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Ambassador Nuhu Encourages MNJTF As General Ibrahim Assures Endless Assaults On Insurgents
Ambassador Nuhu Encourages MNJTF As General Ibrahim Assures Endless Assaults On Insurgents
The Head of Mission of the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, who is also the Executive Secretary of the Lake Chad Basin Commission, Ambassador Mamman Nuhu has commended troops of the MNJTF for their efforts in the ongoing Operation LAKE SANITY, urging them to sustain the pressure on Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, terrorists to bring the insurgency to an end.
He gave the commendation while on an assessment visit to the Tactical Headquarters MNJTF in Diffa Niger Republic on Friday 13, May 2022.
He was received on arrival at the Diffa Airport by the Governor of Diffa Region of Niger, His Exellency Issa Lamine, and the FC MNJTF, Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim, DFC and other senior officers of the MNJTF.
According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Kamarudeen Adegoke, Chief of Military Public Information Officer, HQ MNJTF N’Djamena which was made available to the National Association of Online Security Reporters, NAOSRE, on Sunday, Ambassador Nuhu stated that he was in Diffa to, among other things, convey the appreciation of the Heads of States of MNJTF Troop Contributing Countries and the entire Lake Chad Basin Region to the troops for the success so far achieved in the operation.
In his remarks, Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim welcomed Ambassador Nuhu and told him that the MNJTF is ever ready to carry out its mission to a logical conclusion.
He called for more support from the various troops contributing countries and for more cooperation to enable them attain mission objectives.
He requested for more equipment such as MRAPs for the various contingents of the Force.
In response, Ambassador Nuhu noted that the nature of insecurity in the Lake Chad region calls for deliberate and sustained effort as well as the cooperation of all participating countries to surmounting the security challenges.
He said he is happy that the MNJTF has been reinvigorated as they are taking the fight to the enemy in the tunbuns ( Lake Chad Islands ) which is the stronghold of the terrorists.
The Head of Mission laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Diffa in recognition of the soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice in the search for peace under the MNJTF Flag.
He addressed troops of the MNJTF and interacted with the Press where he called on the insurgents to lay down their arms immediately.
In another development, Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim, accompanied by the Deputy Force Commander, Brigadier General Abdou Harouna Assumane on Tuesday, May 10 visited Mallam Fatori , base of the 68 Battalion where he was briefed and he also interacted with the officers and men of the Forward Operations Base.
Similarly, General Ibrahim was in Mallam Fatori to inspect and interact with the Chadian Contingent for Op Lake Sanity who are newly joining the mission.
During the visit, he urged them to be courageous, lethal and professional in the conduct of the operations and wished them well.
Thereafter, an operational meeting was conducted by the Commander with all the officers in the Base. The obviously elated troops promised to make the MNJTF proud in the operations.
In the same vein, General Ibrahim, on Thursday, May 11 had a meeting with all the Commanders of the MNJTF drawn from all the Sectors.
The meeting was aimed at appraising the operations so far and to enhance preparations for the next decisive stage. He praised the courage, commitment and doggedness of the troops so far and the various commanders for their leadership but quickly reminded the meeting that the task was not over yet as the criminal Boko Haram/ ISWAP terrorists still remain active.
Reviewing the Operations so far, General Ibrahim stated that over 30 encounters have been recorded with the criminals running away or neutralized in most of them and their equipment destroyed or captured.
“An increasing dependence on improvised explosive devices (IED) by the desperate criminals was noted and necessary counter measures were proffered.
“About 4 IED making factories were destroyed in the course of the operations so far,” he stated.
He praised the decisive role of the Air component of the MNJTF/ OP Hadin Kai for the remarkable role played in taking out several enemy camps, equipment and commanders latest among whom is Abu Ibrahim who was an ISWAP leader( Khalifa) in the Lake Chad Tunbumas and was a leader before in the Timbuktu Gen areas.
He was also very happy with the synergy and cooperation with Op Hadin Kai stressing that over 52,000 terrorists comprising fighters, those conscripted by force, and their families have surrendered in the MNJTF and Op Hadin Kai areas of operational responsibility.
He urged those still in the bushes to lay down their arms and surrender.
“Over 300 terrorists were neutralized either in direct combat with the MNJTF troops or as a result of combined air strikes across the lake Chad Basin,” he disclosed.
He emphasized that the entry of the Chadian contingent provides additional firepower in terms of armoured personnel Carriers ,MRAPS and other combat enablers and urged that the criminal Boko Haram Terrorists/ ISWAP be hunted and wiped out wherever they are. He also praised the maritime efforts so far and said he looks forward to more successes in the next few days and weeks.
Regrettably, the Operation recorded about 7 casualties comprising 6 soldiers and a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force supporting the operations. Several troops have also been injured but are recuperating well and prayed for the repose of the heroes who paid the supreme sacrifice and quick recovery for the injured.
He once again called on the terrorists be they Boko Haram faction or ISWAP to abandon the criminal organization and surrender like thousands of their compatriots have done before it is too late.
General Ibrahim commended the officers and men of the MNJTF for their commitment and gallantry and said history would remember their role in ending the scourge of terrorism in the Lake Chad Basin.
Otunba Olufemi Okenla turns 60
Otunba Olufemi Okenla, chairman of HDV Group and owner of Ibis Ikeja Hotel, turned 60 today .
To celebrate this milestone, the lawyer-turned-entrepreneur has planned various programs for his diamond jubilee.
As part of the festivities, he will officially open a multi-million naira Entrepreneur Centre at Olabisi Onabanjo University his alma mater in Ago Iwoye on Wednesday, showcasing his commitment to community development and supporting his roots.
Grace Nation: The Implications of Unrighteousness is Suffering – Dr Chris Okafor.
…. God is too Loaded to Lie – Okafor
Understanding God’s Purpose for Financial Dominion is also understanding God as the Processor of Life, He is the alpha and Omega of wealth, when you understand his Principles and follow his command you will experience financial Dominion because silver and Gold belongs to the Lord.
Teaching on the series, “Understanding financial blessings through Financial Dominion Part 2” Senior Pastor Grace Nation Global and the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor Continue on examines What is God purpose for financial Dominion for his People, The Generational Prophet Of God highlighted, that To demonstrate his love and care, meeting the needs of his People.
The Man of God continues that God wants to meet the needs of his People and by showing them love supplying their needs. God wants to Empower his people to be a blessing to the world, which means, until you become a Blessing to the kingdom and his people before you can be called a blessing.
Dr Chris Okafor continue on God purpose for financial Dominion said it is for the spread of his kingdom on earth, it is also to empower people to serve as authority on the earth, while declaring that Financial Dominion is not for show but for kingdom advancement.
In conclusion the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor remarked that when we follow God’s Principles,we are privileged to access all his Provisions.
The Divine intervention and Breakthrough Sunday Service on 6 April 2025 held at the international Headquarters of Grace Nation international aka Liberation City in Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria witness, the words, deliverance, diverse kind of Healing ,Miracles, Restoration and Solution to all kinds of problems.
Earlier it was a special Birthday Parade by the Nigeria Army Band to Celebrate another years of Grace, Annoiting and God mercy over the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor as he marks another glorious Birthday, it was indeed awesome, A special birthday rendetion song was made to celebrate God chosen, Accurate Seer of our time, The Man that sees it all Dr Chris Okafor to the Glory of God.
From Democracy to Dictatorship: Nigeria’s Descent into Autocracy Since 2015
By George Omagbemi Sylvester
Since the All Progressives Congress (APC) took over Nigeria’s leadership in 2015, the country has not only witnessed a decline in democratic values but has steadily descended into a dangerous state of autocracy. What began as a hopeful transition of power soon turned into a nightmare marked by economic collapse, repression of civil liberties, electoral manipulation, and widespread insecurity. This is not a democracy. This is a hijacked republic.
A Promise Betrayed
When President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC were elected in 2015, they rode a wave of public discontent with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Nigerians yearned for transparency, security, and economic reform. But what they got instead was a regime that centralized power, weakened democratic institutions, and silenced dissent with an iron grip.
Buhari’s government—backed by APC party loyalists—pursued an agenda that systematically undermined democracy. Between 2015 and 2023, the government was notorious for disobeying court orders, arresting journalists, intimidating judges, and deploying security agencies to suppress peaceful protests. From the illegal detention of activists like Omoyele Sowore to the bloody repression of the #EndSARS protests, the Buhari era mirrored a military dictatorship cloaked in civilian garb.
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The Death of Accountability
Under APC rule, checks and balances became a joke. Institutions that should serve as watchdogs—like the National Assembly and the judiciary—were reduced to rubber stamps. The rule of law was trampled underfoot with alarming regularity. Court rulings, including those from the ECOWAS Court of Justice, were routinely ignored by the presidency and security agencies.
Corruption, the very evil Buhari promised to fight, flourished under his watch. Nigeria dropped significantly on Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index, ranking 154 out of 180 countries in 2021. Multi-billion-naira scandals involving public funds—like the NNPC missing billions, the arms procurement fraud, and the Pandora Papers revelations—were either brushed aside or buried under a mountain of government propaganda.
Electoral Fraud Disguised as Elections
Perhaps the most disturbing assault on democracy under APC has been the bastardization of the electoral process. The 2019 and 2023 general elections were marred by voter suppression, ballot box snatching, intimidation of voters, and open partisanship by security agencies. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), once respected, lost its credibility as electoral umpire.
The 2023 presidential election is a glaring example. Despite promises of electronic transmission of results and transparency, INEC inexplicably abandoned its BVAS and IREV technologies midway through result collation. International observers including the European Union and the National Democratic Institute condemned the elections as lacking transparency, credibility, and fairness.
What kind of democracy exists when the votes of the people are disregarded, and leaders are imposed against the will of the majority?
Suppression of the Press and Civil Society
Freedom of speech and the press, hallmarks of any functioning democracy, have suffered grave attacks since 2015. Journalists were harassed, media houses fined or shut down, and online platforms were targeted. In 2021, the Nigerian government banned Twitter for over seven months simply because citizens used it to criticize the president. This action not only violated the constitution but exposed the government’s deep authoritarian impulse.
Civil society groups and human rights organizations became targets of smear campaigns and regulatory clampdowns. The Buhari regime and its successors sought to monitor, regulate, and restrict non-governmental organizations through draconian laws and policies.
An Economy in Ruins
A thriving economy supports a stable democracy. But under APC rule, Nigeria’s economy collapsed. The country slipped into two recessions in five years, inflation soared, and the naira depreciated to record lows. Insecurity, mismanagement, and policy inconsistencies drove away investors. Unemployment skyrocketed to over 33%, and poverty rose so dramatically that Nigeria became the world’s “poverty capital,” surpassing India.
Fuel subsidy mismanagement, crude oil theft, forex fraud, and mounting debt (now over $110 billion) are all legacies of APC’s gross misgovernance. How can democracy thrive in the face of economic asphyxiation?
Insecurity as a Political Tool
Under APC governance, Nigeria became a killing field. Boko Haram insurgents, Fulani herdsmen, bandits, and unknown gunmen unleashed terror across the nation. From Kaduna to Zamfara, from Plateau to Borno, the blood of innocent Nigerians flowed freely. Rather than confront the crisis with transparency and competence, the government played politics with the lives of its citizens.
Security agencies were often accused of ethnic bias, selective intervention, and extrajudicial killings. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch documented numerous human rights violations by state actors. Thousands died, while millions were displaced—turning Nigeria into a humanitarian disaster zone.
A Stolen Republic
Make no mistake: Nigeria today is not a democracy. It is an autocratic state run by a cartel of politicians who wield power without accountability, enforce obedience through fear, and manipulate institutions to serve personal interests. Elections are rigged rituals. Courts are co-opted. The National Assembly is compromised. And the voices of the people are ignored.
This is not what democracy looks like. This is a betrayal of the Nigerian people.
It is time for Nigerians—home and abroad—to wake up to the brutal truth: our republic has been stolen. Our votes no longer count. Our leaders no longer listen. Our institutions no longer protect us.
The first step to reclaiming our democracy is to recognize its absence. The second is to mobilize civic resistance, strengthen independent media, support judicial independence, and rebuild credible opposition. The Nigerian people must demand electoral reform, transparency, and accountability with louder voices and bolder actions.
If we do nothing, the autocrats will tighten their grip further, and democracy will become a relic of the past. But if we rise, if we organize, and if we persist, we can reclaim the soul of our nation from those who have hijacked it.
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