Troops of operation Hadin Kai have neutralised nine terrorists during fighting patrols and also recovered about N5 million ransom money at Magumeri and Gajiram in Borno State. Media Information Officer Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai, Lt-Col. Sani Uba in a statement issued Saturday said the troops conducted a successful fighting patrol in response to credible intelligence on the movement of Boko Haram terrorists around Goni Dunari in Magumeri LGA of Borno State on 10 October 2025. He said the terrorists, reportedly moving on two vehicles and 24 foot fighters, were observed setting houses ablaze and terrorising…
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The federal government has affirmed its commitment to breaking down the barriers preventing women from fully participating in Nigeria’s gas economy through enhanced participation of Women in Nigeria’s Gas Sector (WINGS) Strategy. WINGS is a key component of the PowerHer774 pillar under the Renewed Hope Social Impact Interventions (RH-SII774) of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs. The Stakeholders’ Co-Creation Workshop on WINGS which was held in Abuja, convened coalition of government leaders, legislators, private sector players, and development partners to advance women’s inclusion and economic empowerment across Nigeria’s gas value chain. Delivering her keynote address titled; “Addressing Energy Poverty…
The depletion of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will continue on Tuesday, with the governor of Enugu state, Peter Mbah expected to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His planned defection was perfected following the dissolution of the Enugu State Working Committee of the party. Mbah is expected to join the ruling party alongside elected national and state legislators, members of the state executive, and party leaders from ward and local government levels across the state. The chairman of Enugu state caretaker committee for the party, Dr. Ben Nwoye disclosed this on Friday in Abuja after the inauguration…
The House of Representatives Friday inaugurated an ad hoc committee to investigate the alleged mismanagement of oil spill clean-up funds in the Niger Delta. While inaugurating the committee in Abuja, the Speaker, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas pledged to ensure accountability, transparency, and justice for affected communities. Abbas, who was represented by the Chief Whip, Hon. Usman Kumo said it was important to find answers to critical questions bordering on the activities involved in the clean-up exercise. He urged the ad hoc committee to, among other things, determine the managerial competence of those entrusted with the clean-up funds. Abbas: “We have…
The debate around Rufai Oseni’s interview style on Arise TV has once again stirred conversation about what journalism should look like in modern Nigeria. Some have accused him of being “provocative,” while others defend him as firm, fearless, and necessary. Beneath this disagreement lies a larger question — is passionate questioning unprofessional, or is it precisely what our democracy needs? 1. Context Determines Conduct To judge Nigerian journalists solely by Western rulebooks — whether the BBC, Reuters, or the Associated Press — is to misunderstand our context. Journalism, like language, reflects its environment. What passes for confrontation in…
The comparison between Iba Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo, and the activist Sunday “Igboho” Adeyemo accurately captures a central tension in modern Yoruba leadership: the conflict between established, diplomatic protocol and direct, grassroots action. While the provided text outlines their differing philosophies, a deeper dive into security statistics, the role of state actors, and recent developments reveals a more complex picture of why this debate continues to resonate. The Statistical Reality of Insecurity in Southwest Nigeria, the “deep-seated frustration” mentioned is not merely anecdotal is rooted in quantifiable data. According to reports from security trackers and local media…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it refused to recognise the National Chairman of Action Alliance (AA) Rufai Omoaje in spite of the order of the Federal High Court, Oshogbo. However, the electrical body said it has complied with the court judgement and order by recognising four of the Action Alliance’s executive elected on 7th October 2023 at Abeokuta, Ogun State. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun in a statement issued Friday maintained that it is not in breach of the judgement of the Federal High Court, Oshogbo. He said…
The Former Deputy Governors Forum (FDGF), Thursday took a significant step forward with the inauguration of its new permanent secretariat in Abuja. The development marked a major milestone in the forum’s growing influence, both nationally and internationally. The forum, describing the secretariat as a symbol of unity and progress, hinted that it would also house the Polish-Nigerian Business Council, opening up new opportunities for global partnerships and investment cooperation. The secretariat, located in the heart of the Federal Capital Territory, is a multi-purpose complex that would serve as a hub for the forum’s activities. With the new secretariat, the…
The federal government has been urged to speed up processes of tax harmonisation in the country to avoid undue double taxation of citizens. The call was made ahead of the new tax law taking effect on January 1, 2026. The Chief Technical Officer (CTO) INITS Limited, Mr Femi Taiwo, made the call while speaking on the sidelines of a one-day training on the new tax laws for staff of the Federal Capital Territory Inland Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and some Abuja based revenue generating agencies in Abuja. He said the new tax law aims…
Some reactions to my last article on Rufai Oseni bemused me. Many betrayed a fundamental misunderstanding of both the craft and code of journalism. A few even hailed Oseni for “provoking” interviewees — as though journalism were a brawl, not a discipline. It gave me occasion to clean up my digital space and weed out abusive characters and vitriol merchants, in line with the biblical injunction to “guard your heart with all diligence.” But for those who genuinely seek understanding, let me offer this: Every major media house on earth — from The New York Times to Reuters, from…