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Funding decline could leave millions hungry In 2026, UN warns

our reporters 19 November 2025 0

The UN’s World Food Programme warned Tuesday that funding cuts mean it will struggle to feed even a third of the 318 million people facing severe hunger in 2026. “Declines in global humanitarian funding are forcing WFP to prioritise food assistance to roughly one third of those in need,”

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Police arrest suspected organ harvester Nasarawa

our reporters 19 November 2025 0

Nasarawa State Police Command on Tuesday said it has arrested one Maro Ebojoh, 40 years, an indigene of Delta State, for allegedly being involved in an organ harvest in the state. The Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the police Headquarters in Lafia, the capital. CP […]

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Tinubu set to unveil new ambassadors after two-year diplomatic vacuum

our reporters 17 November 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu is expected to name Nigeria’s new envoys to key foreign missions in the coming weeks, according to senior presidency officials familiar with the process. The development follows persistent public criticism over the prolonged absence of substantive ambassadors, which many say has weakened Nigeria’s diplomatic footprint — particularly in crucial nations

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Bayelsa government charges NESREA be pragmatic on environmental remediation

our reporters 16 November 2025 0

The Bayelsa State Government has urged the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) to be more pragmatic in its approach towards addressing the issue of environmental remediation in the state. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the call at the weekend during a courtesy visit by officials of the Bayelsa Field Office

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Armed bandits invade S/Kaduna community, kill 7, injure 1 in fresh attack

our reporters 2 November 2025 0

While Nigeria is battling to defend US sanction as a country of particular concern, heavily armed Bandits Friday invaded Damakasuwa community in Chawai Chiefdom, Kauru LGA of Southern part of Kaduna State, leaving seven killed and one other person with serious gunshot injury. The Daily Monitor reliably gathered that the assailants invaded the community around […]

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FG releases N2.3bn arrears to universities, assures ASUU of sustained reforms

our reporters 31 October 2025 0

The Federal Government has released N2.311 billion in salary and promotion arrears to universities as part of ongoing efforts to address welfare concerns and stabilise the tertiary education system. Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, announced the payment on Thursday in a statement signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo. He said the funds

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Kaduna allocates N1.4bn for erosion control, compensation of 891 households

our reporters 30 October 2025 0

Kaduna State has earmarked N1.4 billion to compensate 891 households whose homes and farmlands will be affected by upcoming civil works to remediate degraded lands across the state. The intervention, part of the World Bank-supported ACReSAL programme, targets erosion-prone areas in Zaria, Rigasa, and St Peters in Kawo, with work set to commence immediately. The […]

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I’ve invested 10 million Euros to boost production of dairy – Gov Sani

our reporters 30 October 2025 0

Governor Uba Sani has promised that his administration will improve the livestock industry, bridge infrastructure deficit, facilitate access to markets and attract investment. The Governor also disclosed that his Government has invested 10 million Euros to establish state-of-the-art Arla Farms in Damau, located at Kubau local government area in 2023. Represented by the

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FG urges South-East businesses to maximize ECOWAS free trade scheme

our reporters 29 October 2025 0

The Federal Government has urged entrepreneurs in Nigeria’s Southeast to take advantage of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS) to expand trade across West Africa. Speaking at a one-day sensitization workshop in Enugu themed “Increasing Intra-Regional Trade through ETLS,” Ambassador Olawale Emmanuel Awe, Director of the ECOWAS National Unit at the Ministry of

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Police arrest 10 suspected criminals, recover arms, vehicles in Osun

our reporters 28 October 2025 0

The Osun State Police Command has arrested ten suspects allegedly involved in criminal activities in Ile-Ife, recovering arms, ammunition, and vehicles during the operation. Command spokesperson DSP Abiodun Ojelabi said in a statement on Monday that the arrests were made at Minnea Polis Lounge, Moro, near Foreign Link Campus, following a midnight tip-off. According to […]

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PDP S’East lawmakers threaten to boycott national convention over woman leader position

our reporters 27 October 2025 0

Lawmakers from the South-East under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives have threatened to boycott the party’s forthcoming national convention if the position of National Woman Leader is taken away from the zone. The spokesperson of the South-East caucus, Rep. Ikenga-Imo Ugochinyere, made the position known in a […]

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Tinubu inaugurates new projects at UNILORIN’s 40th convocation

our reporters 27 October 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to advancing education and infrastructural development across Nigeria under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Tinubu, represented by the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Prof. Adenike Oladiji, stated this on Sunday while inaugurating newly completed projects at the

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CDS Retirement: MBF salutes Tinubu, hails General Musa’s Service, congratulates new COAS

our reporters 27 October 2025 0

The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for allowing one of its sons, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.), to serve as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), describing his tenure as exemplary and patriotic. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Luka Binniyat, on Sunday, the Forum said Musa’s exit marked the […]

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Azeez Bello hails governor Abiodun on takeoff of Ogun’s Gateway International Airport

our reporters 12 October 2025 0

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikenne Remo Federal Constituency, Hon. Azeez Bello, popularly known as Arole, has commended Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun for the successful launch of the maiden commercial flight from the Gateway International Airport, Iperu-Ilishan. Bello, who serves as a Senior Special Assistant to the governor, lauded […]

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ICPC secures 24-year jail term for retired FCTA Director over ₦318 million fraud

our reporters 10 October 2025 0

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Garuba Mohammed Duku, a retired Director of Finance and Administration with the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), for corruption and money laundering involving ₦318 million. A statement by the

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CJN swears in Justice Umar Mainasara as Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal

our reporters 9 October 2025 0

The Supreme Court was on Tuesday, October 7, the venue of the swearing-in of Justice Mainasara Umar as the new Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). Administering the oath, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, charged him to uphold the law “without fear or favour, ill will or affection,” and […]

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No state has backpedaled on power reforms, says FOCPEN

our reporters 7 October 2025 0

The Forum of Commissioners for Power and Energy (FOCPEN) has dismissed reports suggesting that some states have reversed their commitment to electricity market reforms due to tariff and debt concerns. In a statement signed by Chairman Prince Eka Williams, Commissioner of Power and Renewable Energy, Cross River State, and Acting Secretary Engr. Mohammed Ihiezue

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Tinubu returns to Abuja after 10-day working visit to Lagos

our reporters 7 October 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a 10-day working visit to Lagos. Tinubu arrived in Lagos on September 26 after attending the coronation of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, in Ibadan. During his stay, he met with top investors including Bayo Ogunlesi, Chief Executive Officer of Global Infrastructure Partners, […]

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Ex-Guber Aspirant Condoles Yilwatda, Says Nigeria Exiting Hardship

our reporters 7 October 2025 0

Saidu Ugonoh, Former Kogi governorship aspirant and APC chieftain, has condoled with the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, over the death of his mother. In a message, Ugonoh, who holds the title of Santuraki of Ebiraland, praised Yilwatda’s leadership qualities and his ability to reposition the party ahead […]

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Police arrest 10 over attempted murder, armed robbery in Ondo

our reporters 7 October 2025 0

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects linked to an attempted murder and armed robbery attack in Igoba Community, Akure North LGA. Olushola Ayanlade, Police spokesperson, said the suspects were behind the October 2 attack on Mrs Ogunoye Oluomo and an attempt to assassinate Oba Adinlewa John, the traditional ruler of the community. […]