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Nigerian troops have successfully rescued 47 civilians, predominantly women and children who were held captive by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The operation was carried out by the Joint Task Force (North East) under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK). In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Acting Military Information Officer, Capt. Mohammed Goni, attributed the rescue to sustained aggressive ground and air offensives against ISWAP strongholds in the Lake Chad region. “The unrelenting pressure forced the terrorists to abandon their positions in confusion, enabling the victims to escape from prolonged…

The Ebola virus has infected more than 1,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the death toll climbing to 254, as the outbreak continues its rapid spread across eastern provinces and into additional displacement camps.Health authorities confirmed the latest fatalities include an 18-month-old girl who died in the Hungbe displacement camp after testing positive for the virus. According to a Congolese health report, the toddler developed a fever more than a week before her death. She was carried on foot to two different health centres, where she received antibiotics, before finally being tested on June 14. She succumbed…

The Nigerian Presidency and Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and now flagbearer of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for 2027, have traded sharp words after Obi urged President Bola Tinubu to resign in the manner of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Obi made the call on Tuesday, arguing that Tinubu has failed to fulfil key campaign promises and should take political responsibility for the country’s persisting economic hardship, insecurity, and unreliable power supply.In a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) handle titled “Owning up to Leadership Failures and Political Responsibility,” Obi drew parallels with Starmer’s announcement of…

A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated beneath a parked vehicle in the Oke Mushin area of Lagos on Tuesday, injuring the vehicle’s owner and sparking panic among residents.The blast occurred around 6 a.m. at No. 22 Wey Street when the owner of a gold-coloured Toyota Sienna with registration number AAA11FX attempted to start the car after it had been parked overnight. The explosion caused significant damage to the vehicle, particularly on the passenger side, scattering shattered glass and leaving visible burn marks and explosive residue at the scene.Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, who visited the scene,…

Confusion and shock have gripped residents of Oko-Irese in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State following the abduction of a prominent Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) chieftain, Comrade Bayo Fabiyi, along with his driver and another associate.The trio were ambushed by armed terrorists while on a mission to deliver ransom and other items intended for the release of a previously kidnapped victim in the community. Sources said the team was transporting approximately ₦30 million in cash, five motorcycles, and three bags of rice when they were waylaid.According to accounts from those familiar with the incident, the original victim had reportedly…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday admitted fresh evidence presented by the Department of State Services (DSS) in the ongoing trial of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over alleged illegal phone tapping of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and breach of national security.The second prosecution witness, prominent lawyer Deji Adeyanju, told the court that El-Rufai admitted during a television interview that “we listened to the conversation of the NSA.”Led in evidence by prosecuting counsel Oluwole Aladedoye, Adeyanju confirmed he was present at the studio when the former governor made the statement. The court viewed the interview recording,…

Major energy companies are pressing governments worldwide for comprehensive policy and regulatory reforms, warning that coordinated action is essential to prevent delays in the clean energy transition and large-scale electrification efforts.In a strong collective intervention, the companies emphasized that achieving widespread electrification hinges on enabling government policies, modernized electricity market designs, and regulatory frameworks that foster long-term investment while boosting system efficiency. They highlighted the urgent need for substantial upgrades to power grid infrastructure, noting that aging transmission and distribution networks in many regions are ill-equipped to manage surging electricity demand fueled by industrial growth, urbanization, and the integration of…

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has reported that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery supplied 87.55 percent of the country’s Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to the domestic market in May 2026, underscoring the growing influence of local refining capacity.According to the regulator’s monthly performance report released on Friday, Nigeria’s average daily petrol supply rose to 47.4 million litres in May, up from 44.4 million litres in April. Of this total, domestic production contributed 41.5 million litres per day, with the entire volume coming from the Dangote Refinery. Imports accounted for the remaining 5.9 million…

The Nigerian Senate is set to reconvene on Tuesday for an emergency plenary session to pass the Constitution Amendment Bill seeking the establishment of State Police.The move follows a quorum shortfall that prevented the passage of the bill before the upper chamber went on recess two weeks ago. Senate leadership has now intensified consultations across party lines to ensure the required two-thirds majority is achieved.A principal officer of the Senate, confirmed the development in Abuja. “We will surely reconvene on Tuesday to pass the bill on State Police,” the source said. “We did not form the quorum, which is the…

The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of subsidised fertiliser to smallholder farmers across Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen food security and boost local agricultural production under President Bola Tinubu’s declared State of Emergency on Food Security.Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, announced the initiative during the flag-off of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) fertiliser distribution exercise in Katsina State at the weekend.Kyari described the programme as a strategic intervention aimed at increasing agricultural output, creating jobs, and improving food availability nationwide. He emphasised that sustained support for farmers is essential to reducing Nigeria’s…