In a significant legal victory for the BBC—pending a potential appeal—a Florida judge has ruled that President Donald Trump must hand over key financial records. The order, issued by U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué Lett, compels the release of financial data from the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust. The documents are central to the broadcaster’s defense against the president’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit. According to a BBC report;”A judge in Florida has ruled President Donald Trump must hand over financial records sought by the BBC as it defends itself in his…
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Troops Foil ISWAP School Raid in Borno; 46 Rescued, Casualties Reported
In a fierce defense of national security, joint forces from Operation Hadin Kai and the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL) have crushed an ISWAP plot to kidnap students from the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) in Monguno, Borno State. The decisive interception halted what could have been a catastrophic mass abduction. Detailing the battlefield breakthrough in a Sunday press briefing, Operation Hadin Kai’s acting military information officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, confirmed that joint security forces successfully evacuated 46 students to safety during the chaotic firefight. The assault commenced under the…
NDLEA, NCC wield MoU to protect creative talents from trafficking, piracy
Transnational crime syndicates laundering narcotics proceeds through intellectual property theft face a severe crackdown under an aggressive new enforcement architecture. The alliance directly targets a toxic intersection of illicit trades, aiming to dismantle the criminal finance pipelines bleeding revenue away from Nigeria’s musicians, filmmakers, writers, and software developers. This enforcement strategy was disclosed in a statement released on Friday, July 17, by NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. In a major strategic shift, the agency and the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) have weaponised their joint regulatory powers through…
Pivot from Job Seekers to Wealth Creators, Gov Eno Urges Corpers
In an era where corporate vacancies are shrinking globally, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has delivered a refreshing and realistic blueprint for graduate self-reliance. Speaking at the 2026 NYSC Corps Employers’ Workshop in Uyo through the Commissioner for Youth Development, Dr. Ekerette Ekanem, the Governor challenged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to pivot from job seekers to wealth creators. The Power of Self-Reliance:Governor Eno did not mince words about Nigeria’s current economic climate, noting that a booming population competing for limited corporate slots makes self-employment the most…
World PR Day: How Strategic PR Secures National Progress — Lagos NIPR Chair, Samuel Ayetutu
In commemoration of World Public Relations Day 2026, the Chairman of the NIPR Lagos State Chapter, Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, has congratulated PR practitioners across Nigeria, with special recognition to members of the Lagos Chapter. He urged professionals to champion strategic communication as a vital catalyst for nation-building, peaceful coexistence, and sustainable development. In a statement released on Thursday by the NIPR Lagos Chapter Public Relations Officer, Dr. Oguchukwu Okeke, the Chapter Chairman, Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, described this year’s theme, “The Golden Age of Strategic PR,” as both timely and instructive.…
Gov Eno Approves 150% Increase in Akwa Ibom Students’ Bursary
In a decisive move to strengthen student welfare, Governor Umo Eno has approved a 150% increase in the Akwa Ibom State bursary, upgrading the award from ₦20,000 to ₦50,000 per beneficiary. This initiative underscores the administration’s commitment to mitigating economic pressures on undergraduates while expanding access to quality education. Under the banner of the ARISE Agenda, Governor Eno is transforming youth empowerment with a newly greenlit ₦1.3 billion bursary fund, framing the intervention as a direct investment in the state’s intellectual future. A press brief from Information Commissioner Dr. Aniekan…
18th Soyinka Lecture: Prof. Umaru Pate Demands Democratic Action to Fix Nigeria’s Social Crises
The hall of Providence Hotel in Ikeja was filled to capacity as guests gathered to honor the 20th anniversary of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) and its 18th Annual Media Lecture Sheries. This year’s landmark event also featured the public presentation of the 2025 Journalism and Civic Space Status Report. Sooth News, reported from the ground on 13 July 2026, noted that the lecture was themed “Beyond the Ballot: Measuring Democracy Through Security, Welfare, Accountability, and Public Trust.” The keynote address was delivered by Professor Umaru Alhaji…
Drug War: Marwa Rallies Monarchs for Girl-Child Safety at Daughter’s Book Launch as Emir Endorses Reforms
In a decisive push for societal reform, NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has called for total protection of the girl-child, warning that systemic vulnerabilities are actively driving women and youth into the traps of drug abuse and exploitation. According to a statement released on Saturday, 11th July 2026, by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, Marwa made the call in Kaduna during the unveiling of “In The Shadow of the Neem Tree,” a book written by his daughter, Barrister Mariam Marwa-Abdu. Emphasizing the urgency of…
CODE Pushes Transparency in Bauchi Schools With SMT Data Workshop
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Connected Development (CODE), an NGO supported by the Malala Fund, has trained School Monitoring Teams (SMTs) in Bauchi State on data analysis to improve tracking of government budgets and education projects. The capacity-building workshop, held as part of the Government Reform and Sustainable Procurement (GRESP) programme, drew SMT members from four local government areas: Alkaleri, Bauchi, Ningi, and Zaki. The training focused on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data for effective monitoring of public expenditure in the education sector. CODE Data Analyst Muhammed Gimba said the exercise…
From ‘Tech Neck’ to ‘Smartphone Pinky’: 5 Ways Your Phone is Warping Your Health
Many may find it astonishing that excessive mobile phone usage is directly linked to five distinct health challenges. Documented by BBC Hausa on Tuesday, July 7, Sooth News has translated this crucial report into English for the benefit of our extensive readership both at home and abroad. According to BBC Hausa, electronic devices like smartphones silently impact our health in numerous ways, though actionable steps can minimize these risks. When discussing the physical toll of mobile devices, the brain is the primary area of concern. Journalist Thomas Germain recently highlighted…