International News Syndicate

BY ADAMU ALIYU NGULDE, MAIDUGURI  22 senior military officers in Borno State have been promoted by the Nigerian Army Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai. The event was held at Maimalari Cantonment Officer Mess Maiduguri on Friday. Officers recently promoted by the Nigerian Army were decorated as navy commodores, colonels, and brigadier generals. Of the 22 senior officers who received decorations, seven were promoted to the rank of Brig general, one was promoted from navy captain to commodore, and fourteen were promoted from lieutenant colonels to colonels. "You must prepare yourself and build your names by courage and perseverance in the line of duty," stated the theater commander, who acknowledged the growing security threats in the county. He called on the senior officers to follow the Nigerian Army's strategy wherever they are in order to fulfill their mandate, which is to establish peace and stability in the country. Babagana Umara Zulum, the g...

BY EDITOR Jigawa state Governor Malam Umar Namadi has lost his Eldest Son Abdulwahab Namadi. Abdulwahab Namadi died on Thursday in a ghastly motor accident along Dutse-Kafin Hausa road on Thursday. The announcement is contained in a statement by Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor “With a heavy heart and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, His Excellency Mallam Umar Namadi, Governor of Jigawa State, announces the passing of yet another member of his family; his dear son Abdulwahab Umar Namadi”. “He departed this world this afternoon (Thursday, December 26th, 2024) as a result of a ghastly motor accident along Dutse-Kafin-Hausa Road” The burial rite has taking place in Kafin Hausa town, in accordance with Islamic traditions. A 24 year old, late Abdulwahab is survived by his parents and many siblings.

BY ADAMU ALIYU NGULDE, MAIDUGURI AND ZOULADAINE MANOU MAINE SOROA A suspected Boko Haram bomber has murdered at least two persons in Borno by detonating explosives near a gathering of mourning. Yesterday, the bomber slipped into a throng of mourners in Dalori, near Maiduguri, and detonated the Improvised Explosive Devices, killing two and injuring three. According to International News Syndicate, the people were lamenting the loss of one of them, who had been killed in a Boko Haram attack in the town the day before, when the bomber entered the gathering. The first incident took place on Tuesday and injured two persons. Nahum Daso, the Borno State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), claimed security agencies had restored normalcy in the area. "The Dalori incident occurred a day after the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) carried out multiple drone attacks on a military location at Wajiroko, a remote area in Damboa Local Government, Borno State". At ar...

BY NEWS EDITOR  A Syrian opposition flag is waved in Damascus, Syria, on December 9, 2024, during a celebration of the collapse of the Assad regime.  At least 14 law enforcement personnel were killed in western Syria overnight in an “ambush” by the former forces of deposed leader Bashar al-Assad, the new interior ministry said on Thursday. The attack in the countryside of the Tartus region also injured 10 officers, according to the ministry. It came hours after the new government’s military operations command said its forces killed “a besieged group of remnants of the former regime” in the same area. The new authorities have set a deadline for former regime forces and gangs to hand over their weapons, less than three weeks after Assad fled the country as rebels advanced on the capital Damascus. Syria’s military operations command said additional forces have been deployed “to establish security and hold accountable the remnants of the former regime who are trying to...

BY ADAMU ALIYU NGULDE, MAIDUGURI  The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede celebrated this year’s Christmas with soldiers under Operation Hadin Kai Theatre Command at Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri, on Wednesday December 25. Addressing the troops at a Christmas feast on Wednesday in Maiduguri, Olufemi lauded the troops for the recent successes recorded in the Northeast theatre of operation. Oluyede reitrated the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu towards enhancing the capacity of the Armed Forces through provision of modern arms, vehicles and equipments to ensure that the war was brought to logical conclusion within shortest possible time. The COAS said the Christmas lunch with the troops including wounded soldiers, provided a unique opportunity to appreciate the sacrifice, loyalty and camaraderie of the troops in the theatre and other operations across the country. Also speaking, Governor Babagana Zulum represented by...

BY ADAMU ALIYU NGULDE, MAIDUGURI  The day commemorates the adoption of Arabic as the sixth official language of the United Nations in 1973.  In 2024, the celebration will be held at the Babagana Wakil Intergreted High Islamic School, Maiduguri Borno State Nigeria. The event will focus on increasing the online representation of Arabic to preserve the language's cultural heritage.  The Arabic language is a pillar of the cultural diversity of humanity. It is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, used daily by more than 400 million people. World Arabic Language Day is celebrated every year on 18 December since 2012.  The date coincides with the day in 1973 that the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted Arabic as the sixth official language of the Organization. Speaking at the event, the executive Secretary Abdulkadir Abdulkarim Harun thanks Almighty Allah for witnessing another year to celebrate the day as Worl...

BY ADAMU ALIYU NGULDE, MAIDUGURI  Abdulkadir Abdulkarim, Executive Secretary of the Arabic and Sangaya Education Boards, made the compliment while giving the certified evidence to the school management. He stated that these efforts have significantly improved the Sangaya outcomes and living conditions for Almajiris in the state. The Executive Secretary praised the Borno State Government for providing quality education to Almajiris, stating that it is an important step towards tackling the difficulties affecting the Almajiri system. Responding, the Principal of Ba Buji Sangaya model school, thanked Governor Zulum and the government for their ongoing support of the institution. He said the funds will be used to strengthen and develop the school, as well as to provide better education and basic necessities to the Almajiris in their care. According to him, as school administrators, they will do what is necessary for the children and raise the school's teaching s...

Speaking at the Shehu's Palace  in Maiduguri on Monday, Vice National President Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Rev Panya Stephen explained that the gesture aligns with the group’s commitment to nation-building by supporting vulnerable people, especially those displaced by disasters. He said, “The items include 2,000 bags of rice, and other essentials. “Although this may seem little, we know it will go a long way in cushioning the effects of the flood.” He also highlighted CAN’s commitment to promoting cultures and traditions of Nigerians. According to him, CAN has been dedicated to providing humanitarian support to Internally Displaced Persons in many states across the nation. Responding, His Royal Highness the Shehu of Borno Alhaji Abubakar Garbai Elkanemi  commended CAN for the donation, urging other organisations to emulate this gesture. Also speaking, the Flood Committee Chairman Gujinawu expressed gratitude for CAN k...