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The United States Department of State on Friday issued a stark new travel advisory for the Republic of Niger, urging American citizens to avoid all travel to the country amid an increasingly perilous security landscape.
The advisory upgrades Niger to a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” status, the highest warning level the U.S. issues. According to the State Department, the country is facing a “perilous mix of rampant crime, civil unrest, terrorism, health risks, and widespread kidnapping.” Key concerns highlighted in the advisoryKidnapping and terrorism: Armed groups and jihadist insurgents…
KEBBI POLICE DEPLOYS TACTICAL UNITS, MILITARY AND VIGILANTES TO RESCUE KIDNAPPED DEPUTY SPEAKER
Bagudo, Kebbi State — November 1, 2025 The Kebbi State Police Command has deployed tactical units alongside military personnel and local vigilantes in a coordinated search and rescue operation following the abduction of the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Sama’ila Bagudo.According to a statement issued by the Police Public…
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT & WORLD BANK COMMIT $500 MILLION FOR AGRICONNECT IMPLEMENTATION
Abuja, October 31, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria and the World Bank have agreed to commit a total of $500 million towards the implementation of the Agriconnect Project, a major initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector through digital innovation, improved infrastructure, and enhanced access to markets. The commitment was disclosed by World Bank…
INEC May Register Eight New Political Parties in Nigeria
Abuja, Thursday, October 31, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may soon register an additional eight political parties, potentially increasing the total number of recognized political parties in Nigeria to twenty-seven. At a meeting held on Thursday in Abuja, the electoral management body announced that eight out of the fourteen pre-qualified political associations had…
Nigeria Receives 170 Applications for Citizenship
Abuja, Nigeria – October 30, 2025 Nigeria has received a total of 170 applications for citizenship from nationals of various countries, according to the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The announcement was made in Abuja during a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Nigerian Citizenship, which the Minister chairs. In a statement issued by…
SENATE SCREENS AND CONFIRMS DR. DORO AS MINISTER
Abuja, Nigeria – October 30, 2025 The Senate has screened and confirmed Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.Dr. Doro, who hails from Plateau State, was nominated last week by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His nomination received widespread commendation across political and professional circles for his distinguished background and…
TINUBU REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO A DIGITALLY-DRIVEN WORKFORCE
Abuja, Nigeria — October 30, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to building a world-class, digitally-driven, and citizen-centred workforce capable of driving inclusive and sustainable national development.The President made this known in a message delivered at the opening ceremony of the 57th International Conference and Exhibition of the Chartered…
EFCC Arraigns Three Persons, MT Ostria Vessel for Alleged ₦25m PMS Oil Theft in Lagos
Lagos, October 30, 2025 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a vessel, MT Ostria, alongside three individuals before the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over an alleged theft of more than 25 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, belonging to NNPC Retail Limited.The defendants —…
FRSC, NAICOM Partner on Insurance Enforcement and Digitalizing Passenger Manifest
Abuja, Nigeria — October 30, 2025 In a significant move to strengthen compliance and improve safety in Nigeria’s road transport sector, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have inaugurated a Joint Task Force on the Enforcement of Compulsory Third-Party Motor Insurance and the Digitalisation of Passenger Manifest. According to…
FG Faults Misleading Claim on Port Development
Abuja, October 29, 2025 The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has expressed concern over recent remarks by former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, regarding the Federal Government’s approval of the $1 billion modernisation of the Apapa and TinCan Island Ports in Lagos. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to…