Shettima Speaks on Viral Dining Photo
Vice President Kashim Shettima has addressed recent speculation surrounding a viral photograph showing him dining with a group of Fulani individuals. Speaking at the 2025 International Press Institute Nigeria Conference and Annual General Meeting in Abuja, Shettima clarified that the image had been misrepresented online by groups attempting to link him with bandits and Boko Haram.
He explained that the people in the photo were displaced Fulanis who lost their livestock and grazing lands in Sambisa Forest due to Boko Haram attacks, leaving many formerly wealthy herders in extreme poverty. Shettima highlighted efforts he initiated as Borno State governor, including enrolling their children in schools and providing food and clothing, to help break the cycle of poverty and build trust with the community.
Kano to Strengthen Border Security With Drones
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced plans to deploy drones and additional logistics to enhance surveillance and rapid-response operations along border communities vulnerable to bandit attacks. The announcement came after the governor visited Joint Task Force (JTF) bases in Tsanyawa and Shanono Local Government Areas, which recently experienced coordinated raids by armed groups.
The initiative is part of broader efforts to address increasing insecurity along the Kano–Katsina border, where repeated incursions have left residents on edge and prompted multi-agency interventions.
Satguru Maharaj Offers Conditional Support for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
The founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, has stated that he would support the release of the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, if Biafra radio operations and sit-at-home orders are halted. Speaking on his temple’s in-house radio, Maharaj Ji noted that Kanu faces serious terrorism charges, but the matter remains on hold for now.
US and Nigerian Lawmakers Address Rising Insecurity
In Washington, DC, US Congressional committees held a briefing on the ongoing kidnappings and alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The session, prompted by President Donald Trump, involved members of the House Appropriations and House Foreign Affairs Committees, alongside religious freedom experts.
Separately, the Nigerian House of Representatives is scheduled to debate the state of security in the country, reflecting ongoing concerns over rising violence and insecurity.
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