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‘Soldiers Withdrew at 3am, Bandits Attacked at 4am’ — Gov Idris Raises Alarm

The Kebbi State Government has urged the Ministry of Defence to investigate why military personnel were withdrawn from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, barely an hour before bandits launched their attack. Governor Nasir Idris made the appeal on Friday while receiving

November 21, 2025

News Update

APC Members Defect To ADC In Sokoto

Dozens of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gada Local Government Area of Sokoto State have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The new members were formally received on Sunday by Senator Abubakar Gada, a prominent leader of the

by News Editor

August 25, 2025

Economy·News Update·Politics

NLC Demands Suspension Of Political Salary Review, Says Move Will Deepen Poverty

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to suspend its plan to raise salaries for political office holders, describing the proposal as “insensitive, unjust, and inequitable.” In a statement on Sunday, NLC President, Comrade

by News Editor

August 25, 2025

Economy·Headlines·News·News Update

IPMAN Sets Up Task Force To Curb Fuel Pump Fraud

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has unveiled new measures to tackle fuel pump manipulation and other sharp practices at filling stations. Chairman of the Enugu unit, Chinedu Anyaso, disclosed this in Enugu on Sunday after the association’s 2025 Annual

by News Editor

August 25, 2025

Economy·News·News Update

Federal Government Endorses 2024–2027 Debt Strategy To Sustain Fiscal Stability

The Federal Government has approved Nigeria’s Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS) for 2024–2027, a framework aimed at promoting debt sustainability, strengthening fiscal stability, and further developing the domestic securities market. The Debt Management Office (DMO) announced the approval in a statement on

by News Editor

August 25, 2025

News Update

Eno Says Akwa Ibom PAs Earn At Least ₦1m Monthly

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has dismissed suggestions that his political aides earn meagre wages, clarifying that his Personal Assistants (PAs), the lowest-ranking among his numerous appointees receive not less than ₦1 million each month. He made the disclosure on Saturday

by News Editor

August 25, 2025

News Update

Kane Hits Hat-Trick as Bayern Thrash Leipzig in Bundesliga Opener

Harry Kane stole the show with a hat-trick as Bayern Munich began their Bundesliga title defence in emphatic style, dismantling RB Leipzig 6-0 at the Allianz Arena. Michael Olise opened the scoring after 27 minutes with a fierce strike, before Luis Diaz

by Olatunji Olajide

August 23, 2025

News Update

Nigeria Must Build Local Military Hardware For Security, Says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has underscored the need to strengthen indigenous production of military hardware, describing it as essential to Nigeria’s security and national development. Speaking in Abuja on Friday at the graduation ceremony of Course 33 of the National Defence College (NDC),

by News Editor

August 23, 2025

Economy·Headlines·News·News Update

NNPC, Gas Firms Seal 20-Year Supply Deals With NLNG

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and several upstream gas producers yesterday signed long-term Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) for the supply of 1.29 billion standard cubic feet per day (bscf/d) of feed gas. At

by News Editor

August 23, 2025

News Update·Headlines·Politics

Breaking: Benue Assembly Suspends Four Lawmakers Over Alleged Speaker Impeachment Attempt

The Benue State House of Assembly has handed a six-month suspension to four of its members over allegations of plotting to remove the Speaker, Aondona Dajoh. Those affected are Alfred Berger (Makurdi North), Terna Shimawua (Kian), Cyril Ekong (Obi), and James Umoru

by News Editor

August 22, 2025

News Update

Arsenal Set to Hijack Tottenham’s Move for Eze

Arsenal are closing in on a sensational swoop for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, threatening to derail Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of the England international in what could become one of the summer’s boldest transfer twists. Spurs were in pole position to sign

by Olatunji Olajide

August 21, 2025

News·News Update

Soludo Fires 8 Security Operatives For Assaulting Corps Member

The Anambra State Government has dismissed eight members of the Agunechemba Security outfit for assaulting and stripping a female corps member, Miss Jennifer Elobor. Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s Special Adviser on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, announced the decision on Wednesday in Awka. He

by News Editor

August 21, 2025

News Update

Ogun APC Suspends Gbenga Daniel, Kunle Folarin Over Misconduct

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has suspended former governor Gbenga Daniel and Hon. Kunle Folarin over alleged misconduct and anti-party activities. APC state spokesman, Nuberu Olufemi, confirmed the suspension, explaining that it was based on reports from the wards

by News Editor

August 21, 2025

News Update

Alonso begins La Liga reign with a scrappy win against Osasuna

Xabi Alonso made a winning start as Real Madrid manager with a 1-0 victory over Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu, decided by Kylian Mbappe’s second-half penalty. The former midfielder, who played 236 times for the club, returned to lead Los Blancos after

by Olatunji Olajide

August 20, 2025

News Update

EFCC Tightens Noose Around Former NNPCL CEO Over Alleged Fund Diversion

Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has intensified its probe into alleged financial mismanagement within the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). This has placed former Group Chief Executive Officer, (GCEO) Mele Kyari, under increased scrutiny in connection with the $7.2 billion earmarked for refinery

by News Editor

August 20, 2025

News Update

Peter Obi Condemns Assault On NYSC Member, Demands Immediate Justice

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly denounced the reported assault of a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Elobor, by members of a local vigilante group in Anambra State. In a statement posted on his official X

by News Editor

August 20, 2025

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News Update - Page 12

‘Soldiers Withdrew at 3am, Bandits Attacked at 4am’ — Gov Idris Raises Alarm

APC Members Defect To ADC In Sokoto

NLC Demands Suspension Of Political Salary Review, Says Move Will Deepen Poverty

IPMAN Sets Up Task Force To Curb Fuel Pump Fraud

Federal Government Endorses 2024–2027 Debt Strategy To Sustain Fiscal Stability

Eno Says Akwa Ibom PAs Earn At Least ₦1m Monthly

Kane Hits Hat-Trick as Bayern Thrash Leipzig in Bundesliga Opener

Nigeria Must Build Local Military Hardware For Security, Says Tinubu

NNPC, Gas Firms Seal 20-Year Supply Deals With NLNG

Breaking: Benue Assembly Suspends Four Lawmakers Over Alleged Speaker Impeachment Attempt

Arsenal Set to Hijack Tottenham’s Move for Eze

Soludo Fires 8 Security Operatives For Assaulting Corps Member

Ogun APC Suspends Gbenga Daniel, Kunle Folarin Over Misconduct

Alonso begins La Liga reign with a scrappy win against Osasuna

EFCC Tightens Noose Around Former NNPCL CEO Over Alleged Fund Diversion

Peter Obi Condemns Assault On NYSC Member, Demands Immediate Justice

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