September 22, 2026

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri

Halima Ferobe wins Amnesty International secondary school debate in Maiduguri, earns ₦1m scholarship Zainab Banjoko wins Amnesty International secondary school debate in Maiduguri, earns ₦1m scholarship

Halima Ferobe wins Amnesty International secondary school debate in Maiduguri, earns ₦1m scholarship

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri November 8, 2025
Amnesty International Nigeria has crowned Halima Isa Ferobe of Abande Memorial School, as the winner of its 2025 Secondary School Debate Competition held on Thursday at the Indimi International Conference Center, University of Maiduguri, Borno State. The annual debate, now in its second edition, is part of Amnesty International’s...
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Stop politicising security, undermining Nigeria’s unity – Uba Sani warns politicians Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani

Stop politicising security, undermining Nigeria’s unity – Uba Sani warns politicians

By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna November 8, 2025
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has cautioned politicians against politicising security matters or engaging in actions that could undermine Nigeria’s unity and stability, urging them to separate genuine criticism from acts capable of endangering the nation’s corporate existence. Speaking when top Directors of the Department of State Services (DSS)...
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NMA-FCT urges swift action for safe release of kidnapped Abuja doctor Nigerian Medical Association NMA

NMA-FCT urges swift action for safe release of kidnapped Abuja doctor

Tom Chiahemen November 8, 2025
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Federal Capital Territory chapter, has called on security agencies to intensify efforts toward securing the freedom of Dr. Chinonye Nwachukwu, a young medical doctor who was kidnapped over two weeks ago. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, NMA-FCT Chairman, Dr. Emeka Ayogu, pleaded for urgent...
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Eno flags off renewed hope housing estate in Akwa Ibom Eno flags off renewed hope housing estate in Akwa Ibom

Eno flags off renewed hope housing estate in Akwa Ibom

By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo November 8, 2025
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has performed the groundbreaking for the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Renewed Hope Estate at Ekpene Ukim in Uruan Local Government Area. The groundbreaking performed on Thursday, 6 November, 2025, marked the formal commencement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Housing Project in...
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Nasarawa kidnapping crisis: Angry youths block Makurdi highway after deadly attack Protesters

Nasarawa kidnapping crisis: Angry youths block Makurdi highway after deadly attack

Tom Chiahemen November 8, 2025
Hundreds of irate youths from the Sarkin Noma community in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State on Friday took to the streets, blocking the busy Makurdi highway to protest what they described as endless kidnapping and violent attacks by armed men. Armed with placards and palm fronds, the...
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Why we arrested Regina Daniels’ brother, Sammy West – FCT police Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels and her brother Sammy West

Why we arrested Regina Daniels’ brother, Sammy West – FCT police

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- November 8, 2025
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has shed light on the circumstances surrounding the arrest and arraignment of Samuel Ojeogwu, better known as Sammy West, the brother of popular Nollywood actress Regina Daniels. According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the arrest followed a petition received on October...
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AEDC lays off 800 staff, begins restructuring to boost service efficiency AEDC sacks staff

AEDC lays off 800 staff, begins restructuring to boost service efficiency

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- November 7, 2025
Management of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced the dismissal of 800 employees as part of an ongoing restructuring exercise aimed at enhancing service delivery and operational performance. In a statement released on its official website in Abuja on Friday, the company explained that the move aligns...
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Tinubu meets Sultan of Sokoto in Abuja to foster religious unity, national cohesion Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III; Speaker Tajudeen Abbas with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, during an Audience at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Friday. PHOTO: STATE HOUSE.

Tinubu meets Sultan of Sokoto in Abuja to foster religious unity, national cohesion

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- November 7, 2025
President Bola Tinubu on Friday hosted the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Sultan, who also serves as the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), held a private meeting with the President behind closed doors. This visit...
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PDP crisis: Abdulrahman-led faction sacks Wabara, appoints Ohuabunwa as new BoT Chair PDP crisis: Abdulrahman-led faction appoints Ohuabunwa as new BoT Chair

PDP crisis: Abdulrahman-led faction sacks Wabara, appoints Ohuabunwa as new BoT Chair

Tom Chiahemen November 7, 2025
The crisis currently rocking PDP took a new dimension on Friday, as the acting National Chairman, Alhaji Muhammed Abdulrahman led-faction of the National Working Committee (NEC) sacked the Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Sen. Adolphus Wabara, over alleged loss of moral authority and political neutrality. The News Agency of...
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Police storm kidnappers’ den in Imo forest, discover decomposing body Police

Police storm kidnappers’ den in Imo forest, discover decomposing body

By BARBARA KALU, Owerri November 7, 2025
Imo State Police Command has uncovered a decomposing body following a successful raid on suspected kidnappers’ hideouts in the Okuku-Agwa forest, Owerri West Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed the operation in a statement released in Owerri on Friday, noting that the breakthrough was achieved on...
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PDP affirms suspension of key officials, labels Abdulrahman Mohammed ‘impostor’ in plot to derail #Ibadan2025 convention PDP

PDP affirms suspension of key officials, labels Abdulrahman Mohammed ‘impostor’ in plot to derail #Ibadan2025 convention

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- November 7, 2025
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that the suspension of three top national officers — Senator Samuel Anyanwu (National Secretary), Hon. Umar Bature (National Organising Secretary), and Barr. Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), National Legal Adviser — remains in full effect. The party also dismissed claims by North Central Vice Chairman,...
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CDD frowns at weak political participation, voter apathy ahead of Anambra governorship election Centre for Democracy and Development

CDD frowns at weak political participation, voter apathy ahead of Anambra governorship election

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja November 7, 2025
Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has expressed serious concern over weak political competition, voter apathy, and the fragility of Nigeria’s electoral institutions ahead of the Anambra State Governorship Election. Speaking during a pre-press briefing in Awka on Friday, CDD-West Africa officially launched its Election Analysis Centre (CDD-EAC)...
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Anambra election: Situation Room demands early deployment, professionalism as 45,000 policemen mobilised INEC

Anambra election: Situation Room demands early deployment, professionalism as 45,000 policemen mobilised

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja November 7, 2025
Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (Situation Room) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure transparency, professionalism, and timely deployment of materials and personnel in Saturday’s Anambra State governorship election. In a pre- press briefing on Friday in Awka, the State Capital City,...
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TETFund to establish fire stations in public universities Tetfund

TETFund to establish fire stations in public universities

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja November 7, 2025
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has concluded plans to establish fire stations in public universities across Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen fire safety and protect national assets within higher institutions. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, disclosed this on Thursday when the Comptroller-General of the...
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Tinubu vows to crush terrorism, says Nigeria will triumph Tinubu.

Tinubu vows to crush terrorism, says Nigeria will triumph

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- November 7, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to national security, unity, and global diplomacy, declaring that Nigeria will “decisively defeat terrorism and claim victory in this battle.” Speaking with characteristic resolve, the President acknowledged the challenges confronting the nation but expressed confidence in Nigeria’s collective strength...
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BAVCCA partners  OSGoF to enhance Nigeria’s digital visibility and geospatial innovation BAVCCA President, Ikechukwu Chukwunyere,led association's delegation on a courtesy visit to the Office of the Surveyor‑General of the Federation (OSGoF) at its headquarters in Abuja.

BAVCCA partners  OSGoF to enhance Nigeria’s digital visibility and geospatial innovation

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- November 7, 2025
The leadership of the Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association of Nigeria (BAVCCA), paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the Surveyor‑General of the Federation (OSGoF) at its headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, where discussions were held to strengthen collaboration for national development, public enlightenment, and enhanced digital...
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Genocide Claims: Trump’s CPC decision on Nigeria based on jaundiced, obtrusive data, says IMPI US President Donald Trump

Genocide Claims: Trump’s CPC decision on Nigeria based on jaundiced, obtrusive data, says IMPI

PAUL ADAJI November 7, 2025
‎‎ ‎A think tank group, the Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), has said the US President Donald Trump redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) on the basis of jaundiced, obtrusive data provided by local and international groups with ulterior motives.‎‎In a policy statement signed by...
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