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Nigeria's military has killed 35 jihadists in a series of air strikes near its north-eastern border with Cameroon, it said in a statement.

The strikes were carried out in four areas to thwart an attempt by the jihadists to attack ground troops, the military added.

Nigeria has been battling jihadist groups for more than a decade, as well as violent criminal gangs, sectarian conflict and widespread kidnappings for ransom.

On Saturday, a group of prominent Nigerians, including ex-government ministers, business persons and civil society activists, issued a statement, raising concern that parts of Nigeria were enduring "war-time levels of slaughter", while the country was officially at peace.


The group cited a report released in May by rights group Amnesty International, which said that at least 10,217 people had been killed since President Bola Tinubu took office two years ago.

It called for the formation of a Presidential Task Force with wide-ranging powers to end the numerous conflicts - including the resurgence of the militant Islamist group Boko Haram and the breakaway Islamic State West Africa Province (Iswap) in the north-east.

Last week, the army reported killing nearly 600 militants in eight months in the region. There is no independent confirmation of the claim.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it would continue to provide air cover to ground troops dismantling jihadist bases in the north-east.

More than 35,000 people have been killed and two million displaced in the conflict, according to the UN.

Earlier this month, the US State Department approved the sale of weapons worth $346m (£256m) to Nigeria in a bid to help it to quell unrest.

The Institute for Security Studies think-tank said that at least 15 jihadist attacks had been recorded so far this year in areas near Nigeria's border with Cameroon and Niger.

The jihadists were using modified commercial drones to strike at army bases, and were making it difficult for the military to send reinforcements, it added.

The military said it had also carried air strikes on "bandits", a term used to describe criminal gangs in Nigeria, in north-western Katsina state.

The operation led to 76 kidnapping victims, including women and children, being rescued, the military added.

The Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security, Nasir Mua'zu, said that a child had died during the rescue efforts.

The operation followed an attack in the village of Unguwan Mantau in Katsina last week, with gunmen opening fire on worshippers in a mosque and on residents in nearby homes.

The attack led to the killing of at least 50 people and the abduction of about 60 others - some of whom were rescued in the military operation, officials said.

Katsina and neighbouring Zamfara state have been hit the hardest by bandits in the north-west, leading to the most deaths and displacement.



Source...BBC.COM

Na our mama be dis oh, na our mama be dis oh.na our mama be this oh, clear road.....first lady

ADC struggles cos those two men wan know their faith before they join d party , shay na presidential ticket or what, tinubu don hole Nigeria the same way he held lagos down, how can u beat the best politician that is also in power, how, shay by votes, or court, or street, how? I wan know, ....u don't know all parties have die hard fans , come rain or sunshine, those profiting from the government, don plenty now oh, no be only north like before, now the South dey chop , all the elites dey chop, their businesses are all doing well, foreign currency is no longer an issue again, my brother, I don't think Nigeria has had a better and more learned person like tinubu, wake up and when it comes to 2027, do d needful

If to say naira na aiye, Dem no for do this to am, na because say na bird, Dem no like am, evil industry

Trust he invested his money well, he should just go into business, and leave music for those people wey wan bring am down....

Jagaban has codedly pushed the Jonathan agenda under the pdp, so as to cut obi & atiku votes into 2....making way for the APC to win, this is a game , and no be small pikin game.

Jagaban has codedly pushed the Jonathan agenda under the pdp, so as to cut obi & atiku votes into 2....making way for the APC to win, this is a game , and no be small pikin game.

Jagaban at work

When d case hot u no talk , u no stand for am, na now u fit talk , clout chaser

Mumu man zelensky, him people don tire for am, trump don tire for am, he wan fight Russia , him no get weapons , dey go around dey beg for money to fight , while him people just dey die, na mumu man be dat

Campaign don start, Nigerians forget history real quick, which president has Nigeria ever commended for doing well while in office, which one, na after office them go say oh he try, Dem for leave am, lol

For me the best thing Buhari did was to ban codeine, for he saved alot of lives

Muhammadu Buhari was reported to have travelled to the UK in April for a routine medical check-up but subsequently fell ill
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, who has died age 82 in a London clinic, was a former military ruler and self-styled converted democrat who returned to power through elections but struggled to convince Nigerians he could deliver on the change he promised.

Never a natural politician, he was seen as aloof and austere. But he retained a reputation for personal honesty - a rare feat for a politician in Nigeria.

After three failed attempts, Buhari achieved a historic victory in 2015, becoming the country's first opposition candidate to defeat an incumbent. In 2019, he was re-elected for another four-year term.

Buhari had always been popular among the poor of the north (known as the "talakawa" in the Hausa language) but for the 2015 campaign, he had the advantage of a united opposition grouping behind him.

Many of those who supported him thought his military background and disciplinarian credentials were what the country needed to get to grips with the Islamist insurgency in the north. Buhari also promised to tackle corruption and nepotism in government, and create employment opportunities for young Nigerians.

But his time in office coincided with a slump in global oil prices and the country's worst economic crisis in decades.

His administration also came under fire for its handling of insecurity. While campaigning he had promised to defeat the Islamist militant group Boko Haram. But the group remains a threat and one of its factions is now affiliated to the so-called Islamic State group.

There was also an upsurge in deadly clashes between farmers and ethnic Fulani herders in central Nigeria. Mr Buhari, a Fulani, was accused of not being tough enough on the herders or doing enough to stop the crisis.

The activities of so-called bandits in the north-western part of the country saw the abduction of hundreds of secondary school students.

Under his watch armed forces were accused of human rights abuses - like opening fire on anti-police brutality protesters at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos in October 2020.

Who was Muhammadu Buhari?
Muhammadu Buhari was born in December 1942 in Daura in Katsina state in the far north of Nigeria, near the border with Niger. At the time, Nigeria was controlled by the British and it would be another 18 years before the country gained independence.

Buhari's father, who died when he was four, was Fulani, while his mother, who brought him up, was Kanuri. In a 2012 interview, Buhari spoke of being his father's 23rd child and his mother's 13th. He said his only recollection of his father was of the two of them and one of his half-brothers being thrown from the back of a horse.

Muhammadu Buhari was reported to have travelled to the UK in April for a routine medical check-up but subsequently fell ill
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, who has died age 82 in a London clinic, was a former military ruler and self-styled converted democrat who returned to power through elections but struggled to convince Nigerians he could deliver on the change he promised.

Never a natural politician, he was seen as aloof and austere. But he retained a reputation for personal honesty - a rare feat for a politician in Nigeria.

After three failed attempts, Buhari achieved a historic victory in 2015, becoming the country's first opposition candidate to defeat an incumbent. In 2019, he was re-elected for another four-year term.

Buhari had always been popular among the poor of the north (known as the "talakawa" in the Hausa language) but for the 2015 campaign, he had the advantage of a united opposition grouping behind him.

Many of those who supported him thought his military background and disciplinarian credentials were what the country needed to get to grips with the Islamist insurgency in the north. Buhari also promised to tackle corruption and nepotism in government, and create employment opportunities for young Nigerians.

But his time in office coincided with a slump in global oil prices and the country's worst economic crisis in decades.

His administration also came under fire for its handling of insecurity. While campaigning he had promised to defeat the Islamist militant group Boko Haram. But the group remains a threat and one of its factions is now affiliated to the so-called Islamic State group.

There was also an upsurge in deadly clashes between farmers and ethnic Fulani herders in central Nigeria. Mr Buhari, a Fulani, was accused of not being tough enough on the herders or doing enough to stop the crisis.

The activities of so-called bandits in the north-western part of the country saw the abduction of hundreds of secondary school students.

Under his watch armed forces were accused of human rights abuses - like opening fire on anti-police brutality protesters at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos in October 2020.

Recent social media claims that Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa gifted brand-new SUVs to players and officials of Kano Pillars FC have been confirmed to be entirely false.

The rumour, which surfaced first on X (formerly Twitter), alleged that Musa marked his appointment as General Manager of the club by distributing luxury Land Cruiser vehicles. The story quickly gained traction, earning Musa praise for a gesture that, as it turns out, never happened.

In a post on his verified Facebook page on Tuesday, SportsRation correspondent Nsikakabasi Akpan called out the rumour, urging Nigerians to disregard the false report.

When you come across news that Ahmed Musa has bought cars for all Kano Pillars FC players and officials, type FAKE NEWS,” Akpan wrote. “Musa only took over as General Manager yesterday and promised to lead the club back to its glory days. He did not gift cars to players and officials.”

He further explained that the club is currently conducting player screening ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season, and no such lavish handout had been made.

Our independent investigation confirms this. Club sources also described the viral claim as baseless, labelling it a deliberate attempt to mislead fans and generate social media attention.

A player who is currently with Kano Pillars for preseason firmly denied the reports: “ It’s a big lie, I am here with Pillars and there is nothing like that” Chimeremenze Celestine said in a comment monitored by SportsRation.

A photo circulating online, supposedly showing the SUVs, has also been found to be recycled from unrelated events.

The incident highlights a growing concern over misinformation, particularly around high-profile figures such as Musa, whose popularity and influence often make him a target for fake news.

Musa, 31, resumed duties officially as Kano Pillars General Manager on Monday, July 7. In his remarks, he expressed his commitment to repositioning the four-time Nigerian league champions and did not mention or announce any car giveaway.

Fans and the public are urged to verify stories before sharing, especially as Musa’s transition from player to administrator draws increased public interest.

The club has not issued an official statement about the false report, but Musa’s focus remains firmly on leading Kano Pillars into a new era.

All of them were in one party , because of good luck Jonathan, they left, wrestled power away from the man, they gave buhari, buhari finish give tinubu, rufia and amechi dey vex say them want change like say no be them put us for mess, because pdp didn't give obi ticket he left to labour party, now he has dumped labour party for ADC, atiku has been in like 5 different parties , still searching for presidency, and u guys want to vote him because , na coalition, my people, d devil you know is better than the angel you don't know....we were crying for change many years ago, Sai baba, buhari go bring change , what did we get, now una want another change , ok oh am watching to see how this wan go be......thank u

Go to the beach and then swim from there to eko Atlantic, that's vi

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Dull person , u no understand, u believe everything u see on the news

U know hear say him brother no fit see am sef, tubaba abandoned everyone to be with his new babe, brother oh , mama oh, wife and children oh....no be small tin oh

He will still do almost 20 years, that's 10 years based on day and night

Everybody in Hollywood does what Diddy did, but why him? That video of him beating Cassie was hidden for 10 years, why was it released now? He was punished by the illuminati

🎙️ Diddy Verdict: A Split Decision in a High-Stakes Trial

The jury in the federal trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs reached a mixed verdict this morning, delivering a decisive ruling on some charges while remaining undecided on a key accusation.

⚖️ What the Jury Decided

Not guilty on both counts of sex trafficking — acquittals on allegations related to Casandra "Cassie" Ventura and another woman known as "Jane."

Not guilty on the most serious charge: racketeering conspiracy under the RICO Act.

Guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution (“Mann Act” violations), one linked to Ventura and another to “Jane.” Each conviction carries up to 10 years in prison.


📝 Deliberation Process & Jury Dynamics

The jury, composed of 12 members (eight men and four women), spent roughly 13–14 hours deliberating over two days before reaching their conclusion. They initially reported being deadlocked on the racketeering charge, prompting the judge to issue an Allen charge (to encourage consensus), but ultimately they acquitted on the RICO count.

💥 Importance of the Verdict

The racketeering acquittal is a major win for Combs, as it clears him of accusations that he led a criminal enterprise spanning decades — involving violence, kidnapping, bribery, and organized sexual exploitation.

Convictions on the prostitution charges are still serious criminal verdicts—each potentially carrying up to 10 years. Combined, Combs faces up to 20 years in prison, though actual sentencing is at the judge's discretion.


🔍 What Came Out at Trial

Over seven weeks of testimony, more than 30 witnesses provided graphic and intense accounts of incidents including violent “freak-offs,” threats, physical abuse, and the alleged use of drugs to maintain control. Cassie Ventura’s testimony was especially harrowing, detailing physical abuse captured on video in hotel corridors and a broader pattern of coercive behavior.

Combs did not testify, and his legal team chose not to call witnesses. Their defense centered on the claim that all encounters were consensual, portraying the situation as part of a private, swinging lifestyle rather than a criminal conspiracy.

⚠️ What's Next?

Sentencing: With convictions on two federal counts, Combs faces up to 20 years. His fate rests with the judge, and legal analysts expect a lengthy sentence given the gravity and number of charges—though sentences often fall below the statutory maximum.

Potential Appeal: The stark split between acquittals and convictions could fuel appeals—even if racketeering charges are no longer in play.

Broader legal implications: This case concludes one major proceeding, but Combs is still facing over 150 lawsuits and civil claims from alleged victims.



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🧭 Final Take

This landmark trial underscores a complicated reality: the jury found compelling evidence of Combs transporting individuals for prostitution but was not persuaded that his actions constituted a broader criminal enterprise or sex trafficking operation.

As the case transitions from courtroom drama to sentencing and appeals, the industry—and public—will continue to grapple with its impactful consequences, both legally and culturally.

Kano is very important in terms of votes, once u have Kano you have a large portion of votes 9ja has to offer....from the north to be precise

Who thinks we need a new vice president, and who do you think should be d substitute, I think it is ganduje's former boss....what do u think

What's the highest thing AI has done for we In Nigeria.....


AI has solved the issue or arguments , all you guys have to do is ask AI.

U no sabi anything for lagos....for agege u no no d main spot, for mushin too u no sabi....u get idea but u no be smoker so u don't know much

Elon musk just got $53 billion richer...

The rich keeps getting richer, while the poor owe more gbese

Na so which account was paid to, let them monitor the funds, nafdac don cashout Wella

This was just a waste of time and resources, Iran is still Iran nothing changed , Israel just showed Iran that there aren't untouchable