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Hajara Egbunu Becomes First Female Soldier In Infantry Corps To Attain Warrant Officer
The Nigerian Army has achieved a significant milestone in gender inclusivity by promoting Hajara Egbunu, a soldier from the elite Infantry Corps and the Nigerian Army Women Command, to the prestigious rank of Warrant Officer.
The promotion ceremony, held on Friday at the Command Conference Room in Abuja, marked a groundbreaking moment as Egbunu became the first female soldier from the Infantry Corps and the Nigerian Army Women Command to attain this rank.
Brigadier General Mathias Amatso, the Commander of the Nigerian Army Women Command, presided over the event and decorated Warrant Officer Egbunu. Speaking at the ceremony, Amatso commended her for an exceptional career defined by professionalism, dedication, and discipline. He emphasized that the promotion was not merely a recognition of her past achievements but also a testament to her unwavering commitment to the values and standards of the Nigerian Army.
According to a statement released by Lieutenant Maureen Ogbuka, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the Nigerian Army Women Command, Amatso urged Egbunu to continue leading by example. He remarked, “Her promotion reflects her hard work. I encourage her to maintain discipline and inspire younger soldiers, in alignment with the core values of the Nigerian Army.”
In her acceptance speech, Army Warrant Officer Egbunu expressed profound gratitude for the support and guidance she received throughout her career. She thanked God for His blessings and acknowledged the instrumental role of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, whose visionary leadership she credited for facilitating her advancement.
Egbunu also extended heartfelt appreciation to Brigadier General Amatso, whose mentorship had been pivotal during her tenure as the Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of the Nigerian Army Women Command. Her remarks reflected a deep sense of pride and responsibility as she embraced her new rank.
The promotion ceremony concluded with a group photograph and a reception featuring light refreshments. The event was not just a celebration of Egbunu’s personal achievement but also a significant step toward enhancing gender inclusion and representation within the Nigerian Army.
This milestone highlights the progress being made in recognizing the contributions of women in the military and setting the stage for future advancements. By breaking barriers, Warrant Officer Egbunu serves as an inspiration to female soldiers across the country, encouraging them to strive for excellence and leadership in their respective careers.
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed 15 mourners and abducted many in Kwaple, a village near the Chibok Local Government Area in Borno State.
Our correspondent gathered that the attack occurred around 7 pm on Monday when they gathered in a funeral rite for a community member.
Confirming the attack, the Chairman of Chibok Local Government Area, Modu Mustapha, said, “The terrorists attacked during a funeral, a lot of people were killed.”
A local source who pleaded not to be identified revealed that 15 people died, while many others were abducted.
“It was a horror experience when they came shooting. I was not there, but the information reaching me is that it was 15 people, mostly men, who died.
“They burnt an EYN church in the area, burned about five houses, and other properties,” the source added.
Meanwhile, efforts to reach the Spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, for details of the attack and other surrounding information proved abortive as he neither picked up nor returned calls.
Details later…
Naijablitznews reports that popular billionaire Emeka Daniel Okonkwo otherwise known as E-Money has been nabbed in Lagos by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC over alleged Naira abuse.
E-Money, who is the CEO of Emmy Cargoes Nigeria Limited and Five Star Music, was arrested in Lagos State for alleged abuse of the naira.
He is being investigated for allegedly spraying both Naira and US dollars at a party in Lagos in violation of Nigeria’s currency laws.
As at the time of filing this report the anti-graft agency has yet to issue an official statement regarding his arrest.
By Francesca Hangeior
Bitcoin-focused investment firms are stepping into the spotlight as key players in a growing global movement toward the widespread adoption of cryptocurrency as a reserve asset.
Industry leaders and market analysts suggest that this shift—commonly referred to as “hyperbitcoinization”—could eventually displace traditional fiat currencies and redefine global financial systems.
Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream and the inventor of Hashcash, believes that firms holding Bitcoin in their treasuries are strategically positioning themselves ahead of this potential transformation. “
Companies like Strategy are taking advantage of the gap between Bitcoin’s future potential and the current state of fiat money,” Back said.
He described the practice as a “logical and sustainable arbitrage” scalable enough to support large corporations transitioning their treasuries to Bitcoin.
One of the frontrunners in this strategy is Strategy, whose Bitcoin holdings have already generated over $5.1 billion in profit since the beginning of 2025, according to co-founder Michael Saylor.
The firm’s bullish stance on Bitcoin has been instrumental in legitimizing corporate treasury allocations into digital assets.
Across the globe, Asia is also seeing a surge in institutional Bitcoin adoption. Metaplanet, often referred to as “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” recently surpassed 5,000 BTC in holdings and aims to acquire 21,000 BTC by 2026.
These moves illustrate the expanding geographical spread of institutional confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term viability.
At the regulatory level, the climate in the United States is becoming more favorable. The Federal Reserve recently reversed its 2022 guidance that had discouraged banks from engaging with cryptocurrencies. Michael Saylor welcomed the development, stating that U.S. banks “can now begin openly supporting Bitcoin without regulatory concerns.”
In an even more significant move, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a national Bitcoin reserve using BTC seized in criminal investigations. The initiative marks a historic moment in the relationship between government and cryptocurrency, signaling a new era of state-backed digital asset reserves.
Bitcoin’s price growth is also outpacing inflation rates, bolstering the argument for its superiority over fiat currencies.
“Bitcoin’s price has been growing faster than traditional fiat currencies over four-year periods,” Back noted, emphasizing Bitcoin’s fixed supply and inflation resistance as core attributes driving its adoption.
As investment firms, multinational corporations, and now governments increasingly turn to Bitcoin, momentum is building for a future where Bitcoin could serve as a dominant global reserve currency.
With market experts projecting Bitcoin’s market cap could one day exceed $200 trillion, the financial world may be on the cusp of a historic transformation.
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