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CAS Boost Frontline Morale During Easter Luncheon, Reinforces Operational Resolve In Katsina
CAS Boost Frontline Morale During Easter Luncheon, Reinforces Operational Resolve In Katsina
Operational resolve. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on 5 April 2026, reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) strong commitment to personnel welfare, operational excellence and mission success as he celebrated Easter with frontline troops deployed under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 2 in Katsina State.
Represented by the Chief of Training, Headquarters NAF, Air Vice Marshal AY Dari, the CAS praised the bravery, resilience and sacrifices of officers, airmen and airwomen engaged in ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the North-West. He noted that their professionalism and dedication continue to deliver tangible operational gains in the fight against terrorism and banditry, contributing significantly to the restoration of peace in the region.
He further highlighted the critical role of inter-agency collaboration in ongoing operations, while also appreciating host communities for their continued support and provision of timely intelligence that has enhanced operational outcomes. Earlier, the Air Officer Commanding Special Operations Command, Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Idris, commended the CAS for his people-centred leadership approach, noting that the Easter Luncheon reflects a deliberate effort to boost troop morale and foster unity among personnel operating in demanding environments. He reiterated the Command’s resolve to sustain the current operational momentum and deepen cooperation with sister services and other security agencies.

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Also speaking, the Joint Task Force Air Component Commander, Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 2, who also serves as Commander of the 213 Forward Operating Base Katsina, Air Commodore CE Illoh, expressed appreciation for the CAS’ consistent support to frontline personnel. He stated that the visit has further strengthened the fighting spirit of troops and reinforced their determination to decisively degrade criminal elements threatening peace in the region.
Beyond the celebration, the Easter gathering provided a moment of reflection, unity and renewed resolve, as personnel reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the nation’s territorial integrity and ensuring lasting peace across the country.
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ADC Urges Unity Ahead Of Presidential Primaries
ADC Urges Unity Ahead Of Presidential Primaries
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on all presidential aspirants, party leaders, and members across the country to uphold the highest standards of discipline, unity, and democratic conduct ahead of the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for Monday.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the forthcoming primaries as a defining democratic moment, not only for the party, but for Nigerians searching for a credible political alternative.
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“The ADC remains proud to stand today as the only truly democratic party in Nigeria, because it is the only political party whose choice of Presidential candidate is determined through open primaries, “ the statement said.
The party noted that the conduct of all participants before, during, and after the primaries would send a strong signal to Nigerians about the kind of leadership culture the ADC seeks to build.
“We therefore urge all aspirants, their supporters, delegates, and party faithful to conduct themselves peacefully, responsibly, and with dignity throughout the process. This election must reflect the values we claim to represent as a party committed to transparency, internal democracy, national unity, and the rule of law,” Abdullahi stated.
He added that while contests and disagreements are natural in every democratic process, the larger mission of rescuing Nigeria and rebuilding public trust in leadership must remain paramount.
“At the end of this exercise, there will be no winners or losers within the ADC family. The ultimate objective is to emerge stronger, more united, and fully prepared to offer Nigerians the competent and credible leadership they deserve,” he said.
The party also reassured members that all necessary measures had been put in place to ensure a free, fair, transparent, and credible primary process.

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“History will judge us, not merely by who emerges as candidate, but by how we conduct ourselves in this defining moment. We call on every member of our great party to rise to the occasion,” the statement concluded.
Signed
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi
National Publicity Secretary
ADC
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Police Arrest TikToker For ‘Staging Fake Bandit Attack Video’ To Gain Followers
Police Arrest TikToker For ‘Staging Fake Bandit Attack Video’ To Gain Followers
The Ogun state police command has reportedly arrested a man for allegedly staging and circulating a fake bandit attack video on social media to gain followers.
According to Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency publication, the incident was reported on May 23 after one Ayinla Sodiq from Obasanjo Ota appeared at a police station alongside the suspect identified as Qowiy Oloyede from Oriya Sokoto road, Atan Ota.
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The complainant had accused the suspect of creating and sharing a misleading TikTok video falsely claiming that bandits had invaded the Atan Ota community.
The publication reported that the divisional police officer (DPO) immediately questioned the suspect, who allegedly confessed to fabricating the video to gain followers on social media.
In a viral video circulating on social media, the suspect was seen kneeling while being interrogated by a person dressed in a police uniform.
The suspect admitted in the video that he created the fake bandit attack content to gain followers and trend online.
He also said the herder featured in the clip was a cattle rearer who usually grazed cows behind his shop and had initially refused to participate before eventually agreeing.
The suspect further claimed he could neither read nor write, adding that his apprentice wrote the caption accompanying the video posted online.
He added that he had only produced and posted two similar videos, one on Monday and another on Wednesday.
The police authorities were said to have recovered photographs and video evidence linked to the fake publication during preliminary investigation.

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The publication added that the suspect is expected to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Abeokuta, for further investigation.
According to the report, the police also warned residents against spreading false information capable of causing panic and public disorder, urging the public to verify information before sharing content on social media. Eereporter.com
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CAS Hosts Leadership Engagement With Flight Lieutenants And Below To Strengthen Camaraderie And Mentorship
CAS Hosts Leadership Engagement With Flight Lieutenants And Below To Strengthen Camaraderie And Mentorship
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on Saturday, 23 May 2026, hosted a Leadership Engagement with officers of the rank of Flight Lieutenant and below at the Nigerian Air Force Conference Centre and Suites, Kado, Abuja, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen mentorship, camaraderie and esprit de corps within the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Eereporter.com
The engagement provided a platform for meaningful interaction between the leadership and younger officers, reinforcing professionalism, discipline, unity and teamwork, while promoting stronger bonds across the Service.

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The event, which fostered cohesion and mutual understanding, had a profound impact on the participating officers, leaving them inspired and further motivated to contribute towards a highly professional and mission-ready force capable of delivering decisive airpower in support of Nigeria’s national security objectives.
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