Day: November 2, 2025

FCT sports department appoints Dr. Ahmadu Chairlady, Gymnastics Association Caretaker Committee

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The FCT Sports Department, under the Social Development Secretariat have appointed Dr. Jumai Ahmadu as Chairlady to run a caretaker committee of the FCT Gymnastics Association for the next seven months. A letter of Dr. Jumai Ahmadu’s engagement, signed by the FCT Director of Sports, Luka Istifanus, stated that it will be recalled that the Board of FCT Sports Associations were dissolved since October 2023. “While waiting for the approval of the FCT Minister for the reconstitution and inauguration of the next Board, a Caretaker Committee is now constituted to…

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2027: Northern Elders Forum plan regional summit, discuss unified voting pattern

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NEF plan summit

With political realignments already taking shape ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and the National Political Consultative Group yesterday began moves to convene a high-level summit of northern leaders to discuss a unified voting pattern and restore regional cohesion. The plan, according to organisers, will involve traditional rulers, religious leaders, and political stakeholders across the 19 northern states to re-awaken the spirit of inclusiveness once championed by the Late Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello. Speaking at an expanded meeting in Abuja yesterday, the…

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FG rejects Trump’s ‘country of particular concern’ tag

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FG rejects Trump’s tag

…Denies religious persecution claims The Federal Government has strongly rejected the decision by United States (US) President Donald Trump to redesignate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over alleged persecution of Christians, describing the claims as inaccurate, misleading, and inconsistent with realities on the ground. In a statement issued yesterday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Government dismissed Trump’s remarks alleging “large-scale killings of Christians” in Nigeria, stressing that such claims do not reflect the country’s complex security situation. “The Federal Government…

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PDP Crisis: Rival factions suspend each other, as leadership war deepens

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PDP Crisis

The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has plunged into a full-blown leadership crisis, as rival factions within its National Working Committee (NWC) announced the suspension of one another in a dramatic escalation of internal hostilities. The turmoil began earlier on Saturday when the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC), led by Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, announced the suspension of several top officials – including National Legal Adviser Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Deputy Legal Adviser Okechukwu Osuoha, and National Organising Secretary Umaru Bature – for one month.…

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Gunmen abduct Kebbi Deputy Speaker in hometown

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Kebbi Dep. Speaker

Gunmen have kidnapped the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Sama’ila Bagudu, in his hometown, Bagudu, headquarters of Bagudu local government area. The armed men reportedly invaded the town late Friday, shooting sporadically to scare residents before abducting the lawmaker. Sources said Bagudu was seized shortly after observing his prayers and on his way home from the mosque. Confirming the incident, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris, said security agencies had been notified and were working to ensure the safe release of…

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Resident doctors begin indefinite strike, shut down hospitals nationwide

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Resident doctors

Resident doctors across the country have commenced an indefinite strike, grounding medical services in public hospitals nationwide. The industrial action, declared by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, (NARD), followed the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government. NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, announced the decision in a statement on Saturday, citing the government’s failure to honour agreements reached after several negotiations and appeals. He said the strike was a last resort after repeated promises by the authorities were left unfulfilled. “This decision did not come lightly.…

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Rice millers blame Govt. policies, smuggling for shutdowns

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Rice millers blame

Nigeria’s multi-billion-naira rice milling industry is facing severe distress, with many mills shutting down and others operating far below capacity due to rising costs, insecurity, and government policies seen as undermining local production. Despite massive investments aimed at achieving rice self-sufficiency, the country still produces only a little over half of what it consumes, leaving a deficit of about three million metric tonnes annually. Kano, which hosts over 60 rice mills, and other major rice-producing states such as Kebbi and Kaduna, are witnessing closures, especially among small and medium-scale operators.…

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Empty container scandal hits Lagos Port, as Customs agent accuses Maersk, Unity Terminal of theft, racketeering

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Scandal hits Lagos Port,

A fresh scandal has erupted in Nigeria’s maritime sector over alleged theft and diversion of empty containers at Unity Bonded Terminal, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos – an off-dock facility that handles returns on behalf of shipping giant, Maersk Nigeria Ltd. The controversy, now before the Senate Committee on Marine Transport, the House Committee on Shipping, and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, was triggered by a petition filed by a licensed customs agent, Ben Nwaudo, of Prime Agencies Nigeria Limited. In the petition dated October 28, 2025, and…

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Genocide Claims: “Mother of all betrayals”: MURIC slams CAN for ‘selling out’ Tinubu to Trump 

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MURIC slams CAN

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of betraying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and tarnishing the country’s image abroad following the United States’ decision to redesignate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged killings of Christians. In a statement issued on Saturday, November 1, 2025, by its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, MURIC condemned what it described as CAN’s “disloyalty” and “ingratitude”, alleging that some Christian leaders had petitioned the U.S. government with false claims of religious persecution. “Despite the…

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