Troops of Headquarters 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have neutralised two bandits in Taraba as they intensified their ongoing offensive across the State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations 6 Brigade, Lt. Umar Muhammad in a statement issued Thursday said the troops also recovered weapons and also arrested a key suspect linked to criminal activities in the region. He noted: “On 2 December 2025, troops launched a deliberate clearance operation under Operation Zafin Wuta across Shiid, Agia and Tyozua villages in Takum LGA following credible intelligence on the activities of armed groups within the Tor-Tser general area.…
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In a major policy shift, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced an increase in cash withdrawal and deposit regulations, effective January 1, 2026. The apex bank in a circular signed by the Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Dr. Rita Sike said the weekly cash withdrawal limit for individuals has been increased from ₦100,000 to ₦500,000 across all channels, including ATMs, Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals, and over-the-counter transactions. She noted that corporate entities would now enjoy a higher weekly limit of ₦5 million, up from the previous ₦500,000. Sike stated: “As part of efforts to…
The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr. Abdullah Ganduje has called on stakeholders to renew their collective commitment to strengthening the aviation sector and preparing it for the future. The former Governor of Kano State made the call on Wednesday while addressing participants at four-day FAAN Board and Stakeholders Retreat in Abuja. While highlighting the theme of the retreat, which is “Future-Proofing FAAN: Leadership, Modernisation and Strategic Renewal.” stressed the need for continuous evolution, innovation, and collaboration to ensure long-term resilience, efficiency, and global relevance. According to him, We must continuously…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ben Kalu has said that the 10th House is of the view the economic exclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) not just as a human rights violation, but as economic sabotage. Kalu stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the Policy Forum on Advancing Workplace Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities organised by the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Foundation in partnership with Australian High Commission, Irede Foundation, Christian Aid, Inclusive Friends, Ceder Seed Foundation, among others. He stressed that the enactment of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act in 2018…
The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Center in Africa (PAACA) has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as a non-career ambassador. To this end, PAACA urged the Senate to expedite the confirmation process and called on the former INEC boss. It acknowledged that Yakubu’s nomination has generated criticism from some critics who argue that it came too soon after he left office and could potentially raise ethical concerns. It described these concerns as “misplaced” and based on a narrow interpretation of democratic norms and public…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that a total of 9,891,801 Nigerians have registered online nationwide the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in 13 weeks. It added that of this total, 2,572,054 registrations have been fully completed, including 1,503,832 online completions and 1,068,222 physical registrations as of November 28, 2025. The commission also announced that the first quarter of nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise would formally close on Wednesday, 10th December 2025. It added that in line with the earlier released timelines for the CVR exercise, the 2nd phase of the exercise will resume on January 5th,…
The record of the APC in Osun State is well known to the people. For twelve long years, our state endured severe hardship. Workers struggled under half-salary payments, pensions were delayed, and contributory pension deductions of 7.5 per cent from civil servants and the matching 7.5 per cent expected from government were not remitted as required. This left many Osun workers without the security they labored for. The people remember those years when both the “seed and the harvest” were taken away. But when Governor Ademola Adeleke assumed office, he made a commitment to restore hope, dignity, and trust…
President Bola Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu conveyed Musa’s nomination as the successor to Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement issued Tuesday said in the letter to the Senate, Tinubu expressed confidence in Musa’s ability to lead the Ministry of Defence and further strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture. Musa, 58, on December 25, is a distinguished soldier who served as Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 until October 2025. He…
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) has revealed that over 6,00 former Boko Haram fighters have been reintegrated back into the society He explained that this was done through the Six-Month Demobilization, Deradicalisation and Reintegration (DDR) Programme, saying it has contributed significantly to national stability and peacebuilding. Fagbemi disclosed this at the 24th Session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) which started Monday at The Hague, Netherlands. He noted that the Nigerian government has called for cooperation of member states and respect…
The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. Badaru, in a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu said he was quitting on health grounds. Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Badaru for his services to the nation. The President would likely inform the Senate of Badaru’s successor later this week. Badaru Abubakar, 63, was a two-term governor of Jigawa state from 2015 to 2023. He was appointed as a minister on August 21, 2023, by President Tinubu. His resignation comes amid President Tinubu’s declaration of a national security emergency, with…