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The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has encouraged Nigerian youths to maintain their vision for a better Nigeria despite the current hardships facing the country. His remarks were made during a ceremony where he received an Award of Excellence in Public Service from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Babatunde Alao, Tunji-Ojo emphasized that Nigerian youths are the nation’s most valuable asset. He stated, “You are the keepers of the future. Your ideas, courage, conviction, and curiosity will determine the direction of our nation.” He underscored…

The Federal High Court in Kaduna has ruled in favor of Dubai-based businessman Alhaji Rabiu Tijjani, ordering the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to publicly apologize for unlawfully declaring him wanted. The court also awarded Tijjani ₦5 million in damages. In the judgment delivered by Justice H. Buhari, it was determined that the EFCC acted beyond its legal authority by publishing Tijjani’s photograph and details on its official website without obtaining a valid court order for such a declaration. The court found that declaring Tijjani wanted without following due process constituted an unlawful and unconstitutional violation of his fundamental…

On the night of December 12-13, 2025, troops from Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) successfully repelled a coordinated attack by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Mairari, Borno State. The assault involved attempts to breach the base using two Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs), which were promptly detected and neutralized by the troops, preventing any penetration into the base. Lt Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer for the Joint Task Force North East, confirmed the details in a statement. He highlighted that the operation involved coordinated ground and air efforts, resulting in significant…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) said it is overhauling its Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) training for corps members through standardisation of the curriculum for deeper impact. A statement by the body said the Director General (DG) of the Scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this in his address at the 2025 second SAED stakeholders’ summit held in Abuja. His summit was themed ‘Empowering a Generation: Building Competence for the Future Workplace and Enterprise Through Impactful Partnerships.’ Nafiu, who said the Scheme had embarked on a comprehensive digital transformation of the SAED programme as a pathway to combating…

Operatives of the Abia State Police Command have arrested three men for alleged illegal possession and trafficking of firearms in Obingwa Local Government Area. The suspects — Nworu John (65), Chikezie Ubani (65), and Collins Ukandu (55) — were apprehended in the early hours of Thursday following “credible and actionable intelligence,” the police said. Parading the suspects and recovered weapons at the Command Headquarters in Umuahia, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka, disclosed that seven assorted firearms and ammunition were seized from the suspects. The recovered items include: – Two automatic pump-action rifles – Three locally-made double-barrel guns…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to securing the lives and properties of citizens. This commitment was highlighted during a courtesy visit from the new Commander of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, General Ahmed Olatunboju Balogun, at the Government House in Benin City. Governor Okpebholo assured the Nigerian Army of the state government’s full cooperation and continuous support in the fight against insecurity and other crimes. “Let me welcome you to Edo. In truth, we had a very good relationship with the outgoing commander, and I believe we will continue from where he stopped.…

Former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of the bail application. Justice Mariam Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory High Court issued the remand order on Friday, after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned the ex-Anambra governor in court over a N2.2bn corruption allegation. The judge adjourned the case to Monday, 15th December, for the hearing of the bail application related to allegations of misappropriation of funds and abuse of office during his tenure as Minister. The EFCC claims that Ngige, alongside other accomplices, engaged in…

In a recent ruling, a five-member panel of justices from the Supreme Court upheld the death sentence of a woman convicted of murdering her husband, Bilyamin Bello, in 2017. The court, in a split judgment of four to one, reaffirmed the previous decisions made by lower courts, stating that the prosecution had proven her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The lead verdict, delivered by Justice Moore Adumein, emphasized that the Court of Appeal’s upholding of the trial court’s sentence was sound and could not be challenged. The Supreme Court also criticized President Bola Tinubu for attempting to grant her a…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again reduced its petrol gantry price, slashing the ex-depot rate from N828 to N699 per litre. Real-time market data published on Petroleumprice.ng on Friday showed that the refinery implemented another major downward review, cutting the Premium Motor Spirit benchmark price by N129 per litre — a 15.58 per cent reduction. An official of the refinery, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly, also confirmed the adjustment. He said, “The refinery has reduced petrol gantry price to N699 per litre.” The new price took effect on December 11,…

The Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday 11, December, 2025, arraigned the Commandant of the Nigeria Peace Corps, Dickson Akon and the Director of Finance of the Corps, Omolala Aminat Ahmed, before Justice H. B. Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Abuja. The defendants were arraigned on a two- count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation of funds allocated to the Corps Charge one reads: “That you, Dickson Akon and Omolola Aminat Ahmed in the year 2024 at Abuja, FCT, within the jurisdiction of this honorable court did agree among yourselves…