Author: Aminu Imam

Hassan Katsina Memorial: Leaders extol Late General’s patriotism 

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Hassan Katsina Memorial

…Babangida, Northern leaders pay tributes  Former military president, retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, (a.k.a IBB) and other prominent Northerners have paid glowing tribute to the Governor of the defunct Northern region, the Late General Hassan Usman Katsina, describing him as an embodiment of humility, patriotism, and unwavering commitment to the unity and development of Nigeria. They particularly urged the present leadership in Nigeria to imbibe the qualities of late retired General Katsina by resolving the country’s socio-economic, political and security challenges. Babangida’s message was delivered by former Niger State Military…

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FG secures release of abducted 100 Niger State schoolchildren

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FG secures release

…As 165 remain in captivity The Federal Government yesterday confirmed the release of 100 abducted pupils of St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara local government area of Niger State – the first major breakthrough since gunmen seized more than 300 students and staff from the remote community on November 21. Presidential spokesman, Sunday Dare, as well as multiple security sources disclosed that the freed children were already being profiled and handed over to the Niger State Government. However, officials declined to confirm whether a ransom…

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Nigeria’s External Reserves hit historic peak above $45bn in 6yrs

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External Reserves peak

Nigeria’s external reserves hit a six-year high, rising above $45 billion mark, in a historical move. Latest data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN),  showed that such a peak was last recorded on July 23, 2019, when they stood at $45.04 billion. The external buffers now stand at $45.04 billion, after climbing to $42.03 billion on September 19, 2025. This means the nation has added nearly $5 billion to its reserves within a short period. The rise in the country’s external reserves is not a one-off spike but…

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U.S express optimism Nigeria will end insecurity, terrorism

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The United States (U.S.) has expressed optimism that the Federal Government will win the fight against insecurity and terrorism in Nigeria. A member of the US Congress, Rep. Riley Moore, gave this optimism yesterday through a post he shared on his official X account following a recent congressional delegation’s discussions with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu RibaÉ—u, on countering North-East terrorism and halting Christian killings in the Middle-Belt. RibaÉ—u’s discussions with the delegation stems from an October 2025 directive by US President Donald Trump to the House Appropriations Committee…

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“Kidnapping started in the South, not the North” – Nasarawa Gov.

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Nasarawa governor

Nasarawa State governor,  Abdullahi Sule, says insecurity, particularly kidnapping, has become a national crisis that no region can afford to ignore, insisting that the phenomenon did not originate in northern Nigeria as widely assumed. Speaking during a television programme at the weekend, the governor described a recent meeting of Nigerian governors as tense and emotionally-charged, reflecting the gravity of the nation’s security challenges. He said, “It is usually very forgetful for us in this part of the world – you know we usually forget things very, very easily – and…

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CBN grants final licences to 82 BDCs

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CBN on BDCs

The Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), has granted final licenses to 82 Bureaux-De-Change (BDCs) to operate, with effect from December 27. A statement issued in Abuja yesterday by the CBN’s acting director, corporate communications department, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, stated that the exercise was in line with its powers conferred under the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020. According to Mrs. Sidi-Ali, it is also in line with the Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines for BDC Operations in Nigeria 2024. “By this notice, only BDCs listed on the Bank’s website…

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Remi Tinubu shuts down Gov. Adeleke on stage

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Remi Tinubu Adeleke

…Threatens to turn-off his mic for singing Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, during her coronation ceremony as the Yeye Asiwaju Ile Oodua at the weekend, interrupted Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke’s speech, threatening to switch-off the microphone as he sang. Recall that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Sunday conferred the title of Yeye Asiwaju Ile Oodua on Mrs Tinubu during the 10th anniversary of his coronation. The title was previously held by the Late Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, the wife of the Late sage and…

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EFCC seals Abuja residence of ex-minister Timipre Sylva

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed the Abuja residence of Timipre Sylva, the immediate past minister of state for petroleum. Special assistant on media to Sylva, Julius Bokuro, revealed this in a statement yesterday, while criticising the agency over the sealing of his principal’s home. Sylva, a former governor of Bayelsa, is locked in a dispute with the EFCC over the probe of the $14.8 million meant for a refinery project in Brass LGA of the state. In the statement, titled: ‘Grave Breach of Decency: EFCC Attempted…

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FG launches ‘My Nigeria, My responsibility’ campaign; calls for patriotism

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FG launches campaig for patriotism

The Federal Government has launched a nationwide citizenship movement designed to transform patriotism from mere emotion into everyday action, responsibility, and nation-building. The initiative, titled: ‘My Nigeria, My Responsibility’, was officially flagged-off yesterday at the State House, Abuja, by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The campaign, spearheaded by the Presidency through the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, aims to rekindle a culture of responsible citizenship, emphasizing that every Nigerian has a direct role…

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Lai Mohammed to honour Buhari with new book on Late President’s legacy

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Preparations are underway for a major national event to mark the first posthumous birthday of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on July 13, 2025. The commemoration will centre on the public presentation of a new book by former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. The book, titled: “Headlines & Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration”, will be unveiled on December 17, 2025, the day Buhari would have turned 83. The launch is scheduled to take place at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, beginning at 10…

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