STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT TINUBU: The Fallen Soldiers in Benisheikh Are Our Unforgettable Heroes—Urges Nigerians and media to Stand with the Military
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the loss of the brave soldiers of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI, who died in a coordinated terrorist attack on their camp in Benisheikh, Borno State.
The President also expressed heartfelt condolences to the military and the families of the soldiers, urging them to take heart in the face of the unfortunate loss.
The Defence Headquarters confirmed the attack and the tragic loss of lives, which occurred early Thursday, April 9, 2026.
President Tinubu praised the courage and heroism of the soldiers who fought valiantly to repel the terrorists and ensure that Boko Haram could not overrun the communities the soldiers protect.
While mourning the death of the gallant soldiers, President Tinubu urged the leadership of the Armed Forces and all soldiers on the frontline not to be discouraged, but to draw strength from the nation’s deep appreciation for their sacrifices.
“From the reports I have received, our armed forces have been conducting sustained, intense land and air offensives against the insurgents, neutralising many of their fighters and commanders. The insurgents’ counterattack is a sign of desperation.
“I extend my condolences to the families of our gallant soldiers, led by Brigadier-General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of our country today in Borno State. The government will never forget their sacrifices. Their sacrifices will not be in vain. Because of the courage and dedication of our troops on the frontline, our resolve to defeat terrorism and all forms of violence across Nigeria is stronger than ever.
“I urge the Military High Command and our troops in all theatres of operation: Do not lose heart, do not be weary, do not be discouraged. Our officers and men should continue to serve with honour, courage, and patriotism. The government will always stand by the Armed Forces, provide more of the equipment needed and ensure the welfare of all who risk their lives for our safety.
“I urge Nigerians and the media to continue to support our Military in their relentless battle against insurgency and banditry. We should desist from celebrating or condoning the attacks against our troops. These soldiers are our heroes; unforgettable and irreplaceable.
"My condolences also go to the government and people of Borno State. The Federal Government will continue to work with the state government to achieve total victory and lasting peace.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
April 9, 2026
@SegunShowunmi Very poetic but Nigeria need saving right now, all this grammar is just laced with tribal support for a government that has totally failed the people
The ADC Titanic is steaming toward the iceberg, and instead of stepping away while there is still time, many are rushing aboard eager to share in what is clearly an avoidable wreck.
Some of these are not amateurs. They are seasoned, even brilliant politicians, choosing against better judgment to tie their fortunes to a vessel already listing under the weight of its own contradictions.
At some point, courage must give way to honesty. If you insist on boarding, then be prepared to accept the consequences that follow. Political choices, like all others, carry their own fate.
And for those of us who once held you in high regard, there is only the quiet task of accepting what is now plainly a self-inflicted political demise.
Otunba Segun Showunmi
The Alternative.
Happening now:
A stakeholders' meeting is taking place between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) @OfficialPDPNig
Details soon.
This is the new ADC faction that has emerged from nowhere.
They are different from the David Mark group and also different from the Nafiu Bala group.
The same way they engineered chaos and disarray in the LP, they have started unending chaos in the ADC.
Status quo versus status quo ante bellum: An explainer to the wailing ADC
I asked AI and Google to explain the meanings of the Latin terms. Here is the explanation that I got:
Status quo ante bellum means "the state existing before the war". It is used in treaties and diplomacy to describe a peace settlement in which neither side gains or loses territory, power, or economic rights, effectively restoring the political and geographical conditions that existed before the conflict began.
Status quo: The current state of affairs.
Status quo ante or status quo ante bellum: The state of affairs prior to a specific event.
For example, Russia and the United States are now trying to maintain the status quo about their nuclear arsenals. To maintain the status quo is to keep things as they are.
The related phrase status quo ante, literally 'the status before', refers to the state of affairs that existed previously.
In the case between Nafiu Gombe versus ADC, David Mark, and Rauf Aregbesola, 'status quo ante bellum' means reverting to the ADC as it existed before Ralph Nwoye sold the party to Abubakar Atiku to serve as an SPV for the 2027 election. According to reports, Gombe claims he is still the vice chairman of the ADC, that he never resigned, and that he ought to have become the automatic chairman following the resignation of the party's longest-serving chairman, Nwoye. The ADC should stop blaming President Tinubu, INEC for its self inflicted woes.
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PART 2.
List of Useless people that ruined or are ruining Nigeria that God will punish:
1. Bola Ahmed Tinubu
2. Kashim Shettima
3. Godswill Akpabio
4. Tajudeen Abbas
5. Benjamin Kalu
6. Nyesom Wike
7. Chief Justice Kekere Ekun CJN
8. Mahmoud Yakubu
9. Justice Ariwoola former CJN
10. Ahmed Gumi
11. Daniel Bwala
12. SeyiLaw
13. Justice Omotosho
14. Justice Lifu
15. Justice Haruna Tsamani
Who did I miss???
Daniel Bwala met a serious journalist that actually does his research and he capitulated.
Very embarrassing outing. I don’t blame him sha, defending Tinubu on security is a lost battle.
@baba_hakeem But sir you have never come out to make a categorical statement like this about the bandits and terrorists in northern Nigeria, are the Iranian more important to you than your brothers in the Nigeria?
Today at the FCT Command of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja, I confronted the Minister of Works, David Umahi inside a conference room where police operatives had effectively set up shop for him to harass a woman who a used him of owing her and making a pass at her years ago.
A married woma, TracyNither Nicolas Ohiri had been illegally arrested in Lagos on allegations of “cyberbullying,” flown to Abuja, and detained.
Her alleged offense was accusing David Umahi of owing her N250 million for over 12 years, a claim that, at its core, is a civil dispute.
Rather than treat the matter as such, the police escalated it into a criminal spectacle. After unlawfully detaining her, the police facilitated a meeting in which Umahi was brought into the command to threaten, intimidate, and denigrate her inside a police facility until we arrived and they immediately dismantled the “interview” and Umahi left, angry.
After Umahi lef, they redused to grant her bail or release her, we later learnt Imahi promosed that shes not seen anything on his way out of the FCT police command.
When Jon arrives at Dragonstone and Daenerys addresses him as "my lord", Davos interjects and protests that Jon should be addressed as "your grace" as he is a King. Daenerys then says this:
I never did receive a formal education, but I could have sworn I read the last King in the North was Torrhen Stark, who bent the knee to my ancestor, Aegon Targaryen. In exchange for his life and the lives of the Northmen, Torrhen Stark swore fealty to House Targaryen in perpetuity
Jon Snow journeys to Dragonstone, the ancient stronghold of House Targaryen, where he meets Daenerys with Tyrion Lannister as his escort, the man who orchestrated the encounter that sparks their alliance and future romance.
This is a religious program that took place a few days ago in Nigeria. Not saying that it's wrong to attend religious gatherings.
Imagine if this number of people came out to demand good governance; Tinubu, Akpabio, and the APC would be forced to do the right thing.
Your problem isn't religious; it's political, and God cannot do for you what he has given you the power to do.
A substantial amount of the prayer points (over 50%) there are for employment, security, education, and other basic social needs of life things that working governments should provide for their people.
God is busy providing you with free air, good health, and keeping you alive, and you still want him to come and build roads, schools, hospitals, water supply, etc.