August 26, 2025

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Fraud General Police

Police Uncovers, Dismantles WhatsApp Fraud Syndicate Targeting High-profile Nigerians

The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated fraud syndicate operating via WhatsApp and targeting high-profile Nigerians, including politicians, business executives, and public officials. In a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, the syndicate was apprehended after weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance by the Police Cybercrime Unit. The operation, according

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Democracy Day General

Tinubu Confers Posthumous Honours On Abiola, Humphrey Nwosu, Others

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred posthumous national honours on Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, and several other distinguished Nigerians in recognition of their roles in advancing democracy in the country. The honours were announced as part of the 2025 Democracy Day celebrations, held to commemorate the historic June 12, 1993,

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General

FG Begins N35,000 Arrears Payment, Implements N70,000 Minimum Wage for Civil Servants Nationwide

The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the payment of the long-awaited ₦35,000 wage award arrears and officially begun the implementation of a new ₦70,000 minimum wage for civil servants across the country. This development, confirmed by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, follows months of negotiations with organised labour and forms

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Democracy Day General

Truth About June 12 Bigger Than What Nigerians Know – Al-Mustapha

Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has once again stirred national debate, asserting that the real story behind the June 12, 1993, presidential election annulment remains largely unknown to Nigerians. Speaking in an interview to mark the 2025 Democracy Day, Al-Mustapha claimed that the

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General

Journalists Barred as President Tinubu Prepares to Address National Assembly

Abuja, Nigeria – June 12, 2025 — Security operatives on Wednesday barred journalists from accessing the National Assembly complex as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prepared to address a joint sitting of the Senate and House of Representatives in commemoration of Democracy Day. According to reports, accredited members of the State House Press Corps and National

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General Policy update

Federal Civil Service to Go Paperless by December 2025

The Federal Government has announced plans to fully transition the civil service to a paperless system by December 2025, in a bid to enhance efficiency, reduce bureaucracy, and promote environmentally friendly governance practices. The move, driven by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), aligns with ongoing reforms under the

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Business General

African Executives Push for Indigenous Innovation and Infrastructure Investment to Drive Sustainable Growth

Prominent African business leaders and policymakers have reiterated the urgent need for the continent to invest in homegrown innovation and foundational infrastructure as a pathway to long-term economic stability and global relevance. This call was made at the just-concluded 2025 edition of the Africa Soft Power Summit, which took place in Nairobi, Kenya, and brought

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General World

Netanyahu Escapes Parliamentary Sack as Israeli Opposition Fails to Force Early Polls Amid Gaza War Tensions

In a tense and closely-watched session at the Israeli Knesset, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fragile right-wing coalition managed to stave off an attempt by the opposition to dissolve parliament, thereby averting the prospect of early elections. The dramatic showdown, which took place on Thursday, ended with 61 lawmakers voting against the motion while 53 supported

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General Protest

Nigerians Protest Against Bad Governance in Rivers State

Port Harcourt – June 12, 2025 As Nigeria marked Democracy Day, dozens of citizens in Rivers State took to the streets in protest against what they described as persistent bad governance and rising economic hardship in the country. The demonstrators, mostly youths, converged in parts of Port Harcourt early Wednesday morning, chanting solidarity songs and

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General

Governor Yusuf Commends Emergency Agencies for Averting Tanker Fire Disaster in Kano

Kano – June 12, 2025 Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has commended the swift intervention of emergency response agencies for successfully averting a major fire disaster following a petrol tanker incident in the state. The near-tragedy occurred on Wednesday at a densely populated area in Kano metropolis when a loaded fuel tanker developed

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