The Defence Headquarters says troops have neutralised scores of terrorists, arrested dozens of criminal suspects, and rescued over 50 kidnapped victims in nationwide operations between April 30 and May 7. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Onoja said troops recorded significant successes in the North-East under Operation HADIN KAI, where several terrorists were neutralised, abducted civilians were rescued, and insurgent attacks were repelled — including a foiled assault on troops in Magumeri, Borno State. He added that some insurgents surrendered, while logistics suppliers and collaborators were apprehended, indicating…
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Michael Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, founder and CEO of Mavin Records, has expressed gratitude to fans for their support as he marked the label’s 14th anniversary. The music executive took to social media to celebrate the milestone, stating that the label remains focused on building for the future. Don Jazzy could not hide his joy as he reflected on the remarkable growth Mavin Records has achieved over the past 14 years. He expressed appreciation to fans, partners, and the wider music community for their immense support in the label’s development. “14 years later and we are still building…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has said that the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) will be incomplete without consideration for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The CCD’s Acting Director, Mr. Godwin Unumeri, stated this at an advocacy workshop on the inclusion of PWDs in the PIA benefit structures in the Niger Delta region. The workshop was organised in Owerri on Friday by the Centre with support from the Ford Foundation. Unumeri, who was represented by the Centre’s Finance and Administration Manager, Mrs. Florence Austin, said the Act was necessitated by the need to include oil-producing communities in…
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has commenced medical evaluations for its personnel to assess their health, mental well-being, and stress levels. Speaking at the commencement ceremony on Friday in Abuja, the Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the FCT, Ahmed Sanusi, said the medical evaluation would be a continuous exercise throughout his tenure. “I want to ensure that our officers are routinely checked, and I also want to advise them to undergo such tests in their private capacities. “However, as an institution, this medical evaluation of personnel will be a continuous exercise throughout my tenure…
Fans and industry stakeholders have continued to celebrate Davido’s 15th anniversary in the music industry, praising his consistency, resilience, and massive impact on Afrobeats. The singer, fondly called ‘OBO’, marked the milestone by sharing a post on his X page, writing: “God is the best of all planners! 15 years in da game.” The post has since attracted widespread accolades from fans and music lovers worldwide, with many commending his devotion, achievements, and contributions to the global growth of Afrobeats. READ ALSO: Carter Efe defeats Portable to win celebrity boxing title Fans highlighted how his music has transcended borders, united…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has announced that the Federal Government is set to evacuate Nigerians who wish to return home from South Africa. The Minister disclosed this in a statement on her verified Facebook page on Thursday, following a telephone conversation with her South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola. According to her, Lamola expressed concern over the Nigerian government’s evacuation plan amid rising xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner protests in South Africa, including a recent incident in Durban on May 6. Odumegwu-Ojukwu said she made it clear that Nigeria would not stand by and watch the systematic harassment,…
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 12-member committee to recover over ₦1.8 billion illegally deducted from civil servants’ salaries by private loan vendors. Inaugurating the committee in his office, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Faruq-Ibrahim, said the panel is tasked with investigating the deductions and ensuring the funds are refunded to the affected workers. Faruq-Ibrahim explained that the monies were deducted by a private loan vendor from workers who obtained soft loans. He noted that an independent audit report revealed arbitrary and illegal deductions from the workers’ salaries. “In February 2025, the government received complaints of…
Troops of the Joint Task Force-Operation Enduring Peace (JTF-OPEP) have arrested five suspected illegal arms fabricators and recovered a cache of weapons during a raid in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. This was contained in an operational report by the Nigerian Army, made available to reporters in Abuja on Friday. The report said the operation was conducted on Thursday at about 15:00 hours at Vom community, based on credible human intelligence (HUMINT) about illegal arms manufacturing in the area. Troops carried out a well-coordinated raid on two fabrication sites, where the suspects were caught in the act…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Abdu Maikaba and Eboboritse Uwejamomere as head coaches of the U20 and U17 boys’ national football teams respectively. A statement by Ademola Olajire, the NFF’s Director of Communications, said the NFF Executive Committee approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee for the appointments. Maikaba, who previously coached the Golden Eaglets and served as assistant coach of the Flying Eagles under Paul Aigbogun, has also managed top clubs including Enyimba, Wikki Tourists, Kano Pillars and Plateau United. He guided Akwa United to victory in the 2017 Federation Cup. READ ALSO: Carter Efe…
India has pledged support for Nigeria’s efforts to revive its cotton, textile and garment industry through technology transfer, investment partnerships, skills development and value chain integration. Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, made the announcement on Thursday in Abuja at a Textile Meet and Business-to-Business (B2B) engagement themed “Reviving the Textile Industry in Nigeria,” organised by the Indian High Commission. Singh said Nigeria and India share a long-standing economic partnership built on complementary strengths, noting that Nigeria’s large population and growing demand for textiles make it a strategic partner for India. He stated that India is currently the world’s…