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By Peter Omopo 29th August 2025 The Nigerian military has rescued more than 115 kidnapped victims and foiled an oil theft operation valued at over ₦443 million in a series of nationwide operations carried out between August 21 and 27, 2025. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, noting that the coordinated operations were conducted across Borno, Yobe, Katsina, Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara, Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa, Kogi, Delta, Rivers States, and the Federal Capital Territory. According to Kangye, the largest single rescue occurred in Katsina State, where troops freed 76 hostages…

By Peter Omopo 29th August 2025 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the global cholera crisis is worsening, with deaths rising sharply despite a decline in reported cases. The agency linked the surge to conflict, climate disasters, and poverty, which continue to fuel outbreaks, particularly in Africa and the Middle East. Between January and mid-August 2025, at least 4,738 people died from cholera and Acute Watery Diarrhoea (AWD) across 31 countries, according to a WHO statement released on Friday. While overall cases dropped by 20% compared to the same period in 2024, fatalities rose by 46%, exposing what…

By Peter Omopo 29th August 2025 President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian engineer and philanthropist, Olayinka Babalola, on his election as the President of Rotary International for the 2026/2027 calendar year. Babalola, a member of the Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt, was elected by the Rotary International Board of Directors following the resignation of SangKoo Yun on health grounds. He will officially assume office on July 1, 2026. His election marks a historic milestone, as Babalola becomes only the second Nigerian and African to lead the 120-year-old global humanitarian organisation, which has over 1.4 million members across more…

By Peter Omopo 29th August 2025 The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Audi, has said the fight against illegal mining in Nigeria cannot be won by security agencies alone without grassroots support and community involvement. Audi made the call in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by the Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps Attah John Onoja, at the National Stakeholders and Civil Society Summit held on Friday at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja. “The fight against illegal mining cannot be won by security forces alone, but…

By Peter Omopo 29th August 2025 Nigeria loses an estimated 400,000 hectares of forest cover every year to unchecked deforestation, a development stakeholders say threatens livelihoods, the environment, and the country’s global trade commitments. National President of the National Charcoal Producers, Dealers, Exporters, and Afforestation of Nigeria (NACPDEAN), Babatunde Edu, raised the alarm on Thursday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, describing the situation as “alarming” and calling for urgent enforcement of compliance across the sector. Edu noted that while the charcoal trade provides income for millions and contributes significantly to Nigeria’s economy, reckless exploitation, unsustainable logging, and poor adherence…

By Peter Omopo 29th August 2025 The Defence Industries Association of Nigeria (DIAN) has called on the Federal Government and the Armed Forces to prioritise procurement of locally made military equipment as part of efforts to curb insecurity and strengthen national defence. Secretary-General of the association, Kola Balogun, made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja during the African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit, where he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Balogun argued that sustained patronage of indigenous defence products would not only boost Nigeria’s security capacity but also generate employment, reduce youth restiveness, and cut off insurgent…

By Peter Omopo 29th August 2025 National leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has dismissed reports suggesting he plans to defect from the party, insisting he remains firmly committed to its leadership and future. Kwankwaso made the clarification on Thursday at the NNPP’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, where he assured members that the party was making significant progress in Kano and other states. “Let me take this opportunity to tell you that we have our party, and we are comfortable. We are happy. We are ready to do whatever it takes because…

By Peter Omopo 28th August 2025 The Ebonyi State Government has announced a new minimum wage of N90,000 for civil servants, up from the previous N70,000. The decision was disclosed on Thursday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chief Ikeuwa Omebe, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the weekly State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting in Abakaliki. Omebe said the increment, which takes immediate effect, applies to all categories of state workers and reflects Governor Francis Nwifuru’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare. “This is not a political statement. This government does not toy with workers’ welfare,” he said. The…

By Peter Omopo 28th August 2025 Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed deep condolences following the death of the Alara of Aramoko-Ekiti, Oba Adegoke Olu Adeyemi. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, on Thursday, the governor described the late monarch as a “father figure, a pillar of support, and an excellent administrator” whose dedication to the development of his town, his subjects, and Ekiti State was exemplary. The first-class traditional ruler passed away on August 8, 2025, at the age of 82. Governor Oyebanji praised Oba Adeyemi for his exemplary leadership, visionary approach, and…

By Peter Omopo 28th August 2025 The Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS) has commended Dangote Cement’s Ibese Plant for its outstanding tax compliance and consistent ranking as the state’s highest-paying industrial taxpayer. The commendation came during a courtesy visit to the 12 million metric tonnes per annum (12mmtp) plant in Ibese, led by OGIRS Director of Field Operations, Mrs. Oluwaseun Olajube, alongside other agency officials. Mrs. Olajube lauded the cement company’s management for their dedication to fulfilling civic obligations, describing Dangote Cement as a benchmark for corporate responsibility, financial transparency, and good governance. She further emphasised the agency’s commitment…