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AFCSC Holds First-Ever Joint Graduation Ceremony for Senior Course 47 and Junior Course 100
Jaji, Kaduna State, December 19, 2025 The Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Nigeria, on Friday, December 19, 2025, marked a historic milestone by holding its first-ever Joint Graduation Ceremony for Senior Course 47 and Junior Course 100 at the AVM AO Ogundana Officers’ Mess, Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna State. The ceremony was graced…
UPDATE ON ABUJA–LOKOJA ROAD
Abuja – December 2025 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued an update on the traffic situation along the Abuja–Lokoja Road following the persistent gridlock experienced by motorists. The Corps Marshal of the FRSC has ordered the deployment of additional officers and tow trucks to strategic locations along the highway to ease traffic congestion…
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the rescue and release of the remaining abducted students of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri.
Minna – December 21, 2025 In a statement issued on Sunday, the Command disclosed that the remaining batch of the victims was released on December 21, 2025. According to the police, a total of 130 persons, comprising students and staff of the school, have now regained their freedom. The Police Public Relations Officer of the…
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26, 2025, as well as Thursday, January 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year celebrations.
Abuja – December 2025 The declaration was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani. According to the statement, the announcement was made on behalf of the Federal Government by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The Minister called on Nigerians to use the festive…
The Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro, Abuja, was filled with warmth and goodwill as the President of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), Mrs Safiyyah Hassan Shaibu, touched the lives of over 1,500 barracks families through an end-of-year humanitarian outreach.
Abuja – December 20, 2025 The beneficiaries included widows of fallen heroes, members of the Nigerian Army Soldiers’ Wives Association (NASWA), and the Military Officers’ Widows Association (MIOWA), who received various food items aimed at easing their burden during the festive season.The outreach formed part of NAOWA’s End-of-Year activities, designed to provide timely support to…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Monday, December 22, 2025, as the First Day of Rajab 1447AH.
Sokoto, Nigeria – December 21, 2025 The declaration was contained in a statement signed by the Wazirin Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, who also serves as the Chairman of the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs. According to the statement, the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, in conjunction with the National Moon…
NTA DG Promises More Live Sports Activities on Their Stations
Abuja, December 15, 2025 The Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos, has reaffirmed the commitment of NTA Sports 24 to becoming a major force in the promotion and development of sports across Nigeria.Dembos made this assurance at the NTA Sports 24 end-of-year party and awards celebration held at the Moshood Abiola…
NPF Clarifies Position on Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement
Abuja, Dec. 17, 2025 The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed claims that it is restrained by a court order from enforcing the tinted glass permit policy, insisting that the enforcement remains lawful and necessary in the interest of public safety.Speaking during a briefing at the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) office in Abuja, the Force…
CBN Revokes Licences of Aso Savings, Union Homes
Abuja, Dec. 17, 2025 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operational licences of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc, citing multiple regulatory breaches. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the CBN, Hakama Sidi Ali, said the action was taken…
Nigeria’s inflation eases to 14.45% in November — NBS
Abuja, Nigeria — Monday, 2025 Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined further to 14.45 per cent in November 2025, down from 16.05 per cent recorded in October 2025, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The moderation in consumer price pressures follows the adoption of a new base year and…