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By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Army says its troops have arrested 11 suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and rescued nine kidnapped victims in a series of operations conducted across the country within 48 hours. A senior military source confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja that the operations also led to the recovery of 114 livestock, ₦1.1 million cash, a pump-action rifle, four cartridges, petroleum products, and other items. In Borno State, troops of the 149 Battalion in Gubio arrested eight suspected suppliers of Boko Haram and ISWAP on September 7. Items recovered included 28 jerrycans and…

By Peter Omopo Nigerians will begin paying a 5% fossil fuel surcharge on petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel from 2026 under the new Tax Act 2025, the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has announced. The levy, which had previously existed under the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (Amendment) Act 2007, has now been reinstated for harmonisation and transparency. According to the committee, the revenue will be dedicated to funding road infrastructure and maintenance across the country. Key Highlights of the Fuel Surcharge Rate & Scope: The 5% surcharge applies to all chargeable fossil fuel products, including petrol, diesel, and…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed a comprehensive overhaul of military operations in the North-East following the killing of civilians in Borno State. The President’s order, issued on Wednesday, comes in response to widespread outrage over the massacre, which has raised fresh concerns about the effectiveness of counter-insurgency efforts in the region. Tinubu, while condemning the incident, emphasized the need for stronger intelligence gathering, improved coordination among security agencies, and stricter adherence to rules of engagement in conflict zones. He assured Nigerians that his administration remains committed to restoring peace and stability in the North-East, stressing that…

By Peter Omopo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has urged Nigerians to intensify prayers for the country and its leaders, particularly President Bola Tinubu, as the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Church marked its 100th anniversary in Ogun State. Speaking on Tuesday at the centenary thanksgiving held at Seraphim Land, Maba, the monarch described the milestone as evidence of a solid spiritual foundation. He called on the faithful to intercede for national progress and good governance. “This celebration is an indication of a true foundation,” Ooni said. “I want you to put all our leaders into prayers with this…

By Peter Omopo Doha/Jerusalem, September 9, 2025 — Israel on Tuesday launched a major airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting senior Hamas leaders based in the Gulf state. The attack, which struck a residential complex near the West Bay Lagoon district, has drawn sharp condemnation from Qatar and the wider Arab world, with the UN Secretary General denouncing it as a violation of international law. Explosions were heard across the Qatari capital around midday, with CCTV footage showing smoke billowing from a heavily damaged building adjacent to a Woqod petrol station on Wadi Rawdan Street. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, September 9, 2025 — President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s financial and capital market regulators to intensify monitoring of digital currencies and stablecoins, warning that their growing adoption outside the traditional banking system presents new risks that must be addressed early. Speaking on Tuesday at the 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria in Abuja, Tinubu — represented by Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun — said the digital revolution was reshaping global finance. “So many people now are not using the banking system to…

By Peter Omopo Abuja, September 9, 2025 — The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced an immediate ban on unlicensed boat operations and loading from unauthorised jetties across Nigeria, in a sweeping move to improve safety on the nation’s inland waterways. At a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, NIWA Managing Director Bola Oyebamiji said the new directives were necessary to curb the rising wave of fatal boat accidents. “NIWA has placed an immediate ban on loading activities from all unauthorised loading points across the country. No commercial passenger boat shall be allowed to load from any point other…

By Peter Omopo Stockholm, September 9, 2025 — Sweden’s newly appointed Health Minister, Elisabet Lann, collapsed on Tuesday during a press conference marking the start of the country’s new parliamentary year. Lann, a municipal councillor from Gothenburg and a member of the Christian Democratic Congress, had only just been announced as health minister following the sudden resignation of her predecessor, Acko Ankarberg Johansson, on Monday. The incident occurred while Lann stood alongside Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and other senior officials. Witnesses said she suddenly fainted, striking her head against the lectern before collapsing to the floor. Party leader Ebba Busch…

By Peter Omopo Uyo, September 9, 2025 — The Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival has officially commenced, bringing together more than 3,000 athletes who will compete across 18 sporting events. The opening ceremony, held in Uyo on Tuesday, marked the beginning of the week-long games designed to showcase talent, foster unity, and promote grassroots sports development in the state. Declaring the festival open, state officials said the competition would serve as a platform to discover young talents capable of representing Akwa Ibom — and Nigeria — at national and international levels. Events at the festival include athletics, football, basketball, table…

By Peter Omopo Ibadan, September 9, 2025 — The International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned the killing of Ibadan-based journalist Peter Ojo, calling for a thorough police investigation to bring his attackers to justice. Ojo, a former reporter with the Daily Monitor, was shot dead on August 18 by suspected armed robbers along the Molete–Oke Ado axis of the Oyo State capital. His death was initially believed to be health-related until his younger brother, Enahoro Peter, confirmed that he was attacked. In a statement issued Tuesday, IPC’s Press Freedom Officer, Melody Akinjiyan, described Ojo’s death as “a devastating loss to…