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Face of North East’s Suicide Bombers Ringleader
According to consistent and corroborated statements, Shariff Umar was responsible for recruiting, preparing, directing, and dispatching suicide bombers to assigned targets, as well as coordinating logistics and delivery of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) components.
•Shariff Umar/ Operation HADIN KAI photo
Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has made a major breakthrough in its sustained counter-terrorism operations with the identification of Shariff Umar as the principal coordinator of suicide bombing activities responsible for recent attacks and attempted attacks within the North East.
This development followed intelligence-led cordon-and-search operations conducted at the Kalmari area of Maiduguri on 31 December 2025, during which 14 suspects linked to suicide bombing activities were arrested.
Subsequent detailed identification and investigative processes established the structure, roles, and operational linkages of the terror cell.
During the investigation, a suspected suicide bomber currently in custody, Ibrahim Muhammad, unequivocally identified Shariff Umar (also known as “Yusuf”) as the ringleader and coordinator of the terror network.
According to consistent and corroborated statements, Shariff Umar was responsible for recruiting, preparing, directing, and dispatching suicide bombers to assigned targets, as well as coordinating logistics and delivery of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) components.
Investigations further revealed that Shariff Umar directly coordinated the suicide bombing attack at the Gamboru Market Mosque on 24 December 2025, during which his accomplice, Adamu (now deceased), detonated a suicide vest.
He was also identified as the coordinator of the foiled suicide bombing attempt in Damaturu, personally handing over IED components to the suicide bomber in Maiduguri.
Additional links within the network were established, including the involvement of Shariff Umar’s wife, Yagana Modu, and the confirmation by his stepdaughter, Amina, who admitted to previously seeing the suspect bomber within their residence.
These findings significantly strengthened the investigative trail and exposed the domestic and community-based concealment methods employed by terrorist facilitators.
All suspects remain firmly in custody and are undergoing intensive, multi-layered investigations aimed at fully dismantling the network, identifying additional collaborators, and recovering any remaining explosives or logistical assets.
OPHK underscores that this success once again highlights the critical importance of effective collaboration between security forces and the civil populace.
Terrorist networks often survive by hiding within communities, exploiting silence, fear, or misplaced loyalty.
Timely information from law-abiding citizens remains one of the most powerful tools in preventing attacks and saving innocent lives.
Members of the public are therefore strongly urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons, movements, or activities to security agencies.
Cooperation and trust between the military and local communities are essential to completely rooting out terrorism and restoring lasting peace across the region.
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Abbas inaugurating today committee to investigate illegal PFIPC agency
The committee, chaired by the member representing Kanke/Kanam/Pankshin Federal Constituency of Plateau State, Yusuf Gagdi, was constituted two weeks ago following a resolution of the House during plenary presided over by Speaker Abbas.
•File photo: The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, will today inaugurate an ad hoc committee to investigate how budgetary provisions amounting to about N1.32 billion were made in favour of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC ) an agency that had not been legally established.
The inauguration and public hearing will take place at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, in line with Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empower the National Assembly to investigate matters relating to the administration of public institutions and the management of public funds.
The committee, chaired by the member representing Kanke/Kanam/Pankshin Federal Constituency of Plateau State, Yusuf Gagdi, was constituted two weeks ago following a resolution of the House during plenary presided over by Speaker Abbas.
The probe follows the arrest of Mr Adeyemi Adeniyi, who allegedly presented himself as the Director-General of the PFIPC and is accused of orchestrating the inclusion of the agency in the 2026 budget despite its non-existence.
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Senegal President, Faye elected new ECOWAS chairman
Aged 46, Faye represents a younger generation of African leaders.His leadership could inject new momentum into ECOWAS’ reform agenda, especially on governance, accountability, youth inclusion and institutional credibility.
Senegal’s President, Bassirou Faye, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States.
He took over from Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio.
Faye emerged as the new chairman during the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States in Sierra Leone on Sunday.
As the new chairman, he is expected to intensify efforts to rebuild trust and keep communication channels open with the three breakaway countries.
Aged 46, Faye represents a younger generation of African leaders.His leadership could inject new momentum into ECOWAS’ reform agenda, especially on governance, accountability, youth inclusion and institutional credibility.
His position places Senegal at the centre of major regional diplomatic and political decisions.
His position places Senegal at the centre of major regional diplomatic and political decisions.Also at the meeting, Biram Diop was appointed President of the ECOWAS Commission, taking over from Dr Omar Touray.
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Badejo-Okusanya Emerges NBA National President (2026-2028)
Results published on the ECNBA portal and confirmed by Ejelam showed that 26,184 of the association’s 82,172 registered voters participated in the election, representing a voter turnout of 31.86 percent.
•Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya[SAN]
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has emerged as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) after defeating two other senior lawyers in the keenly contested presidential election.
Chief Oghenero Okoro won 11,024 votes (44.85%) to emerged as the First Vice-President
Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA), Aham Ejelam, SAN, announced the presidential result at the NBA National Secretariat in Abuja, on Sunday.
Badejo-Okusanya polled 12,317 votes, representing 47.18 percent of the total votes cast, to defeat her closest challenger, Lateef Akangbe, SAN, who secured 7,934 votes, representing 30.39 percent. Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, came third with 5,855 votes, representing 22.43 percent.
With the victory, Badejo-Okusanya will serve as the association’s president for a two-year tenure from 2026 to 2028.
She also becomes only the second woman to lead the NBA after Priscilla Kuye, who served as president from 1991 to 1992.
Results published on the ECNBA portal and confirmed by Ejelam showed that 26,184 of the association’s 82,172 registered voters participated in the election, representing a voter turnout of 31.86 percent.
The election is over. We are one Bar
Badejo-Okusanya, in a statement issued on Sunday after emerging winner of the NBA national election, thanked members for the confidence reposed in her leadership.
She described the mandate as both a privilege and a call to service, noting that her election reflected the desire of lawyers for a more responsive, inclusive and effective professional body.
According to her, the victory was not a personal achievement but a reflection of the collective aspiration of NBA members for a stronger association.
Badejo-Okusanya said that her engagements with lawyers across the country during the election campaign provided valuable insights into their concerns, expectations and aspirations, which she promised would guide her leadership.
“I listened to your hopes, your concerns, your aspirations, and your ideas. Those conversations shaped this campaign, and they will continue to guide my leadership,” she said.
The NBA president-elect urged members to move beyond the election contest and unite towards advancing the legal profession and strengthening the association.
“The election is over. We are one Bar, united by a common commitment to the advancement of our profession and the defence of justice and the rule of law,” she stated.
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