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Troops of Operation Fasan Yamma (OPFY) have neutralised several terrorists, recovered one AK-47 rifle with two magazines holding 20 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, a motorcycle, a pair of desert camouflage uniforms, three phones, and many other items in Sokoto and Zamfara states. The troops also rescued nine persons kidnapped from Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State and neutralised scores of terrorists in a successful ambush conducted in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State on August 31, 2025. The operation followed credible intelligence revealing the movement of terrorists within a known crossing point along the Isa –…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has remained united and strong at the national level. Besides, it is the only political party in Nigeria that has not split into factions since its inception It is unarguable that the party is solidly built on a formidable and strong foundation by its founders, as it remains unshaken despite prevailing circumstances. These are the words of former Governor Jonah David Jang, who spoke at the PDP caucus meeting in Jos on Monday. He, however, lampooned some founding members of the party who had strayed, stating that a true founding father will not abandon his…

The Midnight (NIGHT) airdrop has gone live, boosting XRP price prediction as XRP holders receive exclusive access to 5% of the total NIGHT token distribution.This allocation means XRP holders can claim up to 1.2 billion free NIGHT tokens, distributed based on XRP balances from a snapshot taken in June.During Consensus 2025, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson confirmed that XRP holders would be included in the NIGHT airdrop to foster ecosystem collaboration and reward long-term supporters. Cardano Founder Reiterates That #XRP Holders Will Receive Midnight Airdrop pic.twitter.com/ztGkAfP2bg— XRP CAPTAIN (@UniverseTwenty) March 3, 2025 XRP Price Action Points Bearish Despite NIGHT Airdrop LaunchXRP…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe The Federal Government has said that Nigeria is now better equipped to respond to public health emergencies and emerging global threats, following a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s disease surveillance and response systems. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this in a broadcast shared on his verified X handle on Sunday, where he outlined the federal government’s latest reforms aimed at fortifying Nigeria’s health security architecture. According to Pate, key institutions such as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention have been repositioned to serve as continental and global reference…

The Coalition of Registered Political Party Members (CORPAM) on Monday launched the EMILOKAN agenda for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid, describing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition’s plans to unseat him in the 2027 presidential election as dead on arrival. CORPAM described the scribes of ADC’s coalition, including former President Atiku Abubakar, former Minister for Transport Rotimi Amechi, former Minister of Interior Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, and former Senate President David Mark, as a “conglomeration of bad belle” politicians who formed the coalition with the sole aim of wresting power from Tinubu in 2027. CORPAM’s National Coordinator, Com. Olaposi Oginni, described…

Taiwo Awoniyi will likely spend a lot of time on the bench if he stays at Nottingham Forest this season… German Bundesliga club Werder Bremen are interested in Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi and will push to sign him before the close of the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Awoniyi’s time at Nottingham Forest seems to be nearing an end, as the club have signed two top strikers this summer － Igor Jesus and Arnaud Kalimuendo － to add to Australian Chris Wood. Injuries have also dealt him a bad hand, as he has spent a lot of time on…

A support group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), Progressives Network for Tinubu (PNT), on Monday dismissed the growing speculation in Ondo State over a purported strained relationship between the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. According to the group, the narrative of a discord between Tunji-Ojo and Aiyedatiwa was fabricated and amplified by those who were jittery about their political influence and sought to create confusion in the state. While stating this during a press briefing in Akure, the state capital, the Director-General of PNT, Pastor Olumide Obadele, stressed that the APC in the state remains…

Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez arrived in Abuja on Saturday for a three-day official visit aimed at deepening ties between Nigeria and Colombia, marking a new phase in diplomatic engagement between the two countries. The delegation, which included cabinet ministers, senior officials, business leaders, and Márquez’s spouse, Rafael Ocoró, held a gala dinner on Sunday at the Presidential Villa in her honour. Vice President Kashim Shettima described the visit as “the beginning of a new dawn” in bilateral relations. “This historic visit and tomorrow’s engagements will be the gateway to a new chapter,” Shettima said. “More than ever, Nigeria is…

Wolves have confirmed the signing of Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare from Belgian side Genk in a £24m deal, making him one of the club’s marquee additions of the summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old, who stands at 6ft 6in, arrives at Molineux on a four-year contract with an option for a further season.  Arokodare heads to England fresh from winning the Belgian Pro League Golden Boot, having struck 21 league goals and 23 in all competitions last season. It is the latest step in a career that has already spanned Latvia, Germany, France and Belgium. Tolu Arokodare. Photo Credit: Wolves official…

The Cross River State Government has strongly condemned what it described as a “brazen act of lawlessness and abuse of authority” following the tragic death of 23-year-old Onyekachi Moses in Calabar. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, the government lamented that the young man, who sustained grievous injuries allegedly from the reckless actions of a police officer, died after several days of battling for his life in the hospital. Governor Otu, the statement disclosed, has directed the immediate arrest and investigation of the officer involved.“His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has mandated the…