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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governorship candidate in Oyo State, Engr. Oyedele Hakeem Alao has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to urgently explain the whereabouts and utilisation of the alleged ₦50 billion intervention fund reportedly released by the Federal Government for victims of the Bodija explosion in Ibadan. Alao’s call follows the circulation of official documents in the public space, allegedly indicating that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved a ₦50 billion special intervention for Oyo State to address the humanitarian fallout from the tragic explosion that destroyed homes, claimed lives, and displaced several residents. Speaking through his media office, Alao described the situation as “deeply disturbing and unaccep...

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day. Besides, the government also declared Thursday, January 1, 2026,as public holiday for the New Year celebration, a statement by the Ministry of Interior stated. The statement which was signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, urged Nigerians to reflect on the values of love, peace, humility and sacrifice associated with the birth of Jesus Christ. Tunji-Ojo also called on citizens, irrespective of faith or ethnicity, to use the festive season to pray for peace, improved security and national progress. He further advised Nigerians to re...

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the rescue of the remaining 130 children and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Niger state is a reaffirmation “of our nation’s resolve to protect its people.” This is contained in a statement issued by Idris in Abuja on Sunday. He said, “As it is, the Federal Government can confirm that all the abducted pupils of the Catholic School, Papiri, numbering 230, have been freed. Not a single pupil is left in captivity. “The just released 130 pupils are being handed over to the Niger State Government, after which they will be reunited with their families. “This courageous effort by our security forces reaffirms our nation’s resolve to protect its people.” ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday to visit Borno, Bauchi and Lagos States. While in Borno State, President Tinubu will commission some projects undertaken by Governor Babagana Zulum and the Federal Government. Tinubu will also attend the wedding ceremony of Sadeeq Sheriff, son of the former Governor of the State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and his heartthrob, Hadiza Kam Salem. Accorsing to the president's itinerary, he is expected to move from Maiduguri to Bauchi to condole with the Government of Bauchi State and the family of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the late renowned Muslim cleric and leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood. The Sheikh died on November 27. After the condolence visit, President Bola Tinubu will leave for Lagos, where he will spe...

Two pick-up vans suspected of conveying logistics supplies to Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists in Borno State have been intercepted by the Troops of Operation Hadin Kai. The Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, Lt Colonel Sani Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to him, many items including two civilian vehicles, 31 spare tyres, 23 spare rims, two bicycles, 12 ignition key starters, three alternators, two bags of flour, one mattress, five bags of charcoal, 34 tubers of yam, two blankets, two nylons of garri, assorted adult and children clothing, one power bank, six mobile phones, and some cash of different denomination were recovered. The statement reads, “Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North East Operation HA...

The Supreme Court, on Friday, ruled against the Independent National Electoral Commission in the case of SDP leadership.The apex court dismissed INEC’s appeal as lacking in merit.The Commission, through its team of lawyers, sought to set aside the October 17, judgement of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which upheld an order that compelled it to include SDP candidates in by-elections that were conducted across 12 states of the federation. INEC faulted the appellant court for affirming the judgement of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court in a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1525/2025, which was instituted against it by the SDP. SDP had in the suit, challenged the refusal of INEC to recognize its candidates for the by-elections, after they emerged through primaries that were monito...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Olabisi Onabanjo University chapter, has awarded scholarships worth N6.2m to 31 indigent students of the institution. The Chairperson of ASUU, OOU chapter, Dr Ganiyu Yinusa, in a statement on Sunday said that the gesture was part of the union’s sustained commitment to equity, expanded access to education and student welfare. Yinusa stated that each beneficiary received N200,000, bringing the total value of the scholarship intervention to N6.2m. “The financial support is intended to assist the students in the payment of school fees and other approved charges for the 2025/2026 academic session, thereby easing the financial burden on those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds,” he said. He explained that the Indigent Students S...

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a suspected key member of a cocaine trafficking syndicate,Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat.The syndicate was previously dismantled in Lagos and Ogun states.The arrest comes about 20 months after operatives of the NDLEA smashed a cocaine cartel led by a couple, Bolanle Lookman Dauda and Olayinka Toheebat Dauda, with multi-billion-naira worth of cocaine seized. Lookman Dauda and Toheebat Dauda were arrested on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Ibiye along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway while attempting to cross the land border to deliver cocaine to Ghana. At the point of arrest, 42 blocks of cocaine weighing 47.5 kilograms were recovered from them. A follow-up operation at their residence at Plot 24/25, OPIC Extension, Petedo Road, Agbara, O...

The All Progressives Congress is set for the commencement of e-registration.No fewer than 1,300 ward agents have been trained for theexercise in Enugu State. The party also expressed confidence that it would conclude the registration before the January 30, 2026, deadline set by its National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. The APC e-registration coordinator in the state, Flavour Eze, disclosed this in Enugu while taking journalists around the four training centres where the agents were trained. Eze said the ward agents were trained to carry out the registration exercise, expected to commence in January 2026, adding that the party trained five agents per ward across the state’s 260 wards. While reminding them that they are the pillars of the party in Enugu State, the coord...

The Federal Road Safety Corps has announced the deployment of additional officers and tow trucks to address the Abuja–Lokoja Road traffic congestion. In a statement issued on Sunday, the FRSC spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, ordered the deployment to ease the gridlock and ensure the swift removal of obstructions along the highway. “The FRSC Corps Marshal has ordered the deployment of additional officers and tow trucks along the Abuja–Lokoja Road to ease the ongoing traffic gridlock and ensure swift removal of obstructions,” Ogungbemide said. The Corps blamed the congestion on a combination of factors, including increased vehicular movement during the festive season, ongoing construction at several points along the road and poor driving b...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has concluded an arrangement to launch a universal short code for banking complaints. This is aimed at strengthening consumer protection and advancing financial inclusion across the country. The planned initiative is designed to provide bank customers with a simple, fast and accessible channel to lodge complaints.The short code will enable customers to reach their banks directly to report issues and seek redress, consequently reducing physical visits to bank branches. CBN’s Director of Consumer Protection and Financial Inclusion, Dr Aisha Isa-Olatinwo, said the initiative was as a result of persistent digital limitations faced by many customers’ in resolving banking-related ...

"… as Gov. Sule commissions Court Edifice construct, donates to State Govt by the lawmaker in his constituency, hails his outstanding performance…" ……….. Items distributed by the lawmaker are motorcycles, cars, solar street lights, wrappers among others. Member representing Doma South constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Musa Abubakar Ibrahim has constructed and donated a Court Edifice worth Fifty Million Naira to the Nasarawa State Government in his constituency. The Lawmaker also distributed two Peugeot Wagon Car, Seven Bajaj Motorcycle, Twenty Bundle of Wrappers, Ten Solar Street Lights and Security Touch Light among others worth Fify Five Million Naira. The two cars were given to Traditional Rulers, Motorcycles and Touch Lights to Vigilante Group to i...

  By Collins Yakubu-Hammer, NAN. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says, President Bola Tinubu’s bold reforms from May 29, 2023 has instigated massive developments in different sectors of the country. Idris stated this during his remarks at the 2025 Dinner Party Party for All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups on Friday night in Abuja. According to him, the APC remains a party founded on courage, reform and on a clear sense of purpose. “We came into government at a most trying moment in our nation’s history; a situation that call for confronting long-standing challenges with bold decisions for the best interest of Nigeria and the future generation. “Under the visionary leadership of President Tinubu, the administration h...

……. As Speaker Jatau donates car to a childhood friend. The Mada APC community in Kokona West constituency of Kokona LG has endorsed Dr. Danladi Jatau, the Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, for the position of House of Representatives seat. This, they said that Speaker Jatau will be the best man for the job to represent Keffi, Karu and Kokona federal constituency come 2027. The people in their numbers converged at the Speaker's residence in Garaku, Kokona LG to show their solidarity and endorsed the Speaker Dr. Danladi Jatau. The endorsement team was led by Hon. Elisha Dogo, Administrator of Agwada Area Administrative Council and drew critical stakeholders, including youths and women across the Speaker's constituency. They praised the Speaker of the Nasar...

……. Holds strategic political meeting with Karshi APC Political Development Forum. Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Dr. Danladi Jatau, has hinted that he will contest for the seat of House of Representatives for Keffi, Karu, and Kokona federal constituency when the time comes. He made the announcement during a strategic political meeting with Karshi APC Political Development Forum at the residence of former State Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Hon. Jafaru Ango, in Uke, Karu LGA today Thursday. Dr. Jatau cited his grassroots political experience, starting as a Councilor, to LG Speaker, LG Chairman, to State legislation among others and his understanding of community needs as driving factors for his decision to contest. He also revealed tha...

"… as Gov. Sule, Speaker, hail union's contributions to State governance, assured of more support…" ……… Those honour includes former majority leaders - Tanko Tunga, Abdulhamid Kwara, clerks - Aninge, Aisha, Ibraheem, first female lawmaker Marry Ewogulu, a journalist Valantine Jeshua, Alkali, Hadiza, others. The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN, Nasarawa State Chapter has celebrated its first edition of Award and Dinner Night. The initiative which was the first of its kind since the inception of the House was coming during the regime of the current PASAN Chairman, Comrade Suleiman Safiyanu Oshafu. At the event lawmakers, clerks, staff and a journalist were honoured for distinguished themselves in service. Speaking at the event, Governor Abdullahi Sule expres...

The Oyo State chapter of the Muslim Media Watch Group (MMWG) has denounced the misuse of social‑media platforms by some Islamic scholars, describing the practice as “preposterous, condemnable, unacceptable and a betrayal of public trust.” In a press release signed by State Coordinator Alhaj Mas’ud Akintola and Secretary Ustadh Abdullah Adewumi, the group said the scholars often resort to public insults and “washing their dirty linen in public” when faced with criticism. The Group noted that the Scholars seem to be shrouded in the mirage of their popularity to wash their dirty linen in the public when confronted with unfavourable situations instead of remembering the Quranic injuction which states that "believers are brothers to one another,therefore make peace among yourselves "...

The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has commended the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) for its role in safeguarding the country’s generation capacity. Adelabu gave the commendation in Abuja on Wednesday at a gala night to mark the company’s 20th Anniversary. According to him, NDPHC has played a practical role in expanding and safeguarding Nigeria’s generation capacity. ”Through the NIPP platform, the company has taken on plants and associated value chain infrastructure across regions of the country. “It has helped to create one of the largest portfolios of government-backed power assets on the African continent. ”As we celebrate this evening, my message to the board, the management team and the staff members is that your hard work, your technical expertise o...

In solidarity with the Nigerian people over the burden, losses and dislocation occasioned by the rising wave of insecurity in the nation, Cross River Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), joined its counterpart in other states of the federation for a peaceful protest. Addressing the peaceful protesters at the Comrade John Ushie Solidarity Centre venue of the take off point in Calabar, the State NLC Chairman, Comrade Gregory Olayi, pointed out that the peaceful protest in line with the directives of the national body, was geared towards the spiralling wave of insecurity in the country. "In Nigeria today, people are not sleeping with their eyes closed, citizens of this country cannot attend to farm needs without being attacked by bandits and in schools, children are not pr...

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is overhauling its Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) training for Corps Members through standardisation of the curriculum for deeper impact. The Director General (DG) of the Scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this in his address at the 2025 second SAED stakeholders’ summit held in Abuja with the theme “Empowering a Generation: Building Competence for the Future Workplace and Enterprise Through Impactful Partnerships." Nafiu, who said the Scheme had embarked on a comprehensive digital transformation of the SAED programme as pathway to combating youth unemployment, said the new curriculum included skills like artificial intelligence and mobile application development, amongst others. He further dis...