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The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has explained how security forces sometimes rescue abducted victims without arresting or killing the terrorists holding them. The clarification comes amid ongoing public concern over the persistence of kidnapping for ransom and questions about recent military operations in which troops rescued abducted victims without arresting or killing the terrorists, as seen in operations in Kwara State and other parts of the North. Asked how troops were, in many cases, able to rescue victims without bloodshed or paying ransom, Musa said the strategy involved identifying the location of the terrorists, blocking their escape…

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The Presidency has clarified that the ongoing Freedom of Information Act case involving President Bola Tinubu before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia is a civil records-disclosure dispute and not a criminal case. In a statement on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said the case did not amount to a criminal charge, trial, or judicial finding against Tinubu. It also said the court had not found the President guilty of any criminal wrongdoing. “For clarity, the matter is a civil records-disclosure dispute under the United…

Enoch Oluwaleke The Asido Foundation has welcomed the Federal Executive Council’s approval of an amendment to Nigeria’s National Mental Health Act to decriminalise attempted suicide, describing the move as a major shift from punishment to care. The foundation’s Board of Trustees Chairman, Niyi Olowola, said the decision validated years of advocacy for a more humane response to people experiencing suicidal distress and mental health crises. Olowola said the development was particularly significant to the foundation, which had in 2024 led a delegation to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to advocate the decriminalisation of…

Big 5 Construct Nigeria, the country’s largest construction event, will showcase products and solutions for Nigeria’s construction industry, which is projected to expand on a $54bn output recorded in 2025. The sixth edition of the event will be held at the Landmark Centre and feature more than 165 exhibitors from over 20 countries, while organisers expect more than 10,000 contractors, developers, architects, engineers and other built-environment professionals to attend. According to a statement, the event will return to Lagos from 22 to 24 September and will feature solutions covering building interiors and finishes, concrete and cement, construction tools, personal protective…

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The Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has described the petition filed by Air Peace against the union as ridiculous. The workers, who honoured the police invitation following the petition, stated that the airline’s petition also accused the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, the Airport Command of the Nigeria Civil Police, among others, of various wrongdoings against it. The union made this known in a short statement sent to aviation workers across the country after meeting with the police on Wednesday over the Air Peace petition. Recall that The PUNCH had earlier reported…

Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Doğan has shared an update on the future of Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu amid rumours linking the striker with a potential exit from the Turkish club before the transfer window closes, Soccernet.ng reports. Onuachu has been heavily linked with a move away from Trabzonspor throughout the summer following an impressive 2025-26 campaign with the club. The Super Eagles striker scored 26 goals across all competitions, including 22 in the league, as he jointly won the Golden Boot alongside İstanbul Başakşehir’s Eldor Shomurodov. Super Eagles stars Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Paul Onuachu. Copyright: xAndrzejxIwanczukxIMAGO Despite only joining Trabzonspor on a…

Adeyinka Adedipe The Gbolekero Women Empowerment and Development Organisation, with support from the Global Greengrants Fund, has trained 60 women and persons with disabilities in Gelegele Community of Edo State in sustainable agriculture and environmental protection. GWEDO Executive Director, Cynthia Bright said the capacity-building programme was designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of environmentally-friendly farming practices, as well as equip them with practical skills to address environmental challenges affecting their livelihoods and community. Bright, who spoke on Understanding Sustainable Agriculture and Bio-Fertilizers for Environmental Protection, encouraged participants to adopt farming practices that protect the soil and environment while improving food production…

The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, has opened an Adire Hub at the Ake Palace, Abeokuta, Ogun State, as part of efforts to upgrade local Adire production and position the indigenous textile for domestic and international markets. The initiative, promoted by Global Adire Egba Development Limited in collaboration with ICLED Business School, Lekki, Lagos, is expected to provide training, skills development and access to financing for Adire producers. Speaking with journalists during the opening of the hub on Thursday, the Project Coordinator, Prof. Olajumoke Familoni, said the facility was established to train and upskill Adire producers…