit a busy weekly market along the Borno -Yobe states border. The incident happened on Saturday at Jilli, located between Gubio in Borno State and Geidam in Yobe State. Four fighter jets were…

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Bege Katuka emerges ADC Chairman in Kaduna

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Katuka emerges ADC Chairman

Hon. Bege Humble Katuka has emerged as the Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, following a party congress held in the state. Katuka, who hails from Southern Kaduna, was selected during the congress organised by the party to reposition its leadership structure and strengthen internal cohesion ahead of future political activities. He will be joined in the new leadership by Muktar Hazo, who emerged as Deputy Chairman. Party stakeholders at the Congress expressed optimism that the new leadership will enhance grassroots mobilization and improve the ADC’s…

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“Probe missing ₦2.9bn in NIGCOMSAT, NNRA” – SERAP urges Tinubu

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SERAP urges Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, to account for the “whereabouts of the alleged missing or diverted ₦2.9 billion of public funds” from the Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA). The organisation, in a letter dated April 11 and signed by SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP urged him to direct the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), and anti-corruption agencies…

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NAF airstrike: “We need answers, not condolences” – Gumi

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Gumi on NAF airstrike

…Demands probe  Kaduna based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi has called for an urgent investigation into the Nigerian Air Force airstrike that reportedly killed more than 50 civilians at a weekly market in Jilli village along the Borno–Yobe border. Reacting in a Facebook post yesterday, Gumi questioned the accountability of those responsible for the operation, asking who authorised and executed the bombings that hit innocent civilians. He cited previous incidents, including the Tudun-Biri bombing and other reported strikes in Nasarawa and Sokoto, describing them as part of a troubling pattern of…

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Defections: “Tinubu might have all the Govs. but not masses” – Buba Galadima’s daughter 

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Buba Galadima's daughter

Zainab Buba Galadima, a former Technical Assistant to Vice President Kashim Shettima, has raised concerns about the level of public support enjoyed by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying there may be a gap between political backing and acceptance among ordinary Nigerians. Galadima, who shared her views during an appearance on Mic On Podcast, where she spoke about how political leaders relate with citizens, especially in northern Nigeria, stated that while the president may have the backing of many state governors, that does not mean he has won over the general population.…

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