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Zulum to Tinubu: Trust the Troops, Not the Politicians — As Senate Demands Military Base in Adamawa
Zulum to Tinubu: Trust the Troops, Not the Politicians — As Senate Demands Military Base in Adamawa
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently overhaul Nigeria’s counterinsurgency strategy by placing greater trust in military intelligence rather than political influence. His remarks follow a recent resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in the North-East, prompting the Senate to also demand immediate action, including the establishment of a military base in Adamawa State.
Speaking on News Central’s Breakfast Central programme, Zulum warned that politicising security decisions had dangerously weakened Nigeria’s ability to end the decade-plus insurgency. “The President should listen to the army,” he declared. “We should not politicise insecurity.” He alleged that informants and collaborators within the military, political class, and local communities were aiding insurgents, sabotaging progress from within.
“We have informants and collaborators within the Nigerian armed forces, politicians, and communities,” he said. “What we shall do is to strengthen our intelligence and deal with them ruthlessly.”
The governor did not mince words in his critique of Nigeria’s current security infrastructure. He described the state of military equipment as “inadequate,” claiming insurgents now possess superior technology, including drones — an edge he said has tipped the balance in their favor. He called for an end to “contractocracy” and bureaucratic bottlenecks that stall procurement and response. “Nigeria can end this war in six months with the right focus,” he insisted.
Despite his criticisms, Zulum applauded the military’s support for non-kinetic approaches to peacebuilding, saying solutions must include social and economic reforms to tackle the root causes of radicalization. He also defended the reintegration of repentant insurgents, asserting that over 99% of those who surrendered have not returned to violence.
In parallel developments, the Nigerian Senate passed a resolution urging the creation of a permanent military base in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State to reinforce security efforts. The motion, sponsored by Senator Aminu Abbas and backed by North-East lawmakers, noted the intensifying attacks in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe States. Senate President Godswill Akpabio supported the move, cautioning that Boko Haram exploits moments of military relaxation to strike.
But Zulum’s claims have stirred fierce debate among government officials and security stakeholders. A presidential aide, speaking anonymously, dismissed the notion that insurgents outgun the Nigerian military. “If Boko Haram had superior weapons, would Governor Zulum still be living in his Government House?” the aide asked rhetorically. “Why haven’t they overrun Maiduguri by now?”
A member of the House Committee on Defence described the governor’s remarks as “emotive and misleading,” arguing that Nigeria’s military remains one of the most respected forces on the African continent. “Our troops are doing very well. In no distant time, this insurgency will be history,” he said.
Still, some voices within the region backed Zulum’s assertions. The media aide to Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara admitted Boko Haram’s drone usage may give them a technological edge in Borno, though not in Zamfara, where AK-47-wielding bandits pose a different threat. Kebbi State took a cautious approach, calling for federal verification of Zulum’s claims about internal informants.
Other state officials, including those from Nasarawa, Plateau, and Benue, echoed Zulum’s call for stronger local intelligence and community-based responses. Many advocated for the swift introduction of state policing, insisting that locals are better placed to identify threats hiding in plain sight.
While the debate rages, one thing is clear: the North-East’s security crisis demands more than blame games and political positioning. As Zulum put it, “This is not about politics. This is about saving lives.”
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Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope and Unity
Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope and Unity
Adron Homes & Properties Limited has congratulated Muslim faithful on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, urging Nigerians to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, discipline, and compassion that define the season.
In a statement made available to journalists, the company described Ramadan as a period of deep reflection, spiritual renewal, and strengthened devotion to faith and humanity.
According to the management, the holy month represents values that align with the organisation’s commitment to integrity, resilience, and community development.
“Ramadan is a time that teaches patience, generosity, and selflessness. As our Muslim customers and partners begin the fast, we pray that their sacrifices are accepted and that the season brings peace, joy, and renewed hope to their homes and the nation at large,” the statement read.
The firm reaffirmed its dedication to providing affordable and accessible housing solutions to Nigerians, noting that building homes goes beyond structures to creating environments where families can thrive.
Adron Homes further urged citizens to use the period to pray for national unity, economic stability, and sustainable growth.
It wished all Muslim faithful a spiritually fulfilling Ramadan.
Ramadan Mubarak.
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Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence By George Omagbemi Sylvester
Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence
By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by saharaweeklyng.com
“Fiscal Rigidity in a Time of Crisis: Lawmakers Say Fixed Budget Ceilings Are Crippling Nigeria’s Fight Against Insurgency, Banditry, and Organized Crime.”
Nigeria’s legislature has issued a stark warning: the envelope budgeting system; a fiscal model that caps spending for ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) is inadequate to meet the country’s escalating security challenges. Lawmakers and budget analysts argue that rigid fiscal ceilings are undermining the nation’s ability to confront insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, separatist violence, oil theft and maritime insecurity.
The warning emerged during the 2026 budget defence session for the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) at the National Assembly in Abuja. Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (APC‑Kebbi North), chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, decried the envelope system, noting that security agencies “have been subject to the vagaries of the envelope system rather than to genuine needs and requirements.” The committee highlighted non-release or partial release of capital funds from previous budgets, which has hindered procurement, intelligence and operational capacity.
Nigeria faces a multi‑front security crisis: persistent insurgency in the North‑East, banditry and kidnappings across the North‑West and North‑Central, separatist tensions in the South‑East, and piracy affecting Niger Delta oil production. Despite declarations of a national security emergency by President Bola Tinubu, lawmakers point to a “disconnect” between rhetoric and the actual fiscal support for agencies tasked with enforcement.
Experts warn that security operations demand flexibility and rapid resource allocation. Dr. Amina Bello, a public finance specialist, said: “A static budget in a dynamic threat environment is like sending firefighters with water jugs to a forest fire. You need flexibility, not fixed ceilings, to adapt to unforeseen developments.”
The Permanent Secretary of Special Services at ONSA, Mohammed Sanusi, detailed operational consequences: irregular overhead releases, unfulfilled capital appropriations, and constrained foreign service funds. These fiscal constraints have weakened intelligence and covert units, hampering surveillance, cyber‑security, counter‑terrorism and intelligence sharing.
Delayed capital releases have stalled critical projects, including infrastructure upgrades and surveillance systems. Professor Kolawole Adeyemi, a governance expert, emphasized that “budgeting for security must allow for rapid reallocation in response to threats that move faster than political cycles. Envelope budgeting lacks this essential flexibility.”
While the National Assembly advocates fiscal discipline, lawmakers stress that security funding requires strategic responsiveness. Speaker Abbas Ibrahim underscored that security deserves “prominent and sustained attention” in the 2026 budget, balancing oversight with operational needs.
In response, the Senate committee plans to pursue reforms, including collaboration with the executive to restructure funding, explore supplementary budgets and ensure predictable and sufficient resources for security agencies. Experts warn that without reform, criminal networks will exploit these gaps, eroding public trust.
As one policy analyst summarized: “A nation declares a security emergency; but if its budget does not follow with real resources and oversight, the emergency remains rhetorical.” Nigeria’s debate over envelope budgeting is more than an accounting dispute; it is a contest over the nation’s security priorities and its commitment to safeguarding citizens.
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Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrates as She Marks Her Birthday
Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrates as She Marks Her Birthday
Today, the world and the body of Christ rise in celebration of a rare vessel of honour, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba, fondly known as Eritosin, as she marks her birthday.
Born a special child with a divine mark of grace, Rev. Mother Eritosin’s journey in God’s vineyard spans several decades of steadfast service, spiritual depth, and undeniable impact. Those who know her closely describe her as a prophetess with a heart of gold — a woman whose calling is not worn as a title, but lived daily through compassion, discipline, humility, and unwavering faith.
From her early days in ministry, she has touched lives across communities, offering spiritual guidance, prophetic insight, and motherly counsel. Many testify that through her prayers and teachings, they encountered God in a deeply personal and transformative way. Near and far, her influence continues to echo — not only within church walls, but in homes, families, and destinies reshaped through her mentorship.
A mother in every sense of the word, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba embodies nurture and correction in equal measure. As a grandmother, she remains energetic in purpose — accommodating the wayward, embracing the rejected, and holding firmly to the belief that no soul is beyond redemption. Her life’s mission has remained consistent: to lead many to Christ and guide them into the light of a new beginning.
Deeply rooted within the C&S Unification, she stands tall as a spiritual pillar in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church globally. Her dedication to holiness, unity, and prophetic service has earned her widespread respect as a spiritual matriarch whose voice carries both authority and humility.
As she celebrates another year today, tributes continue to pour in from spiritual sons and daughters, church leaders, and admirers who see in her a living reflection of grace in action.
Prayer for Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin)
May the Almighty God, who called you from birth and anointed you for His service, continually strengthen you with divine health and renewed vigour.
May your oil never run dry, and may your prophetic mantle grow heavier with greater glory.
May the lives you have nurtured rise to call you blessed.
May your latter years be greater than the former, filled with peace, honour, and the visible rewards of your labour in God’s vineyard.
May heaven continually back your prayers, and may your light shine brighter across nations.
Happy Birthday to a true Mother in Israel — Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin).
More years.
More anointing.
More impact.
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