Day: December 2, 2025

FCTA’s Adamu Wanki honored by UN volunteer group

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The International Organization of UN Volunteers (IOUNV) has presented a Global Peace Diplomat award to Alh.Adamu Ibrahim Wanki, Permanent Secretary, Treasury and Budget Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Abuja. Alh. Hussaini Abubakar Agayi, the IOUNV Global Peace Diplomat in Nigeria, while presenting the the award in Abuja, said the presentation of the Peace Medal Award on SDGs 16 & 17 as Global Peace Diplomat is part of the IOUNV’s commemoration of the Internal Day of Tolerance. He said IOUNV recognises Adamu Wanki’s outstanding contribution and dedication to…

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Insecurity: “North running out of time” – Region’s leaders raise alarm in Kaduna

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…Govs., Sultan unite on State Police Northern political and traditional leaders yesterday held a high-stakes emergency security summit in Kaduna, issuing their strongest collective warning yet that the North risks “losing its future” to escalating insecurity, deepening poverty and social collapse unless urgent, coordinated action is taken. The joint meeting of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and the Northern Traditional Rulers Council brought together the 19 governors of the region, led by Forum Chairman and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya; traditional rulers, led by the Sultan of…

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FG unmasks 15 individuals, bus. entities’ terror-funding ring

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The Federal Government has publicly designated fifteen individuals and business entities as financiers of terrorism, in what officials describe as one of the country’s most far-reaching crackdowns on the financial lifelines of extremist organisations. The decision, announced through the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC) following intelligence supplied by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), places nine individuals and six business firms/Bureau-De-Change operators on the official terror-financing blacklist. The action invokes the full powers of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, compelling all financial institutions to immediately freeze the assets, funds…

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Nearly 500 abducted in 13 days amid new wave of mass kidnappings 

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Nigeria is confronting a frightening escalation in mass abductions, as armed groups intensify coordinated attacks across multiple northern states, leaving at least 490 people kidnapped in just 13 days, according to incident reports and security sources. The abductions – spanning Sokoto, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Borno, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)  – targeted a wide spectrum of victims, including monarchs, worshippers, students, farmers, travellers, and entire communities. Among the most shocking incidents were the kidnapping of 315 students in Niger State, the abduction of 30 women in Sokoto, the…

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Insecurity allegations: Again, Kano govt. orders arrest of Ganduje

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Kano State government has once again demanded the arrest of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, accusing him of making statements capable of fuelling insecurity in the state. The call followed the 34th State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday, where the Council reviewed recent comments attributed to the former governor and the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin. According to the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the Council believes Ganduje’s remarks were dangerous, inflammatory, and capable of destabilising the state. He explained that the former governor’s alleged…

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Sokoto: Bandits abduct bride, bridesmaids, 28 others before wedding

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Sokoto bandits abduction

No fewer than 30 women and girls were reportedly abducted on Saturday night, when armed bandits attacked Chacho community in Wurno local government area of Sokoto State. It was gathered that one resident was injured during the attack, according to a post on X by security analyst, Bakatsine, on Sunday. According to the report, the assailants stormed the community under the cover of darkness and abducted scores of women and girls, including a bride and her bridesmaids, just hours before her scheduled wedding ceremony. The mass abduction adds to the…

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2027: Amaechi rejects VP role, says he’s contesting for President

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Amaechi rejects VP role

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has finally addressed the growing rumours suggesting he might team up with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as a running mate in the 2027 election. Amaechi made it clear that he is not interested in the vice-presidential slot and has no intention of contesting under anyone’s ticket. He stated that he is focused on his own presidential ambition and will not entertain any discussions that attempt to place him as a deputy to another aspirant. His position was conveyed through his media aide, David…

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Uba Sani presents 2026 Budget of ₦985.9bn to Kaduna Assembly

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Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill of ₦985.9 billion to the Kaduna State House of Assembly, describing it as a people-centred financial plan to consolidate ongoing reforms in security, infrastructure, education and rural development sectors. Presenting the proposal before lawmakers at Lugard Hall yesterday, the Governor said the draft budget was not just a constitutional obligation, but “a solemn civic engagement” anchored on transparency, equity and the welfare of citizens. Governor Sani said that the 2026 budget was drawn up through one of the widest…

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Baba-Ahmed slams Tinubu’s ambassadorial list, says President shouldn’t run in 2027

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Baba Ahmed slams Tinubu

Former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has delivered a blistering critique of the administration – questioning both the President’s ambassadorial nominations and his suitability for a second term in 2027. Speaking during separate television appearances over the weekend, Baba-Ahmed urged the 10th National Assembly to subject Tinubu’s newly released list of 32 ambassadorial nominees to rigorous scrutiny, insisting that some of the individuals presented raise troubling concerns. “There are a few of these nominees that require more rigorous scrutiny in terms of their background,…

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