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PRESS RELEASE: GOV. OTTI APPROVES N1 MILLION EACH AS INTERIM SUPPORT FOR 31 ABIA RETURNEES FROM SOUTH AFRICA. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has approved the immediate disbursement of N1,000,000 (ONE MILLION NAIRA) each to 31 verified returnees of Abia State extraction who recently returned from South Africa. The approval is for immediate relief as an interim support measure, and to reassure the returnees that the Abia State Government has not abandoned them in their moment of need. According to the approval, a comprehensive profiling of each returnee is currently ongoing to assess their individual circumstances and socio-economic realities. This is to enable government design appropriate interventions for sustainable reintegration and social protection coverage tailored to their specific needs. The gesture underscores Governor Otti’s compassion and unwavering commitment to the welfare of vulnerable persons in communities across Abia State and beyond. It also reflects the Gov...

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 TROOPS OF OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA REPEL TERRORISTS ATTACK ON CONSTRUCTION WORKERS, NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS,SEIZE ILLICIT DRUGS IN KEBBI , KATSINA STATES Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have successfully thwarted multiple terrorist attacks across Katsina and Kebbi States. In a series of coordinated operations, troops neutralized two terrorists, rescued abducted construction workers, recovered arms and operational motorcycles, and supported the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a targeted illicit drug intercept. On 14 August 2026, troops of Sector 2 responded swiftly to reported terrorist activities in the Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State. Following a fierce firefight, the troops neutralized two terrorists, forcing the remaining elements to retreat and flee the area. During the operation, troops recovered one AK-47 rifle and a magazine.  In a separate engagement under Operation CLEAN SWEEP IV in southern K...

 Catholic Bishop Calls for Intensified Prayers Can Defeat Insecurity, Credits Mary for Relative Peace in Borno The Catholic Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese, Most Rev. Oliver Dashe, on Saturday urged Christians to intensify prayers against the country’s insecurity, declaring that prayer has the power to crush Boko Haram. Bishop Dashe made the call while speaking to journalists shortly after a church service marking the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. He welcomed the relative peace Borno State has enjoyed in recent years after more than a decade of insurgency. While stressing that prayer remains essential for lasting success, he insisted that individuals and government must continue to play their part to achieve total victory. Describing the occasion as “a very important day” for the Catholic Church, the bishop said the Blessed Virgin Mary has played a significant role in the life of the d...

 LASG TRAINS ENGINEERS, HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICERS In a bid to build a skilled, adaptable and productive workforce, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Establishments and Training, has commenced a dual job-specific training programme for Engineers and Human Resource Officers in the State Civil Service. The training, which has over 200 participants in attendance, is designed to equip them with relevant knowledge and practical skills to effectively respond to emerging challenges in the workplace. The programme is being held concurrently at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). The Engineering training programme  focused on the theme “Effective Engineering Solutions for Public Sector Challenges,” while the Human Resource programme was on “Human Resource and Organisational Management.” Whilst declaring the programme open, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Establishments and Training, Dr. Olubusola Abidakun, encouraged participants to make the most of t...

 Nolan Wells’ Friends Explain Why He Stayed Behind on Mississippi Island Before He Was Found Dead Friends of Nolan Wells Detail Last Moments With Him Before He Was Found Unresponsive on Mississippi Island Friends who were with Nolan Wells at a July 4 gathering on Horn Island have shared more details about the final time they say they saw the 18-year-old, including why they say he decided to remain on the island after they left. Wells, a Black student-athlete, was found on the Mississippi island on July 6, two days after the party. Authorities initially said there were no apparent signs of foul play and considered drowning as a possible explanation because the area is known for rip currents. More than a month later, the circumstances surrounding Wells’ d3@th remain unresolved.  The state autopsy results have not been released, while an independent autopsy commissioned by his family was unable to determine a cause of d3@th or rule out foul play because of limitations involving h...