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dragunov:
Why are these people hellbent on sustaining this delusion? What is all this? Ojukwu really run these people strong ting. Despite the fact that there are several books out there that really explained what happened. Na wa o.

The Nigerian Army has expressed concern over what it described as the low level of enrolment from the South-East in the ongoing recruitment, revealing that Anambra recorded only 117 applicants out of 38,000 applications received nationwide.

This was disclosed during a sensitisation event held at the Ministry of Youths’ office in Awka, the state capital.

The leader of the army delegation to sensitise youths in Awka, Brig.-Gen. Uche Nnabuihe, said the figure was recorded as of April 7, before the commencement of a nationwide awareness campaign for the 91 Regular Recruits Intake.

Sunday PUNCH gathered that in April 2025, the Nigerian Army had raised concerns over the poor enrolment of South-East youths in its recruitment exercise.

The leader of the 2025 army recruitment enlightenment team, Chima Ekeator, had said the South-East was gradually losing out on what was rightfully theirs.

Speaking during a town hall meeting in Enugu, Ekeator said out of 200 slots allocated to South-East states in last year’s recruitment, the region barely recorded 100 applications.

“Our people are losing what rightly belongs to them. Each year, whenever a slot is being allocated to our people, we keep noticing that the number of applicants from our side is usually very poor,” Ekeator said.

Speaking at the sensitisation on Saturday, Nnabuihe said the programme was aimed at encouraging more youths from Anambra and the South-East to participate in the recruitment, which is open to tradesmen and non-tradesmen, and will close on May 27.

He added that the sensitisation was intended to correct the imbalance and encourage youths to take advantage of the opportunities available in the Nigerian Army.

Nnabuihe said, “We observed with concern that out of 38,000 applications received nationwide, only 117 came from Anambra as of April 7.

“This sensitisation is to correct that imbalance and encourage our youths to take advantage of the opportunities available in the Nigerian Army.

“We urge eligible youths to apply. The Army offers a structured career path and opportunities for national service.”

Also speaking, Lt.-Col. Ogbemudia Osawe said the Army had expanded its training infrastructure with institutions in Abakaliki and Osogbo to accommodate recruits.

Osawe highlighted the benefits of joining the service to include career progression, regular pay and allowances, access to continuous military education, and specialised training.

Other benefits include exposure to diverse cultures, welfare packages, free medical care for personnel and their families, as well as pension and gratuity.

He added that personnel also have opportunities for international assignments.

In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Anambra State Ministry of Youths, Ifeatu Emodi, commended the initiative, describing military enlistment as crucial, especially for youths in the South-East.

Emodi said many young people in the region had shown declining interest due to misconceptions and misinformation about the Army.

A traditional ruler, Igwe Michael Okeke-Uche of Enugwu-Agidi, also lauded the welfare structure of the Nigerian Army and urged youths to enlist to ensure adequate representation of the South-East in the military.

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo demanded the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Ohanaeze made the demand in Enugu on Thursday, declaring that the entire Igbos were in jail not just the IPOB leader.

Kanu is currently in Sokoto prison following his conviction for treason.

Speaking during Ohanaeze Imeobi and General Assembly at the Ohanaeze National Secretariat in Enugu, the President General, Chief Senator John Azuta-Mbata said the government should not be deceived by those going around promising Igbo votes, stressing that Nnamdi Kanu should be freed first before anyone would talk about votes.

“I have told the government that Nnamdi Kanu that is in jail, it is the entire igboland that is there. There’s no igbo man that is happy that Kanu is in incarceration.

“Let our people stop deceiving the federal government.

“We’re calling on the government of Tinubu to release Kanu. This is the minimal demand of ndi Igbo.

“Additional state creation is a welcome development. We’re happy that is receiving attention,” he emphasized.

Mbata also condemned the stereotyping of the Igbo people.

He, however, urged Ndigbo “to be law-abiding and to be sensitive to the sensibilities of their host communities wherever they may find themselves.

“The diaspora people, your representation matters. Let us, let your actions reflect the values we hold dear in Igbo land.

“It is wrong for Igbo to go to other people’s homes and behave as if there are no core values that our people prioritise. It is what you have gained from home that you take outside.

“We do not expect our people to go to various parts of the world and become lawless and begin to carry out all kinds of traditional practises that are not acceptable at home.”

The Ohanaeze PG also harped on the importance of Igbo language and culture, stressing that it was the fabric that binds Ndigbo together.

“Let us promote it in our homes, in our schools, in our communities.

“Our language is our identity. Let us preserve it for prosperity. As you all know, the UNESCO published a report not too long ago that Igbo language is endangered and that Igbo language is declining.”

He declared that Ohanaeze had risen to the occasion by endowing Professorial chairs of Igbo language and culture at four universities.

“We will do more. We are going to award scholarships for study of Igbo language in universities.

“On our website, we are trying to start schools so that those of our people that are in diaspora, their children can study Igbo language online on our website,” he further stated.

He charged Igbo politicians to be bold, visionary, and accountable to the people, stressing that the people were watching, and that history and prosperity would judge them by their actions.

The Indigenous People of Biafra has commended a United States-based commentator, Mark Arnold, and members of the U.S. Congress for what it described as their intervention in drawing attention to security concerns in Nigeria.

In a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the group said the remarks by the U.S. figures had helped highlight issues affecting communities in parts of the country.

IPOB, led by Nnamdi Kanu, maintained that its long-standing position on self-determination remains unchanged, calling for a peaceful and internationally supervised referendum to determine the political future of the South-East.

The group argued that such a referendum represents a lawful and non-violent approach to addressing grievances related to governance and security. It added that continued agitation reflects concerns over safety, inclusion, and political representation.

According to the statement, IPOB believes that greater international attention could encourage dialogue and adherence to democratic principles in resolving internal disputes.

The organisation also urged its supporters and the international community to continue engaging through lawful and diplomatic channels, while reiterating its call for self-determination.

IPOB further appealed to relevant authorities to prioritise peaceful solutions to Nigeria’s security and political challenges, noting that sustained dialogue remains key to stability and national cohesion.

Stop Ongoing Killings Of Nigerians Or Risk Violent Breakup,’ Former US Envoy Warns Tinubu Govt

Former United States Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback, has warned that Nigeria may face a violent breakup if the government fails to urgently halt the ongoing killings across the country.

Brownback issued the warning in a recent speech captured in a viral video, where he described the situation in Nigeria as reaching a “breaking point,” particularly for Christian communities.

According to him, Nigeria has become “deadly, if not the most deadly place on the planet to be a Christian,” stressing that the current trajectory is unsustainable and could trigger catastrophic consequences.

“Breaking point, stop the killings now or face a split of the country,” Brownback said.

He added, “That’s not going to be able to sustain itself and continue without leading to a violent split up of the country. And I say those words cautiously, and I don’t like saying those words, but I believe it to be the truth.”

The former US envoy warned that continued inaction by Nigerian authorities could plunge the country into broader violence, affecting not only Christians but also moderate Muslim communities.

“If the Nigerian government now does not get on top of this situation of what’s taking place in Nigeria, and has been now for a number of years, if they don’t get on top of it and start protecting their people, particularly the Christian community and the moderate Muslim communities that are being attacked, if they don’t stop this, this is going to lead to broader bloodshed throughout Nigeria and probably a splitting up of the country. And it’s that dramatic,” he said.

Brownback’s comments come amid growing international concern over insecurity in Nigeria, including persistent attacks by armed groups, bandits, and insurgents in several parts of the country.

SaharaReporters earlier reported that at least 624 Nigerians were killed and 419 others abducted within 28 days in February 2026 under the current administration of Bola Tinubu.

This story was sourced from a new security tracker report compiled by the Research and Data Department of HumAngle.

The report painted a grim picture of the worsening security situation across the country.

It revealed that terror-related attacks and organised armed violence accounted for more than half of all recorded incidents during the month.

The tracker, compiled by Abdussamad Ahmad Yusuf and Abdullahi Abubakar, documented 136 incidents of insecurity nationwide during the month, representing only a slight 3.5 percent decrease from the incidents recorded in January.

Despite the slight decline in the number of incidents, fatalities surged sharply, rising from 481 deaths in January to 624 in February, an increase of nearly 30 percent.

According to the report, Nigeria’s North-West region recorded the highest number of insecurity incidents, highlighting the continued spread of armed banditry and terror attacks across the region.

The tracker shows that the North-West experienced 44 incidents, followed by the North-Central region with 40 incidents, while the insurgency-ravaged North-East recorded 24 incidents.

Across the southern part of the country, 28 incidents were documented, including 11 each in the South-South and South-West, and six in the South-East.

At the state level, Zamfara recorded the highest number of incidents with 19, followed by Benue with 15, Borno with 12, Plateau with nine, and Kebbi with eight incidents.

Kwara Records Highest Death Toll

The report revealed that Kwara State recorded the highest number of fatalities nationwide, accounting for 174 deaths, largely linked to a mass-casualty terror attack early in the month.

Zamfara followed with 149 fatalities, while Borno and Kebbi recorded 48 deaths each. Benue State documented 38 fatalities during the period.

Regionally, the North-Central recorded the highest death toll with 278 fatalities, while the North-West followed with 217 deaths.

The North-East recorded 112 fatalities, while southern regions saw relatively lower numbers: South-West recorded nine deaths, South-East five, and South-South three.

Interestingly, Kano and Jigawa states did not record any fatalities linked to insecurity during the period, according to the report.

Kidnapping also surged during the month, with 419 people abducted across 33 separate incidents in 13 states.

States affected by the abductions include Niger, Kwara, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Katsina, Sokoto, Kaduna, Zamfara, Benue, Ebonyi, Plateau, Kano and Ondo.

The report shows that Zamfara alone accounted for 11 kidnapping incidents, the highest recorded in any state during the period.

Other states recorded the following incidents: Sokoto (4), Kaduna (3), Benue (3), Niger (2), Kwara (2), Edo (2), while Akwa Ibom, Katsina, Ebonyi, Plateau, Kano and Ondo recorded one incident each.

The tracker further revealed that attacks targeting civilians were the most common form of violence, accounting for 86 incidents and resulting in 512 deaths.

These incidents included armed attacks on communities, forced disappearances, abductions, and other forms of violence directed at non-combatants.

Other forms of violent incidents documented during the month included five battle-related clashes between armed groups, which resulted in five deaths. The report also recorded three incidents of explosions or remote violence, including landmine and other explosive attacks, that left 11 people dead.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says Nigeria’s position as the world’s fourth most terrorism-affected country in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 is a clear sign that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is failing to keep the country safe. For the party, this is not just another global ranking. It reflects what many Nigerians are already experiencing: more attacks, more deaths, and communities living in fear, often with little sense of protection or presence from those in charge.

The position was contained in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, who pointed to fresh data showing a steady rise in violence and its growing impact on civilians.

“Against the deeply troubling backdrop of yet another deadly terrorist attack in Borno State, where dozens of Nigerians have been killed and many more injured, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reviewed the newly released Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026, which delivers a clear and troubling verdict on the state of insecurity in Nigeria today.

“Nigeria is now ranked the 4th most terrorism-affected country in the world. That is not an abstract statistic. It is a direct reflection of the failure of the Bola Tinubu-led APC government to secure the country,” Abdullahi said.

According to the figures cited, attacks increased from 120 incidents in 2024 to 171 in 2025.

Much of the violence is concentrated in Borno State, which accounts for 67 per cent of attacks and 72 per cent of deaths. Civilians now make up 67 per cent of those killed, a sign of how exposed ordinary people have become.

“At a moment when Nigerians are grieving and communities across the country are living under constant threat, Tinubu, his National Security Adviser, and the Minister of Defence are abroad. The contrast is clear: a country in crisis, and a leadership that is absent,” the party stated.

The ADC also pointed to the continued activities of groups like Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram, as well as the emergence of new actors such as Lakurawa, warning that the situation is evolving rather than improving.

An unidentified individual staged a one man protest against Tinubu during his visit to Windsor. The man, who came with a covered placard, kept shouting on the streets of Windsor

"Tinubu of Nigeria is a drug baron!"

"Tinubu of Nigeria is a drug baron!"

"Tinubu, go and settle your problems with America!"

"Tinubu is killing us!"

"Tinubu is a drug baron!"


The man kept shouting until one of the ushers asking him to leave the road and go on to the sidewalk.

Borno Government Spends N7.7billion On Boko Haram Rehabilitation In 21 Months As Bombings Persist


A review of Borno State’s budgetary spending has revealed that the government expended about N7.7 billion on the rehabilitation and reintegration of “repentant” Boko Haram members within 21 months, even as insurgent attacks continue across the state.

Findings from the 2025 full-year budget performance document show that N4.3billion was spent on “livelihood support for Repentant Boko Haram members” in 2025 alone.

Of this amount, N1.6 billion was disbursed between October and December, reflecting a significant surge in spending within a three-month period.

The figure adds to an earlier N3.45 billion reportedly spent between January and September 2024 under the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) programme, bringing the total expenditure within the period under review to approximately N7.7 billion.

While the state spent these amounts to rehabilitate 'repentant' Boko Haram members, bombings and killings are yet to be stopped.

Earlier, it was reported that no fewer than 23 persons were confirmed dead, while 108 others sustained varying degrees of injuries following multiple bomb explosions that rocked Maiduguri on Monday evening.

The coordinated attacks occurred at three separate locations across the city, throwing residents into panic and prompting a swift response from security agencies and emergency services.

A statement issued by the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso on Tuesday confirmed the casualty figures.

He revealed that investigations were ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the attacks.

The statement read, “Following the devastating suspected suicide IED explosions that occurred at about 7:24pm on March 16, 2026, at (1) Maiduguri Monday Market, (2) University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital gate, and (3) Post Office Flyover area, Maiduguri."

“Preliminary investigation reveals that the incidents were carried out by suspected suicide bombers. Regrettably, 23 persons lost their lives, while 108 others sustained varying degrees of injuries.”

Daso added that security agencies responded swiftly to contain the situation and prevent further harm.

"The scenes were immediately secured, cordoned off, and subjected to thorough sweep operations by Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit Base 13 Maiduguri to rule out the presence of any additional threats,” he added.

He further noted that a combined team of police tactical units, the military, and other security operatives had been deployed to the affected areas.

Victims of the explosions were promptly evacuated by emergency responders, including the National Emergency Management Agency and the State Emergency Management Agency, to nearby medical facilities where they are currently receiving treatment.

“He commiserated with victims and their families, while assuring the public of the command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property,” he said.

IGBOPROMISE1:
But there’s a natural boundary between Anambra and Delta states, River Niger, so how can anyone begin to claim oyel wells east of the river belong to Delta state? Or am i missing something here?

No doubt the seeds for this injustice were sown in the Buhari gov’t, and i can’t say I’m surprised to be honest! That man and his Fulani hegemonic co-travellers despised the Igbo and relished any opportunity to cheat, ridicule or extra-judiciously murder us!