Category: News
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FG DECLARES FRIDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR WORKERS’ DAY
The Federal Government has declared Friday a public holiday to mark International Workers’ Day. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the break, praising Nigerian workers for their hard work and role in driving the nation’s growth. He urged citizens to stay committed to patriotism, productivity, and national development, stressing that these values are key to a…
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ZULUM BACKS GUBIO FOR 2027, SAYS ‘HE’LL CONTINUE THE WORK’
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has thrown his weight behind Engr Mustapha Gubio as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship race. Speaking in Abuja while presenting Gubio with nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Zulum said the choice is about continuity and preserving gains made under his administration. According to him,…
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EFCC QUIZZES ENERGY BOSS OVER ₦72M ‘FUEL DEAL’ FRAUD
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has grilled the Managing Director of Paramount Energy Ltd. over an alleged ₦72.3 million fraud linked to a failed petroleum supply deal. According to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the suspect is being investigated for allegedly obtaining money under false pretence after a petitioner claimed he paid for fuel…
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IGP CRACKS DOWN: OFFICERS TO BE DISMISSED, PROSECUTED OVER DELTA KILLING
The Inspector-General of Police has ordered the immediate dismissal and prosecution of ASP Nuhu Usman and other officers involved in the killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State. The directive, reportedly backed by senior police authorities including the Force leadership, follows investigations into the incident, which has sparked outrage and calls for justice.…
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FG SETS UP NEW SECURITY, VETERANS’ WELFARE PANELS
The Federal Government has launched three key committees aimed at strengthening national security and improving the welfare of military veterans. Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, unveiled the panels in Abuja, covering border security, defence funding, and veterans’ welfare reforms. According to him, the move is about turning defence policies into real action—boosting coordination among security agencies,…
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ARMY BUILDS CLASSROOMS IN KADUNA, SAYS EDUCATION IS KEY TO SECURITY
The Nigerian Army has inaugurated a new three-classroom block at LEA Primary School in Rigachikun, Kaduna—linking education directly to national security. At the event, the GOC 1 Division, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Wase (represented by Brig.-Gen. Timothy Opurum), said lasting peace goes beyond military force and depends on human development, trust, and empowering young people. “Investing in…
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POLICE STORM POLY IBADAN, NAB 16 SUSPECTED CULTISTS WITH GUNS
The Nigeria Police Force in Oyo State has arrested 16 suspected cultists at The Polytechnic Ibadan, foiling what authorities say could have escalated into violence. Police spokesperson DSP Ayanlade Olayinka said the suspects—linked to the Aiye confraternity—were picked up during a planned meeting on campus. The operation, led by Commissioner of Police Abimbola Olugbenga, followed…
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FG LINKS DRIVER EDUCATION TO ECONOMY, SECURITY AS REFORMS INTENSIFY
The Federal Government has again stressed that effective driver education is crucial to strengthening Nigeria’s economy, improving road safety, and supporting internal security. This was the message from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike at a national workshop organised by the Federal Road Safety Corps in Abuja for driving school operators and instructors. Represented by the Permanent…
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POLICE REPULSE NIGHT BANDIT ATTACK IN KATSINA, ARREST SUSPECT
The Nigeria Police Force in Katsina has foiled an armed attack on Unguwar Bido and Unguwar Kanawa villages in Dandume Local Government Area, arresting one suspected bandit in the process. Police spokesperson DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu said the incident happened late Tuesday night after a distress call alerted officers to the invasion by heavily armed attackers.…
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NIGERIAN ARMY INTRODUCES NEW SYSTEM TO TRACK TROOP PERFORMANCE
The Nigerian Army has unveiled a new Standardised Evaluation Framework designed to boost accountability, sharpen performance, and improve combat readiness across all formations. The initiative was highlighted at a sensitisation seminar in Abuja, organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation. Representing the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Maj.-Gen. Everest Okoro…
