CDS Pushes Terrorist Reintegration + US Warning on Nigeria + Anioma State Debate

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:14:41 +0000

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has defended the rehabilitation of former insurgents under Operation Safe Corridor, likening them to the biblical prodigal son and arguing they should be reintegrated, not abandoned. This comes alongside renewed focus on the €16 million EU-backed reintegration support across Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States.

Meanwhile, concerns about Nigeria’s security crisis echoed on Capitol Hill, where former U.S. Senator Sam Brownback warned that continued instability could eventually lead to the country’s division. His comments came during a high-level briefing on religious violence in Nigeria, further amplifying global attention on the crisis.

Still in Washington, Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, joined Melania Trump and other global first spouses at the Foster the Future Together Summit at the White House, alongside tech leaders and an AI-powered robot demonstration, highlighting growing conversations around technology, education and development.

Back home, Abike Dabiri-Erewa sparked reactions after breaking into a spontaneous rap performance at an International Women’s Day event in Lagos, drawing cheers as the event focused on women’s leadership and empowerment.

In politics, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has backed discussions around the creation of Anioma State, revealing that Bola Ahmed Tinubu is open to the conversation. The proposal would, if approved, see Asaba emerge as the new state capital, though it still faces constitutional hurdles.

Meanwhile, in Anambra, Governor Chukwuma Soludo sparked debate after suspending civil servants who reported late to work during an unannounced inspection in Awka, enforcing a strict stance on discipline in the public service.

Also trending, Vice President Kashim Shettima was spotted casually driving himself in Maiduguri during a recent visit, offering a rare, relaxed moment amid ongoing security concerns in the region.

Finally, outrage online after a viral video showed a rat inside a meat pie display at a restaurant raised serious health concerns and prompted calls for stricter food safety enforcement across Nigeria.

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