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We Appreciate Your Sacrifices, Yobe Gov Tells Army
The Governor of Yobe State, Hon Mai Mala Buni, has expressed the appreciation of the good people of Yobe State for the immense sacrifices of troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI to ensure lasting peace and stability in Yobe and other states in the North East region.
The Governor, according to a statement signed by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Headquarters Sector 2, made the remarks during Headquarters Sector 2 Nigerian Army Social Activities (NASA) held at the Damaturu Township Stadium.
He stressed that his administration is determined to support security agencies to tackle the menace of Boko Haram insurgency in the north east of Nigeria. He noted that the efforts of troops in Operation HADIN KAI have provided enabling environment and support upon which Government activities thrives. Gov Buni who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali further reiterated Government commitment to support Operation HADIN KAI with logistics within available resources.
Earlier, the Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Brigadier General Adamu Nura, while welcoming the Special Guest of Honour and other invited dignitaries to the Sector 2 Nigerian Army Social Activities disclosed that the event is conducted annually and it’s one of the ways of keeping the customs and tradition of the Nigerian Army. He stated that the event is meant to strengthen social relationships among officers, soldiers and their families as well as their friends through cultural displays.
The Sector 2 Commander, who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Isang Akpaumontia, stressed that the event is usually organised to mark end of tedious and eventful training and operational year adding that it heralds the beginning of new training and operational year. He further disclosed that the event was conceived to create an atmosphere where officers and men would meet together outside the trenches of ongoing operations to unwind. The event according to him is also aimed at appreciating the successes achieved throughout the year 2021 within Sector 2 Area of Responsibility.
In his vote of thanks, the Chairman Organizing Committee, Lt Col RO Kolawole thanked the Yobe State Governor for finding time out of his tight schedule to attend the event and the Commander Sector 2 OPHK for his support and direction which has led to the successful hosting of the event. He also appreciated the traditional rulers, invited dignitaries and the good people of Yobe State for their steadfastness and support towards ending the insurgency.
The high of points the event were Cultural Troupes display, Inspection of Stands/foods, Tug of War, Group Photograph, Beating of Retreat and Lighting of Bonfire.
Nigerian Afrobeat music singer, David Adeleke aka Davido, has commented on his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, after he resigned from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), posting “Jeje…” on his X page.
Adeleke, who represented Osun West as Senator and currently serves as the governor of the State, announced his resignation in a letter dated November 4, 2025, citing the party’s national leadership crisis.
The letter titled ‘Resignation of my membership of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP)’ read: “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my Membership of the Peoples’ Democratic Party with immediate effect.”
He expressed gratitude for the opportunities afforded to him by the PDP.
“I thank the Peoples’ Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the Peoples’ Democratic Party,” he added.
The resignation has sparked reactions, with Davido’s post sparking speculation about the implications for the party.
By Eric Elezuo
The governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
A letter signed by the governor himself and dated November 4, 2025 revealed that the governor dumped the party about a month before coming out public with the announcement.
Confirming the resignation via a statement, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, wrote;
“Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) since November 4th, 2025.
“The letter was addressed to the PDP Chairman for ward 2, Sagba Abogunde of
Ede North Local government, Osun State.
“The letter reads as follows: ‘Due to the current crisis within the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my membership of the PDP with immediate effect.
‘I thank the Peoples Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the Peoples Democratic Party”, the governor noted in the letter personally signed by him.’
Neither the letter nor the spokesperson’s statement suggested the governor’s next port of call even as political parties in the state are in the season of primaries to elect flag bearers for the 2026 governorship election in the state.
By Eric Elezuo
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed Badaru, and a two-term former governor of Jigawa State, has resigned his appointment. This is shortly after the former Chief of Defence Staff, General Chris Musa (retd) visited Aso Rock Villa, and had a closed door meeting with President Bola Tinubu.
The resignation, which is with immediate effect, according to statement credited to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, is contained in a letter dated December 1, 2025, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu. Badaru, who is 63 years, quoted health grounds as reason for quitting his job.
The statement added that “President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation.
“President Tinubu will likely inform the Senate of Badaru’s successor later this week.
His resignation comes amid President Tinubu’s declaration of a national security emergency, with plans to elaborate on its scope in due course.
He served as defence minister for 27 months since August 21, 2023.
