Category: News
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SOUTH-WEST ISLAMIC LEADERS REJECT US GENOCIDE CLAIMS, DEFEND NIGERIA’S RELIGIOUS UNITY
Islamic clerics from the League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland have strongly dismissed allegations of genocide against Christians in Nigeria, urging the United States and global leaders to avoid premature judgments that could tarnish Nigeria’s image. The League’s stance was shared at an emergency meeting in Ibadan, led by Sheikh AbdulRasaq AbdulAzeez, Grand Mufti…
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NIGERIA’S HEALTHCARE CRISIS DEEPENS AS DOCTOR STRIKES AND BRAIN DRAIN CONTINUE
At the National Hospital, Abuja, tired young doctors like one resident beginning a 36-hour shift after losing colleagues to migration reflect a healthcare system stretched to the brink. Despite loving their patients, harsh realities of poor pay and equipment shortages push many to seek greener pastures abroad. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has…
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COAS WARNS TROOPS: FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION IN DECISIVE INSURGENCY PHASE
Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff, has charged troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri to gear up for a critical phase in the war against Boko Haram and ISWAP, where success is non-negotiable. Addressing troops, Shaibu revealed the Army’s deployment of battle-tested senior officers and new equipment, promising full support from command. “This…
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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.…
