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Katsina Police Foil Bandit Roadblock Attack in Batsari LGA, Recover Two AK-47 Rifles and Ammunition The Katsina State Police Command today, Saturday, November 29, 2025, announced a significant operational success after its operatives foiled an attempted bandit attack and road blockage along the Kandawa-Dankar corridor in the Batsari Local Government Area of the state. The […]
Senate Committee Convenes Security Summit in Kaduna, Proposes North-West Theatre Command to Tackle Escalating Banditry and Mass Abductions Federal lawmakers, top security chiefs, and senior government officials today, Saturday, November 29, 2025, convened in Kaduna for a crucial Public Hearing of the North-West Zonal Security Summit, organized by the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on National Security. […]
Lagos State Health Commissioner Declares Malaria a ‘Rare Disease,’ Citing 1.3% Prevalence and Urges End to Presumptive Treatment The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has made a significant declaration regarding the state’s public health landscape, asserting that malaria is now statistically a “rare disease” within Lagos and is no longer the primary […]
Ogun Chief Judge Justice Dipeolu Urges Judges to Prioritise Sexual Violence Cases, Promises Consideration of Special GBV Courts The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Hon. Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has issued a strong directive to stakeholders in the administration of justice across the state, urging them to make the rights of women and children a definitive […]
Tinubu Approves Expert-Led National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) to Drive Seamless Execution of Landmark New Tax Laws President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), an expert-led body tasked with ensuring the effective and coordinated rollout of the administration’s new tax laws. The announcement, made today, Friday, […]
SpenAgro CEO Mbachu Unveils Strategy to Achieve Global Cocoa Dominance, Anchored on Premium Quality and Farmer Empowerment The Chief Executive Officer of SpenAgro, Ebuka Mbachu, has declared the company’s intent to become a dominant force in the global cocoa market, asserting that the firm is taking decisive steps to position itself as a leading exporter […]
Vice President Shettima Charges Young Islamic Scholars to Emulate Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s Legacy of Tolerance and Moderate Interpretation Vice President Kashim Shettima today, Friday, November 28, 2025, delivered a strong message to the nation’s rising generation of Islamic scholars, urging them to diligently uphold the towering legacy of tolerance and moderate religious interpretation exemplified by […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Urges National Assembly to Fast-Track Passage of Reserved Seats Bill to End Women’s Political Exclusion The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, leveraged a recent dinner engagement with members of the National Assembly (NASS) at the Presidential Villa to make a strident appeal for the swift […]
DICON Strikes Partnership to Begin Domestic Gunpowder Production Within Eight Months, Targeting 30 Million Annual Ammunition Rounds The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has announced a significant breakthrough toward achieving self-sufficiency in defence manufacturing with the confirmation that it is set to commence domestic production of gunpowder, a critical component previously reliant on imports. […]
FG to Enforce 30% Local Processing Mandate on All Natural Resource Exports, Awaits Presidential Assent on Landmark Bill The Federal Government has disclosed its final plans to enforce a landmark policy requiring a minimum of 30 per cent local value addition to all natural resources and raw materials before they are shipped out of Nigeria. […]
Appeal Court Strikes Out Nnamdi Kanu’s Rights Violation Suit Against DSS DG, Rules Appeal Academic Following Terrorism Conviction The Court of Appeal in Abuja today, Friday, November 28, 2025, struck out the appeal filed by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, which challenged alleged violations of his fundamental rights […]
Fully Private Digital Bank, Bank78 MFB, Debuts with AI-Powered Support to Restore Trust and Combat Transaction Downtimes Nigeria’s digital banking landscape entered a new, competitive phase as Bank78 Microfinance Bank (MFB) officially commenced operations, positioning itself as the country’s first fully private digital bank. The new entrant is built around a philosophy focused on reliability and […]
Reps Issue Final December 8 Ultimatum to Finance, Power, and Budget Offices Over Evasion of 2007-2024 Power Sector Probe The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating Nigeria’s controversial power sector reforms and expenditures from 2007 to 2024 today, Thursday, November 27, 2025, issued a final, non-negotiable ultimatum to several critical Ministries, Departments, and Agencies […]
Enugu Government Nullifies Teenage Marriage in Enugu Ezike, Arrests Groom, Parents, and Native Doctor Matchmaker The Enugu State Government today, Thursday, November 27, 2025, made a clear statement on its commitment to protecting the rights of minors by announcing the nullification of an illegal underage marriage involving a teenage girl known as Amarachi in the […]
Senate Urges FG to Amend Firearms Law, Allow Responsible Nigerians Bear Arms as Security Crisis Worsens Nationwide The Nigerian Senate has intensified pressure on the Federal Government to adopt a radical measure in response to the country’s security collapse, urging an urgent amendment to the nation’s firearms laws to permit trained, responsible citizens to bear […]
EFCC Adopts Advanced Blockchain Forensics and Crypto Tracking Tools to Dismantle Virtual Asset Fraud Syndicates The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the successful integration of advanced blockchain forensics and cryptocurrency tracking tools into its operational infrastructure, marking a critical step in Nigeria’s efforts to combat the rapidly evolving landscape of virtual asset […]
Ekiti Government and Police Dismiss AI-Generated Viral Video Threatening Attacks on EKSU and BOUESTI The Ekiti State Government and the State Police Command today, Thursday, November 27, 2025, moved decisively to counter a wave of panic, officially dismissing viral social media rumours and videos that alleged planned attacks on major tertiary institutions and border communities […]
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai Officially Joins African Democratic Congress (ADC) to Bolster 2027 Opposition Coalition Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), confirming months of intense speculation regarding his political future outside of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The confirmation of the high-profile defection was […]
NNPC/Renaissance JV Donates $300,000 to Sustain Operation of Advanced LINAC Cancer Treatment Machine at National Hospital, Abuja Cancer patients relying on Nigeria’s public healthcare system received a major boost today, Thursday, November 27, 2025, as the NNPC Limited / Renaissance Joint Venture (JV) announced a significant donation of $300,000 to the National Hospital, Abuja. The […]
Saudi Arabia Quietly Eases 73-Year Alcohol Ban, Allowing Select Non-Muslim Premium Visa Holders Access to Diplomats’ Liquor Store In a subtle yet highly significant loosening of one of the kingdom’s strictest social laws, Saudi Arabia has quietly expanded access to alcohol sales beyond the diplomatic corps, according to reports from diplomats and foreign residents. The […]