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CDS Musa Visits SCIA At National Mosque

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In a significant move towards fostering national unity and strengthening the bond between Nigeria’s armed forces and religious leaders, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), paid a visit to the leadership of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs at the National Mosque in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja on a Friday.

General Musa underscored the primary purpose of his visit, which was to enhance the relationship between the Nigerian armed forces and religious leaders throughout the nation.

He emphasized the unwavering commitment of the military to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians, regardless of their tribal or religious backgrounds.

In a resolute stance, the CDS clarified that the military remains nonpartisan and apolitical.

He vowed to take every necessary action to shield the country’s territorial integrity from any external threats or aggression.

General Musa called upon the religious leaders in Nigeria to leverage their influential positions to promote the peace and unity essential for the socioeconomic advancement of the nation.

He highlighted the vital connection between peace and development, emphasizing that the two are inseparable.

The Chief Imam of the Central Mosque, Sheikh Professor Ibrahim Ahmad Maqari, along with other Imams present, expressed their gratitude to General Musa for his visit.

They emphasized that all the Imams within the Central Mosque and other mosques in the FCT are staunch advocates of peace in their sermons and actions.

The Council members assured the CDS of their continued prayers for peace in the country.

This visit signifies a significant step towards strengthening national unity and ensuring that Nigeria remains a harmonious and prosperous nation, with the military and religious leaders working hand in hand to secure a peaceful future for all citizens.

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Nigeria Sets August 1 Deadline For Irregular Migrants To Comply

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In a decisive move to tackle unauthorised migration, Nigeria’s federal government has announced a nationwide crackdown on irregular migrants, effective from August 1.

The initiative is aimed at addressing concerns surrounding illegal immigration by urging those without valid documentation or overstaying their visas to legalise their status before the deadline. Authorities have made it clear that individuals who fail to comply will face arrest and deportation.

However, the government has reassured the public that enforcement measures will be conducted in a humane manner, with full respect for migrants’ rights.

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Senator Natasha: End this debacle now – Arewa group

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A Northern youth group, Arewa Youth Council for Justice, has urged suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to end the conversations that led to her suspension from the Senate by issuing an apology to the National Assembly.

The group took the stand in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, signed by its National President, Isak Mammud and the National Secretary, Timothy Isaiah.

This came in reaction to the verbal war between Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi representing Ebonyi Central and former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili.

The youth group said the matter was assuming a disturbing dimension and should be brought to a close.

While accusing Senator Natasha of escalating a matter that should have been amicably resolved in the Senate within hours, the youths said if something was not done urgently, the matter could get to a more dangerous stage.

“What happened during the Senate Public Hearing could not have happened in the first place had Senator Natasha issued an apology to the Senate President and by extension the Senate a long time ago.

“It is sad that mere change of seating position has been dragged to such an extent that the reputation of Nigeria’s image abroad is being dented over a trivial matter, which was now blown out of proportion to the extent of alleging sexual harassment.

“We are troubled by the latest developments, including the shouting match during the public hearing, as well as the recall process against Senator Natasha.

“Indeed, the time had come for the Senator to heed the voice of reason by apologizing to the Senate President, whose image was unnecessarily attacked,” the group stated.

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While commending Senator Akpabio for maintaining his cool all the while, the Arewa group noted that hiding under unfounded allegations to justify the flouting of Senate rules was totally condemnable.

“However, we appeal that should the Senator tender an unreserved apology, the Senate President, in his usual humility and peaceful disposition, should forgive her and allow her to be restored to the Senate.”

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NAF eliminates scores of terrorists in multiple airstrikes in Borno

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has eliminated scores of suspected terrorists during multiple airstrikes at Warawara, near Wajiroko, and Chinene in the Mandara Mountains area of Borno.

The Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Group Capt. Kabiru Ali, disclosed this in a statement issued n Thursday in Abuja.

Ali said that the NAF had sustained its counterterrorism operations tempo in the North-East, executing decisive airstrikes in multiple waves on Wednesday and dealing a severe blow to insurgent activities.

He said that the NAF, guided by painstaking Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, identified a number of terrorists stockpiling logistics and planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) around Wajiroko.

According to him, surveillance later tracked their movement to a concealed location housing a gun truck, ammunition stockpiles, and fuel reserves.

”In response, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) executed multiple waves of air interdiction missions.

”The first wave struck the terrorists’ logistics hub, destroying gun trucks and critical supplies.

”The other followed with sustained rocket and cannon attacks, ensuring the complete annihilation of terrorist’s assets.

”Later that day, NAF aircraft targeted another terrorist enclave at Chinene in the Mandara Mountains.

”Intelligence reports indicated that insurgents had relocated there following a previous air raid on Degbewa on March 16.

”Overhead reconnaissance confirmed the presence of active structures, prompting the execution of strikes that set terrorist hideouts ablaze.”

Ali added that the fleeing insurgents were subsequently engaged and neutralised, further crippling their operational capacity.

According to him, battle damage assessment and corroboratory intelligence confirmed the neutralisation of scores of terrorist fighters.

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He said the airstrikes also destroyed four terrorist gun trucks, two Toyota Hilux vehicles, and several makeshift shelters, forcing the insurgents to abandon their positions degrading their operational capabilities.

”These successful air interdiction missions underscore the NAF’s unwavering commitment to neutralising insurgents, disrupting their logistics, and denying them safe havens.

”With sustained pressure on terrorist elements, the NAF remains resolute in its mission to restore peace and security in the country,” he said.

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