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The troops from Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have killed 24 Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents in a series of coordinated five-day ambushes and clearance operations, an official has said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the operations were conducted across Borno and parts of Adamawa between 4th and 9th of July. Reuben Kovangiya, acting deputy director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command Operation Hadin Kai, made the confirmation to NAN on Wednesday in Maiduguri. Mr Kovangiya said the operations, conducted in collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force component, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and local hunters, were part…

Nigeria’s women’s epee team celebrated a historic milestone at the 23rd African Fencing Championships, securing their first-ever win in the competition to finish in the top five. The five-day tournament, hosted at Charterhouse, Lagos, ended on Sunday with Egypt emerging as the overall champion, amassing the highest number of gold medals. After a quarterfinal loss to Algeria, the Nigerian team comprising Somtochukwu Eribenne, Sara Idongesit, and Adebodurin Thomas rallied to end their campaign on a high. In the classification match for fifth place, they displayed resilience, and teamwork to defeat the Benin Republic 45-40, giving the home crowd something to…

By Jide Olaniran Everything rises and falls on the leadership. And that a greater Lagos is rising in leaps and bounds is a reflection of how the first citizen has been able to steer the ship in the direction of greatness. Lagos, our governor is 60! The man who took over the mantle of leadership about six years ago. It’s been six impactful years of leadership for Mr. Sellable. I’m talking about the man who came with an agenda and, like the biblical verse — “write the vision, make it plain, so those who read it can run with it”…

Egypt Win First Medal At 2025 African Fencing Championships In Lagos The 23rd African Fencing Championships kicked off in grand style on Wednesday, June 25, at Charterhouse Lagos, with continental powerhouses showcasing their dominance. Egypt captured the tournament’s first gold medal, reaffirming their status as one of Africa’s fencing giants. Team Nigeria delivered a spirited performance, with rising stars Wisdom Okanlawon and the Idongesit siblings—Mahadi and Mahathir—advancing to the knockout stages of the Men’s Individual Épée event. Despite facing seasoned opponents in the preliminaries, the trio displayed remarkable skill and determination. Veteran fencer Adegbola Babade, the oldest member of Team…

The coroner’s inquest into the death of Miss Desola Whitney Adeniran, a student of Chrisland Schools, resumed on Friday at the Magistrate Court in Ikeja, revealing shocking medical findings that confirmed electrocution as the cause of death. In proceedings held under Suit No. MCIK/CONA/1/2023, government pathologist Dr. Sanni Ayodele Daniel provided expert testimony stating that a comprehensive autopsy ruled out any pre-existing medical conditions or drug-related complications. Dr. Daniel concluded that the student died from asphyxia resulting from electrocution, citing physiological evidence observed during the post-mortem examination. Among the indicators listed were cerebral oedema, subpleural petechial hemorrhages in the brain,…

Fourwall Magazine is excited to announce the second edition of the Fourwall Models Awards, which honors excellence within the modeling industry. Following the success of our inaugural event, we aim to celebrate exceptional talent and creativity that have shone throughout the past year. The Fourwall Awards is committed to recognizing models and industry experts for their contributions and remarkable achievements across various categories. This year, we are thrilled to introduce new categories that reflect the ever-evolving landscape of the modeling world. The awards categories will be revealed on June 25, 2025, with entry submissions opening from June 30 to July…

Natasha arraigned over alleged defamation of Senator Akpabio Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on Wednesday on a three-count charge of alleged defamation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. The senator, representing Kogi Central, pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of ₦50 million. The court premises witnessed heightened security as the high-profile case unfolded, highlighting escalating tensions between key figures in Nigeria’s political elite. The Federal Government, through the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mohammed Abubakar, filed the charges stemming from public…

The Lagos State Government is set to host 2025 South-West Basic Education Schools Sports (BESS) competition with no fewer than 370 participants. The competition will take place from June 17 to June 19, hosted by the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). It will be held in partnership with the Nigeria Schools Sports Federation (NSSF) and cover the South-West geo-political zone. Lagos State Commissioner for Basic, and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, announced that athletes will battle for medals in various sports like Athletics, (100m, 200m, 400m), long jump, high jump, football,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele on fresh charges of unlawful acquisition of the recovered 753 housing units. The anti-corruption agency accused Mr Emefiele of stealing, and forgery, among others, in the eight counts brought against him at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. He pleaded not guilty to all eight counts. The judge, Yusuf Halilu, subsequently granted him bail. Earlier arguing Mr Emefiele’s bail application, defence lawyer Matthew Bukar contended that the defendant is a well-known figure standing trial in three other courts, where he…

After another exciting day across the various venues at the National Sports Festival, Day 3 official medals table summary sees Bayelsa state leading the pack with a total of 6 Gold medals , 2 silver medals and 1 bronze medal. They are closely followed by Oyo state with a total of six medals, out of which 4 are Gold ,1 silver and 1 bronze medal. Lagos is next on the table after Tuesday”s round of Games with 3 Gold , 4 silver and 3 bronze medals. In fourth position is cross river with only 3 Gold medals while Rivers state…