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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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15Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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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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15Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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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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15Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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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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15Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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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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15Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NSIB investigates Aircraft Suffers Nose Gear Collapse In Kano

Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has commenced investigation into an incident involving a Hawker 800XP aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-ISB at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano State. The aircraft, operated by Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited, departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for Kano on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at approximately 09:20 am. Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, in a statement, said while the nose gear collapsed during landing, all eight persons on board disembarked safely. Oladeji stated: “During the approach phase into Kano, the flight crew reported a landing gear indication anomaly and requested multiple low passes over the runway to allow air traffic ...

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15Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG bans admission, transfer into SS3 to curb exam malpractice

The Federal Government has henceforth banned the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three in both public and private secondary schools across Nigeria. The directive was issued on Sunday by the Federal Ministry of Education in a press release dated December 14, 2025 and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. It was stated that the decision was taken following “growing concerns over the increasing incidence of examination malpractice, including the use of so-called special centres during external examinations.” The statement noted that such practices “undermine the integrity and credibility of Nigeria’s education system.” The ministry disclosed that the policy would take effect from the 2026/2027 academic session....

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15Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ECOWAS: Tinubu calls for united front to tackle insecurity, coup

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday called on West African leaders to work together to contain insecurity and military incursion in the region, citing the recent coup attempt in the Benin Republic and renewed instability in Guinea-Bissau. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, spoke when he gave the opening address at the 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government at the State House, Abuja. “The external threats confronting West Africa today demand nothing less than a united front, terrorism, violent extremism, unconstitutional changes of government, transnational organised crime, arms for liberation, cyber insecurity, climate shocks, food insecurity and irregular migration,” said Tinubu. He framed the moment as an existential test for the b...

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14Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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US Varsity Elevates Chinedu Ogwus to Professor of Energy Policy and Management

By Genesis Ogiri In a milestone for global energy scholarship, the governing council of Castle Park University, USA, has formally conferred the rank of Professor of Energy Policy and Management on Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, Ph.D, effective December 13, 2025. The promotion highlights his sustained academic distinction, transformative contributions to energy governance, sustainable development, and policy innovation, and underscores the University’s commitment to nurturing scholars whose work shapes national and international energy discourse. The University emphasized that Prof. Ogwus’ elevation represents both individual achievement and institutional distinction, reinforcing its commitment to research excellence, policy-oriented education, and sustainable energy solutions, and further c...

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13Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Cross River, Mesotho Group sign ultramodern market pact

In a bid to transform the city's commercial landscape while modernizing trade infrastructure in the state, Cross River government has entered into a pact with Mesotho Group, for the construction of an ultramodern International market, in Calabar. At the ceremony which was through a public-private partnership, the Commissioner for Commerce, Dr. Abigail Duke, applauded the group for emerging the preferred bidder after a rigorous selection process, assuring them of government’s full support. “By the grace of God Almighty, we have been able to sign the agreement for the construction of Calabar Ultramodern Market. "This has been a vision of this government since the governor, Prince Bassey Otu, assumed office,” Duke said. According to her, the market will provide modern facilit...

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13Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NOA, NBC inaugurates Committee for indigenous cartoon content creation 

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has inaugurated a joint Committee for the development of implementation framework to use indigenous cartoon content for national values reorientation. The Director-General of NOA,  Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu inaugurated the Committee on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the Committee members from NOA include, Malam Nuru Kobi, Director, Planning Research and Statistics, Mr William Dogo. Director Legal, Mr Bala Musa, Director Communication and Media. Also, from NOA is Oyem Blessing, Director Youth Engagement and Inclusion. Other members of the Committee from NBC are, Director Broadcast Policy and Research, Mrs Stella Erhunmwunsee and two others. Issa-Onilu said the...

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11Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Alleged N5bn fraud: ex-minister arraigned, barred from foreign trips

The Federal Government on Wednesday arraigned former Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah, over an alleged N5bn fraud allegedly committed in 2014. Oduah, who was aviation minister under former President Goodluck Jonathan between 2011 and 2014 appeared before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama on five counts, including conspiracy and obtaining money by false pretences. She was arraigned by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation. In one of the counts, Oduah was accused of fraudulently obtaining N2.4bn through Broad Waters Resources from the Federal Ministry of Aviation, falsely claiming the funds were meant for technical supervision. The alleged fraud is said to have occurred in January 2014. Other counts allege that she similarly o...

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10Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Champions League: Salah’s absence didn’t change anything – Van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool’s captain, has underlined that the situation with Mohamed Salah has not changed anything at the club. He stated that the players remain motivated and determined to win games. The Dutchman said this after helping the Reds defeat Inter Milan 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Mohamed Salah, one of Liverpool’s greatest players of all time, was removed from the team by Arne Slot following his explosive interview on Saturday. Salah had complained about how he was being treated at the club he had sacrificed everything for, adding that his relationship with Anfield boss, Arne Slot had broken down. Speaking on the Egyptian’s uncertain future at the club, Van Dijk told reporters after the Reds victory over Inter Milan, “It’s difficult but it’s a...

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10Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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US congressman visits Benue, urges global attention to IDP crisis

United States Congressman, Riley Moore, on Wednesday shared accounts of violence against Christian communities in Benue State.Moore recounted what he said he was told in Benue during a visit to camps for internally displaced. Writing on X, Moore said, while in Benue, he met “dozens of Christians who were driven from their homes and subjected to horrific violence and now live in IDP camps.” According to the congressman, those he spoke with described attacks that left entire families dead and forced survivors to flee their villages. “They told harrowing stories that will remain with me for the rest of my life,” Moore wrote. He cited the case of one woman who, he said, “was forced to watch as they killed her husband and five children. She and her unborn child barely escaped.” ...

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9Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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JUST IN: Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to Benin for peace mission

The Senate has approved the request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin on a peace mission.The deployment is aimed at restoring democratic order and stability.The approval followed the Senate’s consideration of the President’s request that was conserved by the Committee of the Whole during plenary.Tinubu had, in a letter read on the floor by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, urged the Senate to approve the troop deployment to help restore governance following a recent coup attempt in Benin.The President had initially deployed members of the Nigerian Armed Forces on Sunday to assist in restoring democracy after a group of soldiers attempted a coup.In the letter titled, “Deployment of Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin for ...

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9Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ICPC urges radical transparency in procurement to stop billions lost annually

Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has urged procurement officers to adopt “radical transparency” to curb the loss of billions of naira annually to graft.The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at a one-day procurement engagement workshop for directors and heads of procurement in government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The engagement aims to initiate and share ideas on how to checkmate a series of infractions identified during ICPC’s project tracking exercises across MDAs. The ICPC boss urged the officials to embrace transparency in the management of public contracts. He warned that without decisive action, public procurement, which accounts for 10‑25 per cent o...

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Yuletide: NSCDC assures Abuja residents of hitch free celebration

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory of a hitch free Christmas and New Year celebration.Commandant of FCT Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu also warned criminals to steer clear of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) during the yuletide season or be ready to face the full wrath of the law.Odumosu said the Command is working round the clock to ensure that residents of FCT enjoy a hitch-free celebration, as well as ensure protection of critical national assets and infrastructure from unscrupulous elements.He disclosed that his undercover and crack squad personnel are on 24/7 surveillance and patrol of dark spots across the metropolis to truncate activities of men of the underworld.He called...

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Ex-governor’s wife lauds initiative to enhance women empowerment

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The wife of former governor of Katsina State, Hajiya Hadiza Masari, has commended the establishment of Concerned Sisters Forum (CSF) aims to promote unity, empowerment and collaboration among women across the country. Masari gave the commendation at the inauguration and induction of members into the Forum on Saturday in Abuja. According to her, the Forum with the motto, ” Bonding for Progress” came at a time that it is needed the most. “I  believe that the CSF is aimed at bringing women together, and show concern, not only to ourselves, but to other women who are not members. “I have seen members coming from Sokoto, Kebbi, Kano, Katsina, Nasarawa, Niger, Kaduna and other states. This means the Forum is a serious one. “I believe that this is ...

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7Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nasarawa PDP Lawmaker Hon. Abel Bala distributes cash support to constituents, drums support for Gov. Sule’s administration over performance.

"…as he spends over N8m on Sing Song Competition for 36 LCCs Women Groups, advocates unity, peace promotion in the society…" Member representing Nassarawa Eggon West Constiuency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abel Yakubu Bala has organized and sponsored Sing Song Competition for 36 Local Church Councils (LCCs) of ERCC, Mada Station, Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the State. Abel disclosed this while declaring open the Sing Song Completion held at Regional Church Council (RCC) Headquarters, Mada Station, Nassarawa Eggon LGA of the State today Friday. It would be reported that the competition was titled "Rt. Hon. Abel Yakubu Bala SIng Song Competition for 36 LCCs of RCC Mada Station" Rt. Hon. Abel said that the essence of the Sing Song Competition wa...

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5Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CAN THE WOUNDS OF THE NIGERIA–BIAFRA WAR BE HEALED IN AWLAW?

By Chukwunenye Okpara, Esq. More than five decades after the Nigeria–Biafra war ended in 1970, the scars remain deeply etched in many communities across the former Eastern Region. While some areas recovered quickly from the devastation, others continue to live with the consequences of the conflict. One such community is Awlaw, located in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State—a town that served as a major theatre of war. A Boundary Community Torn Apart Awlaw sits at a critical geographical intersection, sharing borders with communities in Enugu, Anambra and Abia States. Historically, Awlaw, Nawfija (now in Anambra State) and Umuaku (in Abia State) were regarded as brother communities. Before the war, movement across these towns was easy, facilitated by bridges that co...

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