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In a decisive move to curb the rising tide of violence and banditry in Nigeria’s North-East and North-Central regions, the Nigerian Senate has issued an urgent directive to security agencies to scale up their surveillance and operational capacities in Taraba, Plateau, and Bauchi states. The call, made during a plenary session on May 28, 2025,…
In a remarkable display of skill, innovation, and determination, a team of brilliant students from the Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMinna) in Nigeria has etched their names in the annals of global ICT excellence. On May 24, 2025, these young tech prodigies clinched the prestigious Grand Prize in the Practice Competition – Computing Track…
the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) have announced a robust partnership aimed at revolutionizing the nation’s Marine and Blue Economy sector. This collaboration, solidified during a high-profile courtesy visit by Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of DIL, to the NPA headquarters in Lagos, signals a new era of economic growth, with…
In a powerful and impassioned address marking the 2025 National Children’s Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned child bullying in Nigeria, declaring it an unacceptable barrier to the well-being and development of the nation’s youth. Speaking on Tuesday, the President reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to creating a safer, more nurturing environment for Nigerian…
The football world is abuzz with speculation surrounding the future of Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen, as conflicting reports emerge about a potential blockbuster move to Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal. The Super Eagles striker, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has been the subject of intense transfer chatter, with the latest rumors suggesting that…
In a significant development in Libya’s ongoing efforts to curb crime and protect local infrastructure, authorities in the southern city of Sabha have arrested five Nigerian nationals accused of stealing valuable electrical equipment from a local farm. The arrests, which took place on May 25, 2025, were carried out by the Al-Qahira Police Department, marking…
the Gombe State Government has successfully rescued a 14-year-old girl who was forcibly married off to an elderly man as his third or possibly fourth wife in neighboring Taraba State. The rescue operation, confirmed by the Gombe State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Asma’u Iganus, marks a significant step in the state’s ongoing…
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has vowed to prevent any of the state’s 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) from falling into the hands of Boko Haram or its splinter faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The declaration, made following a high-stakes meeting with President Bola Tinubu on May 26, 2025, underscores a renewed…
operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun, have successfully rescued eight kidnapped passengers in the volatile Akoko North axis of Ondo State. The operation, which unfolded along the Ase-Isua-Ishe-Iboropa-Ugbe axis—a notorious hotspot for criminal activities—marks another significant victory for the state’s homegrown security outfit in its ongoing battle against kidnapping…
Nigeria is gearing up to commission four state-of-the-art lithium processing plants in 2025, with investments totaling over $800 million, predominantly funded by Chinese companies. This ambitious initiative, spearheaded by Nigeria’s Ministry of Solid Minerals, marks a significant step toward transforming the country into a hub for critical mineral processing and reducing its reliance on raw…
