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In the Kwesati community of Ussa local government area of Taraba State, A. K. 47 rifle has been recovered and a suspected bandit has been neutralized by soldiers from Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke.

The incident is a part of a larger clearance operation to remove bandits, terrorists, and other criminal elements from Taraba state.

The success reported in a press release by the Brigade’s Public Relations Officer, Captain Olubodunde Oni, was a follow-up to reliable information about the bandits’ movement.

“Trusted forces stationed in Kwesati quickly deployed and tactically established a position along a suspected crossing route,” according to the statement.

“The troops engaged the criminals with superior firepower during the operation. The bandits were forced to flee in disarray as a result of the engagement’s high level, with some suspects claiming to have escaped with gunshot wounds into the nearby forest. During the confrontation, one bandit was rendered invisible.

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One AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine containing three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one motorcycle, and two mobile phones were recovered following the operation, according to the statement.

Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, commander of the Nigerian Army, praised the soldiers’ gallantry and professionalism while expressing the company’s commitment to carry out aggressive operations until all state-wide threats are eliminated.

He urged people to continue providing security agencies with timely and reliable information in order to support ongoing efforts to eradicate criminal elements.

On Friday, June 27, 2025, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 (EFCC) justice, Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, obtained the conviction and sentence of 14 Chinese nationals for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. &nbsp,

Su Zong Gen, Li Zhong Chang, Chen Gui Ping, Li Xiang Long, San Feng Zhang, Jia Yang, Jia Zhi Hao, Liu Chuang, Yu Hai Ging, Zhao Xiao Liang, Dai Li, Tao Kun, Mao Bu Yi, and Zhao Zi Cheng are the suspects.

The suspects were included in the syndicate of 792 alleged romance and cryptocurrency investment suspects detained on December 19, 2024, in Lagos during a sting operation dubbed “Eagle Flush Operation,” according to a statement released by EFCC on its verified handle on X.

They were detained on separate charges of internet fraud and cyber-terrorism.

According to one of the charges, “You, Su Zong Gen, sometime in December 2024 at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, willfully caused to be accessed computer system for the purpose of destabilizing and destroying the economy and social structure of Nigeria, and thereby committed an offence against and against Section 18 of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015 (As amended, 2024)” (As amended, 2024).

Initial allegations against them led to a “not guilty” plea. However, they all changed their “not guilty plea” to “guilty” during the sitting on Friday.

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In light of this, T. J., the prosecution attorney, is in charge. Banjo and M. S. Owede prayed for a verdict in their favor.

The defense attorney rebutted the prosecution’s arguments. The judge then found them guilty and sentenced them in their respective sentences. A total of one million naira was received as a fine and a year’s imprisonment.

The judge also recommended that the Nigeria Immigration Service’s (NIS) Comptroller-General make sure they are repatriated to their country of origin within seven days after they are finished serving their sentences.

The Abattoir in Oko-Oba should be reopened without delay, according to the Lagos State government.

Tokunbo Wahab, the commissioner for the environment and water resources, stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday that the directive was issued after the operators’ sanitation and hygiene requirements were met.

According to him, “The operators have substantially complied with the state’s minimum benchmark for the operation of abattoirs,” which was flagrantly violated at first, making the closure necessary.

Wahab had previously expressed dissatisfaction with the facility’s state during an earlier inspection prior to its closure, declaring in a video that “they slaughter animals and dump waste into the public drainage system, and it’s just unacceptable.”

He also pointed out that some people had been found sleeping alongside animals in a market, and he referred to the situation as unsanitary and unsafe.

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Wahab’s request for the reopening included the requirement that the ministry of the environment and water resources periodically inspect the facilities at the abattoir on a monthly basis.

The Tiv and Fulani speaking tribes of the Bali local government area of Taraba State have a dialogue being held by the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army.

The meeting aims to resolve the lingering conflict between the Tiv tribe’s farming communities and the herders.

The engagement is a continuation of its non-kinetic efforts to promote stability and peace in Taraba State, address persistent communal tensions, and foster trust between residents.

Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, commander of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sect 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), directed the engagement to take place in the Brigade Conference Room in Jalingo.

Brigadier General Uwa emphasized the crucial role of dialogue in resolving disputes and urged all parties to embrace tolerance, forgiveness, and peaceful coexistence. He also cautioned community leaders against starting up a conflict and said that maintaining peace is a shared responsibility.

He further reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to supporting civil servants through non-violent means, arguing that community participation and ownership of the peace process are the only prerequisites for lasting peace.

Political figures, traditional rulers, youth leaders, and other important Tiv and Fulani tribes participants were present at the meeting.

The dialogue provided a forum for discussion about the Bali LGA’s ongoing security issues, which were to be addressed in a practical and long-term manner.

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Dauda Aboki, the executive chairman of the Bali Local Government Area, praised Brigadier General Uwa for his decisive leadership and reaffirmed the willingness of the local government and community leaders to collaborate closely with security forces to bring about peace in the area.

The signing of a peace pact by all participants was the engagement’s highlight.

Important resolutions were included in the agreement, including commitment to resolve disputes peacefully and legally, respect for the rule of law, and promotion of community cohesion.

Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun State, praised President Bola Tinubu for passing the tax reform legislation, claiming that it would benefit Nigerians and promote economic growth.

Abiodun cited President Tinubu’s tax reform’s anticipated benefits, including tax relief for those who earn less than $50,000, support for small businesses, increased revenue generation, and simplified tax laws.

He praised the President’s willingness to support broad-based consensus, accepting input and criticism from a range of backgrounds, and taking into account people’s concerns.

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He added that the bill’s emphasis on a fair and equitable distribution of value-added tax (VAT) revenue, which would allow states to fund more projects independently, was of particular significance.

The signing of four new tax reform bills that the National Assembly passed represents a significant milestone, in all intents and purposes, says President Bola Tinubu. They are essential to Nigeria’s prosperity, according to the President.

The bills have been well thought out, grounded in economic research, and have, among other things, been based on the inputs of various stakeholders, including the business community, regional organizations, and the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, he said.

Abiodun continued, “The bills represent a crystallization of advocacy for tax transparency and efficiency, thereby establishing a link between tax transparency and the use of public funds.” Nigerians should be proud of this achievement in all respects.

The bills address a pressing need for economic growth by streamlining taxation and removing the poor from excessive tax burdens. They will facilitate business growth, increase customer satisfaction, and encourage job creation. Really, the message is that all Nigerians will experience positive things in the future.

The four tax reform bills that the National Assembly recently passed had opposition on Thursday, according to President Bola Tinubu.

After extensive discussions with various stakeholders and interested parties, the National Assembly passed the four bills, the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill.

The new tax laws, in the opinion of the president, will significantly alter how tax administration operates in the nation, leading to more revenue generation, a better business environment, and a rise in domestic and foreign investments.

The Catholic Diocese of Ondo has pledged support for the relocation of the town’s Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church&nbsp memorial park, which was constructed in Owo in honor of the victims of the massacre on June 5, 2022, to a different location.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa met with stakeholders in Akure, where all the issues surrounding the incident were addressed and resolved, according to a statement released by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, governor’s chief press secretary, on Friday.

The church leaders, led by Dr. Jude Arogundade, the Catholic Bishop of Ondo Diocese, and Bishop Stephen Fagbemi, the bishop of Owo Diocese, attended the meeting, which took place in the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office.

The Olowo-in-Council, his deputy, Bishop Ayodeji Komolafe, and other church leaders also represented the state chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

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Dr. Olayide Adelami, the deputy governor of the state, and other top state government officials are also present.

The governor disclosed that a team of government representatives has been appointed to coordinate construction of a new cenotaph in an area that is respectful of the church and the Owo people.

Governor Aiyedatiwa cautioned all parties involved in the demolition to refrain from using language and narratives that might enrage the populace and cause the community to lose respect for law and order.

The church has accepted the relocation of Memorial Park and will support the committee that will find a suitable location for a new cenotaph, according to Bishop Arogundade and other leaders who spoke at the meeting.

The church leaders pledged to continue treating the Owo, Olowo, and Olowo-in-Council with the respect they deserve while stressing that the Owo community has been very accommodating to the Catholic Church for decades as the first church to emigrate there.

The Most Rev., the Catholic diocese’s most recent bishop, signed a statement expressing the Catholic diocese’s commitment to the Catholic diocese. Arogundade’s daughter, Jane, expressed disappointment with the destruction.

The demolition was deemed a “violation of our shared respect for the dignity of life and the memory of the” 41 brothers and sisters who were unlawfully murdered on June 2, 2022, according to the statement.

The state government had legitimately acquired and developed the site, and it had been made a memorial park in honor of the victims.