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Tinubu Revamps Military Welfare with New Salary Package for 250,000 Personnel

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In a major boost to the welfare of Nigerian troops, President Bola Tinubu has approved a new salary structure for the country’s Armed Forces personnel. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that military personnel will receive a substantial salary increment ranging from 30 to 80 per cent This newly approved deal will positively impact about 250,000 personnel, taking full effect from September 1. Under the newly approved arrangement, top-tier military brass above the rank of Colonel—including Brigadier Generals, Major Generals,…

First 1,000 Days Critical to Child Health….. Govt, UNICEF Tells Bauchi Mothers, Families

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, has intensified efforts to promote early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding, and improved nutrition during the first 1,000 days of a child’s life as part of activities marking the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week. Speaking at a media briefing in Bauchi, the Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BASPHCDA), Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, said the campaign aligns with this year’s global theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.” He said the…

Captivity Ends: Abducted Kebbi Judge Faruku Bunza Freed

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Hon. Justice Faruku Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court has returned home safely, ending a harrowing one-week ordeal in the custody of gunmen. The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed his release in a statement issued on Monday, August 3, 2026, by its Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman. According to the command, both the judge’s family and the state Ministry of Justice have officially verified his safe return. While the kidnappers demanded a ransom for his release, the Command firmly maintained its strict policy against funding criminals. Instead, police authorities…

34 Years, Zero Regrets: Director Anifowoshe Bows Out of Shippers’ Council with Pride and Ultimate Charge to Staff

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After 34 years of unbroken public service, Director Rotimi Anifowoshe has officially stepped down from the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), bowing out with zero regrets and an ultimate charge to the workforce [2026-08-03]. In an industry exclusive, Sooth News has obtained a copy of the open letter fired off by Anifowoshe to both current and former staff. The dispatch confirms the outgoing Director of Strategic Planning and Research strategically fast-tracked his exit with the green light from CEO Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyinma, abruptly capping off a stellar career days ahead…

The €37,000 Temptation: How Corporal Bashir Umar Shunned Greed, Redefined Wealth at Aminu Kano Airport

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……….Inside the story of the Nigerian Air Force soldier who chose institutional honor over a life-altering fortune. In a world where intense economic pressures often dictate human choices, the story of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Corporal Bashir Umar stands as an enduring, rare masterclass in character. On July 16, 2019, Umar—then a low-ranking Aircraftman on a routine security detail at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport—stumbled upon a lost parcel holding a staggering €37,000 in raw cash. At current parallel market valuations, that amount translates to an incredible ₦59.2 Million…

NDLEA Smashes Intercontinental Ring: Seizes Mortar-Concealed Cocaine, Clears Frontlines, and Arrests Wanted Kingpins

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Relentless in its crackdown on drug barons, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled an international smuggling ring in Lagos. Acting on intelligence, the agency intercepted Europe and Asia-bound cocaine shipments bizarrely camouflaged inside a traditional mortar and the false bottom of a backpack before they could be processed by a local logistics company. According to a statement released on Sunday, August 2, by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy, the interceptions were executed on Thursday, July 30, 2026, by operatives of the Directorate of…

Pilgrims Rejoice: NCPC Lifts Israel Pilgrimage Ban

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Nigerian Christian pilgrims have cause to celebrate following the official resumption of holy travels to Israel. Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), broke the news after a comprehensive security assessment, declaring an end to the multi-month travel restriction. The commission had previously suspended all spiritual journeys to the Holy Land in February 2026, moving swiftly to safeguard citizens amid the outbreak of the highly volatile US-Israel-Iran regional conflict. According to an official statement by the NCPC Director of Media and Public Relations, Mr. Celestine…

Malala-Funded Project Boosts Education Access for Adolescent Mothers in Bauchi

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar A renewed drive to reduce the number of out-of-school girls in Bauchi State has gathered momentum as the Women, Child, Youth Health and Education (WCY) Initiative, under its Malala-funded Adolescent Mothers’ Education Access (AMEA) Project, secured the commitment of the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), Bauchi State Chapter, to champion the implementation of the School Re-entry Policy for married and pregnant adolescent girls. The commitment emerged at a one-day town hall meeting in Bauchi, where the organisation also unveiled the Bauchi State…

Black Sea Defiance: Ukraine Sinks Russian Containership

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Ukraine neutralized a Rosatom-operated container vessel in a daring Black Sea strike while it was en route to Novorossiysk, Russia. Though the crew was successfully rescued, the state nuclear corporation’s chief executive swiftly condemned the operation, blasting the ambush as “piracy” and “maritime robbery”. The 13,000-dwt containership Yanina sank after taking two direct hits from naval drones roughly 130 miles off the coast of Novorossiysk. Tracking data tracked the 2005-built ship back to India, where it was running a standard FESCO liner service. FESCO originally brought the 142-meter (465-foot), 962-TEU…

NACTAL, survivor-led group explore partnership to combat human trafficking in Nigeria

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By: Prosper Okoye The Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) on Friday held a strategic meeting with representatives of the Voices Unchained Trafficking Survivor Initiative to explore collaboration on efforts to combat human trafficking and promote safe and regular migration in Nigeria. The meeting, held at the NACTAL National Secretariat in Abuja, focused on strengthening survivor participation in anti-trafficking advocacy, prevention and response initiatives. NACTAL National Secretary and Head of Programmes, Osita Osemene, received the delegation and outlined the network’s mandate, organisational structure and ongoing efforts to enhance…