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Troops of the Headquarters, 14 Brigade Operation Udo Ka, in coordination with other security agencies, have conducted a precise intelligence-led operation in Abia State, resulting in the rescue of a kidnapped male victim.

The operation, carried out by troops of the 145 Battalion working alongside Operation Crush and the Anti-Cultism Unit of the Nigeria Police Force in Umuahia, led to the rescue of one Mr Onyebuchi Nwaoha, who had earlier been abducted by armed men.

The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Captain Mazinho Attah, disclosed this on Thursday, saying that the operation was part of the ongoing Eastern Sanity II.

According to Captain Attah, the rescued victim and some arrested suspects are currently in custody for further investigation, with efforts underway to identify and dismantle additional criminal networks operating in the area.

He noted that troops across the brigade’s operational areas have sustained a heavy presence along major roads and vulnerable communities, including the ABSU–Okigwe–Ihube Road, Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway, and several communities in Umunneochi, Bende, Isiala Ngwa, Ukwa East, Ukwa West, Umuahia, and Arochukwu Local Government Areas.

He emphasized that the ongoing operations are targeted at frustrating the activities of IPOB/ESN and other criminal groups, while also preventing illegal activities such as the unauthorized use of explosives by unlicensed operators.

In a related development, the statement said that troops stationed at Osisioma swiftly responded to reports of a shooting incident around Brass Street in GRA, Aba, and discovered the lifeless body of an unidentified man.

“Upon arrival, troops discovered the lifeless body of an unidentified man lying by the roadside after he was reportedly attacked by unknown gunmen.

“The body was later evacuated by emergency responders, while investigations and efforts to apprehend the assailants remain ongoing,” the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, said.

He further said that troops carried out coordinated night patrols and stand-to operations around strategic locations, which were reported calm and secure during the period under review.

“Patrols were also extended to flashpoints and surrounding communities, including Isiugu, Akanu-Ukwu, Ameakpo, Nguzu, Arochukwu, Bende, and other adjoining areas, with troops working in collaboration with other security agencies to maintain law and order,” Captain Mazinho Attah said.

Army troops rescue kidnapped victim in Abia

President Bola Tinubu has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure fairness, unity and internal democracy as the party begins its nationwide primaries.

Tinubu, who is currently participating in the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, said all aspirants must be given a “level playing field” in the process.

Quoting him, “…I am pleased to witness this historic moment in the annals of our party. The party we formed just like yesterday is gearing up for its fourth election cycle. It is a source of pride for me, and I believe for all our distinguished leaders and teeming members.”

Tinubu said the APC is built on “the firm principles of progressive politics, consensus democracy, and personal devotion and sacrifice,” adding that those values must guide the conduct of the primaries.

“We founded the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the firm principles of progressive politics, consensus democracy, and personal devotion and sacrifice. This principle of selflessness and devotion has seen us go through each election cycle and come out firmer together. We must consolidate on it as we go into the primaries tomorrow,” the President stated.

He described the primaries as more than candidate-selection exercises, saying they reflect the party’s unity and strength.

“The primary elections, kicking off with those for House of Representatives aspirants tomorrow and culminating in the presidential primaries on May 25, 2026, are not mere exercises to produce our standard bearers. They are a referendum on our unity, resilience and strength as a party. They present an opportunity to renew the bond and ideals that we share,” he said.

Tinubu acknowledged ongoing efforts within the party to produce consensus candidates, describing the approach as positive for internal cohesion.

“I am aware that, in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act (2026) and our party’s constitution, leaders at various levels have initiated conversations to produce consensus candidates. It is a commendable option that would help in reducing rancour and bad blood among party members,” he said.

The president, however, stressed that where consensus fails, members must embrace peaceful competition.

“Election is an essential ingredient of democracy. Where consensus fails, I urge us all to go into the primaries as brothers and sisters. All participants in the primaries, as contestants or voters, must keep the peace and be ready to play as sportsmen and women in the overall interest of the party and our country,” Tinubu said.

He warned against divisive politics and urged both winners and losers to act with restraint.

“We cannot afford rancorous conduct or the debasement of our democracy and party unity. In every contest, there will be a winner and a loser. I urge the winners not to gloat in victory and the losers to show sportsmanship by taking things in their stride and preparing for another time,” he said.

Tinubu also called on party leaders to ensure fairness across all levels of the primaries.

“To the party leadership, our governors, and other leaders, I urge you to be fair and just. You must rise above sentiment to offer all aspirants a level playing field that guarantees participation without let or hindrance,” he said.

He further appealed for inclusion of women and young people in the process, saying their participation remained essential to the party’s future.

“The inclusion of women and youth is dear to my heart. I appeal to voters in the primaries and leaders at all levels to give special consideration to our women and youth in the contest. We cannot afford to relegate the two significant demographics of our population,” he stated.

Tinubu also cautioned security agencies to remain neutral during the exercise.

“Lastly, the Police and other security agencies must remain professional and avoid acting as interlopers during this exercise. Your duties strictly centre on ensuring peaceful exercise. Nothing more,” he said.

He wished party members success in the primaries and expressed optimism about the APC’s prospects in the general elections.

Tinubu Demands Level Playing Field As APC Begins Primaries is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

TCN Osogbo Region, in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has carried out a joint enforcement operation against illegal encroachment and unauthorised activities within TCN’s Right of Way (RoW) corridors in Osun State.

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The Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned the Managing Director of Viscount Microfinance Bank, Blessing Gozi-Anyaokei, over allegations of unlawful conversion of investment funds amounting to N19 million and $30,000.

Gozi-Anyaokei was brought before Justice Y. Halilu of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on a two-count charge bordering on alleged illegal conversion and obtaining money under false pretence.

According to a statement issued on Thursday by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the defendant allegedly received N19 million from one Ernest Terkula Jor in 2022 for investment purposes while serving as the Managing Director of the bank.

The anti-graft agency accused her of diverting the funds for personal use, contrary to the provisions of the Penal Code Act.

In the second charge, the EFCC alleged that she also received $30,000 from the same individual for investment purposes but dishonestly converted the money for her personal benefit.

The commission stated that the alleged offences contravene Section 311 of the Penal Code Act Cap 532, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (Abuja) 1990, and are punishable under Section 312 of the same Act.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read before the court.

Following her plea, prosecution counsel, S.N. Robert, requested a date for the commencement of trial.

Justice Halilu subsequently granted the defendant bail with two sureties who must possess landed property within Abuja.

The court also ordered her to surrender her travel documents and barred her from travelling outside the country without court approval.

The matter was adjourned until July 19, 2026, for commencement of trial.

Bank MD arraigned over alleged N19m, $30,000 fraud

The spokesman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has claimed that former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, once threatened to leave the opposition coalition over alleged preferential treatment for former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Abdullahi made the allegation during an interview with Symfoni TV on Thursday while speaking on internal political […]

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A gubernatorial candidate of the (APM) in Osun and party chieftain, Wale Adebayo, has said that the alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the APM in Oyo State is an affirmation that the APM has come to stay in the South-West region.

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Afrobeats singer Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, has urged Nigerian youths to make emigrating abroad their top priority.

According to him, leaving Nigeria would guarantee the security of Nigerian youths and afford them the opportunity to achieve their goals.

On his X handle, he wrote, “As a young Nigerian, your biggest dream should be to leave Nigeria so you can survive and actually achieve your dream by at least staying alive.”

His post elicited mixed reactions, with many berating him for encouraging brain drain instead of urging fellow citizens to hold their leaders accountable.

Some commenters also noted that his claim that a better life and security are guaranteed abroad is misleading, citing racism and other challenges Nigerians face overseas.

Others bashed him for “talking down” on the country after Nigeria and Nigerians made him rich and famous.

See some of the comments below:

JohnBullaSings wrote, “This your advice no gel. Just because it worked for you doesn’t mean it’s for everyone.

“What’s even the mentality of making your biggest dream leaving Nigeria? Are you helping to solve the problem or are you adding to it?”

Sally wrote, “Lol, so migrating to white man’s land where your first crime is your skin colour guarantees your security?? Abi another African country you wan go achieve your dreams?? 😂 Omoooo 😭 Y’all act like Nigeria is the problem meanwhile Nigerians are the problem! Nigeria is just a place on the map.”

Okoyemekun wrote, “I will never understand how people whom Nigeria gave a head start over their fellow citizens in life suddenly start talking down on the country.”

Ethealdiadi wrote, “My dream is not to leave Nigeria.

“Even if I leave, I’m sure coming back. If we all ‘dream to leave,’ who remains? Land of richness in all ramifications and we are fleeing? Go and come back to build. It will take time, but the work has to be done.”

Leaving Nigeria should be your biggest dream – Skales tells Nigerian youths

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, acting as liquidator of the defunct Gulf Bank Plc, has filed two separate suits against Wema Bank before the Federal High Court in Lagos over disputed Banana Island properties valued at about N125.38 billion and an alleged unauthorised N401 million payment.

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Maduka University Enugu has announced the registration of candidates for admission for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The university has also released its fee structure for the new academic year, which offers a range of programmes across various disciplines.

The announcement follows the recent release of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

Our cut-off mark is 150, as approved by JAMB for the 2026/2027 academic session.

Prospective students can apply for admission into Maduka University’s undergraduate programmes in the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Nursing Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, and Faculty of Computing and Engineering.

Maduka University’s 2026/2027 fee structure is designed with quality and affordability in mind.

The tuition and accommodation fee structure for a session for various programmes is as follows:

FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND ENGINEERING:

B.Sc. Computer Science: N900,000.00

B.Sc. Cyber Security: N900,000.00

B.Sc. Software Engineering: N900,000.00

B.Eng. Civil Engineering: N900,000.00

B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering: N900,000.00

B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering: N900,000.00

B.Eng. Computer Engineering: N900,000.00

B.Eng. Electrical & Electronics Engineering: N900,000.00

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES:

B.Sc. Accounting: N800,000.00

B.Sc. Economics: N800,000.00

B.Sc. Mass Communication: N800,000.00

B.Sc. International Relations: N800,000.00

B.Sc. Transport Management: N800,000.00

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES:

MBBS Medicine and Surgery: N4,210,000.00

B.Sc. Radiography: N1,200,000.00

BMLS Medical Laboratory Science: N1,200,000.00

B.Sc. Public Health: N900,000.00

DPT Physiotherapy: N900,000.00

FACULTY OF NURSING SCIENCE:

B.Sc. Nursing: N1,710,000.00

FACULTY OF PHARMACY:

Pharm D Pharmacy: N1,710,000.00

FACULTY OF LAW:

LLB Law: N1,710,000.00

IJMB Programme: N800,000.00

Duration of Programme: 2 semesters.

We also accept Direct Entry candidates and transfer students.

Application Form: N5,000.00

Acceptance Fee: N50,000.00 (non-refundable)

Feeding: Pay as you eat.

IJMB students pay once, while others may pay in two installments of 60/40%.

NO OTHER CHARGES / FEES

Prospective students are encouraged to contact Maduka University for more information when necessary.

Phone:

Rose – 08055091802, 08065356367

Henry – 09157893107

Admission Forms: admissions.madukauniversity.edu.ng

Email: admission@madukauniversity.edu.ng

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Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has insisted that the next Chelsea manager must give Jorrel Hato a chance.

Stam could be speaking directly to Xabi Alonso, the former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder, as well as ex-Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid manager, who is leading the race to become Chelsea’s next boss.

After a rocky start to life in west London, the 20-year-old, whom the Blues signed from Ajax in the summer for £37 million, has established himself as one of the most reliable defenders at the club.

In an interview with ComeOn, Stam took a dig at Chelsea owners BlueCo while explaining why Hato deserves to remain a regular in the starting lineup.

Stam said, “Jorrel Hato is a very talented player. When I saw him play as a centre-back when Liam Rosenior was there, I was quite impressed.

“I think he even played a big game against Man City, from what I recall. He’s very comfortable on the ball, which is typical for a player from Holland. He needs to be comfortable on the ball and able to dribble into midfield to create an extra man.

“He needs to be quick, which he is, and he’s quite aggressive in his style of play. He can also play as a left-back, where he played for a longer period at Ajax.

“It’s a shame, but that’s how Chelsea operates, bringing in young players, not always giving them an opportunity, and then maybe selling them on when they do well. It’s a shame for a player like him because he needs to play and improve by playing a lot of games.

“Hopefully, he’ll have a bigger role next season and a greater impact. Of course, that depends on the manager who comes in. At Chelsea, when a new manager arrives, they need to perform and be successful immediately.

“That often means managers pick more experienced, older players because they think it’s easier to take the next step with them. I don’t always agree with that.”

Hato was rarely given a chance by Enzo Maresca, despite having been identified as someone who could provide cover across the backline. When Chelsea secured his signature, the former head coach noted his wealth of experience as a key factor behind his arrival.

However, the Netherlands international was often overlooked in the opening weeks of the season, with Maresca pointing to the step up in physicality and intensity in the English top flight. In the final eight weeks of the Italian’s tenure, Hato played just once.

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