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Insecurity: FG, NLC to Hold Fresh Talks in January

The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have agreed to reconvene talks in January to address the country’s worsening insecurity and the broader issue of workers’ welfare. This followed a nationwide protest organised by the NLC and its affiliates on Wednesday to draw attention to rising banditry, kidnappings and violent crimes across the country. The NLC had earlier declared December 17 as a day of protest, citing what it described as a “degenerating security situation.” In a notice […]

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Alaafin of Oyo to Confer Chieftaincy Titles on Seyi Tinubu, Abubakar Yari

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, will on Sunday confer chieftaincy titles on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, and a former governor of Zamfara State, Senator Abubakar Yari. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye. According to the statement, Senator Yari will be honoured with the title of Obaloyin of Yorubaland, a designation symbolising love, compassion, justice, and the role of bridging the physical […]

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Insecurity: FG moves to strengthen early warning, response system

The Federal Government has said it is moving to strengthen Nigeria’s conflict prevention framework by improving early warning and response systems in the face of persistent security challenges across the country and the wider African region. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, made this known in Abuja on Wednesday at an engagement session focused on strengthening and building the capacity of the National Early Warning Response Group. He was represented at the event by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi […]

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Gov Alia to appointees: Resign now if you want to contest

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has directed all political appointees and office holders in the state who intend to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before December 18. The directive was conveyed in a statement signed by the Deputy Governor, Sam Ode, and released on Tuesday. The governor said the decision followed the rising level of political activities and aspirations among appointees seeking elective offices. According to the statement, any political appointee […]

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Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 4,000 personnel for security in FCT

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, has deployed 4,000 personnel across Abuja to ensure a peaceful Yuletide celebration. The deployment was ordered by the FCT Commandant of the corps, Olusola Odumosu, as part of measures to safeguard lives and property and protect critical national assets and infrastructure before, during and after the festive period. In a statement released on Wednesday, the command said the personnel were drawn from various specialised units and strategically stationed across […]

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I am not dumping PDP – Makinde

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party despite the leadership crisis facing the opposition party, dismissing speculations that he plans to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Makinde made the declaration on Wednesday in Abuja during the public presentation of a book titled Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration, authored by former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. Addressing a gathering of dignitaries from across the political […]

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Prison decongestion: Ogun frees 356 inmates in two years

The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has disclosed that a total of 356 awaiting-trial inmates were released across the state between 2024 and 2025 as part of sustained efforts to decongest correctional facilities and uphold fundamental human rights. Justice Dipeolu made this known on Wednesday during a Jail Delivery Exercise held at the ceremonial court of the Judiciary Complex in Kobape, Abeokuta. She explained that the beneficiaries were drawn from the five correctional facilities operating in the […]

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JUST IN: Ahmed Musa retires from international football

Ahmed Musa, Nigeria’s most capped international footballer, has announced his retirement from the Super Eagles, bringing to a close a distinguished international career that spanned nearly 15 years. The Super Eagles captain made the announcement in an emotional post shared on X, formerly Twitter, where he expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support throughout his time with the national team. “I wore this badge with pride for 15 years. From a 17-year-old boy answering every call to becoming the most […]

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FULL LIST: Trump imposes U.S. entry restrictions on Nigeria, 23 other countries

United States President Donald Trump has announced an expansion of entry restrictions on foreign nationals from 24 countries, citing what his administration described as persistent gaps in screening, vetting and information-sharing that pose risks to U.S. national security and public safety. The new measures, outlined in a White House fact sheet, impose a full suspension of entry on eight countries and partial restrictions on 16 others. The restrictions affect both immigrant and non-immigrant travellers and cover visa categories including business […]

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