A report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom says about 30,000 armed Fulani militants are fuelling deadly violence and mass displacement across Nigeria despite government counterterrorism efforts.
In another development, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency uncovered and dismantled a secret network of drug hideout caves in Kano’s Rimin Kebe area, arresting 19 suspects and recovering illicit substances during a major anti-drug operation.
A report by SBM Intelligence ranked Kano as Nigeria’s most liveable family city, citing affordability, safety, childcare, and improved security measures despite rising kidnapping concerns.
In another development, President Bola Tinubu used his Eid-el-Kabir and Children’s Day messages to condemn banditry, emphasize the sanctity of human life, and assure Nigerians that efforts to rescue kidnapped children and improve school security are being intensified.
Meanwhile, Oby Ezekwesili condemned Nigeria’s political leaders in a fiery Children’s Day statement, calling the occasion a “National Day of Shame” and accusing the government of failing and abandoning Nigerian children.
It comes as the First Lady Oluremi Tinubu urged Nigerian children to stay disciplined, build strong character, and pursue brighter futures through learning and positive choices in her Children’s Day message.
Social media erupted after the Presidency threatened legal action against activist Very Dark Man over an AI-generated audio clip falsely attributed to President Bola Tinubu discussing insecurity and the 2027 election.
In another development, President Tinubu’s daughter Folashade Tinubu-Ojo called for the disbandment of the Justice Forum and Mandate Movement, alleging manipulation of All Progressives Congress primaries in Lagos and threatening protests over disputed results.
In our Milestone report, we celebrate the former Minister of Transport and Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi on his 61st birthday.
Finally in our Entertainment story, we highlight the new “Gratitude” music video from the Grammy-nominated star Asake.
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