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Outrage in Maiduguri as children of Gov. Zulum supporter killed after criticizing cabals, Politicians
Outrage in Maiduguri as children of Gov. Zulum supporter killed after criticizing cabals, Politicians
By: Zagazola Makama
Borno awoke on Thursday to one of the darkest mornings in recent memory. The bodies of innocent children, two belonging to Zannah Jaridama Bornoye, a die-hard supporter of Gov. Babagana Zulum, and that of his neighbour barely days after he openly criticised alleged cabals and Politicians in the state.
Jaridama, who had accused some top figures of hypocrisy and sabotage, lamented in a viral video that certain individuals around the governor pretend to be loyal while enriching themselves with contracts, positions, and government resources, without showing true commitment to the people or the governor’s vision.
He lamented that while Prof. Zulum carried the burdens of governance and projects, many of those who claim to be his die-hard loyalists were only interested in contracts, big houses, and fat pockets.
“They wear big clothes to follow him everywhere, but when it is time to defend him, they disappear. They are hypocrites. When it is wedding, it is Zulum. When it is school fees, it is Zulum. When it is house, it is Zulum. What value do you bring? You are destroying the governor while claiming to support him,” Jaridama said.
“Some of them came into the Administration with only one vehicle and have now made fortunes, but they cannot spend one million on behalf of the governor.” On their faces, they pretend they are Zulum’s men, but underground they are fighting him. They are declaring that they are Zulum’s die-hard, yet they do not love the people.”
“When it is the wedding of their children, it is Zulum. To buy a house, Zulum. School fees, Zulum. Painting of their house or Naming ceremony, it is Zulum that will pay.”
“You are building big houses and going about denigrating the government while you are funding youths to be attacking the personality of the governor, while you are still in the governor’s party, APC.” Those that surround the governor are hypocrites.”Zannah wrote on Facebook.
He dared anyone who felt guilty to drag him to court, insisting he would name them publicly.
However, nearly 24 hours after his comments, tragedy struck. His two children Mama, a 14-year-old girl dressed in pink, and Anwar, a 28-month-old boy in green shadda were no where to be found, alleging that they were abducted while playing in front of their house.
In a desperate Facebook post, Jaridama raised a missing-children alert, pleading for prayers and help but nothing was heard. Days later, he made another emotional plea, offering to surrender himself in exchange for the lives of his children.
“It is me they are after, not my children. Please, for God’s sake, spare their lives. I am ready to give myself up, even to death, so that these innocent children can continue to live,” he wrote.
But his prayers were not answered. The three children were found dead in the early hours of Thursday morning in the Boot of his vehicle.
The Commissioner of Police Borno State Command, Nazir Abdulmajid, who confirmed the incident, said that the lifeless bodies were found in the boot of one of his old car locked in the compound.
Abdulmajid stated that police operatives from the command were deployed to the scene and photographs were taken.
He said that the bodies have been taken to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital for autopsy to determine if they were kidnapped and killed or they entered the boot and locked themselves leading to their death.
“For now, we cannot really say this was what really transpired. And we have not established that it was linked to any political killing. But the autopsy will give the proofs.
The incident has however, sparked widespread anger across Maiduguri despite not understanding the clarity of the story.
Aliyu Haidar Zaifada wrote on his Facebook page, “I am deeply saddened by the inhuman treatment meted out to these innocent children, whose only “Crime” was being born to an outspoken father who speaks truth to power without mindingwho’s ox is gored. It is now evident that some people will go to any length to satisfy their greed, even if it means inflicting eternal pains on others.
This is not a case of kidnapping, there were no calls, no ransom demands, and no conditions given to the father. It is purely politics. But God remains sufficient for the innocent souls of these little children.
Hajiya Falmata, a resident of Gwange, wept bitterly as she spoke: “This is not just cruelty; this is evil. What did these little children do?
Malam Usman, a trader in Monday Market, said: “This is no kidnapping. There was no ransom, no demand. This is politics, and it is dirty. They wanted to silence the father, and they chose to kill children. This is beyond wickedness.”
Fatima, a University Student, added: “We are living in fear. Today it is Zannah’s children. Tomorrow, it may be someone else’s. If children can be murdered to settle political scores, then no family is safe.” she said.
The sorrow has deepened calls for justice, with many demanding that those behind the killings be exposed and punished.
As Maiduguri mourns, prayers rise for the young souls. The story is not clear whether the children die by suffocation or they were assassinated by the alleged cabals following his facebook comment or it is just a coincidence.
Outrage in Maiduguri as children of Gov. Zulum supporter killed after criticizing cabals, Politicians
Nine PAP Foreign Scholarship Beneficiaries Bag Master’s Degrees From UK Varsities
•••771 to Graduate in Nigeria in 2025
•••Otuaro Hails Scholars’ Performances
By: Michael Mike
Nine students awarded foreign post-graduate scholarships by the Presidential Amnesty Programme have graduated from their master’s degree rprogrammes in universities in the United Kingdom.
The successful scholars are the first graduates in the offshore post-graduate scholarship deployment to UK institutions by the PAP Administrator, Dr Dennis Otuaro, for the 2024-2025 academic session.
They graduated from the Anglia Ruskin University, University of Dundee and The University of Law with master’s degrees in cyber security, data science and engineering, law, construction and civil engineering management, project management, and ICT.
Also, 711 undergraduate and post-graduate scholarship beneficiaries are expected to graduate from universities within Nigeria this year.
The PAP, on Wednesday, 3 December, 2025, organised a graduation reception for the scholars in London.
Otuaro has congratulated them on their successful graduation, stressing that they completed their programmes in record time which shows the seriousness they had put into their studies.
He said they have justified the Federal Government’s investment in their education with their successful graduation, and urged other beneficiaries not to be distracted in their academic pursuits.
“We congratulate these scholars on their successful graduation. It shows that they took their studies seriously. That is what we demand of every scholarship beneficiary, whether at the undergraduate or post-graduate level”, Otuaro said.
He reiterated his unwavering commitment to expanding the scholarship scheme to create more opportunities for indigent students of Niger Delta extraction to access higher education with a view to closing the human capital development gap in the region.
Otuaro said it was for this reason he deployed 3800 beneficiaries in-country in the 2024-2025 academic year, and increased the figure to 3900 in the 2025-2026 academic session with 200 for foreign scholarships.
Otuaro has so far deployed 7700 students for the PAP scholarship scheme within Nigeria in less than two years.
Within this period, also, he has also deployed 162 students from the region for post-graduate programmes in targeted disciplines in the UK universities.
According to him, this is in conformity with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu for the Niger Delta, who has given unprecedented support to the PAP because of his sincere love for the area.
The PAP boss said, “Our decision aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for the Niger Delta. We will continue to create more higher educational opportunities for students from indigent backgrounds in our region.
“We are also deepening the implementation of the programme’s mandate in informal education and other areas for the sustainable peace and socio-economic advancement of the region.”
Nine PAP Foreign Scholarship Beneficiaries Bag Master’s Degrees From UK Varsities
Sunshine Joint Venture Infrastructure Limited Established for Realization of Ondo Project
By: Michael Mike
Sunshine Joint Venture Infrastructure Limited has been incorporated to seamlessly allowed for the Refinery and Free Trade Zone in Ondo State.
A press statement on Thursday read that: “In furtherance of our commitment to the execution of these two major projects – Refinery and Free Trade Zone in conjunction with the Ondo State Government, the joint partners have taken another giant step by incorporating a joint company, namely – SUNSHINE JOINT VENTURE INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED – as the vehicle to be used in executing these projects. A move that further reinforces the sincerity of purpose and total commitment of the funding partners to move ahead together as a united front.
According to the release by Wale Adekola on behalf of the JV, the Sunshine Joint Venture Infrastructure Limitedwill, going forward serve as the vehicle to work with the Ondo State Government through the Ondo State Investment Promotion Agency (ONDIPA) in the implementation of the executed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).
The statement added that: “In moving the projects forward for implementation, the JV team met in Dubai to finalize the funding modalities and put in place structures and plans for the commencement of activities for ground breaking and community engagements. These initial activities are aimed at complementing the 50th Anniversary of the creation of Ondo State and the one year anniversary of the election of the Executive Governor of the Sunshine State, His Excellency, Chief Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa CFR.
At the Dubai meeting were key officers of the JV Company, including: Messrs SALEHI FARHAD; ZAHERI NAVID; EGHBAL KORDJAMSHIDI; SAHEED ZAHERI; DR. STEPHEN DIKE; HENRY OWONKA AND MRS. NAMVAR MARYAM.
The statement further informed that, plans have been concluded to mobilize the relevant contractors working with the locals and host communities to put up structures that will host the information center, architectural models to showcase the projects on offer and facilities that will serve the team. All these are being planned with ONDIPA to execute the relocation and accommodation of the host communities that are likely to be affected by the projects and create a seamless transition that will engender peaceful co-existence and harmonious relationship with our host communities.
The JV company further reiterated its commitment to work with Ondo State Government (through ONDIPA) to change the infrastructural landscape of the Sunshine State and for mutual benefits.
Sunshine Joint Venture Infrastructure Limited Established for Realization of Ondo Project
Edo: Seven suspected bandits arrested along Benin-Agbor Road
By: Zagazola Makama
Seven suspected bandits were arrested along the Benin–Agbor Road in Edo State during stop-and-search operations, security sources confirmed.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects, all Fulani youths, were intercepted after being offloaded from a truck at about 1800 hours on 2 December 2025. A search revealed pictures of assault rifles, including AK-47s, on their mobile phones.
Upon interrogation, the suspects claimed to have travelled from Adamawa State. Investigations are ongoing for the possible recovery of actual firearms and to determine their involvement in criminal activities.
Security agencies have urged members of the public to report any suspicious movements to help prevent criminal acts in the area.
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