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Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede, the chief of the army, has reiterated his commitment to improving the welfare of all army personnel.

Under his leadership, he believes that the safety of soldiers and their families is still top of mind.

Oluyede assured reporters that this assurance would be provided when he finished his three-day operational visit to the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The Army Chief stated that the tour’s primary goal was to meet with troops and important stakeholders in the Niger Delta region to assess the operational readiness of the division’s formations as well as to communicate with them.

He claimed that the visit gave him a firsthand understanding of the difficulties soldiers face while performing their duties.

He believes that maintaining high morale and effectiveness in the conduct of military operations requires ensuring their welfare.

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Because I am very particular about the well-being of my soldiers and their families, I want to examine the level of my soldiers’ welfare particularly.

And so, I am going to address the challenges within the scope of resources that the army leader has available. I promise my soldiers that I’ll do everything in my power to improve their lives thanks to the Federal Government. He said, “I think my purpose was accomplished because of this,” and he said, “I think my purpose has been realized.”

The Chief of Army Staff also commissioned a number of projects during the tour, including the renovated 29 Battalion Quarter Guard, the newly renovated 6 Division Administration Building, a Filling Station, Python Harmony House, the 6 Division Guard Room, two blocks of Corporal Below Quarters, and the newly renovated 6 Division Administration Building.

Additionally, he added some amenities to the Elele Barracks.

Taofik Coker, the Republic of Cameroon’s consular general, has passed away.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed in a statement that Ker passed away on August 16, 2025, after a brief illness.

He served in Nigeria’s Conakry, Guinea, and Shanghai, China before taking the position of Consul-General of Nigeria in Buea.

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Coker was a hardworking and dedicated career diplomat who distinguished Nigeria with distinction, commitment, and professionalism in various capacities, according to the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, in a statement signed by his spokesperson.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced with a heartfelt statement that Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, the Consul General of Nigeria in Buea, Republic of Cameroon, had passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2025 after a brief illness.

A hardworking and devoted career diplomat who distinguished Nigeria with distinction, commitment, and professionalism in a variety of capacities, Ambassador Coker said. Therefore, the diplomatic community and the country as a whole are devastated by his sudden death.

He served Nigeria meritorily in our missions in Conakry, Guinea, and Shanghai, China, before taking his position as the Consul-General of Nigeria in Buea.

The female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who was sexually assaulted and stripped naked by local security guards in Anambra State has pleaded for their perpetrators to be brought to justice.

According to Onu, who made the request during an interview with The Morning Brief on Channels Television, the security personnel should be brought to court and be compensated for the harm caused.

We have written petitions to the Anambra government, the Federation’s attorney general, and the Anambra government to demand that these individuals be charged and ordered to pay compensatory damages. It is permitted by the law, and we provided a timeline.

After that, we’ll take all the necessary steps, both civil and criminal, to make sure that these individuals are charged and compensated by the security organization and the governor of Anambra State, who will be the executive governor.

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The attorney argued that “we are demanding compensatory damages for these people, not just criminal prosecutions.”

According to him, forcing the perpetrators to pay the victim’s damages is the only way to make them feel the consequences of their actions.

We want them to do that, they say. When the government realizes that misbehavior and disobeying their authority will result in a lot of money, the lawyer added, “perhaps everyone will just check themselves” once they begin to pay,” the lawyer added.

Onu also confirmed that plans are being made and that work is being done to arrest those security personnel and bring justice to the victim of the NYSC.

He said, “We will reach out to them as of yesterday [Tuesday], and we will of course do so, and we will be in Anambra this week, and we will follow up on this matter to make sure that they do this prosecution.”

A female corps member was sexually assaulted and stripped naked by some armed members of a local security organization in Anambra State, according to a viral video.

Nigerians reacted negatively to the incident, which condensed the operation’s scope.

However, the state government claimed that those responsible had been suspended while the police claimed the matter was being looked into.

They are suspended because of the arrest and police hand over offenders when a case is brought against them.

Gbenga Daniel, a former state governor, is being requested by the state government within two weeks by the Ogun High Court sitting in Sagamu. &nbsp,

Justice O. S. Oloyede ordered Senator Daniel to turn in his papers to the government on Tuesday, as requested by him and other local residents.

In response to Daniel’s motion, O. T. Olaotan, the government’s solicitor general and permanent secretary, along with R. B. Kadiri (DCL), A. E. Odukoya, and W. A. Onawole, served on the claimants’ attorneys.

The attorney argued that the case was not ready for hearing and that the court was also reluctant to accept the application.

However, A. O. Kotoye (SAN), along with O. T. Are and A. O. Adeniyi, represented the claimants, requested that the court extend the interim order that was previously granted, which will cease after seven days.

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The defense argued that the court should order the claimants/applicants to use the government’s two-week extension and provide the necessary documents to the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning, which other parties served with the same notices have been delivering.

After that, Justice Oloyede instructed the parties to carry on the current situation. He also urged them to think about settlement options.

He further instructed the applicants/claimants to profit from the extension and provide the government agency with the necessary paperwork as requested.

Both the defendants’ and the claimants’ attorneys both agreed that the proceedings should be postponed until October 13th, 2025.

Faruk Jobe, the acting governor of Katsina State, has demanded more military support to bolster the state’s ongoing banditry operations.

At the IOM (International Organization for Migration) function held on Tuesday in Abuja, Jobe and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, sat down for a discussion.

He argued during their discussion that security forces and the Katsina State Government should work together more closely, noting that banditry still poses a threat to rural communities’ tranquility and safety.

The acting governor claimed that the situation calls for stronger synergy between the military high command and state authorities.

He explained that many rural residents have experienced displacement, loss of livelihoods, and disruptions to farming activities as a result of the threat of banditry.

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In his opinion, ensuring their safety involves both revitalizing the state’s socio-economic foundation and restoring peace.

The acting governor emphasized the need for his administration to work tirelessly with all security stakeholders to end the crisis.

Our people are entitled to a safe and honorable life. He declared that until this threat is eliminated, we will continue to cooperate with the armed forces and other security forces.

General Musa assured him that the Nigerian Armed Forces were fully committed to combating banditry in response.

He emphasized that the military has a shared goal of restoring security in Katsina State and throughout the nation.

The Nigerian Armed Forces are determined to expand their presence in Katsina State and other troubled regions, according to General Musa.

We are working hard to solve this problem. General Musa promised that “we will do our very best to bring about the restoration of peace.”

In accordance with the recommendations of the United Nations Environment Programme, environmental activists from Ogoni in Rivers State have urged the Federal Government to immediately shut down all aging oil wells in Ogoniland.

The demand comes after a new oil leak from Well 14 in Yola, Kpean, Khana Local Government Area on August 3 and a subsequent fire outbreak that impacted farms and rivers on August 15.

The Activists, including Celestine AkpoBari, Kentebe Ebiaridor, and Friday Barilule, stated at a press conference in Port Harcourt that page 205 of the UNEP report specifically recommended decommissioning of worn-out oil facilities to prevent disasters.

He lamented that the Federal Government and NNPC Limited have failed to implement this crucial recommendation years after it was released.

He claimed a Joint Investigation Visit (JIV) carried out on August 13 confirmed that the incident was the result of operational carelessness and equipment failure, with particular severe rust and corrosion to a wellhead that had been abandoned since 1993.

According to AkpoBari, “This is not an isolated case,” recalling that another spill from the Trans Niger Delta Pipeline, which impacted B-Dere community on May 7, 2025, impacted farmland and homes but continues to be addressed.

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He warned that if no immediate action is taken, Kpean alone has over 17 aging wells that are in danger of collapsing.

AkpoBari argued that communities were being threatened by ongoing oil spills and federal neglect.

Residents are prepared to launch massive demonstrations and international advocacy if no action is taken right away, he warned.

He urged the federal government, regulatory bodies, and the international community to hold NNPC accountable and ensure Ogoniland’s citizens’ safety and survival.

The group of activists also demands that farmers and fishermen whose livelihoods are impacted receive adequate compensation, full environmental protection, extinguishment, and securing of oil wells in Kpean to stop further hazards.