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EFCC Trial: Witness Confirms Kogi Funds Withdrawals Within Legal Limits

Andrew Orolua 11 November 2025 0

The fourth prosecution witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the alleged ₦80.2 billion money laundering case against Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi state, has reaffirmed that withdrawals made by the state government did not violate any banking regulations.

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Fulani/Farmers Clash: Give peace a chance– Gov Idris

john bassey 11 November 2025 0

Nasir Idris, Kebbi State Governor, Kauran Gwandu, has appealed to Fulanis and farmers in Kanzanna village, Bunza Local Government Area, to embrace peace and live harmoniously following the recent clash that led to loss of lives and property. The Governor made the appeal on Sunday during a sympathy visit to the community, describing his presence […]

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Rwanda High Commissioner woos Nigerian investors, tourists

Tunde Opalana 11 November 2025 0

Rwanda High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Christophe Bazivamo, on Monday called on Nigerian investors to explore the country’s growing investment landscape. Bazivamo described Rwanda as one of Africa’s most dynamic and business-friendly countries. The envoy said this during Invest in Rwanda Forum organised by  the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) in collaboration with the

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‘Only One State Will Be Created’ – Nwoko Says Anioma Bid Has Tinubu’s, Senators’ Support

Awwal Owolabi 10 November 2025 0

Ned Nwoko, senator representing Delta north, says the bid to create Anioma state “has gained significant momentum,” with constitutional amendment committees and President Bola Tinubu in support. Nwoko spoke at the Izu Anioma Towns Union event in Abuja over the weekend, where he said 97 senators had previously signed a document endorsing the creation of […]

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Soldiers open fire on police officers returning from election duty in Anambra

Promise Eze 10 November 2025 0

Tension flared on Sunday along Onitsha Road in Anambra State after soldiers reportedly opened fire on police officers returning from election duty. According to Sahara Reporters, the police team was returning from the just-concluded governorship election in the southeastern state when an argument broke out between them and soldiers stationed at a military checkpoint.

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Communal conflicts displaced persons to occupy Ebonyi Housing Estates- Commissioner 

Peter Okutu 10 November 2025 0

Those  reportedly displaced by communal conflicts, including residents of Ebonyi State will soon start occupying the newly constructed multi-billion naira Housing Estates in the State before the end of the year. This is as government-led projects aimed at tackling the state’s housing deficit have reached different advanced stages of completion. The State Commissioner for

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FCT-IRS: Staff welfare, salary increments, career progression our top priorities — Ango

Ukpono Ukpong 10 November 2025 0

The acting Executive Chairman, Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), Michael Ango, has said that staff welfare, salary increments, and career progression remain central to his leadership agenda. Ango affirmed this as employees of FCT-IRS honoured him at an event themed “A Night with Ango”, in Abuja. The celebration, held over the weekend,

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UK issues travel advisory, warns citizens against visiting 21 Nigerian states

Promise Eze 10 November 2025 0

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has advised British citizens against traveling to 21 states in Nigeria due to rising insecurity across the country. “Insecurity is increasing across Nigeria. Kidnapping, violent crime, and intercommunal violence occur throughout all regions,” the advisory, updated on October 21, reads. The FCDO said

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NSCIA rejects US ‘country of concern’ label, says Nigeria’s conflict not religious

Awwal Owolabi 10 November 2025 0

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has rejected the redesignation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern (CPC) by United States President Donald Trump, describing the decision as politically motivated and detached from the realities on the ground. At a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, Ishaq Oloyede, secretary-general of the NSCIA, […]

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Gov AbdulRazaq hails Nigeria Police for promoting safety, peace

Kehinde Akinpelu 9 November 2025 0

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday commended the leadership of Nigeria Police and other security agencies for their hard work, patriotism, and unwavering commitment to public safety. The Governor spoke in Ilorin at the closing ceremony of a two-week intelligence training for the newly recruited police constables. At least 142 constables participated in

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EKSU celebrates Ekiti gov’s wife, says she’s committed to education 

Adegboyega Stephen 9 November 2025 0

Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, has felicitated the wife of the state governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Olayemi Oyebanji, on her birthday. The institution, in a statement by it’s Deputy Registrar/Head, Directorate of Information and Corporate Affairs, Bode Olofinmuagun, on Saturday, gave the greeting on behalf of the vice chancellor, Professor Babalola Ayodele, and the

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Alleged Corruption In Presidency Unhealthy For Democracy – HURIWA 

Tunde Opalana 9 November 2025 0

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has warned that growing allegations of political corruption and inducement reportedly emanating from the Presidency pose a grave threat to Nigeria’s constitutional democracy. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja and signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, the group expressed alarm over

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‘China Won’t Defend Us’: Adeboye Urges Tinubu to ‘Move Fast’ on Trump Threat

Awwal Owolabi 8 November 2025 0

Enoch Adeboye, general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has asked President Bola Tinubu to “move fast and wisely” and engage US President Donald Trump diplomatically over alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The advice comes after Trump asked the US Department of Defence to prepare for “possible action” in Nigeria and […]

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PPDC urges Tinubu to declare state of emergency in courts, prisons

Awwal Owolabi 8 November 2025 0

The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has asked President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Nigeria’s correctional centres and courts, citing “systemic decay” and “human rights violations” across the justice sector. Speaking at the access to justice parley 2025 in Abuja on Thursday, Lucy Abagi, chief executive officer (CEO)

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Mixed Reactions in Middle Belt as Residents Celebrate Trump’s ‘Country of Concern’ Designation on Nigeria

Awwal Owolabi 8 November 2025 0

Sections of Nigeria’s Middle Belt region have witnessed unusual celebrations following the designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” by United States president Donald Trump over alleged persecution of Christians. In parts of Kaduna and neighbouring states, residents — mostly from Christian-dominated communities — expressed excitement during church

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PDP: Wike’s Faction Sacks Wabara-led BoT, Inaugurates Ohuabunwa, Dansidi 

Ukpono Ukpong 8 November 2025 0

Factional crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party continue to depend as a faction led by the Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Abdulrahman Muhammad on Friday sacked the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) under the chairmanship of former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara. Muhammad, alongside Senator Samuel Anyanwu and other members of the

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Russia ‘closely monitoring’ US plans for possible military action in Nigeria

Awwal Owolabi 8 November 2025 0

Russia says it is “closely monitoring developments” related to reports of potential US military action in Nigeria. Maria Zakhorova, the Russian foreign ministry spokesperson, spoke during a press briefing in Moscow on Friday, asking “all parties involved to strictly comply with international legal norms”. The statement comes after US defence officials on

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Apostle Kure: Trump’s ‘Country of Concern’ Tag on Nigeria Stirs Outcry Over Church Restrictions in the North

Gabriel Idibia 8 November 2025 0

The United States president, Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Concern” over alleged persecution of Christians has triggered fresh debate among church leaders in northern Nigeria. Apostle Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, chairman of the Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA) and former national secretary of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria

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Court reserves ruling in suit challenging Wike’s ministerial committee report

Andrew Orolua 8 November 2025 0

Justice Mohammed Zubairu of the high court of the federal capital territory has reserved ruling in two motions seeking to be joined in a suit filed by Paulo Homes Ltd against a ministerial committee set up by Nyesom Wike, minister of the FCT. Paulo Homes is asking the court to review and quash the committee’s […]

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AU to US: Respect Nigeria’s sovereignty, stop ‘unilateral threats’

Awwal Owolabi 8 November 2025 0

The African Union (AU) Commission says the US must “respect the sovereignty of Nigeria” and engage in “diplomatic dialogue” to address the country’s insecurity, rather than issuing “unilateral threats of military intervention”. The AU’s comment follows the redesignation of Nigeria by US President Donald Trump as a ‘country of particular