Boko Haram insurgents have launched a devastating assault on a military base in Sabon Gari, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, leaving dozens of soldiers and vigilantes dead and seizing military weapons.

The attack, which happened on Saturday around 4 p.m., was confirmed by security and local sources on Monday.

According to reports, the insurgents, armed with sophisticated weapons, attacked in large numbers, overwhelming the troops despite a strong defensive effort.

A security source described the incident as one of the deadliest attacks the base had faced, revealing that the insurgents not only killed many personnel but also looted all military equipment.

“The base has survived over 100 attacks in the past, but this was catastrophic.

They killed soldiers and vigilantes, seized weapons, and destroyed operational vehicles and buildings,” the source explained.

Reports also indicate that the insurgents used a surveillance drone to gather intelligence before the attack.

“Initially, we thought the drone was part of a routine military operation,” the source added.

Heavy weight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua visits the President of Nigeria, Tinubu, in his residence on Wednesday. The information was shared by the President’s assistant, who shared a post on his twitter page.

During the visit the boxing champion presented President Tinubu a signed boxing glove as a sign of respect.

The President’s assistant, Dada, stated on his page “Champ @anthonyjoshua pays homage to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his residence in Lagos. Presents him with his autographed glove.”

In a powerful New Year address, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed that 2025 would be a pivotal year for his country in its ongoing battle to end Russia’s nearly three-year-long invasion.

Speaking just before midnight in Kyiv, Zelensky acknowledged that peace would not be handed to Ukraine, but vowed to push forward with all available means.

“We know that peace will not be given to us as a gift, but we will do everything to stop Russia and end the war,” he declared.

The war, which has now entered its third year, has cost Ukraine dearly.

In 2024, Ukraine lost seven times more territory to Russia than in the previous year, a sign of the ongoing struggle against a well-equipped and resourceful Russian army.

In response, Zelensky made it clear that Ukraine would continue to fight on all fronts, both on the battlefield and diplomatically, to ensure it is in a strong position ahead of any potential peace negotiations.

“Every day in the coming year, I, and all of us, must fight for a Ukraine that is strong enough,” he said.