Wonderment! This person has created over a million soldiers!
He has even conducted a census of bandits and terrorists!
babzo: I hope these convictions of ISWAP especially the alleged masterminds of those bombings are true; because the audacity with which ISWAP/ISIS openly fought Boko Haram 2 weeks ago on Lake Chad in broad daylight made it seem like we have no government, no military, no Navy.
I am still wondering why over 1 million soldiers, police, para military cannot rout less than 50,000 bandits and terrorists especially since the country has an Air Force.
DSS gives updates on Simon Ekpa, Mai Tangaran, other ongoing terrorism trials
By Ifreke Inyang Published on November 20, 2025
The Department of State Services, DSS, has provided updates on some ongoing terrorism trials.
These include that of Simon Ekpa, one of the commanders of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and Ismaila, also known as Tangaran, a leader of the Islamic State of West Africa, ISWAP, among others.
This DSS update was shared on X today by Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on New Media.
The DSS has filed terrorism charges against seven key IPOB commanders linked to Simon Ekpa.
The suspects, identified as IPOB commanders, arms dealers/couriers, ESN fighters, and foot soldiers, are accused of receiving funds and material support for terrorist activities in the southeast from Ekpa and other foreign-based IPOB members.
The cases were filed on November 19, 2025, under file numbers FHC/ABJ/CR/632/2025, FHC/ABJ/CR/633/2025, and FHC/ABJ/CR/634/2025.
This group includes a key suspect, Ibrahim Ali Larabo, an illegal immigrant from the Republic of Niger, who specialised in terrorism financing.
Larabo operated an unlicensed bureau de change, BDC, to receive and disburse large sums of money for the proscribed group.
Their alleged financier, Simon Ekpa, has already been convicted and sentenced to six years’ imprisonment in Finland.
2. Successfully Prosecuted Terrorist (Ismaila a.k.a. Mai Tangaran)
The DSS has secured the successful prosecution and conviction of Ismaila (a.k.a. Mai Tangaran), a leader of ISWAP.
Ismaila was responsible for coordinating the 2012 attacks on the Police Headquarters in Bompai, Kano State, and other critical facilities.
His trial, which began in 2017, concluded on November 18, 2025, when Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja pronounced the verdict.
Ismaila was convicted on a four-count charge under the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act 2013.
He received a cumulative sentence of 15 years on count one and 20 years each on counts two, three, and four, with all sentences running concurrently.
The trial of two internationally wanted terror suspects will resume before Justice Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja on January 15, 2026. These individuals are Mahmud Muhammad Usman (aka Mamuda) and Abubakar Abba (aka Abu Baara).
4. Ongoing Prosecution for High-Profile Bombing
Prosecution continues for Khalid Al‑Barnawi, accused of masterminding the UN complex bombing on August 26, 2011. Al-Barnawi is being prosecuted alongside four others for their involvement in the attack.
5. Suspects in the Owo Church and Other Regional Attacks
Five individuals are currently arraigned on a nine-count charge (FHC/ABJ/CR/301/2025) before the Federal High Court in Abuja for their alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State.
Additionally, the DSS is prosecuting 10 suspects arrested in connection with attacks in Benue and Plateau States.
These arrests followed a direct directive from President Bola Tinubu to apprehend the perpetrators of the regional attacks.
6. High-Value Suspects Awaiting Arraignment
Two other key suspects are scheduled for arraignment. The first is the recaptured Abdulazeez Obadaki (aka Bomboy), an internationally known ISWAP leader who reportedly confessed to masterminding the attacks on St. Francis Catholic, Owo, and Deeper Life Church, Okene.
The second is Musa Abubakar, a key manufacturer and supplier of arms and ammunition, arrested in Plateau State.
7. New DG-DSS Directives and Mandate
Upon assuming office in August 2024, the DG-DSS, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, issued critical directives to enhance prosecution efforts. He ordered the review of all inherited cases and mandated forensic investigations to ensure diligent prosecution in accordance with Nigerian law.
DSS secures conviction of ISWAP commander, files fresh terrorism charges against IPOB operatives
By Zagazola Makama
The Department of State Services (DSS) has secured the conviction of a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and filed fresh terrorism charges against seven operatives of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as part of its ongoing nationwide counter-terrorism operations.
In a statement signed by Favour Dozie, Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications, the DSS said Ismaila, also known as Mai Tangaran, pleaded guilty on Tuesday before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja.
He was convicted on a four-count charge bordering on terrorism under the Terrorism Prevention (Amendment) Act, 2013.
Justice Nwite sentenced him to 15 years on count one and 20 years each on counts two, three and four. The sentences will run concurrently.
According to the DSS, the convict coordinated the 2012 attacks on the Police Headquarters in Bompai, Kano State, and other facilities, which left several persons injured.
On Wednesday, the Service filed three separate terrorism charges—FHC/ABJ/CR/632/2025, FHC/ABJ/CR/633/2025 and FHC/ABJ/CR/634/2025—against seven key IPOB commanders believed to be linked to Finland-based agitator, Simon Ekpa, who is already serving a six-year prison sentence in Finland for terror-related offences.
The suspects were accused of receiving funds and material support from Ekpa and other foreign-based collaborators. A major suspect, Ibrahim Ali Larabo, identified as an illegal immigrant from Niger Republic operating an unlicensed Bureau de Change, was charged with terrorism financing. Larabo allegedly provided financial services to the Ekpa-led network, receiving and disbursing large sums for IPOB activities in the South-East.
The DSS said the suspects include IPOB commanders, arms couriers, Eastern Security Network (ESN) fighters and foot soldiers.
The statement also recalled that the Service is prosecuting two internationally-wanted terror suspects Mahmud Muhammad Usman (alias Mamuda) and Abubakar Abba (alias Abu Baara) whose trial resumes on January 15, 2025, before Justice Nwite.
Similarly, the agency is prosecuting Khalid Al-Barnawi, alleged mastermind of the August 26, 2011 bombing of the United Nations building in Abuja, alongside four others.
Five additional suspects are facing a nine-count terrorism charge (FHC/ABJ/CR/301/2025) over their alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State.
Ten others are also being prosecuted over attacks in Benue and Plateau states, following President Bola Tinubu’s directive that all perpetrators be identified and brought to justice.
The Service added that it will soon arraign the recently re-arrested Abdulazeez Obadaki, also known as Bomboy, an alleged ISWAP commander who confessed to orchestrating attacks on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, and Deeper Life Church, Okene. Another suspect, Musa Abubakar, a major arms manufacturer and supplier arrested in Plateau State, will also face prosecution.
The DSS said its Director-General, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, upon assuming office in August 2024, ordered a comprehensive review of all inherited terrorism cases and directed forensic reinvestigations to ensure diligent prosecution.
Achraf Hakimi, Ghizlane Chebbak lead Morocco’s Golden Night at CAF Awards 2025
Published: Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Achraf Hakimi claimed the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award and compatriot Ghizlane Chebbak the CAF Women’s Player of the Year prize in a double triumph for Morocco at the CAF Awards 2025 in Rabat on Wednesday, as Africa’s best performers of the year were honoured.
The star-studded ceremony was attended by players, coaches and Legends from across the continent and beyond, in a celebration of excellence in African football as the game continues to make major strides on the international stage.
Paris Saint-Germain right-back Hakimi was named CAF Men’s Player of the Year after a sensational 2025 in which he won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, French Ligue 1, Coupe de France and reached the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
He also helped Morocco qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and is the first defender to be named Africa’s best player since former TP Mazembe centre-back Bwanga Tshimen in 1973, and first Moroccan since Mustapha Hadji in 1998.
Chebbak has been a model of consistency for club and country in 2025 and was the leading scorer at the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in July, where Morocco finished runners-up to Nigeria.
She moved from AS FAR to Saudi club Al-Hilal ahead of the 2025/26 season, where she is a teammate of six-time CAF Women’s Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala.
Chebbak is the first ever winner of the award from Morocco.
Another Morocco international was recognised as Yassine Bounou claimed the CAF Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award after a standout year that included being named in the Best XI at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie retained the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award for the third consecutive year, having helped the Super Falcons secure the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 title.
CAF Men’s Coach of the Year went to Bubista, who led Cape Verde to a maiden FIFA World Cup qualification for 2026, the greatest achievement in the country’s football history.
The CAF Women’s Coach of the Year award will be presented upon completion of the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League Egypt 2025.
DR Congo striker Fiston Mayele was named CAF Men’s Interclub Player of the Year after finishing as top scorer in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2024/25, helping his Egyptian club Pyramids lift the trophy for the first time.
The CAF Women’s Interclub Player of the Year winner will also be announced at the conclusion of the CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt.
Othmane Maamma won the CAF Men’s Young Player of the Year award after playing a starring role in Morocco’s thrilling triumph at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2025.
Morocco’s Doha El Madani retained the CAF Women’s Young Player of the Year award after helping AS FAR to the Morocco Women’s Championship and finishing as top scorer at the CAF Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations 2025, where Morocco took the title.
Morocco’s Under-20 team were named Men’s National Team of the Year after winning the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2025, while Nigeria’s Super Falcons were the Women’s National Team of the Year following their TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Morocco 2024 success, earning the honour for a second straight year.
Pyramids’ TotalEnergies CAF Champions League triumph made them worthy winners of the CAF Men’s Club of the Year award, while the women’s club prize will be announced after the CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt.
Goal of the Year went to Tanzania’s Clement Mzize for his stunning long-range strike for Young Africans against TP Mazembe in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League. It was the only award decided by a fan vote.
nerdjared: ballondior Africain were giving Africa based players but caf hasn’t given any Africa based player and you wonder why Africa football is dying
Emmanuel Amunike was actually playing in Africa for most of the period under consideration when he was named African Player of the Year.
He won the African Cup of Nations with Nigeria and the African Champions Cup with Zamalek before moving to Sporting Lisbon shortly before he was named winner.
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