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target=_blank>Banditry: NANS passes vote of confidence on Matawalle
urges Tinubu to support him From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has dismissed allegations linking the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to banditry, describing the allegations as baseless and politically motivated. The student body averred that Matawalle was being unfairly targeted at a time the country needed unity
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target=_blank>FG targets 5 million farmers for Agro 2.0 scheme
From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Federal Government has announced plans to engage 5 million small-holder farmers for the next phase of the Agro 2.0 scheme. The Head of Strategy and Planning, National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), Adebanke Fajana, spoke during the NADF-Farm input supply programme roundtable engagement with processors, yesterday, in Lagos. Fajana said NADF
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target=_blank>Rhythm Unplugged shakes Lagos with Flavour, Asake, Davido from Sunday
Flytime is back once again with a full calendar of events set to own December. Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged happens December 21 with headliner Rema and guest performers Central Cee, Moliy, Shallipopi, Odumodublvck, BXN and more. Flytime Fest takes over December 22 through December 25 with headliners Flavour, Olamide, Asake, and Davido across four unforgettable nights.
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target=_blank>Customs seize smuggled goods wjorth N82.1m in Bauchi Zone
From Paul Orude, Bauchi The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘D’ of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bauchi, has recorded significant successes in its anti-smuggling operations, with seizures valued at over N82 million between December 8 and December 19, 2025. Addressing journalists during a media briefing in Bauchi on Thursday, the Comptroller, Federal Operations
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target=_blank>NIMC launches pre-enrolment portal to improve NIN registration process
From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced a Pre-Enrolment Portal aimed at enhancing efficiency and improving user experience in the National Identification Number (NIN) registration process. According to the Commission, the newly launched digital platform allows prospective applicants, both within Nigeria and in the diaspora, to capture and submit their
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target=_blank>Tax reforms: Showunmi knocks NOM, urges Nigerians to support FG’s initiative
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and convener of The Alternative, Segun Showunmi, has knocked the National Opposition Movement (NOM) over its stance on the Federal Government’s tax reforms and called on Nigerians to support the reforms in the interest of the nation’s economic recovery. He argued that the
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target=_blank>New army depot will enhance rapid response to insecurity in S’East – Opiah
Commends Tinubu on approval From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Imo State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Rt. Hon. Goodluck Opiah, has expressed optimism on the approved new army depot in Abakiliki,Ebonyi State affirming that it will enhance rapid response to insecurity challenges in the South East. While commending President Ahmed Tinubu for approving the
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target=_blank>Firm, Benin Republic launch digital passport renewal for Diaspora
By Chinelo Obogo Seamfix, a provider of digital identity and biometric solutions supporting institutions across Africa and globally, has announced the launch of ePass, a self-service digital passport renewal application developed for citizens of the Republic of Benin. The application is powered by GovSmart, Seamfix’s government digital identity and service delivery platform, and was
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target=_blank>ICPC to probe CAC over alteration of corporate filings of Abuja firms
By Christopher Oji The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has been petitioned to investigate the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), over allegations of alteration of corporate records, expropriation of shares and removal of directors linked to companies developing the River Park Estate in Lugbe, Abuja. This followed a detailed petition dated December
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target=_blank>Bello Turji’s confession: Victims’ families petition Tinubu, demand Yerima, Bafarawa’s arrest over banditry
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Miffed by the persistent insecurity across the country, the families of victims affected by rampant banditry in North West Nigeria have petitioned President Bola Tinubu, appealing to him to investigate serious allegations against two former governors. Exhausted by domestic inaction, the coalition of families affected by banditry, appealed to the President
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target=_blank>Group Congratulates Eyesan On Appointment As NUPRC CEO
The Nigerian People Against Corruption Coalition (NIPACC) has congratulated Mrs Oristemeyiwa Eyesan on her appointment as the new Chief Executive (CEO) of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The group, in a statement issued by its Chairman, Iteveh Nur’deen E., and Secretary, C.N. Onyishi, described the decision as timely and strategic, while calling on…
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target=_blank>Sokoto DG Charges C’ttee To Assess 9-Point Agenda With Creativity
The Sokoto State Government has urged members of the Committee to assess the progress of the 9-Point Smart Agenda to think creatively and strategically in allocating resources efficiently and maximising impact. The Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir, made this plea during the inauguration of the Committee at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Governor’s…
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target=_blank>Senate Confirms Eyesan, Aliyu As New Heads Of Petroleum Regulators
The Senate on Friday confirmed Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The confirmation followed the adoption of a report by the Joint Senate Committees on Petroleum…
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target=_blank>Police Arrest Leader Of Cult Group, Suspected Serial Rapist In Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested the alleged leader of the Sai Mallam cult group, Mohammed Mukhtar, and a suspected serial rapist, Annas Sani. The police also recovered fetish materials and other items allegedly used to hypnotise victims. New Telegraph gathered that the suspects are being investigated, and efforts are ongoing to arrest other…
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target=_blank>Water Resources Ministry Transitions To Paperless Record Systems
The Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation on Friday said that it has fully complied with the government’s policy of making the civil service records management paperless. The Minister, Prof. Joseph Utsev, at the launch in Abuja, said the deployment of the digital system in the Ministry goes beyond mere digitisation, but creates a more…
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target=_blank>LG Autonomy: Rep Urges States To Obey S’Court Judgement
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs representing Obokun-Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State, Hon. Oluwole Oke, has urged state governments to comply fully with the Supreme Court rulings on Local Government autonomy. He said the decision is binding and not open to legislative or executive discretion. In a statement made…
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target=_blank>Customs Seizes 20 Diverted Containers Worth N769.6M
…As CG Adeneyi Warns Of Consequences The Controller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeneyi Adewale, has said they remain steadfastly committed to facilitating trade in line with the vision of the Federal Government. This is even as the Service arrested 20 Diverted Containers, valued at N769.6 million. Speaking while displaying the seized…
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target=_blank>Ini Edo Defends ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ After CAN’s Criticism
Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Ini Edo, has responded to concerns raised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) over the title and content of her new movie, A Very Dirty Christmas, insisting that the film was never intended to ridicule Christianity or the Christmas season. In a media statement released on Thursday, Ini Edo…
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target=_blank>Alimasuya Rabiu Takes Over As 35th NSE President
Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu, MFR (Cigarin Lafia), has taken over as the 35th President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE). The symbolic handing/taking over ceremony, which took place early Friday, was held at Executive Committee Chambers, National Engineering Centre, Central Business District, Abuja. These were contained in a statement released by the media office…
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target=_blank>INEC Summons Warring PDP Factions To Crucial Peace Meeting
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has summoned the two factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to an urgent reconciliation meeting at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The high-level meeting, which is currently underway, brings together leaders and representatives of the Makinde-backed Turaki faction and the Nyesom Wike-backed…
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