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KADUNA SECURITY CHIEF CALLS FOR MOBILE COURTS TO CURB TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Dr Sule Shu’aibu, Kaduna State’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, has urged the establishment of mobile courts to swiftly prosecute traffic offenders and serve as a deterrent. Speaking at a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) town hall meeting during the 2025 Ember Months Public Enlightenment Campaign, he lamented that despite repeated road safety…
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NIGERIA MUST ACT NOW TO UNLOCK MARITIME SECTOR’S BLUE ECONOMY POTENTIAL, SAY EXPERTS
Maritime experts at the 30th anniversary of Port News in Lagos have urged immediate action to harness Nigeria’s vast maritime potential for sustainable Blue Economy growth. Despite generating consistent revenue, the sector faces challenges like poor infrastructure, underinvestment, and a shortage of skilled maritime professionals. Publisher Wale Oni highlighted that while the Cabotage Vessels Finance…
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FEC APPROVES MAJOR AVIATION UPGRADES: PORT HARCOURT AIRPORT CONCESSION, BIOMETRIC SECURITY, AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOOST
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has greenlit key projects to modernize Nigeria’s aviation sector, including the concession of Port Harcourt International Airport and introducing biometric verification systems across all airports. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo highlighted approvals for maintenance contracts at five major international airports—Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt, and Enugu. Further enhancements include installing advanced…
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KOGI GOVERNOR UNVEILS ₦820.49 BILLION 2026 BUDGET TO BOOST SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has presented an ambitious draft budget of ₦820.49 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, marking a 35.7% increase over the revised 2025 budget. The budget, dubbed “Shared Prosperity,” focuses on boosting internal revenue, enhancing debt recovery, fostering a business-friendly environment, deepening public-private partnerships, and ensuring the completion of key…
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PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE PROMISES ON-TIME REVAMP OF SECURITY TRAINING INSTITUTIONS TO BOOST NATIONAL SECURITY
The Presidential Committee led by Governor Peter Mbah is committed to meeting the deadline for refurbishing Nigeria’s security training institutions, following an assessment tour of the Nigeria Police Training School in Nonwa-Tai, Rivers. The committee, inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu at the National Executive Council meeting, underscores the urgency of a total overhaul to secure…
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VICE PRESIDENT KASHIM SHETTIMA URGES GLOBAL LEADERS TO MOVE FROM PLEDGES TO ACTION AT COP30
Vice-President Kashim Shettima called on world leaders at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil, to take “reasonable action” and shift from promises to real performance in tackling climate change and its devastating effects. Representing President Bola Tinubu, Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to reduce emissions by 32% by 2035, unveiling Nigeria’s climate finance…
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CHURCH LEADERS URGED TO FIGHT GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND PROMOTE PEACE
The Bishop of Kaduna Diocese, Most Rev. Timothy Yahaya, has called on all religious leaders to take a strong stand against gender-based violence (GBV) and keep the Church relevant in society. Speaking during the inauguration of the Diocese’s GBV Committee, he emphasized that turning a blind eye to abuse harms individuals, families, and the community.…
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NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE KADUNA COMMAND HITS RECORD ₦5.16 BILLION REVENUE IN OCTOBER 2025
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kaduna Area Command, has scored its highest-ever monthly revenue by generating ₦5.16 billion in October 2025—an impressive 96% above its target and 196% target performance. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Ridwan Yusuf, announced this milestone reflecting a 61.89% year-on-year increase compared to the ₦24.06 billion collected from January to…
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KADUNA LAWMAKERS BECOME SGBV AMBASSADORS, VOW TO FIGHT ABUSE AND DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS
Members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly have been honored as Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) ambassadors during a key parliamentary engagement focused on human rights and civic freedoms. The event, themed “Addressing Declining Civic Space and Restrictive Laws,” aimed to strengthen lawmakers’ commitment to enhancing laws and justice for abuse survivors. Organized by…
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FRENCH EMBASSY KICKS OFF ‘CULTURE CONNECT’ TO BRIDGE LANGUAGE AND HERITAGE IN KADUNA
The Embassy of France in Nigeria, alongside Alliance Française of Kaduna and the National Museum Kaduna, has launched ‘Culture Connect’—a unique educational programme linking French language learning with art and heritage discovery. Over 200 students from partner schools in Kaduna will participate in guided bilingual tours at the National Museum during late November, engaging with…
