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The operation, carried out in the early hours of Thursday, September 3, followed credible intelligence received by the troops at about 12:30am on the location of the suspected bandit's hideout.

The Force said its intervention would only become necessary where roaming cattle are involved in an offence, including trespass, destruction of property or any other criminal act.

Dangote said the ongoing fiscal, monetary and regulatory reforms had contributed to improved macroeconomic stability, stronger investor confidence, increased industrial productivity and a more resilient business environment.

The framework comes as Nigeria continues to face a major electricity access deficit, unreliable supply and a liquidity crisis that has constrained investment across the sector.

The latest directive marks an escalation of the Federal Government’s enforcement of restrictions on small-volume alcoholic drinks, which authorities say are particularly concerning because of their affordability and accessibility.

A statement to the effect, said the appointment took effect on August 27, 2026, and is subject to the terms and conditions of service contained in the Certain Political, Public and Judicial Office Holders (Salaries and Allowances, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2008.

Eno stated this yesterday in Uyo while receiving the fifth aircraft acquired by his administration for the state-owned airline, an Airbus A220-300, as part of activities marking Akwa Ibom’s 39th anniversary.

The Director-General of the NCCSALW, DIG Johnson Kokumo (retd.), made the clarification in Abuja during Tuesday’s joint security spokespersons’ briefing, insisting that the circumstances surrounding the seizure and subsequent handover of the weapons were verifiable.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has said the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) gas pipeline is ready for first gas, marking a major milestone in the development of Nigeria’s gas transmission infrastructure.

Uber has become the latest major international company to leave Nigeria, ending 12 years of operations in the country on September 2, 2026.