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Christmas day tragedy: Many feared dead as Nigerian Military Jet Bombs Sokoto Communities In Error

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
A fighter jet targeting the notorious Lakurawa terrorist group has mistakenly bombed two communities in the Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving many feared dead and several others injured.
The tragic incident occurred in the wee hours of Wednesday, December 25, 2024, affecting the villages of Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa. Villagers Caught in Airstrike.
Eyewitness accounts reveal that the villages, situated near the Surame Forest—a known hideout for Lakurawa terrorists and bandits—were unintentionally targeted during the airstrike. Residents described the moment bombs started dropping on the peaceful communities, catching the villagers unawares.
A source revealed that at least 10 people had been confirmed dead, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Local officials, however, are still working to assess the full extent of the casualties and damage.
The chairman of Silame LGA, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Daftarana, expressed his deep sorrow over the incident.
“The villagers were innocent and peace-loving people with no criminal records.
“We are still assessing the development and cannot yet confirm the exact number of casualties,” Daftarana stated.
The Sokoto State Police Command has declined to comment on the incident, stating it was not a police operation.
Rising Concerns Over Lakurawa Terrorist Group The Lakurawa group has been linked to increasing attacks in the northern region of Nigeria, prompting calls for a specialised paramilitary force to counter their activities.
Prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi recently urged the federal government to prioritise action against the group, describing their growing presence as a significant security challenge.
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Nigeria-Brazil Deepen Bilateral Ties in Key Sectors

By Gloria Ikibah
Nigeria and Brazil has taken a bold step to strengthen bilateral relationship, focusing on cooperation in agriculture, energy, and infrastructure development.
This was as a high-level Brazilian delegation, led by Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira, met with Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, on Wednesday in Abuja.
The discussions aimed to explore mutual opportunities, with both countries expected to formalize several agreements.
In his welcome address, Amb. Tuggar highlighted Brazil’s longstanding relationship with Nigeria, and noted that it was the only Latin American country to attend Nigeria’s independence celebrations.
He described the visit as a natural step in deepening cooperation and building on past engagements.
The Minister also referenced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to Brazil last year, during which he participated in the G20 summit and pursued initiatives to enhance diplomatic and economic ties.
In reponse, Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mauro Vieira, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Nigeria, building on previous engagements since President Lula took office in January 2023.
Vieira eemphasised he need for strategic dialogue and deeper collaboration in areas such as culture, economics, education, and cooperation.
He acknowledged the strong historical and cultural ties between Brazilians and Nigerians, highlighting the significant Nigerian influence in Brazilian society.
The envoy recalled his first meeting with Nigerian officials in Dubai in 2023, followed by the high-level discussions between President Lula and President Tinubu in Addis Ababa in 2024.
Vieira also commended President Tinubu’s participation in the G20 summit in Brazil last November, recognizing Nigeria’s contributions to global discussions.
Expressing appreciation for the warm reception in Abuja, Vieira lauded the Nigerian government for hosting the Brazilian delegation and looked forward to productive engagements to advance mutual interests.
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Nigeria Debunk Allegations of Targeted Killings of Christians

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Tinubu will be removed from office in 2027, SDP’s Adebayo boasts

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, has said President Bola Tinubu will be defeated in the 2027 elections.
The SDP chieftain also claimed that his party will produce the next Nigerian President.
Adewale stated this on Friday while appearing on Arise Television’s The Morning Show.
“Tinubu is going to be removed from power, that one is sure, and there would be an SDP president,” he said.
Speaking further, Adebayo vowed to run for the number seat in the country in the 2027 elections.
He expressed confidence that he would be the party’s presidential candidate in 2027 regardless of the political stature of politicians defecting to the party.
The politician said he is not afraid or threatened by the defectors, adding that every party member knows he will contest again.
He said, “Let us understand something. I don’t worry about that; everybody who is coming in knows I will run in 2027.
“Any coward who will feel threatened by people coming to his party can not be president.”
Adewole’s comment follows the defection of the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, to the party on Monday.
Following his defection, El-Rufai has been making political moves to woo some politicians to the SDP.
Adebayo also described El-Rufai as a hard-working and patriotic Nigerian, adding that the ex-governor is very effective in an area where there are no effective people in government.
He said, “The reason why I welcome El-Rufai to my party is that I see him as a patriotic Nigerian, hard working, very effective in an area where we don’t have effective people in government, that’s all.”
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