Author: Aminu Imam

‘350m out of 500m illegal weapons in W’Africa domiciled in Nigeria’ – CDS Musa

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CDS on illicit arms

Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has disclosed that Nigeria must, as a matter of urgency, improve its security strategies in the face of increasing global fragility. The CDS disclosed this yesterday, while delivering the second Distinguished Personality Lecture organised by the TETFund Centre of Excellence in Security Management, held at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State. Musa, speaking on the lecture, titled: “Global Fragility and Security Management in Nigeria”, lamented the growing interconnectivity between global insecurity and Nigeria’s internal security dynamics. The CDS, who said: “Fragile states…

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NAFDAC seals warehouse full of explosive chemicals in Kano

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NAFDAC seals warehouse

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC), has reportedly shut down a warehouse in Kano after finding a large amount of dangerous chemicals that can be used to make explosives. NAFDAC officials found the warehouse on Wednesday in the Kwakwachi area of Fagge Local Government, following a tip-off and inspection by NAFDAC enforcement officials. It contained 60,000 litres of sulphuric acid and 28,560 litres of nitric acid, along with 330 empty jerricans. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, who was represented by Dr. Martins Iluyomade,…

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Immigration blocks Natasha from boarding UK flight

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Immigration Natasha

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was briefly blocked by immigration officers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja yesterday morning while trying to board a flight to the United Kingdom. According to reports, she was travelling with her husband to attend her stepson’s graduation ceremony abroad. Airport officials allegedly told the senator that her name had been placed on a travel watch list, which reportedly came at the request of the National Assembly leadership. She was informed that she had been flagged as a potential flight risk. The travel delay stirred…

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Canal+ takes full control of DStv, GOtv in $3bn MultiChoice deal

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Canal MultiChoice

In a move that is set to reshape the African entertainment landscape, French media giant Canal+ has successfully acquired South Africa-based MultiChoice Group in a $3 billion deal, gaining full control of popular pay-TV services DStv and GOtv. The acquisition received the green light from South Africa’s Competition Tribunal on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 after a long-anticipated takeover. The deal, valued at approximately 55 billion rand, was confirmed following months of regulatory scrutiny and negotiations. Canal+, which already held a 45.2% stake in MultiChoice, moved to acquire the remaining shares…

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H’Reps commences annual recess, to reconvene late Sept.

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H'Reps commences

The 10th House of Representatives has commenced its annual recess, adjourning legislative activities until September 23, 2025. The Motion to proceed on the two-month break was moved, seconded, and unanimously adopted by members during plenary. The initial resumption date of September 17 was adjusted, as stated in an internal memo issued by Clerk of the House, Dr. Yahaya ƊanZaria, on behalf of the House leadership. According to a statement from the House spokesperson, Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr., “during the recess, members were actively engaged in their constituencies, addressing pressing concerns…

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“Tinubu weaponising State power against opposition”, Sule Lamiɗo alleges

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Sule Lamiɗo alleges

…Says he’s ready to work within, outside PDP Former Foreign Affairs Minister and PDP chieftain, Sule Lamiɗo has accused President Bola Tinubu of using state institutions to force opposition members to defect to the ruling APC through intimidation and harassment. Speaking to newsmen in Kano on Wednesday, Lamiɗo claimed the administration deploys state apparatus against opponents, with corruption charges mysteriously dropped once politicians join the APC. “No matter your crime, once you join the APC, you will be forgiven”, he alleged, calling it a “serious danger to our democracy”. The…

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“Nigeria is in safe hands; we’ll restore peace nationwide”, Tinubu reassures citizens

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Tinubu reassures Nigerians

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is committed to restoring peace, stability, and law and order across the country, especially in areas affected by insecurity and violence. Speaking through the National Security Adviser, (NSA) Nuhu Ribaɗu, at the commissioning of the first phase of housing projects for victims of banditry in Kaduna State, Tinubu said, “Nigeria is in safe hands, and we will restore law and order. That is an assurance we are giving. It will be done.” The housing project, carried out in collaboration with…

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NIHSA issues flood alert for 28 states, 739 communities

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NIHSA on flood alert

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, (NIHSA), has issued a fresh flood alert for 28 states and the  Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. According to the reports,  the agency warned of a high risk of flooding in over 739 communities and 162 local government areas between Tuesday and August 5. This is contained in a statement issued by NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Mohammad, who explained that the alert followed the agency’s forecast. This, he said, was consistent with the agency’s 2025 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) released on April 10. NIHSA provides…

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‘Farmers/herders conflicts threaten Nigeria’s food security’ – Jega

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Jega on farmers herders

Special Adviser to the President and National Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform, Professor Attahiru Jega, has warned that Nigeria risks acute protein deficits and heightened food insecurity, as violent farmer-herder crises and poor investments threaten the nation’s ₦30 trillion livestock sector. He stated this at the 2025 edition of the ‘Blueprint Newspaper Annual Impact Series/Awards’ ceremony on Tuesday, in Abuja. Painting a bleak future for Nigeria’s food, security, and health sectors, the former INEC chairman said that urgent closure of investment gaps and efficient policy coordination, among other measures,…

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Zamfara communities protest alleged killing of 100 persons daily by bandits

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Zamfara protest

Hundreds of angry residents from various communities in Gusau local government area of Zamfara State staged a mass protest yesterday over rising insecurity, alleging that bandits kill as many as 100 people daily across affected villages. The protesters – on foot, motorcycles, and in vehicles – brought movement in Gusau, the state capital, to a standstill for over two hours as they blocked major access roads before converging at the Zamfara Government House. They carried placards and chanted protest songs, demanding urgent government intervention to halt the killings and kidnappings…

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