The Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly known as Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, has attacked Wultihiya, a town in Borno State.
Source: Sahara Reporters
SaharaReporters learnt that the gunmen also burnt down the community’s church, some houses and two cars.
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The attack, which occurred on Thursday was not repelled, residents told SaharaReporters.
Boko Haram Attack Army Base
The Boko Haram, formerly known as Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, has claimed that its fighters killed 10 Nigerian soldiers in Borno State.
Source: Sahara Reporters
According to ISWAP in a post on Wednesday, the soldiers were killed when an explosives-laden vehicle rammed into a military post in Marte, located near the shores of Lake Chad, Borno State.
Nigerians Return To Farms — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigerians have to go back to the farms while answering a question around how economic indicators in the country have worsened since he assumed office in 2015.
Source: Sahara Reporters
During an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday evening monitored by SaharaReporters, Buhari said the remedy to the economic crisis his administration caused was for citizens to be farmers.
Debt servicing gulps 76% of revenue, experts, Buhari disagree on borrowings
The Federal Government on Wednesday disclosed that it spent N4.2tn on debt servicing between January and November 2021.
Source: Punch Newspaper
This sum represents 76.2 per cent of the N5.51tn revenue generated during the period under review.
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this in Abuja during the public presentation of the details of the 2022 Appropriation Bill, signed by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) on December 31, 2021.
Ex-soldiers protest, plan to picket defence ministry Jan 15
Some retired military personnel have vowed to picket the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning and the Ministry of Defence on January 15, a day set aside to mark the Armed Forces Remembrance Day if their outstanding allowances are not paid.
Source: Punch Newspaper
The veterans had on Wednesday morning stormed the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning in Abuja to demand immediate payment of their debarment and medical allowances among others.
10,000 constables begin training Monday, IGP meets colleges’ heads
THE Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has met with the commandants of police colleges and training institutions on the recruitment of the next batch of 10,000 constables.
Source: Punch Newspaper
The new intakes are expected to report for training on January 10 at the four police colleges in Lagos, Kaduna, Maiduguri and Orji River, as well as in the 12 other police training institutions spread across the country.
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