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Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has called on the federal government and security agencies to urgently intensify efforts to locate Brigadier General Musa Uba, commander of the 25 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, who was reportedly abducted by militants. In a statement released on Thursday, Ndume appealed for immediate action to secure the release of Uba, who was ambushed and captured by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during a convoy operation near Wajiroko village in Borno State on Friday. Ndume also highlighted the urgent need to rescue 25 schoolgirls abducted on Sunday from the Government…

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted on terrorism charges. The sentencing was announced on Thursday by Justice James Omotosho, who ruled that Kanu would serve life in prison for Counts 4, 5, and 6 of the seven-count charges. Additionally, he was handed a 20-year jail term for Count 2. The court’s ruling marks a significant development in the long-running legal proceedings against the IPOB leader, who has been at the center of multiple security and political controversies. Authorities have not yet commented on the possibility of…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully repelled a kidnapping attempt in Guto village, Bwari Area Council, during an early morning operation. According to authorities, a group of armed attackers attempted to abduct residents, but police officers quickly confronted the suspects. In the ensuing exchange, two assailants were neutralised while others fled the scene. Tragically, one police officer sustained gunshot injuries and later died. The FCT Commissioner of Police has since deployed additional personnel to secure the area and ordered a full-scale investigation to track down the fleeing attackers. The police assured residents that all necessary measures are…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the controversial playing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s campaign song, “On Your Mandate,” at the opening session of the 2025 All Nigerian Judges Conference, describing the incident as “reckless, scandalous, disgraceful, and deeply irresponsible.” Atiku, in a strongly worded statement shared on his Facebook page, said he initially dismissed the viral video—captured during Channels TV’s coverage of the event—as a deepfake. The clip showed the partisan anthem being played at the end of a speech by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, instead of the Nigerian National Anthem. “When it…

By Aminu Adamu Fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Friday night ambushed a Nigerian military convoy in Borno State, reportedly abducting a senior army general and killing several soldiers, including members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). Security sources told HumAngle that the attack occurred along a key route in the state’s northern axis, an area that has witnessed repeated militant movements in recent weeks. The convoy was said to have been on an operational patrol when it came under heavy fire from the insurgents. According to field accounts, the assailants detonated improvised explosive devices…

By Aminu Adamu HumAngle Foundation has launched a six-month fellowship programme to strengthen community journalism and promote human rights advocacy among journalists across northern Nigeria. The initiative, which began with a three-day training session held simultaneously in Kaduna, Plateau, and Borno States, brings together reporters and advocates from the North Central, North East, and North West regions. Participants will continue with six months of mentored fieldwork to apply lessons from the training. According to Johnston Kpilaaka, Sub-Editor and Head of Standards at HumAngle, the fellowship was introduced to respond to the erosion of responsible reporting and the spread of misinformation…

Al Jazeera reports that Ethiopia has confirmed its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease after nine cases were detected in the country’s southern Omo region, which borders conflict-affected South Sudan. According to the report, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus commended Ethiopian health authorities for their “rapid and transparent response,” noting that swift action is critical to containing the highly lethal viral disease. The confirmation came a day after the World Health Organization announced that it was investigating suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever in Ethiopia. Marburg virus, a highly virulent pathogen in the same family as Ebola, is described by…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), extending his tenure for another five years. Marwa, who first assumed office in January 2021 under former President Muhammadu Buhari, previously chaired the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse between 2018 and 2020. His renewed appointment means he will continue to lead the agency until 2031. The Adamawa-born retired military officer has had a long and distinguished career. A graduate of the Nigerian Military School and the Nigerian Defence Academy, he was commissioned…

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Ban of Single-Use Plastics, marking a decisive step toward environmental sustainability and improved waste management across the country. The committee is tasked with driving national policy coordination, strengthening enforcement mechanisms, and steering Nigeria’s transition away from environmentally harmful plastic products. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, represented by Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma, said the initiative underscores Nigeria’s commitment to meeting global environmental and climate action standards. He emphasized that eliminating single-use plastics is not merely a regulatory issue but a…

Fresh revelations have surfaced regarding the dramatic confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and military officers in Abuja on Tuesday, following allegations that the minister revoked and reallocated 30 hectares of land originally owned by top military personnel to his political associates. According to an exclusive SaharaReporters investigation, the disputed land, located in the Gudu-Gaduwa district of Abuja, was initially allocated to serving and retired military officers. However, sources familiar with the matter allege that Minister Wike revoked the ownership and reissued new Rights of Occupancy (RofO) to several private individuals, including a top…