Tinubu Pledges Rapid Expansion of ‘Made in Nigeria’ Weapons to Tackle Insecurity

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to expedite Nigeria’s local production of arms and ammunition as a central component of his administration’s broader strategy to fortify national institutions and security architecture. The declaration was made during the graduation ceremony of Course 33 at the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja, where Vice-President Kashim Shettima spoke on the President’s behalf. Addressing the ceremony under the theme “Strengthening Institutions for National Security and Development in Nigeria”, Shettima...

RMAFC Begins Review of Salaries for Public, Judicial Office-Holders

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has formally commenced a nationwide review of remuneration packages for political, public and judicial office-holders. This decision, announced in a statement released from Abuja by Maryam Yusuf, Head of Information and Public Relations at the Commission, marks the beginning of a series of deliberate steps towards reform in line with constitutional provisions. At a retreat held in Kano, the Chairman of RMAFC’s Remuneration and Monetisation Committee, Mohammed...

UNIZIK Imposes Indefinite Ban on ‘Signing Off’ Celebrations

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has placed an indefinite ban on the long-standing “signing off” tradition observed by final-year students after their examinations. The directive was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the university’s Registrar, Dr Chinenye Okeke, and takes effect immediately. The notice comes amid rising concerns that the celebrations have, over time, transformed into unruly gatherings that jeopardise safety and disrupt campus life. Dr Okeke explained the reasons behind the decision....

Corps Member Assaulted by Anambra Vigilantes Demands Justice

A female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Jennifer Elohor Edema, who was assaulted by armed vigilante operatives in Anambra State, has narrated her ordeal and called for justice. On 19 August, a video surfaced on social media showing men of the Agunechemba Vigilante Group beating and stripping corps members at their lodge in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area. The footage, filmed on 23 July, captured Elohor being assaulted while crying for...

Champion Breweries Acquires Bullet Brand from Distell Nigeria

Champion Breweries Plc, a subsidiary of enJOYcorp and a stalwart of Nigeria’s brewing landscape since 1974, has struck a pivotal agreement to acquire the renowned Bullet ready-to-drink (RTD) alcoholic and energy-beverage portfolio from Sun Mark International Limited. In a statement made to the Nigerian Exchange, Champion Breweries confirmed it will assume full ownership of all brand assets and intellectual property associated with Bullet. The deal will be structured through a newly formed Netherlands-based entity, in...

Federal Government Confirms Nationwide Coverage of Kidney Dialysis Subsidy

The Federal Government has noted that Northwest states are not excluded from its ongoing Kidney Dialysis Subsidy Scheme. The clarification follows media suggestions to the contrary. The subsidy has been in effect since earlier in the year. “Under the scheme, the cost of a dialysis session has been reduced from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000,” Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director and Head of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, confirmed in a...

69,376 Nigerians Register Online in 7 Hours as INEC Opens Online Voter Registration

Female Voters Lead in Online Registration with 51.3% 69% of Registrants Are Youths The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that no fewer than 69,376 Nigerians completed their online pre-registration for voter’s cards within the first seven hours of the exercise on Monday. The Commission said the registration portal, which went live at 8:30 a.m. on 18th August 2025, recorded impressive traffic from across the country, with slightly more female registrants than males. According...

Tinubu Celebrates Victory As APC Sweeps 12 Constituencies in By-Elections

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the winners of the by-elections conducted on Saturday across 16 constituencies in 12 states of the federation, describing the exercise as largely peaceful and a demonstration of Nigeria’s growing democratic culture. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for organising elections that were “hitch-free and mostly devoid of violence.” According to results declared...

US Approves $346m Arms Sale to Nigeria Amid Security Struggles

The US State Department has approved a potential $346 million sale of advanced munitions, including bombs, rockets and precision weaponry, to Nigeria. This move is aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s capacity to counter rising terrorist threats. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), part of the US Department of Defence, announced the decision in a Wednesday press release, notifying Congress of the proposed foreign military sale. Under the proposed deal, Nigeria has requested 1,002 MK-82 general-purpose 500...

Court Discharges Comfort Emmanson as FG Withdraws Charges, Lifts Lifetime Ban

…KWAM 1 Appointed Aviation Security Ambassador A Lagos Magistrate Court in Ogba has discharged Ms Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of unruly behaviour on an Ibom Air flight, after the police formally withdrew the five-count charge against her. During Wednesday’s session, presiding Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami struck out the matter following an application by Police Prosecutor Oluwabunmi Adeitan, who informed the court that the complainant, the airline, and the authorities were “no longer interested in pursuing...

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