A Grandmother to All: Remembering Hjh Salamah Hj. Asari For seven years in Malaysia, I was blessed with the presence of Hjh Salamah Hj. Asari, who returned to her Creator on 23 November 2025 at 3:00pm Malaysian time. Though I was far from my homeland, she never once treated me as an outsider. From the very beginning, she embraced me with the tenderness only a grandmother could give, making me feel seen, loved, and safe in a foreign land. Her home in Pontian, in the village of Kayu Ara Pasong, was more than just a house. It was a sanctuary of comfort, laughter, and gentle care. Week after week, she welcomed us with delicious food, and with stories upon stories that she shared so generously. She was always asking about me, eager to know how I was doing, and her concern was never superficial. It was genuine, heartfelt, and deeply comforting. She was profoundly accommodative, urging me to learn the Malay language during our weekly visits, encouraging me to embrace the culture she cheri...
NIGERIA ARMY DISMISES SOLDIER DISMISSED REGIMENT ARMY No: 22NA/83/7262 RANK: PRIVATE NAME: ISAH EMMANUEL UNIT: 16 BRIGADE GARRISON OFFENCE: DISOBEDIENCE TO STANDING ORDER DATE: 17/11/2025?
Nigeria Army Dismises Soldier For Firing Back At Boko Haram Terrorists During Attack This is a powerful and troubling story. What you've shared touches on one of the most difficult dilemmas in military life: the tension between obedience to command and instinct for survival. The Nigerian Army has dismissed a frontline soldier, Private Isah Emmanuel, after he allegedly refused to obey a direct ceasefire order issued by his commanding officer during a fierce encounter with Boko Haram insurgents. The incident occurred on November 17, 2025, when troops under the 16 Brigade Garrison reportedly came under intense attack from Boko Haram fighters. According to internal military documents sighted by reporters, the commanding officer instructed his men to cease fire as part of a tactical withdrawal and repositioning strategy. However, Private Emmanuel defied the directive, arguing that halting fire at that critical moment could expose him and other soldier...