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Gombe, December 2025 …Gombe Takes the Lead, Appropriates N12bn for Northern Security FundGovernor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of Gombe State into law, giving legal backing to the implementation of the N617.95 billion “Budget of Consolidation.” The signing ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Gombe,…

Abuja, December 29, 2025 It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that the Management and entire staff of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) received the heartbreaking news of the tragic death of our dear colleagues from NTA Gombe in a fatal auto accident along the Gombe–Boliri Road, while returning from the…

Abuja, December 29, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today spoke by telephone with Anthony Joshua, the Nigerian-British former heavyweight boxing champion, following a tragic road accident in Ogun State in which Joshua sustained injuries and lost two of his associates.The President conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Joshua over the loss of his associates and offered…

Efuru Barracks, Warri, Delta State – Friday, 26 December 2025 As part of activities to commemorate the Yuletide celebration, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Nigerian Army Medal, hosted officers and soldiers of Operation DELTA SAFE to a Christmas luncheon at Efuru Barracks, Warri, Delta State. Represented at the event by…

Sokoto, Nigeria — December 28, 2025 The Nigerian Armed Forces have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to professionalism, discipline, and the restoration of lasting peace and security across the country.The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, gave the assurance while addressing troops of the 8 Division Nigerian Army and Sector Two of the Joint…

Sokoto, Nigeria — December 28, 2025 The Sokoto State Government has warned communities affected by insecurity to desist from visiting areas hit by explosives, citing serious health risks associated with such actions.The warning was contained in a statement signed by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, and made available to journalists…

Lagos, Nigeria — December 28, 2025 Three bodies have been recovered following a fire outbreak at the Great Nigeria Insurance building on Martin Street, Lagos Island, authorities confirmed.According to a casualty report released by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the deceased include one adult female and two males. The bodies were recovered from…

Abuja, Nigeria — December 28, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has announced the graduation of over 7,000 newly recruited Forest Guards drawn from seven frontline states, following the successful completion of an intensive three-month training programme under the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative launched by President…

Abuja, Nigeria — December 28, 2025 The Nigeria Police Force Special Tactical Squad has recorded major operational successes in a series of intelligence-driven raids conducted across several states of the federation, leading to the arrest of twenty-two suspects linked to armed robbery, kidnapping, banditry, car snatching, impersonation and drug trafficking. In a statement released on…

Maradun, Zamfara State — December 25, 2025 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned the newly remodelled Government Girls Day Secondary School (GGDSS), Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, in a move aimed at strengthening girl-child education and promoting sustainable community development.The landmark project was executed under the COAS…