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Civil Society Organizations Applaud Chief Of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, For Progress In Anti-Terrorist Efforts

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A coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) has expressed their appreciation for the achievements made in the fight against terrorist groups in the country by Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.

Operating under the banner of the Conference of Civil Society for Peace, Security, and National Development (CCSPSND), the group has conveyed their satisfaction with the dedication and vigor that Lieutenant General Lagbaja has brought to the battle against criminal elements in the nation. They commended him as a commander who leads from the forefront.

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Dr. Adamu Muhammad, leading the group, urged the Chief of Army Staff to maintain the pressure on criminal groups in the country, emphasizing that peace, unity, and development can only thrive in an environment devoid of insecurity.

The group also asserted that General Lagbaja possesses the requisite qualities to bring an end to insurgency, banditry, and other forms of criminality in the nation, having served as a commander in numerous theaters of conflict within the country.

The coalition highlighted the enhancement of the welfare of troops and their families through various welfare initiatives as among the milestones achieved since General Lagbaja assumed the role of Chief of Army Staff (COS).

They stated: “Under the leadership of the current Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the criminal activities of the notorious Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the southeast have been effectively curtailed.”

“The sit-at-home order issued by the proscribed group has been disrupted through the intensified operations of Operation Udoka, in collaboration with other stakeholders in the region. This has revived economic activities and restored normalcy in the region.”

“Soldiers have intensified their efforts against the insurgent groups Boko Haram/ISWAP, resulting in the elimination of several high-ranking members, destruction of camps, and the apprehension of numerous group members in the regions.”

“The clashes between herders and farmers in the North Central states of Benue, Nassarawa, and Plateau have significantly decreased due to the military’s actions.”

The CSOs expressed their unwavering support for Lagbaja, describing him as an exceptionally skilled and resolute soldier. They lauded his initiatives and restructuring of the military and called upon Nigerians to stand behind Chief of Army Staff General Lagbaja in his determination to eradicate criminality in the country, asserting that the end of such activities is within reach.

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Police Break Silence On Ijebu Ode Gas Leakage, Assure Public Situation Is Under Control.

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The Ogun State Police Command has reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding lives and property while urging residents to remain calm after the gas leakage incident along Agoro/Okunowa Road in Ijebu-Ode.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Friday incident reportedly impacted more than 100 students and teachers across at least seven schools, including Our Ladies Grammar School, Epe Garage; Anglican Girls Grammar School, Obalende; Titilayo Agbaje Comprehensive High School, Imosan; Ifesowapo Comprehensive High School, Imosan; St. Peter’s Anglican Primary School, Imosan; St. Anthony Grammar School, Esure; and Orphanage Primary School, Imosan.

The development comes just six weeks after a similar chemical odour incident at Our Lady of Apostles Primary and Secondary Schools (OLAS), where 30 students and two teachers were hospitalised.

In a statement released through the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, assured residents that the situation has been contained.

Ojajuni disclosed that the Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit and other tactical teams were immediately deployed to secure the affected locations, assist emergency responders, and protect the public.

He stated that the situation is now under control, while monitoring and technical evaluations are ongoing.

According to him, the incident came to light when patrol officers in the area received reports of a suspected chemical emission affecting students and residents in parts of Ijebu-Ode.

He added that all affected victims were swiftly evacuated to the General Hospital and private medical facilities for urgent treatment, confirming that no deaths were recorded and that all victims are responding well to medical care.

Preliminary environmental checks from the state’s Air Quality Monitoring infrastructure reportedly detected elevated methane gas levels within the affected zone, while experts and emergency agencies continue investigations to identify the exact source and evaluate possible environmental dangers.

Meanwhile, the General Manager of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Kehinde Bello, described the incident as more of a security matter than a direct safety threat.

Bello dismissed claims that widespread air pollution caused the incident, stressing that the situation was limited to certain schools rather than the entire Ijebu-Ode community.

Speaking during visits to St. Anthony Grammar School, Esure, the State General Hospital, Esure, and a private hospital in the town, Bello urged parents, guardians, and residents to stay calm, assuring them that the government is actively working to resolve the situation.

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Inside Adekunle Gold’s Heartbreaking Struggle: The Pain That Made Him Wish For Death.

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Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold has spoken candidly about the stigma he has faced as someone living with sickle cell disease.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

During a recent interview with media personality Angela Yee, the Orente singer shared that people often react with pity or assume he may not live long whenever he reveals his health condition.

Reflecting on one of the darkest moments of his life, Adekunle Gold recounted how, at the age of 20, he endured an intense sickle cell crisis that left him wishing for death because of the unbearable pain.

He explained that the episode was so severe that even his mother, who would usually caution him against such thoughts, was unable to do so that night because of the seriousness of his suffering.

Recalling the experience, he said at the time he felt overwhelmed by pain and believed death was the only relief.

Despite those painful struggles, the singer expressed deep gratitude to God for giving him the strength to keep fighting and survive while living with sickle cell disease.

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2027 Shock Twist: Ex-APC Governorship Hopeful Joins Labour Party, Backs Tinubu For President.

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Former Executive Director of Housing, Finance and Accounts at the Federal Housing Authority, Abuja, Mathias Byuan, has officially obtained the Labour Party’s expression of interest and nomination forms to contest the 2027 governorship election in Benue State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Despite his move to the Labour Party, Byuan has openly declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The governorship aspirant visited the Labour Party national secretariat on Friday alongside other hopefuls seeking tickets for Senate, House of Representatives, and State House of Assembly seats across Benue State’s three senatorial zones.

Speaking with journalists after obtaining the forms, Byuan said that although he would pursue his governorship ambition under the Labour Party platform, he remains committed to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

He stated that Tinubu’s administration has initiated significant developmental projects across the country, including in Benue State, and deserves another term to complete them.

Byuan urged his supporters to vote for Tinubu in the presidential election while also supporting him and other Labour Party candidates in Benue during the 2027 polls.

He explained that his decision to contest under the Labour Party was driven by his determination to address insecurity and what he described as poor governance in Benue State.

Byuan criticized the current state administration for allegedly failing in key responsibilities, including the payment of workers’ salaries, which he said has contributed to industrial actions by health and local government employees.

He promised that if elected governor, his administration would prioritize security, citizens’ welfare, healthcare, education, housing, road infrastructure, and rural development.

According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Akange Nyagba, party leaders and supporters at the Labour Party secretariat expressed confidence in his ambition and pledged their support.

Byuan had previously sought the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) before later defecting to the Labour Party.

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