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 Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest From Zaria Diocese Residence   According to Sahara Reporters, the Catholic Diocese of Zaria in Kaduna State has confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ezema from his residence at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Rumi. The incident reportedly occurred late on Tuesday night, alarming parishioners and the wider community.   In a statement released on Wednesday, signed by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Isek Augustine, the Diocese expressed deep regret over the incident and called for public support in securing the priest’s safe return.   “We regret to officially announce the abduction of our Priest, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ezema, from his residence at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Rumi, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, around 11:30 pm,” the statement said.   The Diocese urged people of goodwill to pray for the safe and quick release of the priest and others in similar situations, invoking the intercession of Our Lady, the Mother of all Prie...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU SWEARS IN GEN. CHRISTOPHER MUSA AS MINISTER OF DEFENCE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, swore in General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) as Minister of Defence at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. General Musa’s appointment follows the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday, December 1, 2025. His nomination was announced the following day and transmitted to the Senate, where it received expedited screening and confirmation. Born in Sokoto in 1967, General Musa was commissioned as a second lieutenant into the Nigerian Army in 1991 and had a distinguished military career. He was appointed Chief of Defence Staff by President Tinubu in 2023 and retired in October 2025. As Chief of Defence Staff, he championed inter-service security collaboration. With his swearing-in, the new Defence Minister is expected to immediately assume duties as the Tinubu administration seeks to consolidate recent security gains and fast-track ref...

Trump’s name added to US Institute of Peace building President Trump’s name has been added to the exterior of the U.S. Institute of Peace Building in Washington, D.C. The new signage reads “Donald J. Trump” and appears on the front of the building, which has been at the center of a legal dispute after being targeted by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in efforts to restructure federal agencies. The change comes ahead of a Thursday event where Trump is scheduled to host the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to sign a peace agreement that the U.S. helped facilitate earlier this year. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly praised the renaming, stating, “The Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, which is both beautifully and aptly named after a President who ended eight wars in less than a year, will stand as a powerful reminder of what strong leadership can accomplish for global stability.” She added that the former U.S. Institute of Peace had previously bee...

 PRESS RELEASE FG: UNESCO CATEGORY 2 MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY CENTRE COMMENCES FEBRUARY  The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced February 2026 as the official commencement date for the world’s first UNESCO Category 2 Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Centre, to be hosted in Abuja, Nigeria. He made the announcement during a courtesy visit by the Head of Office and UNESCO Representative to Nigeria, Dr. Jean-Paul Ngome Abiaga, underscoring Nigeria’s commitment to championing global media literacy and the fight against misinformation, disinformation, and fake news. The Minister stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given clear directives for the Centre to begin operations without delay, affirming the administration’s readiness to support the Institute’s establishment. “Nigeria will not delay this global responsibility. The UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Institute will commence operations in February 2026,...

 EFCC Arraigns Magistrate for Alleged Bribery   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on December 3, 2025 arraigned  Mohammed Suleiman Kumo before Justice H.H. Kereng of the Gombe High Court sitting in Gombe.    Kumo, a Magistrate, was arraigned on three count- charges bordering  on extortion and bribery by the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the EFCC.   Count one of the charges reads: “That you Mohammed Suleiman Kumo being a Magistrate at Chief Magistrate Court did receive for yourself monetary benefits of One Million Naira through Zenith Bank Account Number 2273938871 belonging to one Adamu Ahmed ,a Registrar in your court thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 10(a)(i)(ii) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000.   Count 3 of the charges reads: “That you Mohammed Suleiman Kumo being a Magistrate at Chief Magistrate Court Pantami, in such capacity, on or about the 11th day of November 2...

  NIGERIA POLICE FORCE PENSION BOARD BILL, PASSED AT SENATE A bill that made provision to establish Nigeria Police Force  pension board has been passed by the Senate. The bill was forwarded from the House of Representatives for concurrence. When the bill is assented to by the President, the Nigeria Police Force will have an independent pension body and exit the contributory pension scheme

 Court hears Nnamdi Kanu’s motion seeking transfer from Sokoto correctional centre The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has fixed December 8 for hearing in a motion ex parte filed by leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.  Justice James Omotosho fixed the date on Thursday after he declined to give audience to Mr Kanu’s younger brother, Prince Emmanuel, who announced his appearance for the IPOB leader despite not being a lawyer. Mr Kanu, in the ex parte motion personally signed by him, sought an order that, in view of the impossibility of the applicant (Kanu) being present in court or chambers to personally move the motion, “this motion shall be deemed moved in absentia and in terms of the motion.” He also sought an order compelling the federal government and/or the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) “to forthwith transfer him from the Sokoto Correctional Facility to a custodial facility within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Cou...

   Tinubu swears in ex-CDS Musa as Defence Minister President Bola Tinubu has sworn in retired General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence.  Musa, confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday, pledged to investigate recent security lapses, including troop withdrawals in Kebbi and attacks on senior officers. His appointment follows the resignation of former Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru.

 STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT   PRESIDENT TINUBU'S BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO AN EXTRAORDINARY INDUSTRIALIST AND PHILANTHROPIST, PRINCE SAMUEL ADEDOYIN   Today, I join family, friends, and well-wishers across the country in celebrating Prince Samuel Adedoyin, an extraordinary industrialist, philanthropist, and founder of the Doyin Group of Companies, on his 90th birthday.   Prince Adedoyin, a national icon with decades of footprints in the manufacturing sector of our national economy, is a patriarch of uncommon vision, discipline, and generosity.   Baba Adedoyin stands as one of Nigeria's finest examples of industry, resilience, and patriotic commitment. Through sheer determination, entrepreneurial brilliance, and integrity, he built enterprises that have contributed significantly to our economy and created opportunities for countless Nigerians. His life's journey remains a shining testament to what is possible through faith, hard work, and an unwavering belief in the pr...

 IKURAV-YA COUNCIL PROBES MARRIAGE CONTROVERSY, CONFIRMS GIRL'S AGE & PARENTAL CONSENT The Ikurav-Ya President today in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, launched an investigation into the widely discussed marriage saga that has stirred public debate in recent days. According to findings from the inquiry, the girl involved was born in 2006 and completed her secondary education last year. Officials also established that both families fully consented to the union. The council says the fact-finding exercise was necessary to address misinformation and provide clarity on the issue. More photos below. 

 TRAGEDY IN BENUE, AS FAMILY SLAIN BY HERDSMEN LAID TO REST AMID TEARS 4th December, 2025  Tears and sorrow gripped Logo Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday as four members of the Juku Anjov family, killed last week by suspected Fulani herdsmen, were buried. The victims, all from the same household in Mbamondo Ukembergya community, fell victim to a night raid that residents described as another brutal incident in the ongoing cycle of violence targeting farming communities. Shaken locals recounted the ambush at the family home, expressing fear and despair over the continued attacks. “We live in trauma every day. May God keep protecting us,” one resident said.

 These whole back and forth disclaimer from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is becoming un-democratic and confusing to publish,please put your house in-order- Blogger US-based Nigerian CEO arrested for $7M VA fraud while boarding flight to Nigeria Cashmir Chinedu Luke, CEO of Fresno-based Four Corners Health LLC, was arrested at San Francisco Airport while trying to fly to Nigeria.  U.S. authorities allege he defrauded the Department of Veterans Affairs of over $7 million by submitting 10,000 false claims for services never rendered, including care for deceased veterans. Luke, 66, faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted. PRESS RELEASE: DISCLAIMER This is to inform the general public that the following individuals whose pictures and names appear below are no longer members of the People Democratic Party (PDP), @OfficialPDPNig nor hold any office in the Party, having been expelled from the Party at the Year 2025 Elective National Convention held on the...

Criscilla Anderson, Country Ever After star, dies at 45 from colon cancer  Criscilla Anderson, the professional dancer and choreographer known for starring in Netflix’s 2020 reality series "Country Ever After," has died at the age of 45 after a seven-year battle with colon cancer. Anderson’s passing was shared on Tuesday through a statement she had written before her death, posted by her close friend and photographer, Lindsey Villatoro. In the farewell message, Anderson wrote, “If you’re reading this, I’ve finally slipped into the arms of Jesus — peacefully and surrounded by love,” urging her community to embrace life and love despite hardship. A celebrated hip-hop dancer and choreographer, Anderson worked with major artists including Britney Spears, Rihanna, and Snoop Dogg. She also served as a choreographer for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and appeared in films such as "Fat Albert" and "Alvin and the Chipmunks." On "Country Ever After," she ...

 EFCC Attaches Abuja Property on Lawful  Court Order The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, feels obliged to correct the distortions and misrepresentations contained in a news story published by Sahara Reporters headlined: “EFCC Invades Abuja Property Despite Court Order Restraining Agency, Awarding N20million To Jona Brothers”. The Abuja property, Plot 680-689 Cadastral Zone B06, Mabushi, Abuja, referenced in the report, is a subject of criminal charge before Justice A.I Kutigi of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court . However, the EFCC sought and secured an order of interim forfeiture of the property before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja pending the determination of the criminal charge before Justice Kutigi.  In granting the order, the court authorized the EFCC to “appoint competent persons/ firm to manage the assets/properties listed in the schedule therein, temporarily forfeited to the Federal Government pending t...

 South Africa to take a 'break' from G20 under Trump South Africa's presidency joked on Thursday that the country would "take a commercial break" from the G20 while President Donald Trump leads the forum, after Trump's administration confirmed it will not invite South Africa to participate. The US took over the rotating presidency of the Group of 20 last week, after boycotting the summit that President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted in Johannesburg. "About this time next year, the UK will be taking over the G20 presidency. We will be able to engage meaningfully and substantively over what really matters to the rest of the world," said Ramaphosa's spokesperson Vincent Magwenya. "For now, we will take a commercial break until we resume normal programming," he wrote on social media, Reuters reported. Relations between Washington and Pretoria have reached a low this year as Trump has repeatedly made false claims about a "white genocide" i...

Natasha Akpoti, Buhari, Rufai Among Most Searched Nigerians in 2025 – Google Senator Natasha Akpoti has been named the most searched Nigerian in Google’s 2025 Year in Search report, reflecting heightened public interest in her activities and statements throughout the year. She leads a list that also includes former President Muhammadu Buhari and former Minister of Aviation, Femi Rufai, highlighting how political developments, cultural moments, and national debates have shaped online searches in Nigeria. The report underscores the growing role of digital platforms in tracking public attention and shaping conversations around prominent figures in the country.

 If Nigerians want this country to change, we can make it change- Peter Obi The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, while responding to his political future has reiterated that currently he is in labour but is also subscribed to the coalition ADC party, but meanwhile there is the need for clear national agreements and political understanding as Nigeria navigates its democratic future. Speaking on Nedus podcast concerning political realignments ahead of coming elections, Obi acknowledged his alignment with the Labour Party as well as the  ADC coalition but stressed that key governance fundamental areas must be clearly defined for true progress. Obi emphasized that while coalitions are important, they must be grounded in shared principles, structured dialogue, and respect for established norms. According to him, unresolved issues — including the unwritten national understanding on power rotation and the presidency — need to be openly discussed and properly d...

Older Man Reportedly Dies Shortly After Sex Romp With Young Lady In Kaduna An older man has reportedly died shortly after a sex romp with a young lady at a hotel in the Gonin Gora area of Kaduna State. According to eyewitness accounts, the man, believed to be in his sixties, collapsed at the hotel gate shortly after checking out with the lady. He was said to have suffered complications that led to his death. Sources revealed that the man had lodged in the hotel with the young woman, and moments after their encounter, he collapsed and could not be revived.

 Tunisian police arrest top opposition figure Nejib Chebbi to enforce 12-year jail term, his family says Tunisian police arrested on Thursday top opposition figure Nejib Chebbi, one of President Kais Saied’s fiercest opponents, to enforce a 12-year jail term on a conviction for conspiracy against state security, his family said, Reuters reported. An appeals court last week handed jail terms of up to 45 years to dozens of opposition leaders including Chebbi, business figures and lawyers on charges of conspiracy to overthrow President Kais Saied, in what critics said was a sign of his increasingly authoritarian rule.

  Spotify Wrapped 2025 arrives as Bad Bunny overtakes Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist  The holiday season has officially arrived, and with it comes one of music’s most anticipated annual traditions: Spotify Wrapped. The year-end release once again provides listeners with a detailed look at their personal streaming habits, while also revealing the artists, albums, and songs that dominated the platform worldwide in 2025. This year’s biggest headline belongs to Bad Bunny, who reclaimed the crown as the most-streamed artist on the platform, ending Taylor Swift’s two-year reign at the top. It marks Bad Bunny’s fourth time earning the global No. 1 title, reaffirming his massive influence across genres and international markets. Spotify’s annual Wrapped data shows just how dominant the year’s biggest artists have been. Bad Bunny led the globe with more than 19.8 billion streams, followed closely by Taylor Swift in second place. The rest of the global top five features The Weeknd...

Lauren Graham and Amy Sherman-Palladino to publish Gilmore Girls book in 2027   After years of spin-off books, cookbooks, and children’s titles inspired by “Gilmore Girls,” a new project promises a deeper, more personal look at the beloved series. The upcoming book will be co-written by “Gilmore Girls” creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and star Lauren Graham. Celadon Books, part of Macmillan Publishers, announced that the untitled work is scheduled for release in fall 2027. The book will feature “sharp wit, personal reflection, and never-before-shared stories,” offering insight into the dramedy set in the fictional town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, where Graham played single mother Lorelai Gilmore and Alexis Bledel portrayed her daughter Rory. Graham expressed excitement about the collaboration, saying she is thrilled to join Sherman-Palladino in sharing stories from the years they spent filming the series. Sherman-Palladino, who left after the sixth season but returned for the 2016 N...

 Ex-Honduras president Hernández expresses gratitude to Trump in first message since release  Honduras’ former President Juan Orlando Hernández expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, marking his first public statement since being released from a U.S. prison. Hernández thanked Trump for granting him a pardon, which came as a surprise just days before Honduras’ national elections. Hernández was serving a 45-year sentence, having been convicted of helping drug traffickers move hundreds of tons of cocaine to the United States in exchange for bribes that bolstered his political career. In his message on X, Hernández declared his innocence, writing, “I said it as I left my home, I said it as I was wrongfully convicted, and I will say it again now that I have my liberty. I am innocent. You changed my life, sir, and I will never forget it.” Trump had defended the pardon, telling reporters that U.S. prosecutors had claimed Hernández was targeted because he was...

 Nina Simone's childhood home restored in North Carolina    The childhood home of legendary singer and pianist Nina Simone in Tryon, North Carolina, has been fully restored, preservationists announced, after a nearly decade-long effort to save the property from demolition. The 650-square-foot, three-room clapboard house, where Simone lived from 1933 to 1937, will serve as a historic site celebrating her early life and artistic beginnings, though it is not yet open to the public. The restoration was completed with support from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and Daydream Therapy, LLC, a collective of artists including Adam Pendleton, Ellen Gallagher, Julie Mehretu, and Rashid Johnson, who purchased the home in 2016. Brent Leggs, executive director of the Action Fund, called the project “an essential landmark in our nation’s artistic and cultural landscape,” while Simone’s brother, Dr. Samuel Waymon, emphasized that preserving the home safeguards the musi...

 Gov Sheriff Oborevwori approves automatic scholarships for best graduating students in Delta-owned universities. Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved automatic scholarship awards for the best graduating students across the four state-owned universities, in a move aimed at strengthening academic excellence and supporting youth development. The Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board announced that its Executive Secretary, Dr. Godfrey Enita, stated the gesture exemplifies the Governor’s strong commitment to empowering youth through the M.O.R.E. Agenda, especially in human capital development. According to the Board, the automatic scholarship scheme will benefit the Best Graduating Student from each academic session in the following state-owned institutions: Delta State University, Abraka; Southern Delta University, Ozoro; University of Delta, Agbor, and Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba. Dr. Enita explained that each awardee would receive full funding to pursue Mas...

 South-East electricity consumers hail Gov Soludo over disco license, says It’ll attract investors The South East Electricity Consumers Association, SEECA, has hailed Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State for his administration’s commitment to protecting the rights of electricity consumers in the state. The commendation follows the formal transfer of regulatory oversight of Anambra’s electricity market to the state government by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC. The transfer came after the inauguration of five commissioners on October 9, 2025, to lead the newly established Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission. Speaking with journalists in Anambra on Monday, SEECA Coordinator, Sebastine Okafor described the licensing of First Power Electricity Distribution Company Limited, FPEDC, as the state’s new electricity distribution company is a welcome development. He said the move has the potential to significantly strengthen electricity infrastruc...

 I have contributed more to Nigeria’s growth than Peter Obi- Samklef Peter Obi is a public servant. I am a creator, a builder, and an employer.I have created more job opportunities for Nigerian youths than he ever has. I pioneered the new Afrobeats sound that has generated trillions for young Nigerians worldwide. I produced one of the greatest artists, Wizkid, co-directed Holla at Your Boy, discovered talents like Simi, and even helped push people like Tunde Ednut into the music scene. I’m one of the reasons many Nigerians are seeing food to chop in London today — platforms and careers were built on the wave we created. The music industry is a trillion-dollar global force, and I am one of its foundations. Credit: samklef on X Admin Anambra

 POLICE PRESS RELEASE RESCUE OF ABDUCTED VICTIMS. DATE: 04 December 2025 Rivers State Police Command The Rivers State Police Command wishes to inform the public that on 04/12/2025 at about 0100hrs, the five abducted victims—Prince London ‘M’, Azubuike Kelechukwu ‘M’, Elizabeth Aniete ‘F’, Onyebuchi Precious ‘M’, and London Sampson ‘M’ who were abducted by yet-to-be-identified cultists from their isolated residences, have been successfully rescued unhurt. The rescue operation was conducted at Rumudogo 2 Community in Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State by the Command’s Tactical Teams, in collaboration with other sister security agencies and with the support of the community. The rescued victims have been taken to the hospital for medical examination. Intensive efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing cultists/abductors.  The Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, psc, mnips, warns the perpetrators that he will not rest until all those responsible ...

 FG Begins Direct Payments to Over 42,000 TVET Students, 600 Training Centres Nationwide. The Federal Government has commenced the first tranche of direct financial payments under its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Initiative, reaching more than 42,000 students and over 600 independent training centres across the country. Each of the 42,000 beneficiaries has received a monthly stipend of N22,500 to cover upkeep and transportation costs, enabling them to concentrate fully on their skills acquisition programmes.  Simultaneously, more than 600 private and independent technical and vocational centres have been paid for delivering instruction and hands-on training, ensuring programme quality and continuity. The payments mark the beginning of a sustained funding cycle, with subsequent tranches to follow as part of the government’s long-term commitment to the initiative. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa,  described the swift rollout as direct i...

 An Elderly Texas couple who went missing after visiting friends for Thanksgiving were found deceased in a pasture. 82-year-old Charles "Gary" Lightfoot and his wife Linda Lightfoot, spent their Thanksgiving with friends in the Texas Panhandle. When the couple left at approximately 3:00 p.m. in their silver Toyota Camry, no one could have guessed they would never be seen alive again. When the couple failed to return to their Lubbock, Texas, home friends and family grew increasingly concerned. Eventually, the two were reported missing, and a Silver Alert was activated.  Charles and Linda were believed to be in immediate danger due to Charles requiring oxygen and neither one of them having a cellphone. Friends and family would have their hopes for a safe recovery lifted when license plate readers picked up their vehicle in two different locations in New Mexico. However, those hopes were crushed when authorities delivered the worst possible news on Tuesday, December 2nd. The bod...

 Authorities in Maryland are searching for a heartless man who doused a dog in gasoline and lit it on fire.  First responders in Prince George County received a series of confusing calls on Monday, December 1st, at around 6:30 p.m.  Some callers relayed an awful incident they had witnessed. The callers reported seeing a man douse a dog in gasoline before setting it on fire.  These calls were interspersed with others reporting a brush fire in the same area. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they were startled to learn both were factual.  Once on scene, firefighters found a pitbull on fire along with the surrounding brush.  Firefighters determined the dog had run into the brush after being set ablaze, causing the brush fire.  After extinguishing the flames, the first responders were able to access the dog's condition. The pitbull, which weighed around 50 lbs, sadly did not survive the incident.  The Prince George County Arson Task Force is inv...

 Undocumented Mozambican Shop Owner Arrested for Stolen Firearm • A 30-year-old undocumented Mozambican spaza shop owner was arrested in Embalenhle on Wednesday, 03 December 2025. • The arrest was carried out by the Secunda-based Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit, with support from the Secunda K9 Unit. •Information received on 24 November 2025 indicated that the suspect, who operates a spaza shop at Embalenhle Gate 6, was in possession of a firearm. • Hawks officers conducted surveillance and later obtained a search warrant. • During the operation on 03 December, the search warrant was executed and a firearm, reported stolen in March 2021, was recovered with its serial number intact. • Six live rounds of ammunition were also seized. • The firearm will undergo ballistic testing to check if it is linked to other crimes. • The suspect is expected to appear before the Evander Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 04 December 2025.

 NPPAN, Alpha Palm City Synergise To Boost Oil Palm Production By Chukwuka Ugokwe The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN)has begun the journey to restore Anambra State and  South East Geo-political zone to the top of global oil palm produce value chain.  The vision came to fore following a synergy between Alpha Palm City estate Development Ltd, a private sector driven company and the NPPAN.  The company, an agro-real estate development outfit acquires estates, plants fast growing and high yielding palm nursery/ seedlings, nurture same and sell to agro investors.  Consequently, the Anambra State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prof. Foster Ihejiofor said that Governor Chukwuma Soludo is positively disposed to investing in the sector for maximum returns.  He noted that his visit to Malaysia in 2022 revealed that palm tree was officially turned into a national economic plant.  "It was such that no one touches it without government approval....

 FEC Approves $50 million facility from the Islamic Development Bank for UBESTATE and also $1 million investment loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) Packages to Strengthen Education, Youth Entrepreneurship. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a fresh set of financial support initiatives aimed at enhancing educational development, stimulating entrepreneurship, and accelerating national growth. At its meeting on Wednesday, the Council endorsed a $50 million facility from the Islamic Development Bank for UBESTATE. The funding is intended to expand educational infrastructure, improve access to quality learning, and strengthen overall educational outcomes across the state. In a related development, FEC also approved a $1 million investment loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to bolster youth entrepreneurship. The facility is targeted at empowering young innovators, supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and unlocking growth opportunities within ...

 ANAMBRA POLICE ARRESTS A SUSPECTED MEMBER OF A KIDNAP/ARMED ROBBERY/CAR SNATCHING SYNDICATE LINKED TO A PROSCRIBED SECESSIONIST GROUP The Anambra State Police Command in continuation of ongoing investigations into a case of conspiracy, kidnapping, armed robbery, and car snatching linked to the activities of a proscribed secessionist group, Police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu arrested another criminal gang member Kalu Okafor ‘M’, aged 43 years, at Okpoko, Ogbaru LGA in the early hours of yesterday 3rd December 2025. During the Operations, the Operatives recovered one (1) AK-47 Rifle, one (1) Pump-Action Gun, Two (2) AK-47 Magazines, Eighty-Eight (88) Rounds of Ammunition, two (2) Face Masks, and two (2) Hand Gloves.  The feat was recorded following the confession of one of the gang members Chukwudi Nwakpa, who has been in custody, stating how they handed over their firearms to Kalu Okafor for safekeeping after each kidnapping operation. Also, Kalu fur...

 TROOPS SMASH BANDIT STRONGHOLDS IN SOUTHERN TARABA, FORCE FIGHTERS TO FLEE 4th December, 2025   Nigerian troops have dismantled multiple bandit hideouts in Southern Taraba, pushing fleeing fighters across the border into Benue State, military sources confirmed Thursday. The offensive, part of Operation Peace Shield and Operation Zafin Wuta, involved the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke. Targets included a network of bandit enclaves in Shiid village, Tor-Tser, Likam Mountain, Agia, and Tyozua in Takum Local Government Area. The operation began at 0207 hours on December 7, based on credible intelligence of armed groups using the mountainous terrain as a stronghold. Troops were split into two units: Team A blocked escape routes around Tor-Tser, while Team B launched a direct assault on Shiid village near Likam Mountain. “On sighting the troops, the bandits fled deep into the mountains, abandoning two major camps, which were subsequently ...