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Nigerian Air Force Airstrike in Katsina Frees 76 Hostages but One Child Dies
The Nigerian Air Force has carried out a major operation in Katsina State that freed dozens of people who had been living in captivity. The airstrike, launched on Pauwa Hill in Kankara, targeted a bandit hideout and led to the rescue of 76 hostages, mostly women and children. Many of them had been taken during recent attacks, including the violent raid on a mosque in Unguwan Mantau where worshippers were killed.
Sadly, not everyone made it out alive. Authorities confirmed that one child died during the rescue mission, casting a shadow over what was otherwise seen as a significant breakthrough.
Military officials said the strike was part of an intensified campaign against armed groups that have for years tormented communities in the northwest through kidnappings, raids, and killings. In a separate but coordinated action within the same region, another airstrike killed 35 militants.
This wave of operations comes at a time when banditry and insurgency remain some of the most pressing security challenges in Nigeria. Rural villages in states like Katsina, Zamfara, and Kaduna have suffered repeated attacks, forcing families to abandon their homes and live under constant fear. Officials believe that by dismantling strongholds such as the one in Kankara, they can begin to restore a sense of safety to affected areas.
The federal government reacted to claims stating that the new tax rules will be imposed on telecommunications and petroleum products for Nigerians.
The FG released a statement to explain the process and stated that there is no intention to place taxes on telecom and petroleum products and services.
“Those recommendations do not amount to government policy and are not binding on Nigeria. Decisions on tax matters are taken through established constitutional and legislative processes and are guided by national priorities and prevailing economic realities.”
Nigerian politician Peter Obi speaks on the increase in the cost of living in Nigeria and shared how more Nigerians are now hungry and the hunger crisis is increasing in the country.
He stated, “Despite three years of Tinubu’s food emergency, Nigeria’s hunger ranking index declined to among the worst nations globally.”
“Yet the outcome of this has been the opposite. Nigeria’s hunger index has worsened significantly. Nigeria’s hunger index ranking was 103rd out of 123 countries surveyed in 2022/2023, and this figure has since worsened to 115th out of 123 countries surveyed in 2025/2026.”
The U.S. government has released a warning to social media influencers who will be coming to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The government placed a rule on creating content to make money while using a tourist visa and stated that it could lead to deportation back to their country.
It can be noted that the World Cup will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
“People who enter the United States under a visitor program and receive income from a U.S. source would be violating the conditions of their admission status.”
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