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Aiyedatiwa reassures border communities on security, vows zero tolerance for banditry
Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to security, assuring residents of Ose, Owo and Akure North Local Government Areas that banditry and other criminal activities along the state’s boundaries will not be tolerated. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday, during the third day of his statewide working visit and “Thank-You” tour of local government…
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AFCON: Super Eagles squad head for Morocco Thursday
By Tosin Omojola – Barring any change, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are scheduled to arrive in Fez, Morocco, on Thursday, December 18, as preparations for their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continue. According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the team will depart Cairo, Egypt, on a chartered flight to Morocco. The Eagles have been in…
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EFCC uncovers $3.43m, €280,000 in fake currencies, arrests five in Ibadan zone
Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have uncovered a large cache of counterfeit foreign currencies amounting to $3.43 million and €280,000 from a five-member syndicate accused of defrauding a victim of N26.55 million. The suspects, identified as Akingbola Omotayo, Adeola Funsho Ogunrinde, Yahaya Amodu, Kubratu Babalola Olaitan and Familola Sunday Olaitan, were…
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Osun NLC joins nationwide protest over insecurity in Nigeria
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday joined the nationwide protest against rising insecurity across the country, as labour leaders, civil society groups and youths took to the streets of Osogbo, the state capital, to demand urgent action from the government.Addressing journalists during the protest, the Osun State NLC Chairman, Comrade…
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Over ₦2.28bn in undeclared foreign currency seized at Lagos airport
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted undeclared foreign currencies worth over ₦2.28 billion at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Command. Announcing the seizure at a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, the Customs Area Controller, MMIA Command, Comptroller Chidi Nwokorie, said the confiscated funds included €651,505 and $800,575. He described the interception as a demonstration…
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Tinubu’s youth empowerment programmes open to all Nigerians, says Minister Idris
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has emphasised that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s youth empowerment initiatives are aimed at providing opportunities for all young Nigerians, regardless of political affiliation. Idris made the remarks on Tuesday night during an interactive session with youths from the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Wing and students from tertiary institutions across the…
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Aisha Buhari says ‘cabal’ undermined late husband’s presidency
By Kunle Sanni – Former First Lady Aisha Buhari has delivered a scathing assessment of her late husband, President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight-year tenure, accusing a powerful inner circle of undermining his administration. In a newly released book, From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, authored by Dr. Charles Omole and unveiled Monday at the State House Banquet Hall,…
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Ekiti governorship aspirant praises airport takeoff, questions govt’s stance on project role
By Boye Oyeyemi – A governorship aspirant in the 2026 Ekiti State election, Kayode Olubunmi Ojo, has applauded the commencement of commercial flight operations at the Ekiti State Agro-Allied and Cargo Airport, describing it as a major boost for the state’s economy. In a statement signed by his media aide, Oyinloye Adeola, Ojo said the airport would improve connectivity, stimulate…
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AGF hails Supreme Court ruling on president’s power to declare state of emergency
By Kunle Sanni – The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has described the Supreme Court’s ruling affirming the President’s constitutional power to declare a state of emergency in any part of the country as a victory for Nigerians and a boost for democracy. Fagbemi spoke on Monday after the apex court upheld the…
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BREAKING: Governor Mbah appoints new commissioners, board chairmen, senior officials in Enugu
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has approved a fresh round of appointments for Commissioners, Board Chairmen, Executive Secretaries, and other senior officials across various government agencies and parastatals. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, announced the appointments in a statement on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Commissioners-Designate Barr. Osinachi Nnajieze Dr. C. O. C. Egumgbe These nominees…
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