The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to deploy additional military personnel and intensify operations in Yobe State, following a motion moved by Hon. Khadijat Bukar Abba Ibrahim on the escalating threat of ISWAP terrorism in the region.

Yobe State Focal Person for Digital and Strategic Communications, Yusuf Ali, noted that in her motion, Hon. Khadijat Bukar Abba Ibrahim, representing Damaturu, Gujba, Gulani and Tarmuwa Federal Constituency, recounted the harrowing April 18, 2025, attack on Ngurbuwa village, which claimed the lives of two soldiers and several vigilante members.

He said the assault also displaced scores of residents and destroyed a key bridge linking the area to other parts of the state.

According to him, the Federal Lawmaker cited another attack on May 3, 2025 in Buni Yadi, which occurred just hours after a regional security summit had convened in the area.

Responding to the motion, the House urged the Ministry of Defence, security agencies, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, the North East Development Commission, NEDC, and the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to take immediate steps in boosting security and delivering humanitarian support to the affected communities.

The naira continued to appreciate against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday, marking the third consecutive gain this week.

This is according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s exchange data released on Wednesday.

The apex bank’s foreign exchange data indicated that it strengthened to N1,526.15 against the dollar on Wednesday, from N1,529.57 traded on Tuesday.

This means that the naira gained N3.42 against the dollar on a day-to-day basis.

Meanwhile, on the black market, the naira remained flat at N1,570 on Wednesday—the same exchange rate recorded the previous day.

OSUNDAILY NG reports that the naira appreciated against the dollar on both Monday and Tuesday.

This comes as the International Monetary Fund, in its latest Article IV Consultation, lauded CBN’s foreign exchange and monetary policy reforms.

Troops of the Forward Operating Base have successfully rescued three kidnapped victims in the Mabai area of Katsina State.

Dr Nasir Mua’zu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, in a statement, said the rescue followed a distress call from Anguwan Kasale village, leading to the recovery of three kidnapped persons whose hands and legs had already been tied.

The statement named the rescued persons as Umar Isa, 27; Abdulrahman Sa’ada, 28; and Usman Auwal, 60. He added that the rescued victims are currently in safe custody.

The statement assured all residents of Katsina State that the administration of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda remains strongly committed to ensuring the safety and security of every citizen.