• July Operations Overview: During nationwide operations in July, the Nigerian military neutralized 102 terrorists and suspected criminals, arrested 345 suspects, and rescued 397 kidnapped victims.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Weapon and Insurgent Surrenders: Troops recovered 59 weapons and 1,811 rounds of ammunition, while 57 insurgents and family members surrendered, including a high-ranking ISWAP chief finance officer from an enclave in Jubillaram.

  • North-East Campaigns: Operation Hadin Kai forces carried out intense ground and air attacks across Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, and Yobe states, resulting in 54 terrorist deaths, 102 arrests, and 102 hostage rescues.

  • Regional Rescues: In Taraba State, troops freed three captives after a 10-day ordeal in Karim Lamido Local Government Area, while army forces in Edo State successfully rescued 14 abductees along the Lagos-Benin Expressway following a swift response and follow-up forest clearance operations.

• Decision Overview: FIFA has officially scrapped its controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative following widespread backlash and consultations with member associations and key stakeholders.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Original Objective: The project was initially created to boost football development globally and provide essential financial and institutional backing to countries needing it most.

  • Consultation Process: According to an X statement from President Gianni Infantino, the initiative always depended on widespread backing from the FIFA Council, continental confederations, and member associations.

  • The Backlash: Feedback showed the plan caused deep divisions within the global football community, prompting leadership to drop the proposal to protect the organization’s unifying mission.

  • Next Steps: Infantino stated that FIFA will now shift its focus toward rebuilding consensus and continuing global football growth through alternative support channels.

Salihu Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has cautioned that the upcoming general election could resemble a coronation rather than a competitive race unless opposition parties set aside personal ambitions to form a unified coalition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

During a media appearance, Lukman noted that the continued fragmentation of opposition groups gives the ruling party a distinct upper hand. He argued that citizens do not require formal opinion polls to evaluate governance, as the daily economic pressures and hardships are already apparent in everyday life. Urging opposition leaders to prioritize national interest, he warned that a divided front risks deepening public disillusionment and voter apathy ahead of the polls.