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Borno Makes Repentant Terrorists Swear on Quran Before Rejoining Society

KEY POINTS Borno says repentant terrorists must swear on the Quran before rejoining society. The state says nearly 9,000 former insurgents have completed rehabilitation so far. Officials identified inadequate funding as a major challenge affecting the reintegration programme. The Borno State Government has revealed that...

Plateau Governor Cracks Down on Night Grazing, Mining After Fresh Killings

KEY POINTS Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang has banned night grazing and night mining after deadly attacks in Barkin Ladi and Bassa. Mining activities must now end by 5 p.m., while underage children are barred from herding livestock. The governor ordered security agencies to intensify...

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Gunmen Abduct Former PDP Ward Chairman in Night Raid in Kwara

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Insecurity and Power Shortages Continue to Challenge Nigerian Businesses — CBN

KEY POINTS Insecurity and erratic power supply remain the top operational constraints for Nigerian...

Nigeria Seeks $150 Billion to Boost Vaccine Procurement for 2026

KEY POINTS Nigeria plans to raise nearly $150 billion for vaccine procurement in 2025...

AAC Condemns FCT Minister Over Mobile Phone Ban for Workers

KEY POINTS The AAC FCT Chapter condemned Wike’s directive banning mobile phone use by...

Namu Community Gets Power After 20 Years

The Namu solar project ends over 20 years of darkness, bringing electricity and new economic opportunities to rural Plateau State

Six Defence Ministry Directors Kidnapped, Three Youths Killed in Nasarawa Attacks

Six Defence Ministry directors abducted and three youths killed in separate Nasarawa attacks as insecurity spreads across Nigeria.

FG Stops Planned 15% Import Duty on Petrol and Diesel

Federal Government suspends 15% import duty on petrol and diesel to keep fuel prices stable and maintain market supply.

Two Nigerians Dead, Two Rescued After Mediterranean Shipwreck

Two Nigerians were rescued while two others died after a migrant boat capsized off Libya, the IOM confirms.

Lagos to Begin Eight-Month Lekki–Ajah Road Rehabilitation

Lagos begins an eight-month Lekki–Ajah road rehabilitation to improve traffic flow and enhance road infrastructure across the corridor.

Nigeria Reverses Mother-Tongue Policy, Adopts English for Schools

Nigeria ends its mother-tongue education policy as English becomes the official language of instruction across all school levels.

Defence Minister Says No Punishment for Soldier on Lawful Duty

Defence Minister Mohammad Badaru says soldiers on lawful duty will not face punishment, pledging stronger troop welfare and modernisation efforts.

Civil Defence Board Urges Early Login For CBT

The Civil Defence Board directs shortlisted candidates to log in 30 minutes before their scheduled CBT to ensure a smooth online recruitment test

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Borno Makes Repentant Terrorists Swear on Quran Before Rejoining Society

KEY POINTS Borno says repentant terrorists must swear on the Quran before rejoining society. ...

Plateau Governor Cracks Down on Night Grazing, Mining After Fresh Killings

KEY POINTS Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang has banned night grazing and night mining after...

IGP Bans POS Operators Near Police Stations Across Nigeria

KEY POINTS The IGP has banned POS operators from working within 200 metres of...

Army: Civilians, Markets and Transport Networks Helping Boko Haram in North-East

KEY POINTS The Nigerian Army says some civilians, transport networks and cattle markets are...