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Massive arms cache uncovered in Kogi

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, on Tuesday announced the discovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition from criminal hideouts.Ododo said the discovery was as a result of a decisive joint security operation in the state.He listed weapons recovered to include 24 AK-47 rifles, 23 pump-action rifles, one Tavor rifle, one FN rifle, four Barrett pistols, four Browning rifles, 42 magazines, 520 rounds of GPMG 7.62 ammunition, and substantial quantities of AK-47 ammunition and cartridges for pump-action and Barrett pistols. Additional items included handcuffs, 13 holsters, tear gas cartridges, and submachine gun components. Governor Ododo, briefing journalists in Lokoja, said, “The operation was the outcome of over a week of sustained, intelligence-driven surveillance by security age...

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Food Security is a Critical Human Rights Issue, says NHRC boss

The Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in partnership with the Thelema Lion Foundation, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women and vulnerable communities.The Executive Secretary of NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, at the 4th Annual Seminar on Zero Hunger and Free Food Palliative Distribution and Empowerment, held in Abuja stressed that food security is a critical human rights issue.Themed “Renewed Hope: Strategic Nutrition Planning for Family Wellness,” the event highlighted the power of partnerships in advancing human rights and promoting social justice. Dr. Ojukwu stressed that empowering women has far-reaching societal benefits. “But if you empower one woman, you’ve empowered the society. And all of us, we are born by women, and that is why when it co...

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Traditional Rulers inspire women to seek emancipation from harmful practices

Traditional Rulers in two Gombe communities have encouraged women to speak out and champion against certain myths that inhibits their progress within the society. The traditional rulers however advised that this should be done within the ambits of acceptable religious and traditional norms of their communities. The two District Heads, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman of Zambuk and Abdulhameed Abubakar Aliyu of Liji, all in Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State were part of a one day multi-level dialogue and sensitisation workshop where they corroborated each other on the need for women to make all efforts to know their rights. Foundation for Community Empowerment Initiative (FOCEI) in collaboration with Women Aid Collective (WACOL) organized the workshop that brought together...

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Peculiar Widows Forum Storm Abuja to Celebrate Chief Obuah as he clocks 63

In a touching display of appreciation, members of the Peculiar Widows’ Forum traveled from all the way from Makurdi, Benue State to the Nations Capital to honor Chief Felix Amaechi Obuah, Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), as he marked his 63rd birthday. For decades, this Rivers State native has poured his heart into philanthropy, humanitarian aid, and uplifting the less privileged—acts that bridged states and touched lives far beyond his own. Leading the delegation, Regina Peter spoke with raw emotion, her words echoing the group’s profound gratitude. “I thank this man of vision and ambition who chose to wipe tears from our eyes,” she said. “The Bible tells us that giving to a widow or the poor is giving to God Himself. He has become our prayer ...

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Gombe Records 54 Snakebite Deaths In 2025- Official

The Gombe State recorded no fewer than 54 deaths from snakebites in 2025, the State Epidemiologist, Dr Nuhu Bile, revealed on Tuesday.Bile stated this in Gombe during the State Public Health Emergency Management Committee meeting in the state. The meeting, supported by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, was chaired by the State Deputy Governor, Mr Manassah Jatau, who is the Chairman of the PHEMC in the state. Bile, while giving the summary of surveillance activities in 2025, said that in the year under review, 1591 cases of snake bite were presented at the snake bite Hospital in Kaltungo. He said that the 54 deaths recorded represented 3.4 per cent of the cases, while others were treated and discharged. According to him, the 1591 cases recorded in 2025...

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Dangote petition: ICPC to investigate NMDPRA boss

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has declared that it will investigate a petition lodged against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, by the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote.Dangote, in a petition submitted on December 16, 2025, through his lawyer, Ogwu Onoja (SAN), called on the ICPC to investigate, prosecute, and potentially arrest Ahmed over allegations of corruption and financial impropriety.The petition claims that Ahmed spent more than $5m on the education of his four children in Switzerland, reportedly paid upfront for a six-year period, without any lawful source of income to justify such expenditure. That Engr Farouk Ahmed has grossly abused his office co...

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Reps probe detention of Nigerian military aircraft, personnel in Burkina Faso

The House of Representatives on Tuesday disclosed plans to step into detained Nigeria aircraft and personnel in Burkina Faso.The legislators will be meeting with senior government officials in the Ministries of Defence and Foreign Affairs over the development.The decision of the House to intervene followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by an Ekiti lawmaker, Mr Rufus Ojuawo. The lawmakers urged the President Bola Tinubu-led government to make use of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and African Union frameworks to facilitate cooperation, mutual understanding and the expeditious clearance of the aircraft and detained military personnel. They also urged the Office of the National Security Adviser to coordinate inter-agency communication...

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Senate approves three-year 2026–2028 MTEF/FSP projections

The Senate Tuesday approved the 2026–2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) submitted by President Bola Tinubu.The is sequel to the presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly.In approving the framework, the Senate reduced the crude oil benchmark price for 2026 to $60 per barrel, down from the $64.85 earlier proposed by the executive, while fixing benchmarks at $65 and $70 per barrel for 2027 and 2028, respectively.The Upper Chamber said the adjustment was necessitated by heightened geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East, as well as the volatility of international oil prices. The approval followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Finance, chaired by...

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Governor Inuwa saddened over Gombe Timber Market Inferno, directs investigation, relief measures

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has expressed deep sorrow and devastation over the tragic fire outbreak that gutted a section of the main Timber Market (Kasuwar Katako) along the Railway Station in Gombe. The fire incident which occurred around 08:00pm on Monday, destroyed shops, goods and means of livelihood of many traders and business owners. The Governor described the incident as painful and distressing, noting that the scale of destruction is a huge setback to hardworking men and women who depend on the market for their daily sustenance. He extended his heartfelt sympathy to affected shop owners, traders and all individuals who suffered losses as a result of the inferno, assuring them that the Government stands firmly with them at this difficult moment. Mea...

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PPDC denies report of loss of U.S. funding

The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has denied a media report claiming that it lost funding from the United States and scaled down its operations. PPDC, in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, described the report as misleading and factually inaccurate. The organisation said it had not lost U.S. funding and was currently implementing two justice-sector reform projects funded by the people of the United States through the U.S. Government. The projects are the Reforming Pre-Trial Detention in Nigeria (RPDN) Phase II and the Court Administration and Case Management (CACM) project. According to PPDC, both projects are active and delivering measurable impact across several states in Nigeria. It said its U.S.-supported programmes had contributed to justice delivery...

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16Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Fruits, Veggies Take Centre Stage at I-Tree Schools’ Healthy Living Day

By Victor Okoye The I-Tree International Group of Schools, Ilorin recently hosted a colourful Fruits and Vegetable day to promote healthy living among primary and secondary school students. The event which held on Thursday, 11th, 2025, featured vibrant fruit and vegetable displays, practical sessions, presentations, and creative activities, drawing students, teachers, parents and guests in a lively, educative atmosphere. Mrs. Evelyn Balogun, Executive Director of the school, said the initiative aimed to encourage regular consumption of fruits and vegetables for healthier lifestyles. Balogun explained that the programme was added to the school calendar to round off first-term activities while reinforcing lessons on balanced diets and nutrition awareness. She said students’ a...

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Writer tasks parents on reading culture benefits among children

The launch of children books, titled: “Rise of Phoenix and Mariamo and the bowl of cashews ” by Mrs Teresa Ameh on Monday in Abuja. By Jacinta Nwachukwu Mrs Teresa Ameh, an accomplished author of children’s books, has urged parents to encourage reading habit among their children. Ameh said that this would boost their confidence while interacting with others. She gave the advice at the launch of her 9th and 10th books entitled: “The Rise of the Phoenix and Mariamo and the Bowl of Cashews’’ in Abuja on Monday. Ameh, who is also a civil servant with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), said children who don’t read, grow up to becoming adults who don’t read. She said there were adults who could not express themselves in p...

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FG tasks professional printers on collaboration to drive growth, innovation

  By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has tasked the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria ( CIPPON) on collaboration with public and private sector to drive growth and innovation for the benefit of the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, gave the charge during the inauguration of the new President and Members of Governing Council of the Institute in Abuja on Monday. The minister was represented  at the event by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry,  Mr Chinasa Ogbodo. According to him, the composition of the Institute’s governing council members reflects confidence in their professionalism, integrity and capacity to advance the standards of the printing profession. He noted that...

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15Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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End of Tenure Kitty: Uche Clinches Title as Golfers Honour Jiya in Abuja

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Dec. 6, 2025 (NAN)The TYB-IGRCC, Abuja, buzzed on Saturday as golfers stormed the fairways for the end-of-tenure kitty celebrating Maj.-Gen. S.S. Jiya, immediate past captain. With pride, precision, and bragging rights on the line, players teed off confidently, determined to post impressive scores and cap the season with memorable performances. The course proved demanding, delivering moments of brilliance and frustration as changing conditions tested skill, patience, and tactical judgment throughout the keenly contested rounds. As play progressed, tension mounted with tight scores, ensuring every swing counted and composure became as vital as consistency. At the end, Engr. John Uche emerged champion. Playing off handicap 15, he returned a gross 74...

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The Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) has held its maiden investiture ceremony, confer prestigious Blue Silks rank on outstanding Nigerian lawyers in non-litigation practice

By NAN The ceremony, originally scheduled to hold at the Senate Building of the National Assembly Complex, was relocated to the Federal Secretariat Phase 1 Hall, Abuja, due to unforeseen circumstances. At the event, 10 distinguished practitioners were honoured with the ranks of Senior Counsel of Nigeria (SCN) and Senior Legislative Counsel of Nigeria (SELCON). The awardees included Chief Dr. Amb. Ebosetale David Aigbefoh, Esq.; Dr. Grace Dafiel; Henry I. Chinkere-Nwogu, Esq.; Mrs. Adetoun Simisola Akwarandu, Esq.; Ahassan Ifzal Mughal, Esq.; Timothy Tersugh Ahua, Esq.; Prince Dr. Ebere Uwama Nwokoro; and Rt. Hon. David Iohermba Chief Finan Ndukwu, Esq., among others. The Blue Silks rank is conferred pursuant to Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nig...

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Gombe: We’re solidly behind Dr Musa Idris Maiyamba as Mai Tangle… TCO

The Tangale Community Overseas (TCO) has thrown it's full support to Dr Musa Idris Maiyamba as the rightful Mai Tangle amidst years of intense succession dispute of the royal throne. The TCO, a strong socio-cultural pressure group of the Tangale speaking people of Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State, in a statement sent to our Correspondent in Gombe by it's Public Relations Officer (PRO), Dr Eli Ibrahim Kerek, insisted that the Tangale people have the right to determine their leadership according to their culture and traditions. According to the statement, the Court of Appeal in Maiduguri had recently ruled in favour of Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s disputed position on the chieftaincy tussle. It said,, the dispute stems from Governor Yahaya’s refusal to appoint Dr. Maiyamba, ...

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Okah-Donli Mourns Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Describes Him as Voice of Reason

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Dec. 15, 2025 (NAN) Dame Julie Okah-Donli, OON, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden and tragic death of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, describing the loss as devastating to the state and the nation. In a condolence message issued on Monday, Okah-Donli said she stood in solidarity with the people and government of Bayelsa State at a time of profound grief. “On behalf of the Okah-Donli family, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the late Deputy Governor, the Government of Bayelsa State, and all Bayelsans mourning this painful loss,” she said. She described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a calm, dignified, and committed leader whose contributions to governance and public service would remain indelible. “H...

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GBV: FOCEI embarks on campaign to end culture of silence in Gombe communities

The Foundation for Community Empowerment Initiative FOCEI has expressed determination to join forces with stakeholders aimed at ending the culture of silence exhibited by victims and relatives of persons who suffer Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Gombe State. A baseline survey by FOCEI in Liji and Zambuk communities, all in Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, has indicated that there is poor knowledge, attitude and practices on issues relating to the GBV. From the report, there is an unhealthy culture of GBV, particularly, the attitude of silence exhibited by victims and their relatives whenever there is an occurrence. In most cases, these violations leaves victims or survivors traumatized and thus, negatively affecting the society in many ways. Mr Benjamin Maina, i...

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$5m Children School Fees: Dangote Calls For Probe Of NMDPRA Boss

The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Sunday called for the investigation of the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, over the alleged payment of about $5m for the secondary school education of his four children in Switzerland.Dangote said Ahmed must appear before the Code of Conduct Tribunal to explain to Nigerians the source of his money.The business mogul also accused the boss of NMDPRA of economic sabotage.A similar allegation was dismissed in July by Ahmed, describing them as an orchestrated smear campaign based on false allegations against Ahmed and its leadership. Revisiting the allegation during a press briefing at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, Lagos, Dangote spoke extensivel...

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Police arrest mortuary attendant in Edo over alleged organ harvesting

The police have arrested a mortuary attendant in the Upper Sakponba area of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State over an allegation of missing vital organs from a corpse kept at Akugbe Mortuary.A member of the family and friends had raised an alarm accusing the mortuary attendant of harvesting organs from the body. Relatives of the deceased were said to have raised the alarm when they arrived at the mortuary on Friday to collect the body for burial and allegedly discovered that some vital organs were missing. An eyewitness, Osaro Ivie, described the scene as chaotic, saying tempers flared after family members accused the attendant of engaging in ritual practices. “The relatives claimed that the chest cavity of the deceased had been emptied and stuffed with nylon,” I...

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