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NAPTIP, DIA bust transnational organized Human Trafficking Syndicate, arrest three Suspects, rescues 20 Foreign Nationals

The combined teams from the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) have bust a trans-border human trafficking syndicate in Nigeria. Three key suspects believed to be members of the syndicate were arrested in a coordinated operation.No fewer than 20 victims were rescued in the operation. According to a statement by the Press Officer, NAPTIP, Vincent Adekoye, the well–coordinated operation, which was carried out in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Osun and Nasarawa States, targeting the criminal cells and their kingpins, led to the rescue of 20 victims trafficked from the Republic of Equatorial Guinea and Togo to Nigeria for various forms of labour exploitation. Following the directive of the Director Gen...

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13Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Plastic Pollution: UN promises continued support to Nigeria in tackling scourge

The United Nations (UN) Friday promised to continue to support Nigeria’s efforts at tackling plastic pollution as part of the efforts to bolster sustainable environmental protection. The promise was given in Abuja by the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Mohamed Fall, while presenting a keynote address at one-day sensitization campaign themed: “Ending plastic pollution” to commemorate the 2025 World Environment Day. The event was organised by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) and Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) and other partners. Fall said plastic pollution is at crisis level, noting that the passing of the UN resolution to curb plastic pollution ma...

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13Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Hafsat Abiola lauds Tinubu over mum’s posthumous honour

Hafsat Abiola, daughter of the late winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief M.K.O Abiola, has commended President Bola Tinubu for conferring posthumous award on her parents. Hafsat, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, expressed gratitude to Mr president for recognising her mum's efforts in restoring democracy to the country. ``I wish to thank President Tinubu for the conferment of national honour on my late mother Kudirat Abiola over her June 12 struggle. ''There are no words to adequately express the depth of gratitude I feel at President Tinubu’s posthumous conferment of the merit of CFR on my mum, Kudirat Abiola. ''She was guided both by love and a sense of duty to defend her husband’s mandate and to work with many across the country for the restora...

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13Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Indian Astrologer ‘Predicted Plane Crash One Week Before Air India Tragedy’

An Indian astrologer’s eerie prediction of an aviation disaster has gone viral after a deadly Air India crash that killed all 242 on board, including 53 Britons. Astrologer Astro Sharmistha, known for her predictions on social media, tweeted last year that in 2025, “plane crash headlines may give us shock.” On June 5, just a week before the accident, she reiterated, “I am still holding high the prediction of [a] plane crash and destruction in aviation in 2025.” The Air India Flight 171 Boeing 787 Dreamliner, bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12. The plane lost altitude rapidly before hitting a building and exploding into flames. Witnesses described scenes of horror. “We saw people jumping from the second and third floor to save them...

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13Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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UMTH: Day Management pays a condolence visit to the late Professor Jibril Aminu’s family

The management of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) on Thursday, June 11, 2025, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Professor Jibril Aminu, a distinguished scholar and former education minister. This gesture underscores UMTH’s recognition of Professor Aminu’s immense contributions to Nigeria’s educational landscape and his lasting legacy in academia. Such visits are vital in demonstrating institutional respect and solidarity with bereaved families during times of loss, reflecting the values upheld by academic communities. Professor Jibril Aminu was widely celebrated for his dedication to advancing education and fostering intellectual growth across Nigeria. The UMTH management's visit not only honored his memory but also reaffirmed their commitment to up...

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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NGO accuses NSC of leadership failure, says honeymoon is over

Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative, one of Nigeria's Non-governmental organisations on good governance, transparency and accountability has caused a stir by accusing the National Sports Commission (NSC) leadership of failing to fix sports in Nigeria to chase frivolities. In a Press Statement in Abuja on Thursday June 12th, 2025 made available to newsmen, the NGO reiterated the high hopes Nigerians welcomed the NSC establishment with the desire that it would set Nigerian sports on the path of rapid and sustainable progress. "The change which Nigerians expected has been dashed for misplaced priorities and wild goose chase by those appointed to supervise the sports industry in Nigeria" The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the NGO Hon. Ahmed Shauibu Gara Gombe in a state...

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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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June 12: Tinubu confers national honour on over 80 Nigerians

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours on more than 80 Nigerians—both living and dead.Tinubu announced the confirment during his inaugural State of the Nation address in commemoration of the June 12 2025 Democracy Day.President Tinubu in his address also called for national reflection and progress, urging the country to move beyond symbolic recognition and build a future anchored on the sacrifices of past heroes.“The honours were not just symbolic, but a national acknowledgment of those who defended truth, fought repression, and expanded Nigeria’s democratic space”, Tinubu said.He called on Nigerians, particularly political leaders, to uphold the values of the June 12 movement in their actions and policies.“We must rededicate ourselves to the ideals of June 12: freedom...

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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Air Indian plane with 242 passengers crashes

An Air India Limited Boeing Co. 787 aircraft, travelling from Ahmedabad en route to London’s Gatwick Airport, has crashed. BBC quoted local media on Thursday, reporting that Flight 171 crashed shortly after takeoff. The news agency, citing police sources, stated that the flight was carrying approximately 242 passengers and crew.Further analysis of the incident indicated that the aircraft had reached an altitude of 625 feet at a speed of 174 kilometres per hour, before crashing into accommodation used by doctors. According to data from Flightradar24. Social media videos showed black smoke billowing in the distance. There were 169 Indian nationals on the flight, as well as 53 Britons, one Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationals, Air India saysTracking website Flightradar24...

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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Lagos Airport Incident: My Story With Air Peace – Oshiomhole

Former Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, reacted to a viral video on social media showing him in a heated exchange with an airport official.Given insight into what transpired on Wednesday morning at Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1, Zulu Hall, the Senator representing Edo North, narrated how passengers, including himself, were prevented from boarding an Air Peace flight to Abuja despite having checked in online.Comrade Oshiomhole said the commotion at the domestic terminal was sparked by Air Peace’s decision to prevent passengers from boarding while allegedly reselling seats at inflated prices to others on the spot.His words: “I booked Air Peace… They delayed the flight for over five hours. In the end, they announced a cancellation. I had to get another ticket. Yesterday...

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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CBN Debunks Report On BDC Recapitalisation Deadline

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked a news story in circulation suggesting that the Bank has extended the deadline for the recapitalisation of Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to December 31, 2025. The CBN, through its Acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, described the information as false, misleading, and stated that it should be disregarded. According to her, the Bank has not granted any such extension beyond the previously communicated deadline of June 3, 2025. She consequently urged the general public, journalists, media platforms, and all stakeholders to consistently verify information directly from official CBN sources, such as the Bank’s website and authorised communication channels, before publishing or sharing news ...

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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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June 12: Police, CSOs agree on peaceful protest, single venue in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has reached an agreement with Civil Society Organisations on the conduct of planned protests taking place on Thursday, June 12.It was gathered that the police and 15 CSO agreed that Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota will serve as the only approved protest venue for citizens participating in the protest in Lagos.Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos Police Command spokesperson disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.He described the meeting between the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, and the CSO leaders as an interactive engagement.According to the statement, half of the CSOs said they would celebrate Democracy Day peacefully, while the other half planned to hold orderly protests without disrupting public peace and safety.It was agreed that all protest groups w...

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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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June 12: Tinubu Cancels National Broadcast, To Address Nigerians From NASS

President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the scheduled nationwide broadcast in commemoration of Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day anniversary.In a statement on Wednesday, the Director of Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, attributed the change to President Tinubu’s scheduled attendance at a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday.He added that the president will instead deliver his Democracy Day address directly from the National Assembly chambers.“Due to President Bola Tinubu scheduled attendance at the National Assembly Joint Session, the Presidential National Broadcast on June 12 has been cancelled. President Tinubu will deliver his address from the National Assembly, ” Imohiosen said.He added that other scheduled activities to mark the day will proceed as planned.Earl...

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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gov Inuwa express outrage over gruesome murder of young industrialist

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has expressed outrage over the gruesome murder of a young industrialist, 45 year old Ahmed Aliyu popularly known as Amadi Kasiran, by suspected thuggs at Hammadu Kafi area of the State capital. The Governor who vowed not to allow a resurgence of thuggery and Gang Violence in the State ordered immediate crackdown of the suspected criminals to face the wrath of the law. In a statement issued by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Gombe, the Governor directed security agencies to act swiftly and ruthlessly to bring the culprits to justice. He warned that the full weight of the law would be brought to bear on anyone found wielding dangerous weapons or involved in criminal gangs. The tragic incident ...

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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Eight Nigerian Universities in ECOWAS Court’s Moot Competition

Eight Nigerian Universities are presenting competing in the inaugural edition of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court Moot Court Competition. The ivory towers in the competition are: American University, Yola; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Igbinedion University, Okada; Lagos State University, Ojo, University of Jos, Jos; Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, and University of Uyo, Uyo. According to the President of the Court, Hon. Justice Ricardo Claudio Monteiro Gonclaves, the objectives of the competition is to familiarize participants with the ECOWAS Court’s role in regional governance and its contribution to the protection of human rights and economic integration; enhance advocacy, research, and analytical skills among law s...

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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NSCDC deploys 500 in Gombe for Democracy day celebration

Ahead of the June 12 Democracy day celebration, the Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says it has deployed 500 personnel across the State to actively participate in the 2025 Democracy Day Celebration. The Command's Public Relations Officer (PRO), Buhari Sa'ad, in a release to journalists said the deployment is in line with the directives of the Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, emphasizing the Corps' commitment to safeguarding lives and property. Buhari stated also that the deployed personnel, comprising officers and men, will be stationed at strategic locations, including celebration venues, high-risk areas, and key points across all divisions and area commands. "Their presence aims to deter potential security threats and ens...

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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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TAJBank signs agreement for N20bn Mudarabah Sukuk bond issuance

TAJBank, Nigeria’s leading non-interest lender, has signed the completion agreement for the N20 billion second tranche of its N100 billion Mudarabah Sukuk bond programme. The Founder/Managing Director, of TAJBank, Mr Hamid Joda, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja Joda said that the latest investment initiative sealed on Tuesday, was coming after about two years of the issuance of the first-ever N10 billion Sukuk bond on the Nigerian Exchange in 2023,. According to him, it presents another opportunity for individuals and corporate investors to stake their funds in an ethical instrument with a competitive 20.5 per cent per annum return. “Specifically, the new Mudarabah Sukuk bond of TAJBank has secured all necessary regulatory approvals. “It is designed to o...

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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gombe PDP allege ‘blood on Gombe streets’ after thugs brutally murdered young industrialist

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State has called on the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) Government to immediately put an end to the escalating insecurity and violent crimes that resulted in the recent murder of a promising young industrialist. It warned the Inuwa Yahaya led Government that the escalating insecurity, violent crimes, and total failure to protect the lives and property of the citizens have reached alarming levels, demanding serious reflection, immediate action, and moral accountability. In a release signed by the party's Publicity Secretary, Abdulkadir Ahmad Dukku, and shared to Journalists, the PDP recounted that recent months in Gombe have seen an unprecedented surge in heinous crimes relentless phone snatching, motorcycle thefts, brutal house inva...

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10Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NASS TAKES STEPS TO HALT CERTIFICATE RACKETEERING, REPOSITION TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

By Undie arnd Marian . In order to stem the tide of certificate racketeering and reposition the nations tertiary institutions, the House of Representatives has mandated it's joint Committees on Education to probe the lot in the tertiary institutions and sanitize it for optimal productivity. This Special Intervention Joint committee is chaired by Hon.Abubakar H Fulake, and Co-Chaired by Hon.Wole Oke, and recently held it's seating at the House Conference Room 231. Stakeholders who attended the sitting were drawn from diverse interests in sectors including the Ministry of foreign Affairs, Immigration and various Vice chancellors of universities in Nigeria to investigate the academic sector, and stem the scourge in the educational development of Nigeria. Speaking at the sitting, ...

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10Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NASS TAKES STEPS TO HALT CERTIFICATE RACKETEERING, REPOSITION TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

By Undie arnd Marian . In order to stem the tide of certificate racketeering and reposition the nations tertiary institutions, the House of Representatives has mandated it's joint Committees on Education to probe the lot in the tertiary institutions and sanitize it for optimal productivity. This Special Intervention Joint committee is chaired by Hon.Abubakar H Fulake, and Co-Chaired by Hon.Wole Oke, and recently held it's seating at the House Conference Room 231. Stakeholders who attended the sitting were drawn from diverse interests in sectors including the Ministry of foreign Affairs, Immigration and various Vice chancellors of universities in Nigeria to investigate the academic sector, and stem the scourge in the educational development of Nigeria. Speaking at the sitting, ...

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9Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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GREATER THINGS ARE COMING- AAU Alumni Declares.

Amb. Dr. Peter Irabor PHD CSP By Marian and Martins Ambrose Alli University Alumni Celebrated her 4th Annual Lecture Series and Dinner in Honour of the National Executive Committee NEC members penultimate Saturday in Abuja Nigeria.Speaking with newsmen at the occasion was the Worldwide President of the AlumniDr. Clifford Imade Omozeghian Esq. He remarked that the AAU Alumni has its National Executive Council, NEC. across the globe, adding that they were in Abuja to hold their quarterly meeting hosted by the FCT branch. Enlightening further, Dr. Clifford said, the essence is to discuss matters of great interest bothering the university, the students as well as the management of the institution of higher learning.While throwing light on the menace of missing files and students’ result...

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