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ECOWAS Orders Immediate Deployment of Standby Force to Benin
Cotonou, Benin — 9th of December 2015. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the immediate deployment of elements of its regional Standby Force to the Republic of Benin, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s security posture amid escalating threats posed by extremist groups operating across the Sahel. The directive, announced…
Kaduna State Pushes for 200 Million Dollars Poultry Investment in China
Beijing, China — December 8, 2025 The Kaduna State Government is ramping up efforts to secure major international investment for its proposed 200 million dollars poultry development project, as Governor Uba Sani continues a high-level working visit to Beijing, China. As part of the visit, Governor Sani toured top-tier agricultural and livestock facilities, including CP…
GOVERNOR DAPO ABIODUN’S VISIONARY AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN RESHAPING OGUN STATE WAS MASSIVELY CELEBRATED AT ODOGBOLU HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The Odogbolusians celebrated in pride and unity at the 49th Odogbolu Heritage Festival and celebrated Governor Dapo Abiodun’s visionary and strategic leadership in reshaping Ogun State. The celebration on December 6, 2025, became a moment to acknowledge and celebrate Prince Dr Dapo Abiodun CON’s impact under the Building Our Future Together agenda, which continues to…
IPI Nigeria to Immortalise Late Treasurer With University Endowment Prize
Abuja, Nigeria — December 2, 2025 The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has announced plans to immortalise its late Treasurer, Rafat Idris Salami, by endowing a journalism prize at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) in her honour.In a statement released on Friday, the institute said the prize is intended to instil in students the enduring…
Tinubu Constitutes Boards of NADF, Bank of Agriculture, UBEC
Abuja, Nigeria — December 6, 2025 …Appoints Chairmen, Executive Directors, Zonal RepresentativesPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of the governing boards of three key national institutions—the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The appointments, according to the Presidency, reflect a balanced consideration…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday disqualified its former National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, along with six other aspirants from participating in the Party’s forthcoming governorship primary.
ABUJA, Friday, December 6, 2025 – According to a report released by the APC Governorship ScreeningCommittee, seven aspirants— Sen. Iyiola Omisore, Babatunde Haketer Oralusi, Mr. Oyedotun Babayemi, Dr. Akinade Akanmu Ogunbiyi, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, Adegoke Rasheed Okiki Adekunle, and Sen. Babajide Omoworare — failed to meet the mandatory nomination requirement stipulated by the party. The…
PRESIDENT TINUBU’S TRIBUTE TO CENTENARIAN ALHAJI TANKO YAKASAI
Abuja, Nigeria — December 4, 2025 Of the noble men and women who stood firm for our liberty and freedom from repressive colonial subjugation, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai remains the last man standing. Born a hundred years ago in Kano City, he exemplifies a purposeful life—one defined by courage, conviction, and an unyielding dedication to the…
12 BRIGADE INTERCEPTS VEHICLE WITH CANNABIS IN KOGI
Agbede, Kabba-Bunu LGA, Kogi State 1 December 2025 Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have successfully intercepted a vehicle conveying substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa during a routine operation in Agbede, located within the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. In a press statement, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12…
GOVERNOR UBA SANI CONGRATULATES CHRISTOPHER MUSA
KADUNA, December 4, 2025 Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has congratulated General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.) on his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Governor expressed profound appreciation to President Tinubu for what he described as a “clear vote of confidence”…
ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY: PRESIDENT TINUBU, NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, FCT MINISTER PLEDGE N320 MILLION TO NIGERIAN LEGION
ABUJA, December 2, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal, announcing a donation of N200 million to the Nigerian Legion. The gesture underscores his administration’s commitment to the welfare of military veterans, injured officers, and the families of fallen heroes. At the ceremony held…