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TROOPS OF 12 BRIGADE RESCUE TWO KIDNAPPED VICTIMS AND RECOVER RANSOM IN KOGI STATE
Oguma, Kogi State | 2 November 2025 In a sustained effort to rid Kogi State of criminal activities, troops of 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Oguma, have successfully rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered the ransom money meant for their release. The operation, which led to the successful rescue of…
AU Commission Congratulates Ouattara on Re-Election in Côte d’Ivoire
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – November 3, 2025 The African Union (AU) Commission has extended its congratulations to President Alassane Ouattara on his re-election, following the announcement of results in Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election. In an official statement, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, praised the Ivorian people for their active participation…
EBONYI STATE POLICE COMMAND FOILS KIDNAP ATTEMPT, NEUTRALISES CRIMINAL GANG MEMBERS
Abakaliki | November 1, 2025 The Ebonyi State Police Command has successfully foiled a kidnap attempt and neutralised members of a notorious criminal gang in separate operations across the state.According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, operatives attached to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Command rescued the mother…
PDP NWC Counters Suspensions of National Chairman, Secretary, Legal Adviser & Others
Abuja | November 1, 2025 The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Saturday as the National Working Committee (NWC) countered the suspension of key national officers, including the National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum. This comes after an emergency NWC meeting held in Abuja, following a court ruling that halted the party’s…
Doctors’ Welfare And Industrial Harmony: Massive Recruitment, Payment of Arrears, And Reforms Underway – FG
Abuja, November 1, 2025 The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting industrial harmony, improving doctors’ welfare, and driving sustained reforms across Nigeria’s health sector, emphasizing that the wellbeing and motivation of health professionals remain central to the nation’s healthcare agenda. This assurance came during a high-level meeting between the Minister of State for…
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan Wins Landslide Election Victory
Dodoma, Tanzania — November 1, 2025 Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has secured a resounding victory in the country’s general election, according to official results announced on Saturday.The National Electoral Commission declared that President Hassan won 97.66 percent of the vote, a commanding lead over her opponents. The results were broadcast live on state television,…
WHO Warns of Surging Mpox Spread Across Africa and Beyond
Geneva, Switzerland — November 1, 2025 The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the accelerating spread of mpox across Africa and several new regions worldwide, warning that the situation poses an increasing global health threat if not urgently addressed. In a statement released by the agency, 17 African countries have reported active mpox…
House Probes Excessive Tax Deductions From Civil Servants and Multiple Bank Charges
Abuja, Nigeria — November 1, 2025 The House of Representatives has commenced an investigation into allegations of excessive tax deductions and multiple bank charges affecting civil and public servants across the country.At the inaugural sitting of the Ad-hoc Committee established to conduct the probe, lawmakers said the move followed a growing number of complaints from…
NMA to Begin Monthly Psychiatric Evaluation of Inmates
Abuja, Nigeria — November 1, 2025 The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced plans to commence monthly psychiatric evaluations for all inmates across Nigeria’s correctional facilities starting next month. The initiative, unveiled by the First Vice President of the Association, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, during a visit to the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Headquarters in Abuja,…
Governor Zulum Receives Rural Electrification Agency Delegation in Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State | November 1, 2025 Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Friday received a delegation from the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), led by its Managing Director, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, at the Government House in Maiduguri.The visit was part of a comprehensive roundtable discussion aimed at strengthening collaboration between the state government…