284,400 Missing Persons Registered Between In A Year-ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says in 2024 alone, more than 94,000 people were registered as missing by their families with the Family Links Network, bringing the current number of registered missing people to approximately 284,400. The ICRC Family Link Officer, Mr. Benson Lee, disclosed this on Saturday in Yola during the commemoration of the International Day of the Disappeared. “Worldwide figures show that in 2024 alone, more than 94,000 people were...

Army Foils Bomb Production Attempt By Terrorists In Borno

No fewer than 242 bags of NPK fertilizer suspected to be diverted for use in the production of Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs, by terrorists in Borno have been intercepted by the Nigerian Army. A credible source at Army Headquarters confirmed the development to NAN on Friday in Abuja, explaining that the operation underscored the army’s vigilance in cutting off critical logistics to insurgents. The source added that fertilizer diversion remained a major threat to national security as...

Workers To Shut Down Polytechnics, Issue 21-Day Strike Notice To Federal Government

Normal activities in Nigerian Polytechnics would soon come to a halt after the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum issued by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP) to the federal government over unpaid salary arrears and other unresolved welfare matters. The ultimatum was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the association’s 77th General Executive Council meeting held at the Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Danbatta, Kano State. A communiqué was made...

Governor Fintiri Signs a Bill to Create, Regulate, and Protect the State Seal

Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has assented to a new Bill to be cited as “A Bill For A Law To Create The Seal Of Adamawa And Regulate Its Use 2025.” The Governor, while signing the bill, warned against wrongful use of the Seal for commercial advertisements, political campaigns, or any purpose that may bring the Government into disrepute, adding that the unauthorized imitation, reproduction, or distribution of the Seal is forbidden....

Remains of Former Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Buried In Yola

The remains of former Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service, Ahmed Aliyu Musdafa, who died in Abuja on Thursday at the age of 76, were buried in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. The Chief Imam of Modibbo Adama Central Mosque, Yola, Kahdi Ahmadu Bobboi, led the funeral prayer (Jana’izza) of the late CG Customs, who holds the traditional title of Sardauna Adamawa, which took place at the Lamido’s Palace, Yola. The deceased was survived by a wife and four...

Rivers LG poll: Police Vow To Deal With Cultists

Police in Rivers State have vowed to crush cultists or anyone planning to foment trouble during the chairmanship and councillorship polls scheduled for August 30th. The State Police Command, while announcing restrictions on human and vehicular movements from midnight of the election eve to 6 pm on the day of the election, said it has put all necessary mechanisms to checkmate any action aimed at causing a breach of the peace before, during, and after...

Igbo Apprenticeship Bill, “Igba Boi” Passes Into Law

The Anambra State House of Assembly has passed the Igbo Apprenticeship Bill, popularly known as the Igba Boi Bill, into law. The bill, which will take effect on September 10, 2025, is expected to boost entrepreneurship, create employment opportunities, and enhance economic development across the state. With the passage of the bill, the Igbo business mentorship system will be officially recognized and regulated the system. Sir Ejike Okechukwu, who sponsored the bill, said the legislation...

Osun Drags FG To Supreme Court Over LG Funds

The Osun State Government has filed a suit at the Supreme Court of Nigeria against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) over the alleged unlawful withholding of statutory allocations meant for local government councils since March 2025. The originating summons is supported by a 35-paragraph affidavit deposed to by the state commissioner for finance, Ogungbile Adeola Olusola. In the originating summons filed on its behalf by a team of lawyers led by Mike Ozekhome...

Nine States Yet To Access N40bn From 2024 Grants – UBEC

Approximately N40 billion is yet to be accessed by nine states under the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) programme, out of the remaining N121 billion backlog of 2024 matching grants. Aisha Garba, UBEC’s Executive Secretary, disclosed this during the 27th quarterly meeting themed “Bridging the gap between planning and performance towards achieving basic education.” According to her, 27 out of 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have so far accessed N78.6bn. She said...

FG Set Up Panel To Investigate Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment

Following the derailment of a train on August 26, 2025, near Jerre, while en route from Abuja to Kaduna, the Federal Government has set up an investigation committee to ascertain the cause of the incident. The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, who disclosed this in a statement signed by Janet McDickson Noah, Director of Press and Information in the ministry the said the committee will propose measures to prevent a recurrence. According to...

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