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Senate Denies Ransom Payment in Kebbi, Niger Kidnappings

Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu has reiterated that the Federal Government did not pay ransom to secure the release of victims abducted in Kebbi and Niger states, insisting that rescue operations should not be judged by the absence of graphic evidence or publicised firefights. Speaking on a televised interview on Friday, Adaramodu pushed back against public scepticism surrounding recent operations. “From our side at the National Assembly, we believe the Federal Government did not pay any ransom to anybody,” he said, responding […]

November 28, 2025

Security

IGP Egbetokun Directs Nationwide Community-Focused Policing

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has stressed the critical role of intelligence in combating violent crime, directing all Commissioners of Police to strengthen community-based networks nationwide. Speaking to senior officers in Abuja on Thursday, IGP Egbetokun said: “The fight against violent crime is won first in the field of intelligence. We must build systems that see crime before it erodes.” He emphasized that actionable intelligence must go beyond traditional reporting lines, extending to markets, transport […]

November 28, 2025

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NCPC Flags Off Screening for 2025 Christian Pilgrimage to Israel, Jordan

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has commenced the screening exercise for intending pilgrims ahead of the 2025 main pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan. A statement signed by the Commission's spokesman, Celestine Toruka says the exercise was formally flagged off on 27 November 2025 in Ikeja, Lagos, where the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, assured participants of their safety during the holy journey. He noted that despite global concerns, Israel remains peaceful and secure […]

November 28, 2025

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Union Raises Alarm Over Worsening Insecurity, Demands Creation of State Police

By Chinedu Echianu The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has urged the Federal Government and state governors to urgently overhaul the country’s security architecture through the creation of state Police in order to stem the rising wave of violence, kidnappings, and displacement across the country. Speaking at the Union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja Thursday, ASCSN President, Comrade Shehu Mohammed, lamented that citizens now live in daily fear as criminal activities continue to escalate […]

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Business

Workplace Safety Must Come First, NSITF Tells Conference

By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has declared that preventing workplace accidents—not compensating for them—remains the Fund’s highest priority, warning that every claim represents “a story of pain” that no payment can ever truly erase. Faleye, represented by the General Manager of the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department, Tesh Kibikiwa, delivered the message at the 15th International Safety Conference and Awards 2025, held Wednesday at the Federal Ministry of […]

November 28, 2025

Security

Nigeria Leaders Urge Dialogue, Trust at International Peace Conference

By Oluwakemi Kindness Senior security officials, faith leaders, women’s advocates, and civic organizations on Thursday urged Nigerians to embrace dialogue, empathy, and trust as tools to address rising insecurity, polarization, and social divisions. Their calls came during the 9th International Conference on Love and Tolerance, themed “Bridging Divides, Building Trust in a Polarised World.” The conference highlighted that sustainable peace requires inclusive, community-driven approaches, not just force. Security Leaders Emphasize Dialogue Over Force The National Coordinator of the National Centre […]

November 27, 2025

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Sport

Nigeria Volleyball Premier League Set for Final Phase in Abuja

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The stage is fully set as the nation’s top volleyball clubs storm Abuja for the final phase of the 2025 Nigeria National Volleyball Premier League, scheduled for December, at the Indoor Sports Hall of the MKO Abiola Stadium. This year’s phase organised in partnership and backing of the Controller-General of Customs is expected to deliver the most competitive edition. Both the men’s and women’s categories will feature fierce battles as teams jostle for national ranking, dominance, and […]

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Senate Confirms Hon Omidiran as Executive Chairman of FCC

By Anayo Akwitti The Nigerian Senate on Thursday confirmed former federal lawmaker Hon. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran as Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), alongside 37 commissioners representing the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The confirmations followed the adoption of a screening report presented by Senator Allwell Heacho Onyesoh, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs. Onyesoh noted that all nominees submitted the required documents and underwent thorough vetting, with no criminal petitions […]

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Oxfam Country Director John Makina and CISLAC Executive Director Auwal Rafsanjani at the Power of Voices project close-out in Abuja.

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Power of Voices: Oxfam, Partners Close Five-Year Climate Justice

By Julian Osamoto Oxfam Nigeria and a coalition of civil society partners have marked the completion of the Fair for All (F4A) and African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) programmes, celebrating five years of transformative interventions in climate justice, governance, civic engagement, and community empowerment across Nigeria. At the project close-out event in Abuja, Oxfam Country Director John Makina described the programmes as a “five-year journey of courage, partnership, and transformation,” emphasising the power of citizen-led action to drive systemic […]

November 27, 2025