By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its offensive against bandit kingpin Babaro and his gang, rescuing 76 kidnap victims during a precision airstrike in Katsina State. In a statement on Saturday, Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mu’azu, said the operation was carried out at Pauwa Hill…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it killed more than 35 jihadist fighters in precision air raids on Saturday in Borno State, near the Nigeria–Cameroon border, following an attempted attack on ground troops. The strikes targeted Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants, both of which have intensified assaults…
India’s parliament has passed sweeping legislation banning online gambling, following government data showing that 450 million citizens collectively lose about $2.3 billion each year on gaming apps. The new law, titled the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, criminalises the offering, promotion, and financing of money-based online games such as poker, card games, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has renewed calls for reforms at the United Nations (UN) to secure permanent representation for Africa on the Security Council. Speaking Wednesday at the plenary session on peace and stability during the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama, Japan, Tinubu said Africa deserves two permanent…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have issued a joint report warning of growing health challenges caused by extreme heat, particularly for workers in vulnerable sectors. The report, Climate Change and Workplace Heat Stress, highlights five decades of research showing how rising temperatures are severely undermining health…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed a viral “Wanted Person” bulletin circulating online, which falsely claimed that Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo is wanted by the Office of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit. In a statement released Thursday via its official X handle, the Force clarified that the publication did…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has formally abolished the 5 percent excise duty on telecommunications services, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announced on Tuesday. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, NCC Executive Vice-Chairman, Aminu Maida, confirmed that the levy—previously suspended in 2023—has now been permanently removed under revised national tax laws. “The 5%…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the upgrade of the Police Medical Section to a full-fledged Directorate of Medical Services as part of ongoing reforms in the Nigeria Police Force. The elevation, described as historic by the Force headquarters, underscores the police chief’s commitment to officers’ welfare and operational…
By Ayomide Otitoju A disclosure by Senate President Godswill Akpabio that the Federal Government disbursed ₦30 billion to each state governor to tackle Nigeria’s worsening food crisis has triggered controversy in Zamfara State. Despite the intervention, residents say markets remain empty, food prices continue to soar, and hunger persists across the state. The development has…
