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Beyond the bullet: Why violence alone cannot defeat terrorism in Nigeria, by Bukola Oyeniyi
Introduction In Nigeria’s public discourse, especially in media coverage of violence in the Middle Belt and northern states, a popular refrain is that the solution to terrorism and banditry lies in “crushing” the insurgents outright. Headlines laud military strikes and urge the violent elimination of terrorists and their foot soldiers as the urgent path to peace. This perspective, born of…
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FG sets 30% processing requirement for all exported raw materials
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government is set to introduce a mandatory 30 per cent value-addition requirement on all raw materials before export, a policy officials say will mark a major turning point in Nigeria’s industrialisation drive. Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, announced the plan on Friday in Abuja during a press briefing that followed a…
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Jonathan thanks Tinubu, Ouattara for swift evacuation after Guinea-Bissau coup
By Kunle Sanni – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire for facilitating his safe return to Nigeria following the coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau. Speaking to journalists after his arrival on Friday, Jonathan disclosed that he was overwhelmed by the concern shown by Nigerians when news…
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NSC names Bayelsa, Kaduna as hosts for 2028, 2030 National Sports Festival
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced Bayelsa and Kaduna as host states for the 2028 and 2030 editions of the National Sports Festival. According to the NSC, Bayelsa will host the 2028 edition — its first time staging the festival — while Kaduna will host the 2030 games, the state’s third time since previously hosting in 1977 and 2009.…
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APC pays tribute to late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has mourned the death of revered Islamic cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing his passing as a profound loss to the nation and the Muslim community. In a statement signed on Friday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC said Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, who died on Thursday at the age of 101,…
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Tinubu inaugurates National Tax Policy Implementation Committee to drive new reforms
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), a new body tasked with coordinating the rollout of the administration’s recently enacted tax laws. The committee will be chaired by tax expert Joseph Tegbe, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation…
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Ondo targets new 500 Amotekun officers to strengthen internal security
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the recruitment and training of 500 new officers for the Amotekun Corps as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s security architecture. He announced the approval on Friday at an event marking the revival of the office of the Justices of the Peace (JPs), which had been inactive for nearly 17 years. Aiyedatiwa,…
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Senator Ali Ndume backs Tinubu’s order to withdraw police from VIPs
By Kunle Sanni – Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s directive ordering the withdrawal of police officers attached to very important persons (VIPs) nationwide. The presidency announced on Sunday that all police personnel assigned to VIPs would be recalled and redeployed to frontline security operations. According to Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on…
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Information minister lauds ActionAid Nigeria’s legacy, urges evidence-based advocacy from CSOs
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has commended ActionAid Nigeria for 25 years of impactful service and transformative interventions across the country. Speaking on Thursday at the organisation’s 25th anniversary celebration in Abuja, Idris said ActionAid had, over the past quarter-century, taken development “to the frontlines,” empowering women and girls, strengthening education, improving healthcare, advocating governance reforms,…
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EFCC invites ex-Attorney-General Malami over high-profile corruption investigations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for questioning over several corruption allegations linked to his tenure. The invitation, dated November 24, directed Malami to appear before investigators on Friday, November 28, at the EFCC Headquarters Institution and Research District in Jabi, Abuja. According to reports,…
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