President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Nigerian military to investigate the recent killing of six soldiers by terrorists in Borno State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that on January 4, gunmen attacked Sabon Gida in Damboa Local Government Area, resulting in the death of six soldiers and the destruction of some military hardware. However, troops managed to neutralize many of the terrorists during the encounter. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed condolences to the military and the families of the fallen soldiers, emphasizing that their service “will forever be honored and remembered.” “I extend heartfelt gratitude and sympathy to our military and security forces on behalf of a grateful nation,” Tinubu said.

The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has emphasised the need for a collective approach to effectively address the pressing challenges facing the country’s youth. Olawande made the call in Abuja on Thursday during a meeting with the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), led by Dr Onyeche Douglas, the team leader.

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to reviewing the minimum wage after every three years as promised when the latest one was approved. Therefore, Onyejeocha reiterated that the current minimum wage will undergo a review in less than two years.

The Peoples Republic of China government has concluded plan to provide one billion Yuan in military grant to Africa to enable the continent contain its decades unabated security challenges. This was made known today by the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, during a joint press conference with his Nigerian, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Ibrahim Ali, revealed that in 2024, the task force neutralized over 310 terrorists, significantly impairing their operational capabilities. Meanwhile, the Defence Headquarters reported that following a major Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) attack on Sabon Gari in Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State, joint air and ground forces eliminated over 34 terrorists during the confrontation. Sadly, six soldiers were killed in the encounter.

The Defence Headquarters after an investigation has announced that troops, `Operation Hadin Kai`, have during its encounter at Sabon Gari Village in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno state eliminated 34 terrorists The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in a statement today, making reference to the encounter that took place on Jan. 4, when an unspecified number of ISWAP/BHT terrorists riding on motorcycles and Gun trucks engaged the troops.