August 22, 2025

General

General

NCPWD Organises Capacity Building Training for Security Agencies on Accessibility and Anti-Discrimination Enforcement

Abuja, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has organised a capacity building training for security agencies to enhance the enforcement of accessibility standards and anti-discrimination laws in Nigeria. The two-day training, held in Abuja, brought together officers from the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps

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General Insecurity Military

Special Forces Deployed to Benue to Curb Rising Insecurity

Makurdi | June 15, 2025 The Nigerian military has deployed Special Forces to Benue State as part of renewed efforts to combat escalating insecurity, including attacks by armed groups and communal violence in parts of the state. The deployment, confirmed by military sources on Sunday, follows recent incidents in several local government areas, particularly in

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General Terrorism

Bandit Kingpins Surrender Arms, Release 16 Kidnapped Victims in Katsina

Dan Musa, Katsina State | June 15, 2025 In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing fight against insecurity in the North-West region, notorious bandit kingpins operating in Dan Musa Local Government Area of Katsina State have voluntarily surrendered their weapons and released 16 kidnapped victims to security authorities. The development was confirmed on Saturday by

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Police Fire Teargas at Protesters in Benue Over Yelewata Killings

Makurdi, Benue State | June 15, 2025 Tension flared in Benue State on Saturday as police operatives fired teargas to disperse protesters who had taken to the streets to condemn the recent killings in Yelewata, a community in Guma Local Government Area. The demonstrators, mostly youths and women from the affected area, had blocked portions

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Education General

Minister Hails Smooth Conduct of National Common Entrance Exam as 64,000 Sit Unity Schools Exam

Abuja, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 The Ministry of Education has commended the exemplary management of the National Common Entrance Exam for Unity Schools, which saw approximately 64,000 candidates take part in the examination in a remarkably smooth and well-organized manner. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Chinedu Okafor,

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General

NDPC Seeks Strategic Partnership with BPP on Data Policy Implementation and Protection

Abuja, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has expressed the Commission’s intention to collaborate with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) to strengthen the strategic implementation of data protection policies across federal institutions. During a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the BPP,

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General

Nigerians in Portugal to Enjoy Zero Tax on Foreign Income

Lisbon, Portugal – June 15, 2025 Nigerians residing in Portugal are set to benefit from a new tax policy that exempts them from paying taxes on income earned outside the country. The development follows recent tax reforms introduced by the Portuguese government aimed at attracting foreign professionals and investors. Under the new regime, Portugal has

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General

239 Teachers Denied Salaries Over Absenteeism in Jigawa

Dutse, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 The Jigawa State Government has withheld the salaries of 239 teachers across various schools in the state following findings of persistent absenteeism and dereliction of duty. The Executive Chairman of the Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Haruna Musa, made this known during a press briefing in

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General National Development

46th Edition of The Explainer Highlights Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as Catalyst for National Transformation

Abuja, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 The 46th edition of The Explainer, a flagship publication under the National Orientation Agency (NOA), has spotlighted the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, describing it as a transformative infrastructure initiative with the potential to redefine Nigeria’s economic landscape. According to the publication, the highway, championed by the Minister of Works,

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General Politics

North-East APC Leaders Rally in Gombe to Endorse VP Shettima for Second Term

Gombe, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 Top chieftains and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the North-East geopolitical zone converged in Gombe State on Saturday in a strategic move to endorse Vice President Kashim Shettima for a second term in office. The gathering, which took place at the Gombe International Conference Centre, drew

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