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Karai-Karai celebrates cultural heritage

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Karai-Karai celebrates cultural heritage

By: Yahays Wakili

The Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CON Kauran Daular Usmaniya, has said that as a state, we are committed to promoting cultural tourism and preserving our cultural heritage for future generations, and culture also has the potential to unite us and drive socio-development.

The governor stated this today at the occasion of the Karai-Karai Annual International Festival, known as Bala Bara Majalam, in Jalam town of the Dambam local government area of Bauchi state.

Ably represented by the Commissioner of the Bauchi State Ministry of Commerce, Tourism, and Culture, Alhaji Abdul Hassan said the Bauchi State Governor is passionate about the promotion of cultural festivals, which are a very important tool for the development of tourism and wealth creation.

“In Bauchi state, we are dedicated to creating an enabling environment for cultural expression and exchange. We have established various initiatives aimed at promoting cultural festivals, heritage sites, and traditional arts and crafts, he said.

Sen. Bala emphasizes the significance of cultural diplomacy in promoting national development. By sharing our cultural heritage within and outside the world, we can foster greater understanding and cooperation among natives.

Also speaking at the occasion, Yobe State Deputy Governor, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana Wazirin Fune, said the event, which was held on 14th January 2025, was a vibrant and culturally rich event that brought together Karai-Karai worldwide to celebrate their beautiful cultural heritage.

Gubana advised the participants to continue sensitizing people across their communities on the need for promoting peace and understanding among themselves and the state in general.

He revealed that Karai-Karai people are known for hard work, loyalty, and tolerance; he commended them for their patience and support of Mai Mala Buni’s administration.

The deputy governor further commended the leadership of Karai-Karai from Yobe and Bauchi states, adding that the festival will go a long way in promoting mutual coexistence, togetherness, unity, and peace among individuals.

The special guest speaker at the occasion, Alhaji Mahmood Yayale Ahmed, who was the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Ajiyan Katagum, revealed that the event has, over time, become an event where the Karai-Karai people evaluate the progress of their people at home and in the diaspora as well as fashion out ways of doing more to impact the upcoming generations.

He said the Karai-Karai cultural festival is a veritable tool for unity and economic development, which must be sustained and promoted beyond the shores of the country, and calls on the other tribes to emulate the Karai-Karai cultural festival. The annual festival featured the spiritual appearance of Makuyi and an annual message from him, as well as the display of traditional cultural dances.

Thereafter the Deputy Governor, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana Wazirin Fune, presents a gift for Alhaji Aji Yarima Bularafa to the Karai-Karai people, being he is a servant of Karai-Karai.

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Fact Check: No attack on former COAS Buratai – what really happened in Buratai, Borno

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Fact Check: No attack on former COAS Buratai – what really happened in Buratai, Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Recent reports claiming that former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), narrowly escaped death in an alleged Boko Haram ambush in Borno State are categorically false and misleading.

Zagazola Makama can confirm that there was never any attack on the retired general, contrary to statements made by Senator Ali Ndume and recklessly amplified by several media outlets without a shred of verification.

What actually happened was a coordinated three-pronged attack by ISWAP terrorists on military facilities in Buratai town, Biu Local Government Area, on Friday. The assault targeted the Battalion Headquarters, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, and Command Secondary School – not Lt.-Gen. Buratai or any convoy associated with him.

Let us be clear:
Lt.-Gen. Buratai was nowhere near the ambush, and at no point was his life in danger. This is not a matter of semantics, it’s a matter of truth versus dangerous misinformation.

Zagazola Makama, has previously reported how the ground troops, with critical support from Nigerian Air Force Super Tucano jets, repelled the attackers decisively.

During the encounter, two ISWAP gun trucks were destroyed, while a third was recovered during follow-up operations. Several terrorists were killed, including over 20 in airstrikes during their retreat through Mangari.

So how did this snowball into a national headline falsely claiming a “near-death” experience for the former army chief?
Because some politicians spoke irresponsibly, and certain media platforms ran with the story without basic verification, an unforgivable dereliction of journalistic duty, especially in a region as sensitive as the North East.

The media owes the public and the Armed Forces of Nigeria the duty of responsible reporting, not alarmist fiction wrapped in sensational headlines. The security situation in Buratai is under control, and troops continue to dominate the area to prevent any further attacks.

Let this stand as a final and factual rebuttal:
There was NO attack on Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai. Period. Stop twisting the truth for cheap headlines.

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Again, NAF Jets Decimate Terrorist Enclave in Bukar Meram in Lake Chad

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Again, NAF Jets Decimate Terrorist Enclave in Bukar Meram in Lake Chad

By: Zagazola Makama

As part of ongoing efforts to sustain pressure on terrorist elements and deny them freedom of action, the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has conducted another successful air interdiction mission at a terrorist enclave in Bukar Meram, located in the southern axis of the Lake Chad region.

Zagazola Makama was reliably informed by sources that the mission, which was executed in the early hourz of Monday, June 9, at about 0545 hours, was carried out under the auspices of Operation KALACHEN WUTA II.

The sources said that the operation formed part of a broader strategy aimed at disrupting terrorist activities before, during, and after the Eid-el-Kabir Sallah period.

He said that intelligence-led surveillance revealed that the terrorists were regrouping at the Bukar Meram location with intent to launch coordinated attacks on Marte and Monguno general areas.

Prompted by this credible intelligence, the Air Component swiftly mobilised to engage the enclave. Airstrikes were conducted with precision, leading to the neutralisation of several terrorists.

The strikes also resulted in the destruction of critical terrorist logistics, including supply vehicles, makeshift shelters, and weapons storage points.

The decimation of the enclave not only inflicted significant losses on the terrorists but also disrupted their operational planning and movement.

The sources added that Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) conducted after the mission confirmed that the planned attacks on Marte and Monguno were effectively thwarted.

Further intelligence gathering is ongoing to assess enemy reactions and possible movement patterns following the successful interdiction. Ground troops have also been placed on heightened alert to exploit the gains of the airstrike and maintain pressure on fleeing remnants.

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French tourist found dead in Gboko hotel

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French tourist found dead in Gboko hotel

By: Zagazola Makama

A 67-year-old French national, Mr. Pietier Gilles, has been found dead at a hotel in Gboko town in Benue state.

Zagazola Makama report that the deceased, believed to be a French tourist, was found dead on Saturday at Hotel Jovina, Gbokon, where he had lodged on June 6.

According to a police sources, on Sunday, the hotel manager, Mr. Emmanuel Terhide Laha, reported the incident to the “A” Division Police Station at about 5:45 p.m. on June 8.

Laha informed the police that the tourist fell ill on June 7 but declined to be taken to a hospital. Concerned about his deteriorating condition, the hotel management brought in a medical practitioner to examine him. He was, however, discovered to have died.

“On receipt of the information, the Divisional Police Officer led a patrol team to the hotel where photographs of the scene were taken. The body was evacuated to the General Hospital in Gboko for preservation and autopsy,” the police said.

Gilles reportedly arrived in Nigeria from Niger Republic on May 19, 2025, traveling on a sports bicycle as part of what is believed to be a long-distance tour.

Police sources said investigation will be conducted, and all relevant diplomatic channels are being engaged to handle the situation appropriately.

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