You see the trio of Madrid, Athletico Madrid and Barcelona, they are bunch of funny clubs who would do anything to compete. Madrid made that offer to satisfy their Presidentβs promise of offering 150M for a player knowing that Athletico would reject while at the same time ensuring Barca canβt offer less and ultimately doesnβt get the player they want.
OPERATION HADIN KAI EXECUTES UNPRECEDENTED INTELLIGENCE-LED RESCUE OPERATION, FREES 360 ABDUCTEES FROM JAS STRONGHOLD IN THE MANDARA MOUNTAINS
In one of the most significant hostage rescue operations conducted in the North East Theatre in recent times, troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), comprising Special Forces and troops of Sector 1, have successfully rescued 360 abductees from a heavily fortified Jamaβatu Ahlis Sunna Liddaβawati wal-Jihad (JAS) enclave deep within the Mandara Mountains area of southern Borno State. The operation, which was the culmination of weeks of painstaking intelligence preparation, covert reconnaissance, and operational planning, resulted in the safe recovery of men, women, and children who had been held in captivity under harsh conditions after being abducted from several communities, particularly within the Ngoshe axis. The successful rescue underscores the growing operational reach, intelligence dominance, and tactical superiority of OPHK in denying terrorists freedom of action and protecting vulnerable populations across the theatre.
The operation was initiated following the receipt of credible and corroborated intelligence from multiple sources indicating the precise location of the hostages and the existence of an elaborate insurgent support network sustaining the enclave. OPHK intelligence elements subsequently launched an extensive target development process involving the integration of Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations conducted through unmanned aerial systems and long-range reconnaissance patrols. Through sustained intelligence collection and analysis, commanders developed a comprehensive understanding of the terrain, insurgent disposition, defensive arrangements, movement patterns, and the condition of the abductees. This intelligence-driven approach enabled the force to accurately map the objective area, identify vulnerabilities within the terrorist network, and significantly reduce risks to the hostages during the rescue mission.
A decisive breakthrough was achieved through the successful penetration of the terrorist network by carefully cultivated intelligence assets operating under the supervision of OPHK military intelligence personnel. These assets provided timely and actionable intelligence regarding the exact locations of the abductees, the disposition of insurgent commanders, internal security measures, and planned relocation routes. Simultaneously, carefully coordinated information and psychological operations created uncertainty and mistrust within the insurgent ranks, degrading their cohesion and disrupting command and control arrangements. The resulting intelligence advantage provided OPHK with unprecedented situational awareness and enabled commanders to shape the operational environment well before the commencement of the assault phase.
360 lives rescued in one singular operation no commendation from armchair and social media Generals to Nigerian Troops until there's little setback.
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I never imagined I would be making this kind of plea.
My wife, Dasola, went in for a Caesarean Section to deliver our baby, but what should have been the happiest moment of our lives suddenly became a fight for survival.
She developed severe sepsis after surgery, leading to
π«‘π«‘Our troops deserve more than your cheap commentary. They deserve respect. They deserve gratitude. They deserve to be honored not insulted.β₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈ
De Law, You have identified the two haemorrhages that no amount of tactical bandages can stop: FUNDING AND RECRUITMENT.
Every tΒ£rr0r!st k*lled is replaced within weeks sometimes days because the pipeline never dries up. As long as the money flows and the pool of desperate, illiterate, impoverished youth remains deep, the military is playing whackβaβmole with human lives.
β¦οΈ ON FUNDING: The government has made progress. Just this week, the DSS traced over β¦2 billion to a single suspect's bank account . The UAE has frozen assets linked to BOKOHARAM/ISWAP financiers. But these are isolated successes, not a systematic strategy.
We need:
β A dedicated antiβterrorism financing task force with real-time intelligence sharing between NFIU, EFCC, DSS, and international partners.
β Prosecution of sponsors not just foot soldiers.
β Targeting of informal financial systems (crypto, hawala, tradeβbased laundering) that tΒ£rr0r!st networks exploit.
β¦οΈ ON RECRUITMENT: You are right, tΒ£rr0r!sts are not from heaven. They are from our societies. They are products of mass weddings, illiteracy, poverty, and uncontrolled births. When a young man has no job, no hope, no future, a tΒ£rr0r!st recruiter offering β¦50,000 even sometimes below and a sense of belonging becomes his only career option.
WHAT WE NEED:
β Mass investment in education and vocational training in vulnerable communities.
β Mandatory Family planning and birth registration to break the cycle of ungoverned populations.
β Economic empowerment programmes targeted at atβrisk youth not as charity, but as counterβinsurgency model.
But here is the hard truth: neither funding nor recruitment can be stopped solely at the federal level. State and local governments are where the ground is lost or held. A governor who allows mass weddings of underage girls is not a cultural conservative he is a recruitment officer for tΒ£rr0r!sts. A Governor or Local government chairman who looks away while illegal mining funds banditry is not a pragmatist he is an enabler.
The fight against tΒ£rr0r!sm will never end if we only treat the symptoms while ignoring the disease.
We need bombs and schools. We need Raids and jobs. We need Arrests and family planning and we need Kinetic force and economic opportunity.
This is not about scoring political points. This is about survival. And if we do not address the cause, we will keep burying the consequences.
π³π¬π³π¬ GOD BLESS NIGERIA AND MAY NIGERIA PREVAIL π³π¬π³π¬
RE-CIRCULATING VIDEO OF ARRESTED FULANI MEN WITH ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN IKORODU IS OLD AND MISLEADING
The Lagos State Police Command wishes to state unequivocally that the video currently circulating on social media platforms depicting the arrest of some Fulani men allegedly found in possession of arms and ammunition in Ikorodu, Lagos State, is an old clip of an incident that occurred over three (3) years ago and does not reflect the current security situation in Ikorodu or any part of Lagos State.
The recirculation of such outdated content as a recent occurrence is misleading, capable of creating unnecessary panic, fear, and apprehension among residents. The Command therefore urges members of the public to disregard the video and refrain from sharing unverified information capable of undermining public confidence and peace.
The Command further warns social media users and content creators against the dissemination of false, unverified, and alarmist stories capable of causing public disorder. Individuals found deliberately spreading misinformation or fake news will be investigated and prosecuted in accordance with extant laws.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, has directed sustained and enhanced deployment of Police personnel and operational assets to identified black spots, strategic locations, and all entry and exit points across the State. These proactive security measures are being carried out in close collaboration with other security and safety agencies to ensure the continued safety and security of all residents and visitors in Lagos State. Residents are therefore encouraged to go about their lawful activities without fear, as adequate security measures have been emplaced to guarantee the protection of lives and property.
Members of the public are encouraged to partner with the Police and other security agencies by remaining vigilant and providing prompt, credible, and actionable information on suspicious persons, movements, or activities within their communities, as timely information from the public remains invaluable in preventing crime and enhancing public safety.
SP ABIMBOLA ADEBISI, anipr, mipra,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
LAGOS STATE COMMAND, IKEJA.
31ST MAY 2026
All these facts and evidenced based issues do not concern Rufai, cos they are not his areas of strength. I think AriseTV did well in putting both of them in areas where they are good at.
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Our attention has been drawn to misleading media reports claiming that the Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele has "finally admitted errors in the new tax laws." These publications misrepresent the Minister's statements, falsely alleging that he urged Nigerians to await the outcome of a "legislative probe", a process that has long been concluded and the gazetted copies certified by the National Assembly published since early January 2026.
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This twisted narrative is unhelpful as it risks distorting public understanding and misleading the very people the reforms were designed to benefit.
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The Minister, during a recent fireside chat at the NBA SLP conference in Lagos, highlighted the early positive impact of the new tax laws, including thousands of informal businesses now seeking CAC registration daily while the number of individuals registered for tax purposes nationwide has increased from barely 10 million before the reform to over 100 million.
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These impressive results stem from the robust design and progressive nature of the new laws, which include:
- Exemption of small companies from tax.
- Increased exemption thresholds for low-income earners.
- Tax exemptions on basic consumption items like food, education, healthcare, transportation, and rent.
- Introduction of the Tax Ombud to protect taxpayer right.
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The Minister contrasted the transformative changes in the new laws with the regressive provisions in the old laws. He however emphasised that no law is perfect. Therefore, ongoing stakeholder engagement is essential to identify and address any errors or gaps for appropriate legislative updates through Finance Bills as part of a continuous improvement process.
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We urge members of the public to disregard sensational headlines and twisted narratives and rely exclusively on official sources and credible media organisations for accurate information regarding the tax reform and other government policies.
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God bless Nigeria!
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President Muhammadu Buhari estate, Abeokuta. Conceived by the Governor Amosun administration but abandoned with just one uncompleted building.
It now has over 100 units of 4 and 5-bedroom duplexes (detached and semi-detached). Thanks to Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Itβs a whole new residential carving, situated 5km from Abeokuta along the AbeokutaβSagamu expressway. Right opposite the newly built Ogun State Judiciary Complex, close to Ogun Tech Hub, and close to the Police College of Information Technology.
From the estate, youβll arrive in Ikeja in 45 mins.
Enjoy this short video of the Gateway International Airport, which will be commissioned soon by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
{The video was taken last night.}