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THE HEADLINES
Security Forces Kill Three Suspected Kidnappers in Fierce Gun Battle in Oyo.
Nigerian Communications Commission Unveils Regulatory Framework to Boost Telecom Market Inclusion.
NAF Conducts Precision Strikes, Neutralizes Terrorists in Sambisa Forest.
Niger Delta Leaders Urge Government Action as Pipeline Sabotage Incidents Increase.
Champions League Final: Arteta Sends Strong Message Ahead of Arsenal vs PSG Clash.
US Report Claims 30,000 Armed Fulani Militants Behind Nigeria’s Rising Insecurity.
NOW THE DETAILS
Three suspected kidnappers were killed during a gun duel with operatives of the Oyo State Police Command and local hunters in Otu, Itesiwaju Local Government Area of the state, while a 50-year-old abducted man, Mosudi Gbolagade, was rescued from captivity.
Gbolagade, who had earlier been kidnapped at Okaka in the same local government area, was held captive within the Otu community.
the victim sustained gunshot injuries during the incident, but he is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
The operation, according to the command, was initiated following a distress call received on Monday, May 25, from local hunters who had gone on a hunting expedition in Otu.
The state Commissioner of Police, Olugbemiga Abimbola,commended the bravery and synergy displayed during the operation, and also applauded the gallantry of the local hunters and other security stakeholders whose timely intervention significantly contributed to the success recorded.
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has released draft Business Rules for Mobile Virtual Network Operators, MVNOs, as part of its initiative to foster fair competition, safeguard smaller operators, and enhance Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem.
The suggested framework aims to prevent larger Mobile Network Operators, MNOs, from employing pricing strategies or operational delays to hinder smaller operators and virtual network providers within the sector.
the NCC has called upon industry participants and interested entities to provide feedback on the draft rules by June 29, 2026.
As stated by the NCC, the new regulations are intended to establish a conducive field for all operators, promote healthy competition, and promote growth within the nation’s telecom industry.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its airstrikes have killed several Boko Haram fighters and destroyed key terrorist facilities in the Sambisa Forest axis of Borno State.
NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, stated in a statement on Wednesday, saying the operation targeted insurgents’ strongholds and logistics areas.
the air interdiction missions were carried out on Tuesday, May 26, following credible Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance.
Ejodame said NAF air assets executed precision strikes on identified terrorist hideouts and support structures at Biramiri in the Gezuwa general area of Borno State.
According to the NAF spokesperson, intelligence assessments indicate growing apprehension and disorientation within the ranks of the insurgents as continuous bombardments deny them freedom of movement and access to safe havens.
Leaders of the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum, NDENLF, have urged the federal government, the National Assembly, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, to provide all necessary support to local security firms safeguarding oil infrastructure in the Niger Delta.
They assert that this support is necessary to maintain the progress in Barrels Per Day, , which has risen to 1.8 million .
The Chairman of NDENLF, Jonathan Lokpobiri, made this appeal while presenting the resolutions from the NDENLF summit held on May 22, 2026, in Port Harcourt, during a meeting in Abuja on Monday.
Some of the demands outlined in the communiqué include: “enhanced collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement to collectively promote youth empowerment, local involvement, and sustainable development within the oil and gas sector.
ON FOREIGN NEWS
A report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF, has revealed that an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, worsening insecurity and religious freedom violations in several parts of the country.
The report, released in May 2026 and titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,” described the armed groups as some of the deadliest non-state actors responsible for violent attacks across the Middle Belt and Southern Nigeria.
According to the commission, the militants operate in clusters ranging from 10 to 1,000 fighters, carrying out coordinated assaults that have led to thousands of deaths, mass displacement and heightened religious tensions.
ON SPORTS
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has expressed his confidence that his team will win the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday.
The Gunners will be looking to lift the trophy for the first time in their history, when they face current holders Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest.
Arteta, who won the Premier League title last weekend, was named Manager of the Season on Monday night.
At the awards event, he was asked about the PSG game.“We have an amazing opportunity to write new history in our football club, and we are convinced that we’re going to do it,” Arteta said.
Security Forces Kill Three Suspected Kidnappers in Fierce Gun Battle in Oyo.
Nigerian Communications Commission Unveils Regulatory Framework to Boost Telecom Market Inclusion.
NAF Conducts Precision Strikes, Neutralizes Terrorists in Sambisa Forest.
Niger Delta Leaders Urge Government Action as Pipeline Sabotage Incidents Increase.
Champions League Final: Arteta Sends Strong Message Ahead of Arsenal vs PSG Clash.
US Report Claims 30,000 Armed Fulani Militants Behind Nigeria’s Rising Insecurity.
NOW THE DETAILS
Three suspected kidnappers were killed during a gun duel with operatives of the Oyo State Police Command and local hunters in Otu, Itesiwaju Local Government Area of the state, while a 50-year-old abducted man, Mosudi Gbolagade, was rescued from captivity.
Gbolagade, who had earlier been kidnapped at Okaka in the same local government area, was held captive within the Otu community.
the victim sustained gunshot injuries during the incident, but he is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
The operation, according to the command, was initiated following a distress call received on Monday, May 25, from local hunters who had gone on a hunting expedition in Otu.
The state Commissioner of Police, Olugbemiga Abimbola,commended the bravery and synergy displayed during the operation, and also applauded the gallantry of the local hunters and other security stakeholders whose timely intervention significantly contributed to the success recorded.
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has released draft Business Rules for Mobile Virtual Network Operators, MVNOs, as part of its initiative to foster fair competition, safeguard smaller operators, and enhance Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem.
The suggested framework aims to prevent larger Mobile Network Operators, MNOs, from employing pricing strategies or operational delays to hinder smaller operators and virtual network providers within the sector.
the NCC has called upon industry participants and interested entities to provide feedback on the draft rules by June 29, 2026.
As stated by the NCC, the new regulations are intended to establish a conducive field for all operators, promote healthy competition, and promote growth within the nation’s telecom industry.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its airstrikes have killed several Boko Haram fighters and destroyed key terrorist facilities in the Sambisa Forest axis of Borno State.
NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, stated in a statement on Wednesday, saying the operation targeted insurgents’ strongholds and logistics areas.
the air interdiction missions were carried out on Tuesday, May 26, following credible Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance.
Ejodame said NAF air assets executed precision strikes on identified terrorist hideouts and support structures at Biramiri in the Gezuwa general area of Borno State.
According to the NAF spokesperson, intelligence assessments indicate growing apprehension and disorientation within the ranks of the insurgents as continuous bombardments deny them freedom of movement and access to safe havens.
Leaders of the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum, NDENLF, have urged the federal government, the National Assembly, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, to provide all necessary support to local security firms safeguarding oil infrastructure in the Niger Delta.
They assert that this support is necessary to maintain the progress in Barrels Per Day, , which has risen to 1.8 million .
The Chairman of NDENLF, Jonathan Lokpobiri, made this appeal while presenting the resolutions from the NDENLF summit held on May 22, 2026, in Port Harcourt, during a meeting in Abuja on Monday.
Some of the demands outlined in the communiqué include: “enhanced collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement to collectively promote youth empowerment, local involvement, and sustainable development within the oil and gas sector.
ON FOREIGN NEWS
A report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF, has revealed that an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, worsening insecurity and religious freedom violations in several parts of the country.
The report, released in May 2026 and titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,” described the armed groups as some of the deadliest non-state actors responsible for violent attacks across the Middle Belt and Southern Nigeria.
According to the commission, the militants operate in clusters ranging from 10 to 1,000 fighters, carrying out coordinated assaults that have led to thousands of deaths, mass displacement and heightened religious tensions.
ON SPORTS
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has expressed his confidence that his team will win the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday.
The Gunners will be looking to lift the trophy for the first time in their history, when they face current holders Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest.
Arteta, who won the Premier League title last weekend, was named Manager of the Season on Monday night.
At the awards event, he was asked about the PSG game.“We have an amazing opportunity to write new history in our football club, and we are convinced that we’re going to do it,” Arteta said.