Day: July 1, 2026

‘79,323 killed, 34,773 abducted in Nigeria in six years’ – Report

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Report on 9ja abductions

…Bandits killed more than B’Haram, ISWAP A group, Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa, (ORFA), has released a startling statistics on the activities of terror groups in Nigeria, which revealed that 79,323 people, were killed and 34,773 others abducted in terrorism-related violence in the last six years. In the new report made available to newsmen yesterday, ORFA, expressed regrets unfortunately the outside world was oblivious of this disturbing trend. In the report, titled: ‘Four Times Boko Haram? How the World Misreads Nigeria’s Violence’, signed by ORFA Senior Research Analyst, Frans…

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FG to scrap JSS–SSS separation policy – Minister

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FG on JSS–SSS

The Federal Government has announced plans to end the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), saying it has contributed to the rising number of children dropping out of school. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja, during the inauguration of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Ministerial Implementation and Monitoring Committee. According to the Minister, more than 20 million pupils leave school between primary education and junior secondary school, indicating that the current system is not working. “We have 20 million…

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‘First section of Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway completed’ – FG

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Abuja Kaduna Kano highway

The Federal Government has completed the first 118-kilometre section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway at a cost of ₦257 billion, while approving 27 major road projects worth over ₦3.9 trillion across 15 states, as part of efforts to accelerate infrastructure development nationwide. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed the development while briefing newsmen after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. He also announced that the remaining 164-kilometre section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway is scheduled for completion by November…

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Alleged ₦400m bribery: Atiku demands Gbajabiamila’s suspension

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Atiku on Gbajabiamila’s suspension

Former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations of a ₦400 million bribery scandal and questions surrounding a ₦27.4bn budgetary allocation. In a statement issued yesterday by the Atiku Media Office, the former vice-president said President Tinubu must demonstrate leadership by ensuring that members of his administration are held accountable for their actions. Atiku was reacting to allegations made by Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director General of the Presidential Foreign…

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FG approves ₦286bn maritime projects to boost ports, Blue economy

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FG approves maritime projects

The Federal Government has approved four maritime projects worth ₦286 billion to modernise port operations and strengthen Nigeria’s blue economy. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) cleared the acquisition of pollution control vessels, pilot cutter boats, and firefighting boats, alongside the dredging of the Escravos Channel to improve navigation and maritime safety. Officials say the projects will enhance pollution control, emergency response, and efficiency in port channels across the country.

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“State police won’t solve insecurity” – Buba Galadima

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Galadima state police

…Says it could be weaponised against opposition A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has cautioned against the proposed creation of state police, arguing that the initiative would neither address Nigeria’s security challenges nor strengthen democracy. Galadima, speaking during an interview on a television programme yesterday, said the proposed policing structure could instead be used by political officeholders to intimidate opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election. He was reacting to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, which was…

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NDC appeals court judgment voiding registration

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NDC appeals court judgment

…As INEC grants party access to portal The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has filed an appeal against the recent judgment of the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, which voided the party’s registration. This is coming just as its National Leader, Seriake Dickson, announced that the names of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and himself have been uploaded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. Dickson disclosed the development in a post on his 𝕏 page on Monday, saying the appeal had been filed alongside an application…

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NSCIA warns against Muslim profiling in Nigeria

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NSCIA on Muslim profiling

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has raised concerns over what it described as persistent profiling of Islam and Muslims by some individuals and groups, warning that continued attacks on the faith and its adherents could threaten Nigeria’s peace and unity. The apex Islamic body, under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, made the position known in a statement by its Public Affairs Officer, Abbas Jimoh. The council says Muslims had remained calm despite what it called repeated provocations, marginalisation and unfounded allegations, stressing…

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