@dailyplug9ja: Here’s everything that happened in Nigeria today. Defence Minister Christopher Musa has shockingly revealed that bandits holding innocent Oyo State school children have threatened to brutally kill all the pupils if Nigerian military troops attempt to move any closer to their hideout. Terrorists have unleashed fresh chaos in Borno State by burning down a police station, healthcare centre, and classrooms in Logomani community, leaving residents in fear as security forces battle to regain control of the volatile area. Millions of residents in Lagos and Osun states are suffering in total darkness after severe flooding and technical failures knocked out two major power transmission lines, causing a massive electricity blackout that may last for days. The Kebbi State Government has officially announced that all schools previously closed in communities affected by dangerous banditry attacks will remain firmly shut until the security situation improves enough to guarantee the safety of students. Defence Minister Christopher Musa has confirmed that the federal government has officially increased the minimum monthly salary for Nigerian soldiers to N100,000 to boost morale and support troops fighting insecurity across the nation. Dangote Refinery has officially slashed the loading price of petrol to N1,075 per litre to help reduce fuel costs, a move expected to slightly ease transportation and living expenses for struggling Nigerians nationwide. The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested journalist Zainab Sodiq over allegations involving the unauthorized use of a drone, sparking fresh outrage and demands from rights groups for her immediate and unconditional release. Bello Bodejo, the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, has been docked at the Federal High Court in Abuja to face serious charges of money laundering involving $2.63 million and alleged terrorism financing. Former Port Harcourt Refinery Managing Director Ahmed Dikko has been granted bail of N150 million by a court in Abuja after being arraigned for an alleged N1.3 billion fraud related to rehabilitation funds. Residents of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA in Lagos now face a strict penalty of N50,000 or a jail term if they fail to own a proper waste bin, as local authorities aggressively enforce new sanitation laws. The Plateau State Commissioner of Police has issued a stern warning to all officers to stop searching people's phones without a valid court warrant, declaring that such actions are illegal and violate citizens' privacy rights. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a strong warning to the Presidency that "nothing must happen" to Peter Obi, following recent threats made by the Edo State Governor against the Labour Party leader. Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has sparked massive controversy online by claiming that a Nigerian earning N60,000 today is better off than those who "Japa" to the UK or USA five years ago. The Nigerian Senate has approved a massive budget of N170 billion for 2025 and N233 billion for 2026 for the Police Trust Fund to help equip and train officers for better security operations. #trendingnews #newsupdate #nigerianews

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