Day: June 29, 2025

Troops eliminate Terrorist kingpins, recover weapons in intensified operations nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), in collaboration with other security agencies, have recorded significant breakthroughs in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and other criminal activities across various theatres of operation in the country.   In a statement signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, on Sunday, June 29, 2025, the military disclosed that the operations, conducted between June 25 and 26, led to the neutralization of several terrorists, including notorious kingpins, and the recovery of a cache of arms, ammunition, and logistic supplies.   In…

An Engineer with a Healing Touch: The Remarkable Journey of Engr. Abdulrahim Muhammad Zulqarnain

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In a world where professional lines are often rigidly drawn, Engr. Abdulrahim Muhammad Zulqarnain stands out as a rare breed an engineer by training, but a healer by calling. Popularly referred to as “Doctor” by admirers and beneficiaries of his alternative health solutions, Zulqarnain has carved a unique niche that blends engineering, natural medicine, and humanitarian service. Recently, Engr. Zulqarnain achieved a major milestone when five of his natural health products, including eucalyptus water and essential oils, received approval from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control…

NUJ FCT Council passes Vote of confidence on Grace Ike …. refers former Chairman Ogbeche to Police over alleged Cyberattack

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has passed a vote of confidence on the Comrade Grace Ike-led executive during its Monthly Congress held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Union’s Secretariat in Utako, Abuja.   The Congress, which had over 450 members in attendance, took a serious turn during the “State of the Union/Nation” session when allegations emerged that a former Chairman of the Council, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche, had unlawfully accessed and altered the Union’s verified social media handles. He was accused of changing…

FG unveils bold Digital Health Agenda at Africa Summit, pledges support for Innovation ,Youth Employment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to overhauling healthcare delivery through digital innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and data-driven systems, during the 5th Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS 2025) held in Lagos. Addressing stakeholders at the summit, the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, described digital health as a critical tool in advancing universal health coverage, improving health outcomes, and reducing financial barriers to care across Nigeria and the African continent.   The two-day event, themed “Strengthening Health Systems Through Digital Innovation, Data,…

Prevailing Praise Sunday: Overcoming Darkness with a Transformative Sermon on Moving from Pit to Praise

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By Afolabi Olajuwon   The Foursquare Gospel Church at the Wuse District Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, marked a momentous occasion on Sunday, June 29, 2025, with its “Prevailing Praise Sunday” celebration. The event, centered on the theme “Moving from Pit to Praise,” drew a large congregation eager to partake in a day of worship, reflection, and spiritual renewal.   The service commenced with an electrifying praise and worship session led by Sister Blessing Ademola. Her soulful melodies and heartfelt renditions of worship songs created an atmosphere of unity and reverence.…

Senate President Akpabio mourns late Billionaire Philanthropist Aminu Dantata

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of elder statesman and renowned philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who passed away on Friday.   In a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Senator Akpabio described the late business mogul as a man of integrity, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the upliftment of the less privileged.   “I knew Alhaji Aminu Dantata as a very ingenious and generous man, who made his fortune through hard work and contributed…

Why NUJ-Tantita Strategic Partnership is Indispensable — Tompolo

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The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has described the collaboration between his security outfit and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) as strategic, timely, and patriotic, noting that the partnership is critical to the ongoing fight against oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the country.   Speaking on Friday while receiving the national, zonal, and state leadership of the NUJ at his country home in Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, Tompolo lauded…

NUJ eulogises Tompolo, commends support for Owerri Conference, Warri Secretariat Project

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed deep appreciation to the Chairman of Tantita Security Services, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, for his significant contributions to the success of the union’s 2024 Triennial Delegates Conference in Owerri and the donation of a state-of-the-art secretariat to the Warri Correspondents’ Chapel.   The commendation was made during a thank-you visit by the leadership of the NUJ to Chief Ekpemupolo in recognition of his unwavering support for journalism development in Nigeria.   Led by the NUJ National President,…

Nuclear Truths and Selective Justice: The Treaty and the West’s Dance With ‘Hypocrity’ (2), by Hassan Gimba

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Of course, one must ask that question because everyone, especially those accusing Iran of inching towards acquiring the nuclear bomb, knew it was not so. After all, the country spent a whole year implementing the JCPOA agreement, even after Trump unilaterally tore up the deal reached after exhaustive negotiations lasting eighteen months.   Iran waited, giving the USA a chance to return, before continuing with the enrichment of uranium, only to be accused of violating an agreement that the US had already abandoned. How Janus-faced!   For the past 41…

Tinubu’s Chicago certificate as Afó’kéèmù By Festus Adedayo

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Last Monday, as noiselessly as a phantom, President Bola Tinubu brought home his strange friend. While an Igbo proverb says the footsteps of a man cannot create a stampede, Alexander Zingman, the president’s Belarusian friend’s sloppy footsteps created more than a stampede. It was as though the great South African poet, Mazisi Kunene’s lines were being chanted to scare us. They reverberated round the length and breadth of Nigeria. “The madman has entered our house with violence/Defiling our sacred grounds/…Bending down our high priests with iron…” Kunene wrote. We could…