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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 […]
Governor Makinde Assures Ibadan Circular Road Landowners, Pledges No Demolition Beyond 150-Metre Setback Without Full Compensation Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has taken a decisive step to end the lingering dispute over the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road project, pledging, that his administration will resolve all outstanding issues regarding property setbacks and compensation before his […]
Ogun Police Debunk Viral Video Claiming Impending Herdsmen Attack on Ajebo Community, Confirms Settlers are Unarmed, Peaceful Residents The Ogun State Police Command, moved swiftly to reassure residents and quell widespread panic by debunking a viral video circulating on social media that falsely claimed armed herdsmen were preparing to launch an attack on the Ajebo […]
Tinubu Declares Security Emergency, Orders Deployment of Forest Guards and Boosts Police Recruitment to 50,000 Officers President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, declared a nationwide security emergency in a televised address, unveiling a sweeping set of measures aimed at tackling the escalating violence, mass kidnappings, and terrorism plaguing Nigeria. The declaration came […]
Oyo High Court Sentences Five Men to Death by Hanging for the Murder of a Taxi Driver Following Fatal Road Incident An Oyo State High Court, sitting in Ibadan, today, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, delivered a stern judgment against five men, sentencing all of them to death by hanging for the brutal murder of a […]
Ebonyi Gov Nwifuru Presents Record ₦884.8bn ‘Budget of Actualisation and Hope’ to Assembly, Allocates 84.7% to Capital Projects Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State today, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, presented a record-breaking budget proposal of ₦884.868 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, labeling it the “Budget of […]
Police Confirm 10 Persons Abducted in Isapa Community, Kwara, as Bandits Launch Attack Close to Eruku Church The Kwara State Police Command today, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, confirmed the abduction of ten persons following a fresh, violent bandit attack on the Isapa Community in the state. The attack, which occurred on Monday evening, is the […]
Catholic Bishops Demand Urgent Justice, Investigation of ‘Delayed’ Security Response Following Mass Abductions in Kebbi and Niger States The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) today, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, issued a strongly worded demand for urgent government action to halt the escalating violence and terror engulfing the nation, calling the incessant attacks on communities […]
Tinubu Orders Total Security Cordon on Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger Forests to Flush Out Bandits and Rescue Remaining Hostages In a decisive response to the alarming surge in kidnappings and terrorist activities across the North-Central region, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, ordered the implementation of a “total security cordon” over the […]
Federal Government Unveils ‘Inspire Live(s)’ Real-Time Online Classes to Democratize Quality Education and Tackle Teacher Shortages The Federal Ministry of Education today, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, launched the nationwide rollout of the Inspire Live(s)! Online Real-Time Classes Initiative, a groundbreaking digital learning programme designed to fundamentally expand equitable access to quality education for every Nigerian […]
Police Commence Immediate Withdrawal of Officers from VIP Duties, 100,000 Expected to be Redeployed to Frontline Policing The Nigerian Police Force has begun the immediate and decisive implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s order to withdraw police personnel from Very Important Persons (VIPs) across the country, a move aimed at instantly boosting the nation’s security […]
Army 6 Division Dismantles Seven Illegal Refineries, Arrests Four Oil Thieves, Seizing Over 109,000 Litres Worth N150m in Niger Delta The Nigerian Army has struck a significant blow against economic saboteurs in the Niger Delta, announcing, the arrest of four suspected oil thieves and the seizure of petroleum products valued at over N150 million. The […]
Army Arrests Second Notorious Kidnap Kingpin, Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, in Two Days During Intensive ‘Operation Zafin Wuta’ in Taraba The Nigerian Army has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against criminal elements, announcing, the arrest of a suspected notorious kidnap kingpin in Southern Taraba State, marking the second high-profile capture in just 48 hours. […]