Troops neutralised a suspected female terrorist spy in Borno and arrested 14 suspects, including alleged IPOB/ESN members, cultists and a deserter soldier, during coordinated security operations across Nigeria.
Only three women have been honoured with the Nigerian National Order of Merit (NNOM), Nigeria's highest award for intellectual excellence, since its establishment in 1979. An analysis shows the disparity is rooted more in historical and structural challenges than in the award's selection criteria.
Suspension of two ESUT staff over alleged extortion and regulation breaches has been approved by the university management, while another senior academic received a warning over poor departmental oversight.
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru celebrates Minister of Works David Umahi at 63, praising his legacy of public service and infrastructure development.