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NUJ FCT Council Calls for End to Attacks, Impunity Against Journalists

Tom Okpe 3 November 2025 0

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council, joins the global media community to commemorate the 2025 International Day to End Impunity on Crimes Against Journalists, with renewed call on Government Authorities, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure the safety,

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Minister Laments Electricity Wastage,  Says 10,000MW Locked Up In Idle Plants

Tunde Opalana 3 November 2025 0

 Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has lamented wastage of electricity  in the country’s energy sector disclosing that more than 10 gigawatts of generation capacity remain stranded nationwide while millions of citizens live in darkness. He said  over 10,000 megawatts of electricity are being wasted across different idle plants scattered across the country. Adelabu

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Trump: Boots on the ground, air strikes possible in Nigeria

Awwal Owolabi 3 November 2025 0

Donald Trump, US president, says he is not ruling out “air strikes or boots on the ground” as part of his plan to “completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists killing Christians in Nigeria”. Speaking to correspondents before boarding Air Force One on Sunday, Trump was asked if he envisaged such military actions. He replied, “yes, […]

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US envoy invites Nicki Minaj to discuss religious persecution in Nigeria

Promise Eze 3 November 2025 0

Mike Waltz, the United States ambassador to the United Nations, has invited global music star Nicki Minaj for talks following her online remarks on “religious persecution in Nigeria.” The outreach came after President Donald Trump announced plans to redesignate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” citing allegations of a “Christian genocide” linked to radical […]

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NDLEA intercepts large consignments In 7 States, arrests over 15 Suspects

Promise Eze 3 November 2025 0

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted large illicit consignments in Kaduna, Edo, Kwara, Ogun, Taraba, Ondo, Bauchi raids respectively. Femi Babafemi, the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, made the disclosure pin a statement on Sunday in Abuja. According to Babafemi, operatives of the Agency, on patrol along Abuja – Jos highway in […]

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Shi’ites reject Trump’s ‘Christain genocide’ claim, say Nigeria’s crisis is political, not religious

Promise Eze 3 November 2025 0

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), led by Ibraheem Zakzaky, has dismissed remarks by former United States President Donald Trump alleging that the Nigerian government is backing “genocide against Christians”. In a statement on Saturday, Abdullahi Danladi of the movement’s resource forum described the allegations as false, inflammatory, and dangerous. He stated that the

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Gumi to FG: Sever ties with US if Trump fails to retract ‘Irresponsible’ threat

Awwal Owolabi 3 November 2025 0

Ahmad Gumi, an Islamic cleric, has asked the federal government to sever ties with the United States if President Donald Trump fails to withdraw his threat of military action. In a “terse statement” on Sunday, Gumi urged the federal government to demand a retraction from Trump, or else Nigeria should cut diplomatic ties with his […]

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NELFUND hits 1M applications, disburses N116bn in 18 months

Awwal Owolabi 3 November 2025 0

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it has recorded over one million applications on its student loan portal. In a statement on Sunday, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the fund’s director of strategic communications, said the fund has disbursed over ₦116 billion in student loans since the inception of the programme. Oluwatuyi said the achievement “aligns with […]

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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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Insecurity: Mayaki commends Okpebholo, police commissioner for averting bloodbath in Benin

Titus Akhigbe 2 November 2025 0

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Mr. John Mayaki has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for his swift and coordinated intervention that averted what could have been a major bloodbath in Benin city following violent clashes in Ogheghe community. There was tension in the sleepy Ogheghe and Ohoghobi communities in Ovia […]

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FG pledges N11.99bn for doctors’ arrears, hours after NARD begins strike

Awwal Owolabi 2 November 2025 0

The federal government says it will release the sum of N11.99 billion within 72 hours to offset some of the salary and allowance arrears owed to medical professionals in the country. Alaba Balogun, head of information and public relations at the federal ministry of health, announced the development in a statement released on Saturday. The […]

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Trump threatens to stop aid, asks ‘war department’ to prepare for action in Nigeria

Awwal Owolabi 2 November 2025 0

Donald Trump, US president, has asked the United States department of war to “prepare for possible action” to “wipe out Islamic terrorists” in Nigeria. In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump warned the Nigerian government to “act fast” to end the “killing of Christians” in the country. The United States president also said

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FG to US: Nigeria committed to religious freedom, tolerance, diversity

Ukpono Ukpong 2 November 2025 0

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting religious freedom, tolerance, and diversity. This was contained statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, in response to the recent statement by the United States of America on religious freedom in Nigeria. Ebienfa said Nigeria remains resolute in

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Delta Gov gets commendation for sustaining SDGs goals

Owen Akenzua 1 November 2025 0

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has been commended for the growth and sustainability of the SDGs in Delta State. The Director-General and Focal Person on SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), Delta State, Chief Daniel Ogbodo Ivwighren (JP) gave the commendation at the grand finale of the  10th anniversary celebration of the United Nations Sustainable […]

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Gunmen abduct Kebbi Deputy Speaker after mosque prayers

Promise Eze 1 November 2025 0

Gunmen have kidnapped the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Samaila Bagudu, shortly after he left a mosque in his hometown, Bagudo, on Friday evening. The Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris, confirmed the incident, saying the government had been briefed and was awaiting a comprehensive security report. […]

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15% Fuel Tax: Don’t push Nigerians To the Wall, ADC tells Tinubu

Tunde Opalana 1 November 2025 0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly opposed President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel. The party said the policy if allowed to stay may further deepen the economic hardship for Nigerians already burdened by the astronomically high cost of living. It warned that the President should not […]

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Court sacks Reps member Abubakar Gummi for defection from PDP to APC

Andrew Orolua 1 November 2025 0

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sacked Hon. Abubakar Suleiman Gummi, member representing Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a judgment delivered by Justice Obiorah Egwuatu on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1803/2024, filed by the

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FG empowers retirees on entrepreneurship skills development

Tunde Opalana 1 November 2025 0

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has trained 18 retired civil servants on entrepreneurship skills development and Agro-Allied enterprises to enhance food sovereignty, employment generation, and inclusivity Speaking during the 5th edition of the entrepreneurship skills development workshop held at the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute

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Bandits kidnap Kebbi deputy speaker after night prayer

Awwal Owolabi 1 November 2025 0

Muhammad Sama’ila-Bagudo, the deputy speaker of the Kebbi house of assembly, has been kidnapped by suspected bandits in Bagudo LGA of the state. Nafi’u Abubakar, spokesperson of the Kebbi police command, relayed that the incident occurred on Friday around 8:20 p.m. He said the lawmaker was reportedly abducted as he made his way home shortly […]

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Ebonyi Health Commissioner inaugurates oxygen gas plant at Mater Misericordiae hospital 

Peter Okutu 1 November 2025 0

The Hon. Commissioner for Health, Ebonyi State, Dr. Moses Ekuma has inaugurated oxygen gas plant donated to Ebonyi State Government by Global Fund through the Federal Ministry of Health and National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). Inaugurating the oxygen gas plant at Mater Misericordiae hospital, Afikpo LGA, the Commissioner represented by the Director […]