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NYSC, BAT Nigeria Foundation Renew Partnership on Youth Agribusiness Empowerment

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the BAT Foundation Nigeria (BATNF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their program supporting young people in the agricultural sector. This agreement renews a partnership launched in 2019 as part of BATNF's Farmers for the Future (F4F) initiative. F4F aims to equip young Nigerian university graduates with the necessary skills, resources, and mentoring to build sustainable agricultural businesses. According to a press release, the renewed MoU is for three years […]

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Customs, NDLEA Intercept 347.5kg of Canadian Loud at Apapa Port

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has uncovered a suspected international drug trafficking operation at the Lagos Port Complex, Apapa. During the joint operation, 347.5 kilograms of "Canadian Loud," a highly potent strain of cannabis, were seized. The drugs were concealed in an imported Toyota Sienna. They were contained in 13 bags transported in one of four vehicles in a single shipment. Precise weighing confirmed that the seized drugs consisted of […]

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Northern Leaders, Lawyers Clash With Governments Over Amnesty for Terrorists

Prominent northern leaders and legal experts have rejected plans by some state governments to grant amnesty to terrorists, warning that such moves could undermine justice, worsen insecurity, and exceed constitutional powers. The disagreement follows a proposal by Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, to grant amnesty to about 70 terrorists as part of peace efforts aimed at curbing violent attacks in the state and other parts of Northern Nigeria. The controversy deepened after the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation […]

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Wike Approves ₦12bn January Salaries for FCT Workers After Court Suspends Strike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved and released over 12 billion naira in January salaries for FCT government employees. This follows a court ruling that suspended the ongoing strike. Wike announced this at a press conference shortly after the ruling, stating that the FCT administration had largely met the legitimate demands of the employees despite the strike. According to the minister, the FCT receives only one percent of the federally allocated revenue—an amount insufficient […]

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Interim Report Links Army Colonel to Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu Government

A preliminary investigation into the alleged coup attempt against the government of President Bola Tinubu has uncovered a coordinated network of active officers, led by an unnamed colonel. According to the report, the colonel was the main coordinator of the plot. Investigators were able to establish a direct link between him and the financing, recruitment, and operational planning of the conspiracy. Officers from the Nigerian army, navy, and air force were involved in the alleged plot. According to the investigation, […]

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Tinubu Condoles Super Eagles Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on Father’s Death

President Bola Tinubu has offered his condolences to Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi. Sunday Ndidi died Tuesday in a car accident in Umunede, near Agbor in Delta State. In a statement released Wednesday, the president called the death tragic and expressed his deepest sympathy to the soccer player and the entire Ndidi family. President Tinubu said he was deeply saddened by the loss and emphasized the close bond between Wilfred Ndidi and […]

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Fire Destroys Properties Worth Over ₦3bn in Cross River

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) announced that fires caused over 3 billion naira in property damage in 2025. Fire Chief Olumayowa Olomola made the announcement in Calabar, specifying that the damage resulted from 18 registered fires affecting 14 residential buildings. She explained that the fires were caused by gas explosions, short circuits, brush fires, and accidents involving tanker trucks transporting petroleum products. According to her, the fires resulted in two deaths and five injuries of varying severity. Ms. Olomola emphasized […]

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Nigeria, Turkiye Sign Nine Agreements to Boost Bilateral Relations

Nigeria and Turkiye signed nine agreements to strengthen bilateral relations during President Bola Tinubu's state visit to Ankara. The agreements were signed by President Tinubu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan following a bilateral meeting attended by high-ranking government officials from both countries. The agreements cover key areas of cooperation, including diaspora policy, defense, trade, education, media, and social development. A joint declaration was also signed establishing the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO), which aims to deepen economic cooperation […]

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Diezani Alison-Madueke Denies Bribery Charges as Trial Opens in London

Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to multiple bribery charges as her trial commenced at Southwark Crown Court in London. Prosecutors told the court that Alison-Madueke, 65, lived a “life of luxury” allegedly funded by illicit payments received between 2011 and 2015, when she served under former President Goodluck Jonathan. According to the prosecution, individuals seeking lucrative oil and gas contracts with Nigeria’s state-owned oil company provided the former minister with substantial financial […]

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