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 BENUE GOVT THREATENS TO DERECOGNIZE PMAN OVER FACTIONAL CRISIS 17th September, 2025  The Benue State Government has outlawed all factional leadership structures within youth organizations and issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Benue State chapter, to reconcile or risk losing government recognition. Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Creativity, Hon. Tiza Isaac Imojime Orya, delivered the directive on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, during a meeting with PMAN stakeholders in Makurdi. Declaring zero tolerance for parallel groups, Hon. Tiza warned: “I will not allow, under my watch, any form of illegal youth leadership in this state. Any person or group fueling factionalism must know such practices cannot thrive in Benue.” The Commissioner noted that Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration has development plans for the entertainment sector but factional disputes between the Fidel Shamel/Kpoku bloc and the Robert Udende...

  GOV. ALIA'S AIDE, ATU TERVER, ABDUCTED BY GUNMEN IN ABUJA  17th September, 2025  Gunmen have kidnapped Krayzeetee Atu Terver, the Principal Special Assistant on Youth and Media Mobilization to Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, sparking panic among family and associates. According to a post by his wife, Terver managed to place a brief distress call before his line went off, informing her that he had been abducted and urging that his mother be notified. Benue info-pedia, learnt that repeated attempts to reach him afterward failed. As of press time, details surrounding the abduction remain sketchy. Meanwhile, his family and well-wishers has called on security agencies to move urgently to ensure his safe rescue.

 The Uttar Pradesh government has stepped in with fresh measures to handle the growing concerns around stray dog attacks. This comes after several recent incidents of unprovoked bites that triggered public outcry and safety fears across many neighbourhoods. According to the new rules, any dog that bites a human without provocation will be shifted to an animal care centre. There, it will be kept under a 10-day observation period to monitor its health and behaviour. After this, the dog will undergo sterilisation if required, be fitted with a microchip for easy identification, and eventually released back into the same locality. The government has also made provisions for dogs that repeatedly show aggression. Such “repeat offenders” will not be released back into public spaces. Instead, they will face lifelong confinement in animal shelters, unless a family or organisation steps forward to adopt them. While the move aims to address growing safety concerns, it also raises questions abo...

 Mourinho close to succeeding Lage at Benfica Jose Mourinho is close to a return to management with Benfica, replacing Bruno Lage who was sacked after the Champions League defeat against Qarabag. The Portuguese club threw away a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 against their Azerbaijani opponents at Estadio da Luz on Tuesday. Benfica president Rui Costa said they intend to have a new manager in place by Saturday, but would not be drawn on speculation that Mourinho is their preferred option. BBC Sport has been told Mourinho is in talks about to returning to work in Portugal, 21 years after he left for Chelsea. Mourinho was sacked by Fenerbahce on 29 August, two days after the Turkish club were eliminated from the Champions League play-offs by Benfica. "A Benfica coach's profile must be that of a winner," Costa said. "A coach representing a club of this size must be one with the ability to bring this team to the levels we demand and give us the titles we desire. "There...

 Man Utd announce record revenue despite poor performance on-pitch.  Manchester United earned record financial revenue of £666.5m last year despite the poor on-pitch performance of their men's team. United finished 15th in the Premier League last season, their worst placing since the 1973-74 relegation campaign. However, the start of their five-year front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with Snapdragon enabled them to post record commercial revenue of £333.3m, while matchday revenue was also a record at £160.3m in the year to 30 June 2025. "To have generated record revenues during such a challenging year for the club demonstrates the resilience which is a hallmark of Manchester United," said chief executive Omar Berrada. "As we settle into the 2025-26 season, we are working hard to improve the club in all areas." Berrada did not reference United's poor start to the current campaign but says United are building "for the long term". An overall loss of £33m...

 Troops Neutralise  Terrorists, Recover Weapons, Motorcycles In Borno, Adamawa States Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have continued to sustain aggressive operations against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, with two successful encounters recorded in the Kukawa and Umbo general areas of Borno and Adamawa States.  The first encounter on 15 September 2025, at about 8:00am, troops of Sector 3 on a scanning and picketing patrol along the Baga–Cross Kauwa Main Supply Route in Kukawa Local Government Area were ambushed by terrorists, who detonated a Command Improvised Explosive Device, (IED), and opened fire on the patrol team.  The troops stood their ground and engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, forcing them to retreat, before reinforcements arrived.  Follow-up reports confirmed that eight terrorists were neutralised, including two Munzirs or warners/cautioners, and one Qaid or commander.  They were identified as M...

 Ebonyi gets Acting Governor as Nwifuru embarks on annual leave Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has embarked on annual leave and Ebonyi State House of Assembly yesterday gave effect to a letter transmitting executive powers to Her Excellency, Princess Patricia Obila, who has been discharging her duties as the Acting Governor since the Governor proceeded on annual leave. It was gathered that this is in compliance with section 190 (1) of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.

 You Can't Owe People And Come Out To Say You Want To Be Governor,They'll Come After You- Jude Idimogu Former House Of Assembly Member, Jude Omobowale Idimogu has weighed in on the viral video showing the Anambra APC Governorship candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, being confronted by alleged debtors in Abuja during an interview on Voice of the People TV. Idimogu, known for his vocal stance on accountability and transparency in leadership, did not mince words when discussing the implications of the video. He asserted that a candidate's private financial conduct is inextricably linked to their public persona and their ability to govern effectively.  "You can't be owing people and come out and say you want to be Governor, That's the best opportunity for your debtors; they will come after you." The activist's comments highlight a broader conversation about the expectations placed on those who seek public office.  Voters often look for candidates who demonstrat...

 Hawks raid Polokwane Mayor’s office in corruption probe The Hawks have raided the offices and homes of Polokwane Mayor John Mpe and Municipal Manager Thuso Nemogumoni in connection with alleged multimillion-rand corruption linked to tender kickbacks and the Makoro Foundation. Hawks spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale confirmed that the operation was authorised by a court order to seize documents and information relevant to the investigation. The EFF in Limpopo welcomed the raids, describing them as “long overdue,” while the Bolsheviks Party of South Africa accused municipal officials of trying to obstruct investigators. Polokwane municipality spokesperson Thipa Selala said the city would fully cooperate with the Hawks and reaffirmed its commitment to service delivery and transparency.

 First Lady congratulates Hilda Baci on second Guinness World record First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated celebrity chef Hilda Baci on the latest Guinness World Record feat of preparing the largest serving of Nigerian-style Jollof rice. In a congratulatory message, the First Lady praised Baci’s passion, resilience and creativity, noting that her culinary mastery has not only earned her international recognition but also brought immense pride to Nigeria. She described the achievement as a testament to what young Nigerian women can accomplish when driven by determination and innovation. “Your passion, resilience, and creativity in showcasing your craft as a celebrity Chef of one of Nigeria’s most loved dishes on the global stage is inspiring. Your art of culinary techniques has not only brought pride to our dear nation, but has gained national and global recognition,” Mrs. Tinubu said. The First Lady highlighted Baci’s success as a powerful symbol for Nigerian youth, p...

 Allegation of infidelity: Ekwunife apologises to Soludo, wife The Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Uche Ekwunife, has apologised to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, and his wife over an allegation of infidelity against Mrs Nonye Soludo. The senator and the governor’s wife had been engaged in a bitter war of words, following a verbal exchange said to have been sparked by the governor, who accused the senator of holding a fake PhD. In her response to the governor, Ekwunife dragged his wife into the dispute with claims of infidelity, an allegation Mrs Soludo has long rejected, challenging both a fidelity test and a paternity test for all their children. However, in what is being described as a courageous move, Ekwunife, in a press release signed on her behalf by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Tony Ezike, apologised to Soludo and his wife. She also urged the public to disregard a trending story suggesting she...

 FG unveils agric reforms, moves to create 21m jobs The Federal Government on Tuesday reeled out a slew of new incentives to attract agricultural investment, which it said could create 21 million jobs in the country. It also pledged reforms to expand irrigation, improve access to credit and create millions of rural jobs under President Bola Tinubu’s economic agenda. Vice President Kashim Shettima outlined the plans at the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s National and Subregional Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Abuja, calling hunger “the great equaliser that reveals our vulnerabilities and the shared fragility of our existence.” Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, revealed details of Tuesday’s meeting in a statement titled, ‘More incentives farmers as FG unveils new agric investment incentives.’ The measures include single-window platforms for land registration, strengthened agricultural credit systems, large-scale mechani...

 Issa-Onilu: Creatives must tell Nigeria’s full story, not just the negatives Lanre Issa-Onilu, director-general (DG) of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), says indigenous creative artistes should tell Nigeria’s story in a way that highlights the full range of the country’s positive developments in the country rather than narrating one-sided negativities. Represented by Funke Salako, the southwest director of NOA, Issa-Onilu spoke in Lagos on Tuesday at the Women in Film and Television (WIFT) conference. The WIFT conference is a yearly event that draws participants from female creative artistes in Nigeria to network, share ideas, and find solutions to issues affecting the country’s film and creative industries. Joke Silva, a Nigerian movie producer, heads the local chapter of the forum. Issa-Onilu said creating stories rooted in culture, history, and civic identity is at the root of the current policy of the federal government to nationalise cartoon content in hopes of graduall...

 2027: Obi, Rhode-Vivour consult Afenifere faction in Lagos The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday visited a faction of the Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, at its Lagos office. He was accompanied by the party’s 2023 governorship candidate for Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr Tanko Yunusa. Obi and his entourage were received by leaders of the factional group, including Oba Oladipo Olaitan, Chief Supo Shonibare, a former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Senator Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, and the General Secretary, Chief Sola Ebiseni. Others present were Prince Justice Faloye, National Publicity Secretary; Mr Dele Farotimi, Organising Secretary; Bashorun Segun Sanni; Alade Rotimi-John, Deputy Secretary-General, among others. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the faction’s leader, Oba Olaitan, and the group’s Publicity Secretary, Prince Faloye, and made available to ...

  A magnificent Ceremonial Welcome at Windsor Castle has marked the start of the US State Visit.   King Charles invited President Trump to inspect a Guard of Honour formed of three regiments of the Household Division: the Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards and Scots Guards, ahead of a Rank and March Past in the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle. Watch video below. 

 Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger: Steering Toward ICC Exit and a Homegrown Sahelian Justice System The idea surfaced at the Niamey summit of justice ministers from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, a French media outlet reported, citing sources, Sputnik reported. "[The ICC is] a tool of repression against African countries, serving those who uphold the imperialist order to crush any aspiration for emancipation," it quoted Niger's interim PM as saying. A Malian source confirmed that withdrawal documents are finalized, with an official announcement expected shortly. According to media reports, the three nations are developing a Sahelian Criminal Court for Human Rights, mandated to prosecute: ▪ International crimes — genocide, war crimes; ▪Organized crime and terrorism, key threats across the Sahel; ▪The initiative includes plans for a high-security prison.

 LASG REFUTES SALARY DEDUCTION CLAIMS BY NMA … Says No Deliberate Reduction Took Place The Lagos State Government has stated that there was no deliberate reduction or deduction in the salaries of medical and dental doctors, as recently claimed by the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).  In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Honourable Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo, explained that the brief discrepancies in payments were due to administrative adjustments aimed at aligning salaries with the actual entitlements of medical and dental doctors under a more transparent and accurate remuneration structure. "At no point did the State Government deliberately reduce or deduct salaries. What was observed was part of an internal process to ensure that doctors receive exactly what is due to them, based on agreed terms. All affected doctors have now been fully refunded,” the Commissioner said. He further stated that moving forwa...

 PRESIDENT TINUBU FELICITATES WITH FORMER IGP MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR ADAMU ON HIS BIRTHDAY    President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, Walin Lafiya, on his birthday.  A statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, say the President praised the former police chief, the 20th in the country, for his decades of service. He noted his steady leadership in maintaining law and order and his contributions to modernising policing standards nationwide.   It adds, President Tinubu acknowledged Mohammed Abubakar Adamu's role in mentoring a generation of officers and strengthening the force's institutional capacity, reforms that continue to shape internal security management.   President Tinubu wishes the former IGP good health, renewed strength, and many more years of fulfilment.

 STATEHOUSE STATEMENT STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ON THE CESSATION OF THE STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE   My Fellow countrymen and, in particular, the good people of Rivers State.   I am happy to address you today on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. You will recall that on 18th March, 2025, I proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. In my proclamation address, I highlighted the reasons for the declaration. The summary of it for context is that there was a total paralysis of governance in Rivers State, which had led to the Governor of Rivers State and the House of Assembly being unable to work together. Critical economic assets of the State, including oil pipelines, were being vandalised. The State House of Assembly was crisis-ridden, such that members of the House were divided into two groups. Four members worked with the Governor, while 27 members opposed the Governor. The latt...

 Customs Kaduna Command Welcomes New Comptroller   The Nigeria Customs Service has ushered in fresh leadership at its Kaduna Area Command as Comptroller Sa’ad Hassan assumed office, pledging to sustain the command’s strong revenue performance and intensify the fight against smuggling. He takes over from Assistant Comptroller-General Ahmed Tijjani Abe. The handover was confirmed in a statement released on the Service’s official X handle on Tuesday, signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Ridwan Yusuf. According to the release, Abe officially bowed out on Friday, September 12, 2025. Under his watch, the Command generated ₦30.09 billion between January and August 2025, a 61.9 percent jump from the ₦18.58 billion collected in the same period of 2024, amounting to an extra ₦11.5 billion. The Command credited the success to tougher anti-smuggling operations, smoother trade facilitation, closer engagement with stakeholders, and stronger secur...

 Saudi authorities free 3 Nigerian pilgrims arrested for alleged drug trafficking . Marwa commends Saudi counterpart, attributes success of NDLEA interventions to President Tinubu’s commitment, HAGF, Foreign Affairs, Aviation Ministers, NSA’s support Saudi Arabia authorities have released three Nigerian pilgrims who were detained in Jeddah, since last month following their arrest over alleged drug trafficking. The three Nigerians who were freed from detention after four weeks in custody include: Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi; Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu; and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq. Their freedom came following weeks of relentless engagements by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) with the leadership of the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) in Saudi Arabia with the full support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the assistance of the Hon Attorney General of the Federation and Minist...

 Rivers Elders Urge Unity as Emergency Rule Ends, Commend Fubara, Wike, and Tinubu The Rivers State Elders Council has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, and the State House of Assembly, led by Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, to work harmoniously as they resume their constitutional duties following the end of the emergency rule in the state. The council urged all stakeholders to embrace peace and reconciliation to prevent a recurrence of the political crisis that led to the emergency declaration. In a statement titled *‘End of Emergency Rule: Let’s Unite for the Peace and Progress of Our Dear State,’* issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the council’s chairman, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, emphasized the need for unity and focus on the development of the oil-rich state. He warned against inflammatory statements or actions that could reignite tensions, urging those harboring grudges to prioritize the state’s interests. The elders commended the Minister of the...

 PRESS RELEASE RMAFC CHAIRMAN CHAMPIONS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, TRAINS STAFF ON PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PMS) The Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, OFR, has reaffirmed the Commission’s resolve to embrace digital transformation for improved productivity and service delivery. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a training on Performance Management System (PMS) for staff of the Commission, Dr. Shehu, represented by Hon. Ismail Mohammed Agaka, Federal Commissioner representing Kwara State, said the new PMS would replace the old annual performance evaluation report. He added that automation and digital tools will streamline processes, minimise errors, and make the analog system a thing of the past. He urged staff to adapt to the changes. He said, “if you do not shake into the system, the system will likely shake you out.” He further advised participants to adjust their mindset and attitude to embrace the new changes ...

 Nestlé chairman resigns two weeks after CEO’s sudden dismissal Nestlé announced that Chairman Paul Bulcke will step down on Oct. 1, accelerating a planned departure amid ongoing leadership changes following the sudden firing of the company’s CEO earlier this month. Bulcke, who has served as chairman since 2017, had originally planned to leave next April. Vice Chair Pablo Isla will take over the chairman role after Bulcke’s early exit. The move comes as Bulcke faced pressure from investors critical of the company’s performance and decision-making, according to reports. “This is the right moment for me to step aside and accelerate the planned transition, allowing Pablo and Philipp to advance Nestlé’s strategy and guide the company with a fresh perspective,” Bulcke said in a statement. The decision follows the abrupt ouster of CEO Laurent Freixe over an undisclosed relationship with a subordinate. Nestlé appointed Philipp Navratil, head of its Nespresso brand, as CEO, marking the thi...

Suspect on the run after car crashes into FBI gate in possible 'act of terror,' official says A man from Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, is being sought after allegedly ramming his car into a security gate at the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office early Wednesday morning in what officials described as a deliberate and targeted attack. The incident occurred around 2:40 a.m. when the suspect, identified as 49-year-old Donald Henson, allegedly drove at high speed toward the facility’s main entrance, according to FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Giordano. “This was a targeted attack on this building,” Giordano said, calling the ramming “an act of terror against the FBI.” He added that while no injuries were reported, the bureau would “exhaust every ability under federal law” to locate, apprehend, and prosecute Henson. Investigators said vulgar language was scrawled on the vehicle, possibly referencing suicide, though full details were not disclosed. After the crash, Henson allegedly ex...

 Images of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein projected onto Windsor Castle during US president's UK visit Four people were arrested Tuesday night in the United Kingdom after projecting an image onto Windsor Castle showing President Donald Trump alongside his former associate, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The stunt coincided with Trump’s state visit to the U.K. and comes amid ongoing controversy over the Justice Department’s decision not to release law-enforcement files connected to Epstein. The projection included an image of Epstein with Trump at Mar-a-Lago in 1997, as well as Trump’s mugshot from his Atlanta arrest over efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. Windsor Castle, a royal residence of King Charles III, is located about 25 miles from London. Thames Valley Police, which has jurisdiction over the area, said the four adults were arrested on suspicion of malicious communications and remain in custody. Chief Superintendent Felicity Parker emphasized the seriousn...

 Social Security and federal benefit payments switch to electronic as paper checks are phased out this month The federal government is set to phase out paper checks for most Social Security recipients and other federal benefit payments this month, moving them to electronic delivery. The transition follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in March, requiring all federal benefit payments to be made electronically by September 30. The shift aims to reduce fraud and lower costs. According to the executive order, paper checks are more prone to theft, loss, or being returned than electronic funds transfers. The Labor Department estimates the change could save millions of dollars annually, as issuing a paper check costs roughly 50 cents, compared with under 15 cents for an electronic transfer. Most beneficiaries already receive payments electronically, with fewer than 1% of Social Security recipients using paper checks, and over 97% of Veterans Administration benefits d...

  Former CDC chief to testify Kennedy pressured her to endorse vaccine guidance without proof Fired CDC director Susan Monarez is set to tell senators that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pressured her to approve new vaccine recommendations before reviewing the scientific evidence, according to a copy of her prepared testimony for Wednesday’s Senate hearing. In the remarks obtained by The Associated Press, Monarez will say Kennedy gave her an ultimatum: either “preapprove” recommendations from a controversial CDC advisory panel he assembled—containing some experts skeptical of vaccine safety—or be fired. That panel is scheduled to vote on the recommendations later this week. Monarez, originally appointed by Kennedy and nominated by former President Donald Trump, was dismissed just weeks into her tenure over disagreements regarding vaccine policies. “Even under pressure, I could not replace evidence with ideology or compromise my integrity,” Monarez will state in her opening ...

 Lekki Gardens worker nabbed, arraigned for alleged theft of N500,000 cables The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a staff member of Lekki Gardens Estate Limited, Tairu Damilola, for allegedly stealing copper cable wires valued at N500,000 belonging to his employer. According to the police, the incident occurred on 27 August 2025 at the company’s premises in Osborne Foreshore Estate, Ikoyi. Damilola was allegedly caught while attempting to leave the estate with a bag containing the stolen cables. Security guards on duty reportedly stopped him for a search, discovered the items, and immediately alerted the Dolphin Estate Police Division. Following investigations led by Inspector Adeyi Onyenche and his team, the 32-year-old suspect, who resides on Oladipupo Oladimeji Street, Okearo, Ogun State, was charged before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court sitting at Tinubu, Lagos Island. Prosecution counsel Reuben Solomon told the court that the defendant betrayed the trust of his employ...

 Tiwa Savage opens up on painful past relationship Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has revealed details of a difficult past relationship with a fellow celebrity, describing how secrecy and disrespect led to its breakdown. Speaking on Joe Budden’s podcast, Tiwa disclosed that her ex-partner insisted their romance remain private, claiming public knowledge would hinder his ability to “work the room” at events. She recounted how the secrecy left her feeling silenced, as she often watched him openly flirt and mingle with other women while she was unable to confront him. “It’s the disrespect,” she said. “I am a public figure and he is as well. He told me he didn’t want us to go public. He said, ‘When we’re out, I might be talking to other people, but I’m only doing it so people don’t suspect.’ I couldn’t say anything. It was happening right in front of me.” According to her, the relationship eventually ended due to the issues. Her revelation came as she celebrates a major career milestone wit...

 Soldiers deployed on Nigerian campus as lecturers attempt to disrupt exam The crisis rocking the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, escalated on Monday as soldiers were deployed to examination halls following threats by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP). The union had on September 15 declared an indefinite strike over 18 months of unpaid excess workload allowances. The union, led by Comrade Kolo Joshua, directed members to boycott the semester examinations and allegedly warned against supervision of the exercise. A staff member of the polytechnic, who confirmed the development, told Daily Trust that soldiers were stationed to provide security for students and academic staff willing to conduct the examinations. “The polytechnic started examinations today, and while some staff volunteered to participate, the union had threatened to stop the process. That was why management brought in soldiers to protect students and staff,” the source said. The development followe...