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Nigeria Air Force Destroys ISWAP Terrorists Logistics Base
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has executed a successful air interdiction operation against terrorist logistics in the Southern Tumbuns area of the North-East.
The operation was carried out on Dec. 14 at Dabar Masara, a location identified as a terrorist stronghold, as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist activities and supply networks.
A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the air strike followed credible intelligence indicating the presence of a terrorist workshop and sustained movement of armed elements in the area.
According to the statement, the Air Component of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai deployed an integrated force package to conduct coordinated Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions alongside strike operations.
“Prior ISR missions revealed repeated terrorist movement within the area, as well as a significant concentration of vehicles concealed under vegetation, confirming the location as an active terrorist logistics hub,” Ejodame said.
He explained that further surveillance on the day of the operation validated the intelligence, with terrorists observed manoeuvring around the identified vehicles.
“Following positive identification and in strict adherence to the Rules of Engagement, the targets were engaged,” he added.
The statement noted that post-operation Battle Damage Assessment confirmed that the identified vehicles were destroyed and terrorist elements neutralised.
Ejodame said the successful operation underscored the NAF’s commitment to intelligence-driven and precise air operations in support of national efforts to degrade terrorist networks and enhance security in affected regions.
He reaffirmed the Air Force’s resolve to continue supporting ongoing counterterrorism operations in collaboration with other arms of the Armed Forces.
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has directed the suspension of all actions and enforcement measures relating to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol products by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
In a statement issued on the matter, the OSGF disclosed that it received an official correspondence from the House of Representatives Committee on Food and Drugs Administration and Control, dated November 13, 2025.
The letter, referenced NASS/10/HR/CT.53/77 and signed by the committee’s Deputy Chairman, Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, drew attention to existing resolutions of the National Assembly on the proposed ban.
According to the OSGF, the correspondence is currently under review in line with its statutory coordinating role as Chairman of the Cabinet Secretariat.
Consequently, the office directed that all decisions, actions or enforcement related to the proposed sachet alcohol ban be put on hold pending the conclusion of consultations and the issuance of a final directive by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
The OSGF further clarified that any enforcement or action carried out by NAFDAC or any other agency on the matter without due clearance from the office should be regarded as null and void, and therefore disregarded by the public until an official decision is formally communicated.
The statement assured Nigerians that relevant legislative resolutions, economic implications, public health concerns and broader national interest considerations are being carefully examined to arrive at a balanced, lawful and well-coordinated outcome.
It added that the public would be duly informed once a final position on the matter is reached.
The Yobe Ministry of Transport and Energy has completed institutional engagements with key aviation agencies for transporting pilgrims from the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport, Damaturu, to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 hajj.
Dr Mustapha Geidam, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, disclosed this in a statement issued in Damaturu on Tuesday.
He said the engagements were completed with Tuesday’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by the state government and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, which will facilitate the full certification of MBICA.
Geidam stated that the state had previously signed memoranda with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency.
“Collectively, these agreements place Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport in full alignment with the regulatory and operational framework prescribed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for airport certification.
“The state government confirms that all the critical institutional, technical and safety requirements for certification have been substantially addressed.
“The Aerodrome Manual and other operational documents have been completed and harmonized with regulatory standards while engagement with NCAA continues to facilitate inspection, validation and final approval,” the permanent secretary said.
He said MBICA had now secured a comprehensive coverage for aerodrome management and airport operations by FAAN, air navigation and air traffic management services by NAMA and aviation meteorological and weather forecasting services by NiMet.
Geidam said the progress recorded underscored the unwavering commitment of the Yobe Government to delivering a fully functional international cargo and passenger airport capable of supporting scheduled commercial flights and special aviation operations, including Hajj and Umrah services.
“This achievement aligns with the visionary leadership of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Yobe, Dr Mai Mala Buni, whose development agenda seeks to position Yobe as a strategic aviation, logistics, and economic hub in the North-East region,” the permanent secretary said.
He said the ministry was currently focusing on securing final NCAA certification and operational clearance, strengthening capacity building and operational readiness of airport personnel and sustaining coordination with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria.
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The Nigerian Judiciary and legal community have been plunged into mourning following the reported death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad.
The news was confirmed to Sahara Reporters on Tuesday morning by a close source, who revealed the former CJN died while receiving treatment abroad.
“Ex-CJN Tanko Muhammad is dead. He passed away this morning at a Saudi Arabian Hospital,” the source said.
The Nigerian Association of Muslim Law Students (NAMLAS), National Headquarters, issued a formal condolence statement, dated December 16, 2025, describing his passing as a huge blow.
“Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return,” the statement read. “His demise is a monumental loss to the Nigerian judiciary, the legal profession, the Muslim Ummah, and the nation at large.”
NAMLAS praised the retired jurist, noting that throughout his judicial career, he: “Exemplified the highest ideals of the Bench—fairness, courage, and fidelity to the rule of law.”
The association particularly noted his role as a mentor: “To NAMLAS, the late Chief Justice was more than a jurist; he was a fatherly pillar and a source of encouragement to Muslim law students across the country.”
Justice Muhammad served for decades in the Nigerian judiciary, eventually rising to the highest judicial office in the country. He had resigned as CJN in June 2022, citing ill health.
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