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Sokoto to Recruit Indigenes Into Civil Service to Curb Youth Restiveness

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has approved the constitution of a committee to oversee the recruitment of qualified indigenes into the state civil service, as part of efforts to tackle unemployment, youth restiveness, and insecurity. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Director General of Media and Publicity at Government House, Abubakar Bawa. “In a bid to reduce unemployment and youth restiveness factors that contribute to the rising issue of informants’ syndrome and worsening insecurity in the State, His Excellency has approved the setting up of a committee to oversee the recruitment of qualified Sokoto State indigenes into the State Civil Service,” the statement read. The newly inaugurated committee will be chaired by Jelani Kalgo. Other members include: Sahabi Isa Gada Bature Shinkafi Muhammad Bello Nagwari Ladan Ala, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education Faruk A. Wurno, […]

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NDLEA Busts Global Drug Cartel, Seizes ₦6.4bn Narcotics

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international drug cartel with networks across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates, arresting three kingpins and seizing narcotics worth over ₦6.4 billion. According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the two-week operation began on August 26 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, when officers intercepted 76 cartons of textile materials bound for Sydney, Australia. Hidden inside were 17.9kg of cocaine sewn into lace fabrics, alongside local charms allegedly meant to provide “spiritual cover” against detection. A freight agent, Olashupo Michael Oladimeji, was arrested first. Further investigations led to the capture of Muaezee Ademola Ogunbiyi, identified as the cartel’s Nigerian coordinator, and Shola Adegoke, another senior member. Ogunbiyi was arrested at a hotel in Ikeja GRA, with a search of his Lekki residence uncovering 21 […]

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UK PM: Russia’s Ukraine Strikes Show Putin Rejects Peace

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned Russia’s latest wave of air strikes on Ukraine, describing the attacks as evidence that President Vladimir Putin is “not serious about peace.” In a statement on Sunday, Starmer said he was “appalled by the latest brutal overnight assault on Kyiv and across Ukraine.” “These cowardly strikes show that Putin believes he can act with impunity. He is not serious about peace,” the UK leader added. The remarks come after Ukrainian authorities reported fresh Russian missile and drone barrages targeting the capital Kyiv and other regions overnight, leaving widespread damage and civilian casualties. The United Kingdom remains one of Ukraine’s strongest backers, providing military aid, humanitarian support, and diplomatic pressure on Moscow since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Starmer reaffirmed that Britain would continue to stand with Kyiv, urging international partners […]

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Optometry Mentors Group Marks 10 Years, Sets New Eye Care Agenda

The Family of Optometric Mentors (FOM) has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a renewed commitment to expand mentorship, clinical training, and innovation in Nigeria’s eye care sector. The milestone was marked at the group’s ninth Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja, where leaders outlined a fresh vision for tackling preventable blindness and strengthening clinical competencies across the country. National Coordinator, Dr. Alwell Maduakolam, said FOM has grown from just five mentors in 2014 to a structured organisation with 25 state chapters, 100 trained mentors, and 50 aspiring mentors in training. Over the past decade, the network has trained more than 4,000 optometrists and nearly 1,000 students through workshops, mentorship programmes, and institutional outreach. “By raising the capacity of optometrists, especially at the primary eye care level, we are directly contributing to the fight against avoidable blindness,” Maduakolam noted, adding that […]

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NGX Loses ₦832bn as Market Valuation, Trades Slip

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited recorded a bearish outing last week as market valuation fell by ₦832 billion, while investors cut back on trading activity by 2.5 percent. According to the NGX weekly market report, investors traded 3.11 billion shares worth ₦90.29 billion in 118,018 deals across four days, compared to 3.19 billion shares valued at ₦85.39 billion exchanged in 142,477 deals the previous week. The bourse operated for only four days due to the Eid-ul-Maulud holiday. The All-Share Index (ASI) dipped by 0.94 percent, closing at 138,980.01 points against the previous week’s 140,295.50 points. Market capitalisation also dropped to ₦87.93 trillion, down from ₦88.76 trillion. Sector Performance The financial services industry dominated activity with 2.54 billion shares worth ₦30.35 billion traded in 52,390 deals, accounting for 81.55 percent of total turnover volume and 33.62 percent of value. It was […]

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DSS Demands X Suspend Sowore’s Account Over Tinubu Post

The Department of State Services (DSS) has written to X (formerly Twitter), demanding the urgent suspension of the verified account of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore over a post on President Bola Tinubu. The agency alleged that Sowore’s August 25 post, in which he described Tinubu as a “criminal” while reacting to the president’s anti-corruption remarks in Brazil, was capable of inciting violence and undermining national security. In a letter dated September 6, signed by B. Bamigboye on behalf of the DSS Director-General, the agency said the “tweet” ridiculed the president before the international community and had already sparked protests by Tinubu’s supporters. “The said tweet is still in circulation and has attracted widespread condemnation by majority of Nigerians, some of whom may resort to unwholesome activities… thereby creating political tension and threatening the country’s national security,” the letter reads. […]

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Nigeria Loses ₦3.5trn Yearly to Post-Harvest Wastage – Minister

The Federal Government says Nigeria loses an estimated ₦3.5 trillion annually to post-harvest inefficiencies, a challenge that disproportionately affects smallholder farmers. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, revealed this at the just-concluded Africa Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal. He explained that the losses extend beyond wasted produce to lost opportunities, destroyed livelihoods, and weakened food security. To tackle the problem, Kyari announced the launch of the Nigeria Post-harvest Systems Transformation Programme (NiPHaST), designed to stabilise food prices, ensure availability and affordability of staples, and strengthen national food sovereignty. The initiative, in partnership with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), will prioritise household storage technologies, community warehouses, cold rooms, and national silos managed through public-private partnerships. Kyari added that the programme would also foster investments in processing, preservation, packaging, climate-smart metal silos, and other storage […]

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Kano Govt Reroutes Drivers After Yaryasa Bridge Collapse

The Kano State Police Command has directed motorists to use alternative routes after the collapse of the Yaryasa Bridge in Tudun Wada Local Government Area, following days of heavy rainfall. The bridge, a critical link between Kano and Kaduna, Plateau, Benue, and other eastern states, has been declared unsafe for use. Police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa said on Saturday that barricades, detours, and warning signs have been set up to guide motorists away from the danger zone. Officers from the Motor Traffic Division, working with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA), and transport unions, are managing traffic flow and ensuring road safety. “The area around the collapsed bridge has been cordoned off to prevent accidents. We appeal to motorists traveling towards Tudun Wada and beyond to cooperate with traffic officers and follow the […]

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Senator Natasha Set for Return as Six-Month Suspension Ends

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) has completed the six-month suspension imposed on her by the Senate on March 6, 2025, paving the way for her return to plenary. The lawmaker was barred from legislative duties, entry into the National Assembly, and access to official resources after being accused of breaching Senate rules. Akpoti-Uduaghan has consistently dismissed the sanction as politically motivated, insisting it was triggered by her petition alleging sexual harassment by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Her suspension sparked weeks of controversy, peaking in July when she stormed the National Assembly with her lawyers, brandishing a court judgment she claimed ordered her immediate recall. With the suspension now expired, focus has shifted to how her return will unfold amid lingering friction with the Senate leadership. Political observers say her re-entry could test unity in the chamber as key legislative battles […]

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NLC Demands Urgent Minimum Wage Review, Says ₦70,000 Unsustainable

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and federal civil servants have called on the Federal Government to urgently review the national minimum wage, insisting that the current ₦70,000 is no longer realistic in the face of rising inflation and economic hardship. President Bola Tinubu had signed the new National Minimum Wage Bill into law in July 2024, raising the wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000 across the public and private sectors. But workers now argue that the fast-rising cost of living has eroded its value. Recent wage increases in several states have intensified pressure on the federal government. Imo State raised its minimum wage to ₦104,000 in August 2025, while Lagos and Rivers pegged theirs at ₦85,000, with Lagos promising a further rise to ₦100,000 in 2025. Other states like Bayelsa, Niger, Enugu, and Akwa Ibom approved ₦80,000; Ogun and Delta ₦77,000; […]

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