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Afternoon recap : Babachir seeks probe of ‘fake’ agency, Army detains terrorist commanders, and other top stories

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  • Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal is demanding a judicial inquiry into an alleged fake agency.
  • The Nigerian Army has confirmed the surrender of two senior terrorist commanders in Borno State.
  • In other news, the First Lady encouraged home gardening, a Paraguayan senator threatened legal action against Kylian Mbappé, and a Nollywood actor shared his parenthood journey.

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal has called for a judicial inquiry, suspecting a wider institutional racket behind the alleged creation of a fake agency. Lawal believes the controversy points to significant irregularities that warrant a thorough investigation.

In security news, the Nigerian Army announced the surrender and detention of two senior terrorist commanders in Borno State. This development is part of ongoing operations to combat insurgency in the region.

Meanwhile, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has renewed her advocacy for home gardening, sharing produce from her own garden at the Presidential Villa with staff. Her initiative, 'Every Home A Garden,' aims to improve food security.

In sports and entertainment, a Paraguayan senator has threatened legal action against France's World Cup captain Kylian Mbappé following a public exchange. Additionally, veteran Nollywood actor Ricardo Agbor shared his emotional 18-year journey to parenthood before welcoming twins.

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