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Army foil ISWAP attack in Damasak, Borno state
Troops stationed in Damasak town in Borno state have successfully repelled a late-night assault by ISWAP fighters.
This was revealed by counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama through a post on his official X handle on Friday.
Security source revealed to him the attempted attack occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday night.
“The attackers reportedly in large numbers and heavily armed, were met with fierce resistance from the troops on ground.
“According to initial field reports, the soldiers engaged the terrorists in a prolonged firefight, effectively thwarting the attack and forcing the insurgents to retreat with casualties,” Makama revealed.
As at the time of filing this report, the military is yet to release an official casualty figure.
Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Police says it will begin strict enforcement of the law regulating use of tinted glasses next month, October 2.
The command, reminding members of the public that the law on tinted glass permits remains in force under the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, Road traffic Act, 2004 and other related regulations, urged the public to take note.
The command, in a statement obtained by Ekwutosblog Tuesday morning, urged all vehicle owners using factory-fitted or aftermarket tinted glasses for security or medical reasons to obtain the appropriate permit, as failure to comply attracts penalties as stipulated by law.
“Accordingly, the Command will commence strict enforcement of this regulation with effect from 2nd October, 2025,” the command said in the statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje.
Nguroje advised tinted glass owners to obtain or update their permits before the enforcement date to avoid sanctions.
He explained that the planned enforcement is informed by prevailing security concerns.
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late Chief Oludolapo Ibukun Akinkugbe as an icon, hero, ardent patriot and one of God’s special gifts to Nigeria.
Late Akinkugbe, whose passing was announced on Monday at age 96, was the senior brother of late Professor Ladipo Akinkugbe, a bosom friend of the former President who passed on to eternal glory in 2020 at 87.
In a condolence message made available to newsmen by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi on Monday, Obasanjo said, “his demise got to me with the feeling of a sense of personal loss as he was the elder brother of my late bosom friend, Professor Ladipo Akinkugbe, who passed on to eternal glory in 2020 at 87 and whose life and path intertwined with mine in many respects.”
According to Obasanjo, “Chief Olu Akinkugbe was an icon and a hero in the true sense of these words. We thank God for his illustrious life of exemplary leadership, ardent patriotism and life-long devotion to the cause of upholding the highest standards of conduct in his business endeavours and within our society.”
Obasanjo remarked that, Chief Akinkugbe was one of God’s special gifts to the nation and lived an enviable, rich and fruitful life which many aspire to emulate and pray to attain.
“His contribution in the area of pharmacology in Nigeria is legendary. He made a great change in the country’s crucial health sector in different capacities. He was the pioneer General-Secretary of the defunct Nigerian Union of Pharmacists (NUP) and brought international recognition to the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) when he was invited to serve on the Council of the Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Association (CPA).
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IKEMBARA YOUTHS FORUM (I.Y.F) CONGRATULATES EZE-ELECT AGIM FRANCIS CHIDOZIE ON HIS SUCCESSFUL VICTORY AT THE EZESHIP POLL
The Ikembara Youths Forum (I.Y.F) joyfully congratulates Eze-Elect Agim Francis Chidozie on his resounding victory at the just concluded Ezeship poll held on Saturday, 20th September 2025, in Ikembara Autonomous Community of Ikeduru Local Government Area, Imo State.
Your emergence as the Eze-elect is not only a victory for you as an individual but also a triumph for every son and daughter of Ikembara, especially the youths who see in your leadership an opportunity for inclusiveness, progress, and transformation. The youth community is confident that under your reign, our voices will be heard, our potentials will be harnessed, and our dreams for a greater Ikembara will be realized.
We commend your commitment to unity, peace, and development, values which align strongly with the aspirations of the younger generation. This victory signals a new dawn for our community—a dawn of renewed hope, cultural pride, and forward-looking leadership.
The Ikembara Youths Forum also appreciates the resilience of our people who participated peacefully and responsibly in the Ezeship exercise. Their show of maturity has given further credence to the fact that Ikembara is a community guided by wisdom, order, and collective will.
On behalf of the entire youths of Ikembara, we once again congratulate you, Agim Francis Chidozie, and pledge our unalloyed support and cooperation as you prepare to ascend the throne of our forefathers. May your reign bring peace, progress, and endless opportunities to our land.
Long live Ikembara! Long live our Youths! Long live our new Eze-elect!
Signed:
Comr. Izuchukwu Ohanyere
Secretary, Ikembara Youths Forum (I.Y.F)
Hon. Uche Frances Obi
President, Ikembara Youths Forum (I.Y.F)
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