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Nigeria Making Progress Against Terrorism, Says Information Minister
Nigeria is making significant progress in fighting terrorism and banditry, according to Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. Speaking at the inaugural Annual International Lecture hosted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, he affirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating threats from Boko Haram, banditry, and kidnapping.
Idris reported that Nigerian forces have removed over 300 commanders from these groups in the past year, particularly in the Northeast and Northwest. He emphasized that understanding the root causes of insecurity is essential for effective management.
The Minister acknowledged the complexity of the situation, stating that no single nation can tackle the violence in the Sahel alone. He highlighted ongoing government efforts, such as intelligence gathering and grassroots initiatives, to address these issues. Idris commended NAN for its timely news delivery and its role in promoting national unity.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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