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The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, His Excellency Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON, the Matawallen Maradun, on Friday paid a courtesy visit to the Headquarters of the Theatre Command Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY).
Sokoto, Nigeria — 14 November 2025 The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON, the Matawallen Maradun, on Friday paid a courtesy visit to the Headquarters of the Theatre Command Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY). The visit took place shortly after he observed the Juma’at prayer at the…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Musa Abubakar, a suspected major arms dealer believed to be a key supplier of weapons to armed groups operating in Plateau State and other parts of northern Nigeria.
Jos, Plateau State — November 12, 2025 The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Musa Abubakar, a suspected major arms dealer believed to be a key supplier of weapons to armed groups operating in Plateau State and other parts of northern Nigeria. According to authoritative DSS sources, Abubakar’s arrest followed precise intelligence that traced…
PDP Elects Kabiru Tanimu Turaki as National Chairman at Ibadan Convention
IBADAN, OYO STATE — (17 November 2025) The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has elected former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), as its new National Chairman. His emergence followed the withdrawal of his opponent, Senator Yakubu Lado, who stepped down shortly before voting commenced at the party’s national convention held…
Governor Fintiri Distances Self From Party’s Decision To Expel FCT Minister Nyesom Wike
YOLA, ADAMAWA STATE — (17 November 2025) Adamawa State Governor and Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) 2025 Elective National Convention, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has distanced himself from the position of the party regarding the expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, from the PDP. In a statement issued by…
FG TO OPEN FARMERS’ REGISTRY
MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE — (17 November 2025) The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a comprehensive national database for farmers, capturing key details such as farm size, location, and type of cultivation in order to enhance identification and traceability of agricultural produce across the country. This major initiative was disclosed in Maiduguri, Borno State,…
Hajia Mariam Guni of Maiduguri, Borno State, may have three odds stacked against her on the journey to becoming a prosperous farmer: she is a widow, she is physically challenged, and she is 70 years old.
MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE — 17 November 2025 Hajia Mariam Guni of Maiduguri, Borno State, may have three odds stacked against her on the journey to becoming a prosperous farmer: she is a widow, she is physically challenged, and she is 70 years old. Yet none of these obstacles have stopped her from tilling the soil,…
HEALTH MINISTER ANNOUNCES MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH ICPC TO INSTITUTIONALIZE ACCOUNTABILITY IN HEALTH SECTOR
Abuja, Nigeria — November 17, 2025 The Coordinating Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has announced a landmark multi-year partnership between the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) aimed at strengthening accountability and transparency in Nigeria’s health sector. Professor Pate disclosed that…
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES OLUWO OF IWO ON 10TH INSTALLATION ANNIVERSARY
Iwo, Osun State — November 16, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi Telu I, as the revered monarch marks the 10th anniversary of his ascension to the ancient throne of Iwo. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President…
MDGIF To Build 500 CNG Refuelling Stations Across Nigeria in Next 3 Years
Abuja, Nigeria — November 17, 2025 In a major step toward accelerating Nigeria’s energy transition goals, the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) has concluded discussions with a leading Chinese manufacturer to deploy 500 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling stations across the country within the next three years. This initiative aligns with the Federal…
Ndamadu Sule, A Veteran Sport Broadcaster: End of a Hobby Turned Into a Career
Abuja, Nigeria — November 17, 2025 Ndamadu Sule, a veteran Nigerian journalist and distinguished media professional, passed away on Friday, 14th November 2025, bringing to a close more than three decades of exceptional service to the craft he cherished most—sports broadcast journalism, media leadership, and union advocacy. Renowned for his integrity, professionalism, and unwavering commitment…