The daughter of the Nigerian president can get a million dollar condo in New York and be free to be queer while her mates in Nigeria have to not only hide their sexuality for fear of being killed, they are also suffering in poverty. Their youthful lives being sucked away slowly.
CHANGE OF NAME
Shareholders and the investing public are hereby notified that the change of name of Lafarge Africa Plc (the Company) to HBM Nigeria Plc has been implemented by Nigerian Exchange Limited. This is in line with the approval obtained from the shareholders of the Company at its Annual General Meeting held on 30 April 2026 and the receipt of a new certificate of incorporation from the Corporate Affairs Commission. Please note that the Company’s trading symbol has also been changed
In a hotel room in northeast Nigeria, I opened a leading AI chatbot, turned my laptop toward a former Boko Haram commander, and asked if he'd used it. He nodded.
"You type in the question… like 'How can I build a bomb?', and then it tells you how. It is like a human robot. We used it a lot."
My new study on how the jihadist terrorist group Boko Haram uses frontier AI with @CamAISciPolicy, covered today in @nytimes 🧵/9
@adetola_AA It’s shoddy work. As someone who wants to also get braces, the issue is not just cosmetic sometimes. I think people forget that our bite is an overall indication of jaw health
As someone who grew into their teeth I definitely get it but veneers are rarely ever well done. Braces, whitening bed composite bonding are a far better choice
You people are not happy those kids were rescued?
You'd prefer they kill them all so you can hold it against the government. Politics should not make you this heartless nau. Haba
KIDNAPPED STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN OYO STATE RESCUED FOLLOWING, SURGICAL INTENSE AND WELL COORDINATED OPERATIONS IN OLD OYO NATIONAL PARK AND OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY
1. Following an intelligence-led carefully planned and executed operations, on 10 July 2026, troops of the Nigerian Army, led by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, *Major General CR Nnebeife*, in collaboration with special units from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) specifically the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC),the Defence Headquarters with Special Forces elements from the Nigerian Army, Navy the Air Force and the Nigeria Police, the Department of State Services (DSS), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other security agencies as well as local vigilantes/hunters/Amotekuns, in a well coordinated operation rescued a total of 44 pupils and teachers kidnapped by terrorists from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on 15 May 2026.
2. The operations, which lasted for more than a month, focused on identifying the terrorists kingpins that masterminded the kidnapping, bursting and dismantling their networks and logistics links, including their informants and hideouts located within the Old Oyo National Park Forest, Oyo State.
3. As part of the operations, multiple arrests were made within Oyo State and in other locations across some States in the Country. These arrests completely disorganized the group, exerted overwhelming pressure on them and ultimately led the terrorist group to *unconditionally release* the pupils and teachers. Further operations are to be conducted.
4. It suffices to note that the operations were carefully planned and executed to avoid collateral damages and to equally ensure that the innocent children and teachers were safely rescued. However, there were some casualties on the part of the security forces.
5. The pupils and teachers are currently receiving medical attention in an undisclosed hospital and will be handed over to the Oyo State Government in due course so as to be reunited with their families.
6. The GOC 2 Division wish to on behalf of all the participating agencies most sincerely and respectfully thank and appreciate His Excellency, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for the Strategic Guidance, Support and for all the provisions that made the operations a huge success.
7. The GOC also wishes to once again thank the Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde and indeed the good people of the State for their continous support to security agencies especially during the trying period.
8. The GOC also appreciates the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the Hon Minster of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff and other Service Chiefs, Inspector General of Police and the Directors General DSS and NIA as well as Heads of other Security Agencies for their support and for the opportunity to relate directly with all the security agencies to ensure a seamless coordination and execution of the operations.
9. We sincerely thank the various media houses and indeed the entire Nigeria populace for their support, understanding and for having faith in the security architecture of the Nation. We urge all to remain vigilant and continue to support all security agencies by providing timely and credible information that would assist in the ongoing efforts to safeguard lives and properties across Nigeria.
DANJUMA JONAH DANJUMA
Lieutenant Colonel
Acting Deputy Director
2 Division Army Public Relations
10 July 2026
The operation involved selected operators from the Nigeria Navy SBS, DHQSOF, Army SOF snipers, ONSA special operations, police IRT, Department of state service STATT.
Backed by NAF and USAF ISR assets
RIP to the one we lost, the kids are safe now.
For God and Country 🇳🇬
RIP to Lt. FA Isaac, who was killed in the early days of this rescue operation💔
In a heartbreaking twist of events, he was laid to rest today that the victims were finally released
This is one of the names I hope will be immortalized by the AFN, Oyo state, & the Nigerian government.
I'm just wondering how the family of the man who was beheaded would be feeling rn. 💔 💔 💔
Everyone is returning to their families, but he didn't even get a befitting burial. His family didn't get to see his dead body physically 💔
He was just the sacrificial lamb.
Thank God!!! 🤍
I hope the federal government provides these children with safe, stable housing, lifelong educational support, and the best trauma-informed therapy available.
After everything they've endured, they deserve every opportunity to heal and build a bright future.