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Photos of 115 dismissed DSS officers not released — agency cautions public
By Kunle Sanni – The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied releasing photographs of 115 dismissed personnel, cautioning the public against misinformation circulating online. In a statement posted on its official X handle, the agency explained that while it is currently undergoing internal reforms aimed at maintaining professionalism and integrity within the Service, it has not published any photos…
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Ex-Chief of Staff to President Obasanjo, General Abdullahi Mohammed, passes at 86
Major General Abdullahi Mohammed (Rtd), popularly known as Adangba, a former Chief of Staff to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, has passed away at the age of 86. According to a statement by the family, the retired general died in the early hours of Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The late Mohammed, a distinguished Kwaran and one…
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UNICEF, Oyo advocate proper waste disposal to strengthen circular economy
By Adejayan Gbenga – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Oyo State Government, and a University of Ibadan scholar have emphasized the need for proper waste disposal practices among residents, especially in managing textile waste, as part of efforts to advance a circular economy in the state. This call was made during the 2025 World Clean-Up Day celebration held…
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NEWS ANALYSIS: FG’s state of emergency on Nigeria’s security training institutions, by Aderemi Ogunpitan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in all security training institutions is both timely and visionary. For too long, Nigeria’s security failures have stemmed not only from weak logistics but from outdated, inadequate training. Reform must begin where discipline, mindset, and professionalism are shaped in the training schools. My strongest wish is that this initiative…
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Shettima arrives in Brazil for UN Climate Change Summit
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Belém, Brazil, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30). The global summit is taking place in the capital of Pará State, deep within the Brazilian Amazon. Hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in partnership with international organizations, COP30…
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Zohran Mamdani’s historic election as Mayor of New York, by Omoniyi Ibietan
Zohran Kwame Mamdani, 34, a member of the Democratic Party and an unapologetic member of the Democratic Socialists of America, who defeated Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primaries and at the election (because Cuomo ran as an independent in the election after losing the Democratic Party ticket to Zohran), has made history as the first Muslim, first African-South Asian (as…
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DSS gives update on prosecution of terrorism suspects across Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni – The Department of State Services (DSS) has provided an update on the ongoing prosecution of several high-profile terrorism suspects across the country, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring justice and national security through lawful processes. In a statement released on Tuesday by Favour Dozie, Deputy Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, the Service confirmed that the…
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Tinubu appoints Dr. John Nwabueze as Nigeria’s first Tax Ombudsman
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman of Nigeria, in line with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. In a statement signed on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu congratulated Dr. Nwabueze and expressed confidence in…
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DSS dismisses 115 personnel, warns public against impostors
By Kunle Sanni – The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed 115 personnel as part of its ongoing internal reforms. The agency announced this on Tuesday via its official X handle, stating that the move aligns with efforts to maintain professionalism and integrity within the Service. The DSS also cautioned the public against engaging with some of the dismissed…
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ECOWAS denies claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria
Condemns rising terrorism in West Africa By Kunle Sanni – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the rising wave of terrorist attacks across the region, including in Nigeria, while rejecting claims that the violence constitutes genocide against any religious group. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the regional bloc expressed concern over the increasing activities of…
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