Two Warring Communities in Adamawa Sign Reconciliation Pact

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTwo Warring Communities in Adamawa Sign Reconciliation Pact

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 3, 2025

To curtail further loss of lives and properties, Bachama and Chobo communities in Adamawa State who have engaged each other in fighting recently resulted into killings and destructions of personal belongings have opted for peace and signed a peace pact at the Adamawa State Police Command Headquarters, Yola. Representatives of the two communities reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue, forgiveness, and peaceful coexistence, acknowledging that lasting peace and mutual prosperity can only be achieved through collective...

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Bandits Abducts Imam, Serving Councillors In Zamfara

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBandits Abducts Imam, Serving Councillors In Zamfara

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 3, 2025

Bandits have abducted Imam and two serving councillors with Maradun LGA in Zamfara State during an attack in Tsauni community in Gusau, the state capital. Hon. Sanusi Gama Giwa, Chairman of Maradun LGA, who disclosed this in a statement he personally signed, said the councillors, who represent Gidan Goga and Tsibiri wards in Maradun Local Government Area, were reportedly seized around 8:05 pm on Wednesday, near a police outpost, shortly after performing the Maghrib prayers....

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Nigeria @ 65: President Tinubu Says “The Worst is Over”

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria @ 65: President Tinubu Says “The Worst is Over”

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 2, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a national broadcast on Wednesday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, paid tribute to the nation’s founding fathers, acknowledged the pains of ongoing reforms, and urged citizens to embrace unity, productivity, and innovation in building a more prosperous Nigeria. Follow the link below for the full transcript of the broadcast. Full text: President Tinubu’s Independence Anniversary speech

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Troops Arrest Fake Police Officers With Two Hilux Loaded With Cannabis In Taraba

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Arrest Fake Police Officers With Two Hilux Loaded With Cannabis In Taraba

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 2, 2025

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in conjunction with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted and apprehended two fake policemen at Takum Junction in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The breakthrough is in continuation of the ongoing operations across Taraba State code-named OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA, aimed at flushing out bandits and other criminal elements in the state. According to a statement by...

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Full text: President Tinubu’s Independence Anniversary speech

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFull text: President Tinubu’s Independence Anniversary speech

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 2, 20251

NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHNED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025 Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and...

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Court Orders JAMB, UNILAG, OAU To Suspend 2025-2026 Admissions

EducationNewsNigeriaCourt Orders JAMB, UNILAG, OAU To Suspend 2025-2026 Admissions

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 2, 2025

The Federal High Court sitting in Enugu has ordered the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, to suspend all admission processes for the 2025/2026 academic session following an ex-parte motion filed by a group of candidates. An education technology expert and the Chief Executive Officer of Educare, Alex Onyia, posted the court order on his X handle on Tuesday indicate that the order was issued...

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Statewide Livestock Vaccination Exercise Flags Off In Kebbi

NewsNigeriaPoliticsStatewide Livestock Vaccination Exercise Flags Off In Kebbi

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 1, 2025

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi state says livestock remains a vital sector of the state economy, providing food, jobs, and income for thousands of households. Governor Idris stated this during the flag-off of statewide livestock vaccination held at Hutawa, Birnin Kebbi. The Governor, who was represented by the Head of Service, Malami Muhammad Shekare, pledged to harness livestock production through improved veterinary health services, strengthened security for farmers and herders, and investments in modern animal...

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Kogi Govt Mourns Demise Of  Arise News Anchor, Somtochukwu

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaKogi Govt Mourns Demise Of  Arise News Anchor, Somtochukwu

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 1, 2025

The Kogi State Government has mourned the tragic death of Ms. Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, an anchor, reporter, and producer with Arise News, who was killed during an alleged armed robbery in Abuja. In a condolence message signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, on Tuesday, the government described the late journalist as a consummate professional who carried out her duties with passion, brilliance, and a deep sense of responsibility. “Her tragic...

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Arise News Presenter Killed in Abuja Robbery

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaArise News Presenter Killed in Abuja Robbery

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 1, 2025

Nigeria’s media industry was plunged into grief Monday morning after ARISE News announced the tragic death of one of its promising broadcast journalists, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. The 29-year-old news anchor, reporter and producer, fondly called “Sommie” by colleagues, was killed in an armed robbery at her residence in the Katampe area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A statement issued on Monday by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi, on behalf of ARISE News management, confirmed the incident. “Sommie...

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NELFUND Closes 2024-2025 Loan Application Portal

BusinessNewsNigeriaNELFUND Closes 2024-2025 Loan Application Portal

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 1, 2025

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has closed its application portal for the 2024/2025 academic session. The portal will officially close on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, as it moves to the next academic cycle. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Strategic Communications, NELFUND, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, on Tuesday. According to the statement, the closure marks the conclusion of its second full cycle, allowing it to finalize the processing of pending applications...

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