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Nwifuru’s administration providing dividends through People’s Charter of Needs Mantra – DG, EBBC

Peter Okutu 1 November 2025 0

The Director General, Ebonyi State Broadcasting Corporation, EBBC, SALT 98.1 FM and SALT Television, Chief Tony Nwizi has stated that the present administration was providing dividends of democracy to Ebonyi people through its well packaged Peoples Charter of Needs Mantra. He stated that the

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Coalition of over 25 ethnic nationalities, diaspora to hold unity festival in Plateau 

Kingsley Chukwuka 1 November 2025 0

A coalition of over 25 ethnic nationalities spanning numerous states across Nigeria and the diaspora communities abroad, under the auspices of Joint in Kinship Anthropology (JIKA) Cultural and Development Association, has expressed its readiness to hold her Unity Cultural Festival. Briefing newsmen on the significance of the festival in Jos the Plateau State capital

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NGO blasts Northern youths group’s ultimatum on NSA

Adegboyega Stephen 1 November 2025 0

A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Inclusive Citizens’ Advancement Network (Inc-CAN), has condemned a North-East youth group for issuing a seven-day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu to probe the Office of National Security Adviser (ONSA). It described the action as an empty outburst coming at a time the NSA, Nuhu Ribadu had just got Nigeria de-listed […]

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Al-Qaeda–linked JNIM claims first attack in Nigeria, killing soldier in Kwara

Promise Eze 1 November 2025

An al-Qaeda–linked armed group active in the Sahel has claimed responsibility for an attack in central Nigeria that killed a soldier this week — its first known operation inside the country. In a video posted to its Telegram channel late on Thursday, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) said it carried out the raid in Kwara […]

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Nigeria seeks $1bn World Bank loan to boost jobs, investment

Promise Eze 1 November 2025 0

Nigeria has begun discussions with the World Bank for a new $1 billion loan aimed at boosting private investment, job creation, and economic diversification. The facility, called the Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration (P512892), is a Development Policy Financing (DPF) programme and is scheduled to be considered by the World Bank Board on […]

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Court asks Meta, Nigeria Data Protection Commission to resolve $32.8m sanction 

Tunde Opalana 1 November 2025 0

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Meta Platforms, Inc., will, on Nov. 3, adopt the terms of settlement in the dispute on the $32.8 million fine imposed against the latter by the regulatory agency. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court on Friday in Abuja fixed the date following the inability of Meta’s […]

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FG moves to end casualisation, deepen local content — Labour Minister

Ukpono Ukpong 1 November 2025 0

The Federal Government has renewed its commitment to ending casualisation of workers and deepening local content across key industries as part of efforts to promote decent work, protect Nigerian workers, and strengthen inclusive economic growth. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammad Dingyadi, stated this in Abuja at the Annual Labour Conference of the Labour […]

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Dangote refinery: Fuel supply now exceeds Nigeria’s demand

Awwal Owolabi 1 November 2025 0

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says the supply of petroleum products has now exceeded Nigeria’s demand, with daily petrol loading reaching 45 million litres and diesel standing at 25 million litres. In a statement on Saturday, Anthony Chiejina, the group chief branding and communications officer at Dangote Industries Limited, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to ensuring

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Explainer: What Trump’s ‘Country of Particular Concern’ label means for Nigeria

Vincent Afolabi 1 November 2025 0

When U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Nigeria had been designated a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over the killing of Christians, it sent ripples through diplomatic and political circles in both Nigeria and Washington. The declaration — though Country of Particular Concern symbolic at first glance — carries significant implications for Nigeria’s

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Trump declares Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern’ over killings of Christians

Vincent Afolabi 31 October 2025 0

United States President Donald Trump has declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over what he described as the “mass killing of Christians” in the country. In a statement released on his verified social media handle on Thursday, Trump said Christianity was facing an “existential threat” in Nigeria, alleging that thousands of Christians had been […]

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UK, Nigeria deepen trade ties with economic diversification dialogue

Msugh Ityokura 31 October 2025 0

The United Kingdom and Nigeria have taken another major step towards strengthening bilateral economic relations with the launch of the UK-Nigeria Economic Diversification Dialogue in Lagos, Thursday. The initiative, convened under the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) framework, builds on the momentum of the recently concluded Developing Countries Trading

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Court grants NPF leave to amend process in Ex-Minister Turaki’s suit 

Andrew Orolua 31 October 2025 0

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Nyanya, on Thursday, granted the Nigerian Police Force NPF, leave to amend court processes in the ongoing contempt proceedings involving Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Oki Rita Emesim. At Thursday’s sitting, Abdulraziz Ibrahim SAN appeared for  the applicant/respondent, while Abdullahi Aminu represented  the

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Alleged coup plot: Two officers flee Nigeria as over 30 now in custody

Awwal Owolabi 31 October 2025 0

Two military officers are on the run after they were named among those who allegedly plotted a coup to terminate Nigeria’s democracy, according to a report by The Cable. Military authorities have continued to make arrests after preliminary interrogations of 16 suspects who were seized in the first week of October over the botched plot. […]

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Tinubu’s pardon reversal shows strength, not weakness — Onanuga

Awwal Owolabi 31 October 2025 0

Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, has defended his principal’s decision to revise the presidential pardon list, describing the move as a “demonstration of strength rather than weakness.” On Wednesday, Tinubu ordered the removal of persons convicted for kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and fraud from the list of beneficiaries.

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Alleged coup: Army redeploys 60 major-generals, 11 brigadier-generals in major shake-up

Awwal Owolabi 31 October 2025 0

he Nigerian Army has redeployed 60 major generals and 11 brigadier-generals in a major shake-up across its formations and units. In a memo dated October 30, signed by EL Okoro, the military secretary (army), the affected senior officers are expected to resume their new primary assignments on November 3, 2025. Only four of the senior […]

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Fire destroys hostel at Benue girls’ school, no casualties

Dooyum Naadzenga 31 October 2025 0

A late-night fire on October 28 razed a major hostel at St. Winifred Girls’ Secondary School, Ihugh, Benue State, leaving the building in ruins but causing no casualties. “This hostel was much more than bricks and mortar; it was a sanctuary,” an eyewitness said. Principal Rev. Fr. Isaac Shalegh described the burnt structure as “one […]

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Bandits abduct over 20 persons, kill HEKAN church clergy in Kaduna

Gabriel Idibia 31 October 2025 0

Again, a heavily armed terrorists group have attacked Farin Dutse Community in Kauru LGA of Southern part of Kaduna state, killing a clergyman, Reverend Yahaya Kambasaya and abducted over twenty persons including HEKAN Members. The United Church of Christ in Nigeria (UCCN) otherwise known as HEKAN has already condemned the armed bandits invasion and attack […]

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Reps Move to Probe Tax Deductions, Multiple Bank Charges on Nigerians’ Accounts

Msugh Ityokura 31 October 2025 0

The House of Representatives has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to investigate the deduction of taxes and sundry charges from the earnings of civil and public servants, as well as multiple bank charges imposed on customers’ accounts across Nigeria. Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas who inaugurated the committee on Thursday in Abuja said the initiative […]

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Service Chiefs vow tougher offensive against insecurity

Msugh Ityokura 31 October 2025 0

Nigeria’s newly appointed Service Chiefs have pledged to intensify operations against terrorism, banditry and other security threats while strengthening inter-agency cooperation and troop welfare. They made the commitment during their screening by the House Committees on Defence, Army, Navy and Air Force in Abuja on Wednesday. Chief of Defence Staff Lt-Gen Olufemi Oluyede

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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