The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to suspend the rehabilitation and reintegration programme for former Boko Haram members, while urging security agencies to intensify efforts to arrest and prosecute terrorists and other criminal elements responsible for attacks across the country.   The resolution was adopted during Tuesday’s plenary following a motion sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, who raised concerns over the growing wave of attacks, abductions and killings involving serving and retired military personnel. According to Channels Television, the Senate also directed its security-related committees to strengthen oversight of security agencies and ensure the nation’s security chiefs remain accountable for addressing the worsening security situation. Lawmakers further resolved that a delegation led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio should meet President Bola Tinubu to discuss the country’s escalating security challenges. Presenting the motion, Senator Yar’Adua said the rising number of attacks on serving and retired military officers has resulted in deaths, prolonged captivity, ransom payments, emotional trauma and economic hardship for victims, their families and the nation. He highlighted several high-profile cases, including the abduction of retired Colonel Rabiu Garba Yandoto and his two children in Zamfara State in January 2023, the kidnapping and killing of retired Major General Richard Chukwudi Duru in Imo State despite a $50,000 ransom payment, and the murder of retired Brigadier General Uwem Udokwere at his Abuja residence in June 2024. The senator also referenced the abduction of former NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (retd), who spent 56 days in captivity before regaining his freedom in April 2025, alongside the abduction and death of retired Major Joe Ajayi in Kogi State and the rescue of retired Colonel Joseph Ajanaku in Plateau State. Yar’Adua further cited the kidnapping and death in captivity of former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd), who was abducted with his wife in Katsina State in May 2026. He warned that the increasing targeting of current and former military personnel represents a dangerous shift in Nigeria’s security landscape because many of the victims previously held sensitive operational, intelligence and command positions. Following deliberations, the Senate resolved to halt the rehabilitation and reintegration programme for terrorists, strengthen security oversight, and press for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for violent crimes.

The Lagos State Government has blamed persistent Lagos flooding on illegal land reclamation, unauthorised dredging and poor waste disposal habits by residents.   Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, said human activities continue to worsen flooding across the state despite government interventions. According to the commissioner, indiscriminate dumping of refuse into drainage channels and illegal reclamation of waterfront areas have obstructed the natural flow of water, making flood management increasingly difficult. “It is important to identify what the problem is in the first place, and the problem is nothing other than bad habits,” Bush-Alebiosu said during the interview. He explained that while illegal land reclamation and dredging are driven by commercial interests, everyday actions such as indiscriminate waste disposal also contribute significantly to flooding. Bush-Alebiosu also condemned the practice of dumping human waste into lagoons, warning that it poses serious environmental and public health risks. “The same lagoon feeds us. You’re eating fish that feed off faeces,” he said, urging residents to adopt responsible environmental practices. The comments come as heavy rainfall in recent weeks has triggered flooding in several parts of Lagos, leaving residents stranded, disrupting movement and prompting widespread calls for improved flood control measures. Footage of flooded roads and neighbourhoods has circulated widely on social media, with many residents urging authorities to strengthen drainage infrastructure and enforce environmental regulations.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s dream of lifting the FIFA World Cup has ended after Portugal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16, bringing the legendary forward’s final appearance at the tournament to a heartbreaking close.   According to AFP, as published by Channels Television, the 41-year-old Portugal captain fought back tears after the defeat in Texas, admitting he would take time to decide what comes next in his career. “That’s football, that’s the life of a footballer,” Ronaldo said after the match. “Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and you have to move on.” Despite winning numerous domestic and international honours throughout his career, the World Cup remained the one major trophy missing from Ronaldo’s collection. He insisted, however, that Portugal’s UEFA Euro 2016 triumph remains just as meaningful to him. “The biggest title I won with the national team was in 2016, which for me is just as significant as a World Cup,” he said. Ronaldo, the all-time leading scorer in men’s international football, scored three goals during the 2026 FIFA World Cup but failed to inspire Portugal against Spain. He managed three attempts on goal in the last-16 clash but struggled to influence the match as Portugal exited the tournament. His best World Cup finish remains Portugal’s run to the semi-finals in 2006, two decades ago. Widely regarded as one of football’s greatest players, Ronaldo built an extraordinary career with Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al Nassr, winning five Ballon d’Or awards, multiple UEFA Champions League titles and becoming one of the sport’s most recognisable global figures. In recent years, however, questions have grown over his continued role in Portugal’s national team, with critics suggesting his international career had extended beyond its peak. Portugal coach Roberto Martinez kept Ronaldo on the pitch until the final whistle despite making attacking substitutions as his side searched for an equaliser. Before the match, Ronaldo had dismissed suggestions that his legacy depended on winning the World Cup, saying he would not become “more Cristiano Ronaldo or less because I win the World Cup.” Portugal’s elimination means Ronaldo leaves football’s biggest stage without the one trophy that eluded him throughout his remarkable career.

Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has threatened a ₦10 billion defamation lawsuit against Adeniyi Adeyemi over allegations of murder, bribery and corruption linked to the ongoing controversy surrounding the disputed Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC).   According to Channels Television, Gbajabiamila’s legal counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, issued a 72-hour ultimatum demanding that Adeyemi remove all videos and comments containing the allegations, publish a full apology and retraction in at least five national newspapers, and issue the same across his social media platforms. The legal team described Adeyemi’s claims as “malicious, reckless and entirely without factual foundation”, arguing that they were intended to portray the Chief of Staff as corrupt, morally bankrupt and a murderer. The letter also instructed Adeyemi to stop making or publishing further defamatory statements and provide a written undertaking that he would refrain from repeating the allegations. Failure to comply within 72 hours, the lawyers warned, would result in both civil and criminal legal action, including a criminal defamation complaint under Federal Capital Territory laws. Gbajabiamila is seeking ₦10 billion in aggravated and exemplary damages, which the letter states would be donated to charities of his choice. His lawyers also plan to seek a perpetual injunction preventing further defamatory publications and a court order compelling a public apology and retraction. The dispute stems from Adeyemi’s claim that he was appointed Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, an organisation the Presidency has repeatedly insisted does not exist. During a press conference in June, Adeyemi alleged that Gbajabiamila received ₦400 million through a proxy and later requested an additional ₦200 million to facilitate his appointment. He also called for an investigation into the death of Babatunde Tanimola, whom he described as an intermediary, while claiming his own life was under threat. The Presidency has denied Adeyemi’s appointment claims, while Gbajabiamila has rejected any involvement in appointing him. Meanwhile, federal prosecutors have charged Adeyemi with allegedly forging government documents, including a presidential appointment letter. He has denied the allegations and maintains that his appointment was legitimate. Speaking on Channels Television‘s Politics Today, Adeyemi insisted the courts should determine the matter. “If I’m wrong, let the court of law do that, and if I’m right, let the court of law do that,” he said, adding that he was ready to clear his name.