• Rescue Operation in Benue State: Personnel from Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) and the Benue State Civil Protection Guards successfully rescued a kidnapping victim in the Katsina-Ala Local Government Area. Acting on intelligence regarding an abduction in the Igyudu community, troops from Tor-Donga launched a mission at 4:00 a.m. on July 8, forcing the kidnappers to abandon their captive and flee into the forest. The victim received medical attention, and military efforts to locate the suspects are ongoing as part of broader regional anti-crime operations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Attack in Borno State: Terrorists launched a coordinated attack on a Forward Operating Base in Logomani, Ngala Local Government Area, resulting in the death of one soldier and damage to two gun trucks and combat enablers. While the terrorists briefly breached part of the base’s perimeter, troops of Operation Hadin Kai regrouped to launch a counter-offensive, successfully expelling the attackers and inflicting casualties. Following the engagement at the base, residents reported that the terrorists dispersed the community with gunfire and set fire to a police outpost, a primary healthcare centre, and two classrooms. The military has since deployed reinforcements to the area, and exploitation operations are underway to strengthen defensive measures.

During an interview with Chude, Peter Obi, a candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), expressed his commitment to accountability and public scrutiny for political figures. His stance on the matter is summarized below:....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Obi believes that those seeking political office should be thoroughly examined by the public prior to being elected, rather than after they have already assumed their positions.

  • He advocates for this approach so that Nigerians can avoid the common issue of discovering troubling information about leaders only after they are already in power.

  • Asserting that he has nothing to hide, Obi stated he is fully prepared to have his past actions, background, and records investigated.

  • He declared that he is willing to willingly withdraw from the presidential race if such a fair, proper review of his history proves that he is unfit to lead the nation.

Former Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, recently shared reflections on her Instagram story regarding how her perspective on marriage and aging has shifted as she nears her 30th birthday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Changing Perception of Age: Phyna noted that while 29 felt very distant when she was 22 or 23, reaching this age has made her realize how quickly time passes.

• Reframing Past Judgments: She admitted that she used to unfairly judge unmarried women in their early 30s, often questioning if they had problems because they had not yet settled down.

• Newfound Understanding: As she approaches the same age, she has realized that her earlier mindset was flawed and that being unmarried in one’s early 30s is normal rather than indicative of a personal issue.

• Personal Growth: Phyna emphasized that her experiences and maturation have changed her outlook, helping her understand that those women were simply living their lives without any underlying issues.