Tinubu Orders Military to Crush Terrorists, Bandits and Separatists

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Orders Military to Crush Terrorists, Bandits and Separatists

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 6, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Nigerian Army to remain unwavering in its fight against terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and separatist agitations, describing the threats as “existential” and demanding a “united, firm, and uncompromising response.” Speaking on Sunday through Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) held at the Murtala Square in Kaduna, the President gave what he termed a clear mandate to the Nigerian Army and...

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Lassa fever, Diphtheria, and Yellow Fever kill 28 Persons In Edo

HealthNewsNigeriaLassa fever, Diphtheria, and Yellow Fever kill 28 Persons In Edo

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 5, 2025

The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole, has confirmed 28 deaths from outbreaks of Lassa fever, diphtheria, and yellow fever across the state. Dr Oshiomhole disclosed this in Benin while briefing journalists on the recent outbreak of Dengue fever in the state. “The state had recorded 137 confirmed cases of Lassa fever, resulting in 24 deaths. “Two confirmed cases of yellow fever had been reported, with one fatality, while eight confirmed cases of diphtheria...

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INEC Receives 12 More Applications for Party Registration

NewsNigeriaPoliticsINEC Receives 12 More Applications for Party Registration

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 4, 2025

Releases Guidelines on Review of Election Results The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it has received an additional 12 applications from associations seeking registration as political parties, bringing the total number to 122. This development was made public in a statement issued on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. According to the statement, the fresh applications were received as...

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9mobile to Roll Out National Roaming Services on MTN Network

BusinessNewsNigeria9mobile to Roll Out National Roaming Services on MTN Network

PilotnewsJuly 4, 2025

9mobile is set to resume widespread service across the country by the end of July following a national roaming agreement with MTN Nigeria. The agreement, which has received the approval of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), was formally announced on Wednesday in Lagos. Under the three-year agreement, 9mobile subscribers will be able to access MTN’s extensive radio access network across Nigeria, effectively extending 9mobile’s coverage to areas previously underserved. The arrangement is expected to take...

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UBA, Wema Bank Resume International Transactions on Naira Cards

BusinessNewsNigeriaUBA, Wema Bank Resume International Transactions on Naira Cards

PilotnewsJuly 4, 2025

Two Nigerian commercial banks—United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Wema Bank—have announced the resumption of international transactions on their naira debit cards. In separate statements issued to their customers, both banks confirmed that their naira cards can now be used for payments on international platforms, including for online purchases, point of sale (POS), and Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions. UBA, in its announcement, noted that the development aligns with its commitment to improving the banking...

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Court Orders Senate to Recall Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCourt Orders Senate to Recall Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 4, 2025

…Fines Her ₦5 Million for Contempt Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the Nigerian Senate to immediately recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was suspended for six months following her face-off with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Delivering the judgment on Friday, Justice Nyako ruled that the suspension was excessive and amounted to denying the people of Kogi Central their constitutional right to representation. The judge faulted both Chapter 8 of the...

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Court Orders Senate To Reinstate Senator Natasha

NewsNigeriaPoliticsCourt Orders Senate To Reinstate Senator Natasha

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 4, 2025

…Fines Her N5m For Cyber Bullying The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has on Friday ordered the Senate to reinstate a suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, even as it slams her N5 million fine over cyber bullying. Recall that Natasha was on the 6th of March suspended for six months by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions over gross misconduct. Her suspension was borne out of her challenge...

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UniJos Academic Staff Union of Universities Embarks On Strike

EducationNewsNigeriaUniJos Academic Staff Union of Universities Embarks On Strike

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 4, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU University of Jos chapter had embarked on an indefinite strike over unpaid June salary of its members. This was contained in a press statement signed by the University of Jos Branch Chairman, Prof. Jurbe Molwus, made available to journalists in Jos, the Plateau State Capital on Thursday, said the industrial action would take full effect as from 12:00 am on Friday, July 4. Prof. Molwus said that the...

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Enugu State Advocates For State Policing, Rotational Presidency and Additional State for South East

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu State Advocates For State Policing, Rotational Presidency and Additional State for South East

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)July 4, 2025

The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, advocates for state policing, rotational presidency, and the creation of an additional state for the South East geopolitical zone. Governor Mbah stated this on Thursday when he received in audience members of the Senate Committee on Constitution Amendment, led by Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, at the Government House Enugu, ahead of the South East Zonal Public Hearing scheduled to hold in Enugu this weekend. Restating strong support for...

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Flood Wreaks Havoc In Gombe, Destroy 171 Houses- SEMA

NewsNigeriaFlood Wreaks Havoc In Gombe, Destroy 171 Houses- SEMA

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 4, 2025

No fewer than 171 houses were either completely or partially destroyed as a result of flooding and wind storms recorded in Gombe state in the last two months. Mr Haruna Abdullahi, the Executive Secretary of Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe said that over 15 villages from Dukku, Kwami, Gombe and Akko Local Government Areas had already been affected by...

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