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Buratai condemns Wike over clash with soldiers, calls incident a threat to national security

Promise Eze 12 November 2025 0

Tukur Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff, has criticised Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over his confrontation with military personnel during a dispute over a parcel of land in Abuja. Videos that circulated online on Tuesday showed Wike engaging in a heated

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Immigration blocks 294 Nigerians from leaving country via Seme border

Promise Eze 12 November 2025 0

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has stopped 294 Nigerians from leaving the country over suspected involvement in migrant smuggling and denied entry to 332 undocumented migrants at the Seme border. Kemi Nandap, Comptroller General of Immigration, disclosed this on Tuesday during a one-day stakeholders’ sensitisation seminar in Abuja titled “Evolving Patterns

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Nigeria, UK commits to stronger cooperation on trade, security, climate action

Ukpono Ukpong 12 November 2025 0

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has met with the British Foreign Secretary to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between both countries across a broad range of areas. The meeting, held at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London, focused on shared priorities including trade, investment, security, education,

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‘He Said the Truth’: Orji Kalu Backs Trump on Killings in Nigeria

Awwal Owolabi 12 November 2025 0

Orji Kalu, senator representing Abia north, has backed US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric on the spate of killings in Nigeria, stating that the US leader “told the truth”. Kalu, however, clarified that the attacks across the country have claimed both Christian and Muslim lives and should be condemned without bias. “If it’s a lie, then […]

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‘Unshaken, Unbent, Unbroken’: DHQ Posts Cryptic Message After Wike’s Clash with Soldiers

Awwal Owolabi 12 November 2025 0

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dispatched a cryptic social media post following the clash between Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), and military personnel. In a flyer published on X on Tuesday, the DHQ said it is an “honour to serve in the Nigerian military.” “IT IS AN HONOUR TO SERVE IN […]

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Wike in Tense Standoff with Soldiers Over Disputed Abuja Land

Awwal Owolabi 11 November 2025 0

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was involved in a tense confrontation with soldiers over a disputed parcel of land in Abuja. A video circulating on social media shows the minister being stopped by military personnel from accessing the site. The incident led to a heated exchange between his security detail […]

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REPORT: Scores of Christian worshippers killed by armed herdsmen in Enugu State

Promise Eze 11 November 2025 0

Scores of Christian worshippers have reportedly been killed by armed herdsmen in Eha-Amufu communities in the Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, with 31 lives lost between January and June 2025 alone. This figure comes from data released by Anglican Church authorities, detailing the churches attacked and casualties in each incident. A new report […]

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Lawal receives management of Zamfara varsity , pledges continued support

john bassey 11 November 2025 0

Dauda Lawal, the Governor of Zamfara State, has pledged continued support for the newly established Federal University of Medical Sciences and Health Technology (FUMSHT), Tsafe, as he warmly received them in his office. The Governor gave the assurance on Monday when the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ibrahim Yakasai, and the entire management team of the university paid […]

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Reps push law to digitise governance, boost transparency

Msugh Ityokura 11 November 2025 0

Nigeria is set to move from analogue to digital governance as the National Assembly considers the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2025. Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas said the bill will transform how the government delivers services, making governance smarter, more transparent, and citizen-focused. Speaking at a joint Senate and House

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FG committed to empowering young Nigerians – Information Minister

Tom Okpe 11 November 2025 0

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to empowering young Nigerians through transformative programmes that will promote education, job creation, and innovation. He stated this while speaking as a special guest speaker at the APC North West Youth Parley in Dutse,

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Bauchi Gov tasks first-class emirs to strengthen traditional institution

Samuel Luka 11 November 2025 0

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed on Monday held a closed-door meeting with the six first-class Emirs of the state to deepen collaboration with the traditional institution. A press release made available to newsmen by the Senior Special Assistant on communications to the governor, Abdulwahab Muhammad said the meeting, held at the Government House, Bauchi, brought […]

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North Existential Threats Capable Of Destabilizing Nigeria – Dambazau Warns

Tunde Opalana 11 November 2025 0

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (Rtd.) has warned that the North was facing grave existential threats capable of destabilising not only the region but the entire country if not urgently addressed. He said the North remained a vital pillar of Nigeria’s stability and prosperity but continued to grapple with insecurity, poverty and […]

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‘Tinubu, Buhari First Alerted US to Christian Killings Under Jonathan’ — Babachir Lawal

Awwal Owolabi 11 November 2025 0

Babachir Lawal, a former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), says a delegation of the All Progressives Congress (APC), including Tinubu, “was the first to alert the US government, a few years ago, about alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria.” Lawal spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday […]

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Soyinka: Nigeria’s Crisis is ‘Battle Against Extremists’, Not Religious War

Awwal Owolabi 11 November 2025 0

Wole Soyinka, the Nobel laureate, has reacted to comments made by United States President Donald Trump over the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Trump had asked the US Department of Defence to prepare for “possible action” in Nigeria while “warning” the Nigerian government to act swiftly to end the “killing of Christians” in the […]

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Tinubu sends high-level delegation to London over Ekweremadu’s imprisonment

Promise Eze 11 November 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has dispatched a high-level delegation to London to discuss the case of Ike Ekweremadu, the former deputy senate president, who has been imprisoned in the United Kingdom since March 2023. The delegation includes Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice. The team arrived in London […]

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Tinubu says progress on Siemens power project ‘not where we want it to be’

Promise Eze 11 November 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu says the progress of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), being executed by Siemens Energy, is commendable but still below expectations. Speaking on Monday at the State House during a meeting with a Siemens Energy delegation led by Dietmar Siersdorfer, Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, Tinubu acknowledged ongoing efforts under […]

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Digital economy, E-governance law, catalyst for $1trn economy actualisation – NASS

Tunde Opalana 11 November 2025 0

The National Assembly has expressed confidence that the digital economy and E-governance Law will serve as a catalyst in realising the targeted one trillion-dollar national economy. The parliament was hopeful that the bill to that effect will receive the express assent of President Tinubu. This assurance was given on Monday at a one-day Public Hearing […]

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Troops rescue 86 kidnapped victims, arrest 29 logistics suppliers in Borno State

Andrew Orolua 11 November 2025 0

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Joint Task Force North East have rescued 86 kidnapped victims in Dutse Kura and along the Buratai–Kamuya Road in Borno State. Sani Uba the Media Information Officer , Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, said the troops recorded the feat in another major success in the ongoing […]

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Stakeholders urge Pate to educate citizens on health fund access, utilisation

Samuel Luka 11 November 2025 0

Stakeholders in Bauchi State have called on the Coordinating Minister of Health, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate, to educate citizens on their rights to know about the utilisation of billions of naira allocated to over 8,000 health facilities across the country. Dr. Yahaya Ibrahim, Director of Andiwa Farmers Association, stated this in Azare, headquarters of Katagum […]

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REPORT: Over 1,800 killed in Nigeria’s South East amid decade of impunity

Promise Eze 11 November 2025 0

More than 1,800 people, including a traditional ruler, have been killed in Nigeria’s South East region in just over two years, according to new data released by Amnesty International. The global rights organisation said at least 1,844 people were killed between January 2021 and June 2023 in attacks carried out by so-called unknown gunmen, local […]

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