Reports indicate that Tahir Baga, a top commander of the Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, also known as Boko Haram, was successfully taken out by the troops of Theatre Command, North East, under 'Operation Hadin Kai'. The operation was part of a major offensive against terrorist strongholds in Sambisa Forest. On May 13, 2024, Tahir was neutralized during 'Operation Desert Sanity III' as troops targeted terrorists’ hideouts in Shababul Umma, Garin Panel Beater, and Lagara Anguwan Gwaigwai within the forest. Confirmation of the incident came from intelligence sources and Zagazola Makama, a Counterinsurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region. During the offensive, a confrontation with the terrorists resulted in the defeat of Tahir Baga and some of his associa...

In a bid to enhance the ease of acquiring Nigerian visas for investors and tourists, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given the green light for the establishment of a tripartite committee dedicated to optimizing visa processes. The initiative aims to ensure that potential investors and visitors can obtain Nigerian visas within a 48-hour timeframe, as disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammad Idris, during a briefing with State House Correspondents on Tuesday. Idris highlighted that the committee's approval is part of the government's efforts to simplify procedures for foreign investors, acknowledging the current challenges in the visa application process. “The complexity of our visa procedures is hindering the ease of doing business. Moving forw...