Tiani Sworn in as Niger’s President for 5-Year Transition

NewsPoliticsTiani Sworn in as Niger’s President for 5-Year Transition

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 26, 2025

…Dissolves Political Parties General Abdourahamane Tiani, the military leader who seized power in Niger through a coup in 2023, has been sworn in as the country’s transitional president for the next five years. At a ceremony held in Niamey on Wednesday, Tiani also formalised his promotion to the rank of army general, the highest in the country’s military hierarchy. In a significant political shift, he signed a decree dissolving all political parties. Mahamane Roufai, the...

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Minister Decries Imprisonment of 26,000 Children in Nigeria’s Custodial Centres

NewsNigeriaPoliticsMinister Decries Imprisonment of 26,000 Children in Nigeria’s Custodial Centres

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 26, 2025

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has described as alarming the detention of over 26,000 children in Nigeria’s custodial centres, warning that the situation violates child protection laws and requires urgent reform. Speaking at a high-level inter-agency stakeholder meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, Tunji-Ojo revealed that children account for 30 per cent of the total inmate population in correctional facilities across the country. “Approximately 26,000 children are held in correctional facilities annually, representing over 30...

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FG Begins Payment of ₦77,000 Monthly Allowance to Corps Members

EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsFG Begins Payment of ₦77,000 Monthly Allowance to Corps Members

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 26, 2025

The Federal Government has begun paying the new ₦77,000 monthly allowance to members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), fulfilling a commitment made in September 2024. The increase, which aligns with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024, more than doubles the previous ₦33,000 stipend. However, its implementation was delayed due to financial and administrative challenges. Corps members started receiving payment notifications on Wednesday, Pilot News has learnt. Last week, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu,...

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Law to Protect Persons Living with HIV in Anambra Scales Second Reading

HealthNewsNigeriaPoliticsLaw to Protect Persons Living with HIV in Anambra Scales Second Reading

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)March 25, 2025

Anambra State House of Assembly during plenary on Tuesday, read for the second time, a bill for a law to protect persons living with HIV/aids in Anambra State. The bill extensively debated by House members, received an accelerated push to the next stage after being read for the second time. Many members of the Assembly who spoke in favour of the bill argued on the need to protect the persons living with HIV/aids, considering that...

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Reps Move to Ensure Election Petitions Are Resolved Before Swearing-in

NewsNigeriaPoliticsReps Move to Ensure Election Petitions Are Resolved Before Swearing-in

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 25, 2025

…Push for Single-Day Elections for All Political Offices The House of Representatives is advancing efforts to reform Nigeria’s electoral process, with two major constitutional amendment bills passing their second reading on Tuesday. One seeks to ensure that all election petitions are concluded before winners are sworn into office, while the other proposes the conduct of all elections on the same day. Resolving Election Petitions Before Swearing-in The first bill, sponsored by Mansur Soro (Darazo/Ganjuwa, Bauchi)...

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Soldiers Killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP Attack Military Base in Borno

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSoldiers Killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP Attack Military Base in Borno

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 25, 2025

At least three Nigerian soldiers were killed on Monday night when Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents launched a fierce assault on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Wajiroko, Borno State. According to a military signal obtained by SaharaReporters, the terrorists struck around 10:00 p.m., causing casualties among Nigerian troops, including the Brigade Commander and two other soldiers who sustained injuries. “At approximately 242205A MAR 25, own troops at FOB Wajiroko...

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Nigeria’s Road to 2026 World Cup Gets Tougher After 1-1 Draw With Zimbabwe

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsNigeria’s Road to 2026 World Cup Gets Tougher After 1-1 Draw With Zimbabwe

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 25, 2025

Nigeria’s aspirations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a significant hit on Tuesday as the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. The Nigerian team, led by coach Eric Chelle, dominated possession but struggled to penetrate Zimbabwe’s defense. The deadlock was broken in the 74th minute when Victor Osimhen headed in a cross from Ola Aina, giving Nigeria a 1-0 lead. However, the advantage...

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Interpol Targets ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ Rings in Africa, Nigeria Records Highest Arrests

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaInterpol Targets ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ Rings in Africa, Nigeria Records Highest Arrests

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 25, 2025

The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has announced the arrest of 306 individuals linked to cybercrime across seven African countries, with Nigeria recording the highest number of suspects. The arrests were made between November 2024 and February 2025 as part of Operation Red Card, a coordinated effort to combat cyber-enabled fraud, including mobile banking scams, investment fraud, and messaging app scams. The operation uncovered over 1,500 victims. “The arrests are part of Operation Red Card,...

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INEC Reviews Recall Petition Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

NewsNigeriaPoliticsINEC Reviews Recall Petition Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 25, 2025

…Flags Irregularities in Kogi Senator’s Recall Petition Abuja, 25 March 2025 – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has acknowledged receipt of a petition seeking the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. The commission disclosed this in a statement following its regular weekly meeting held on Tuesday. According to INEC, the petition was accompanied by six bags of documents, reportedly containing signatures from over half of the 474,554 registered voters in the...

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Federal Govt Sets Up Special Military Force to To Tackle Terrorism, Cybersecurity

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFederal Govt Sets Up Special Military Force to To Tackle Terrorism, Cybersecurity

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 25, 2025

To boost the Nation’s security architecture and enhance Nigeria’s operational effectiveness in combating terrorism, insurgency, transnational crimes, and other asymmetric threats bedeviling the Country, the federal government has assembled 800 soldiers from the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force for training as Special Operations Forces. Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar disclosed this during the Special Operations Forces training opening at Camp Kabala located within the Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna State on Monday. He...

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