As part of intensified intelligence-led efforts to dismantle criminal networks involved in kidnapping and cattle rustling in Gombe State, operatives of the state police command have arrested at least seven suspected members of a kidnap syndicate, neutralised two others, and recovered a General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) during coordinated operations. The state Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi who confirmed the development through a statement issued on Friday, 5 December, 2025, said the operation was carried out in collaboration with the Gombe State Professional Hunters Association . According to the statement, the breakthrough began on November 23, 2025, at…
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Three students from Education District II: Etiyeyemonu Esther of Senior Model College, Igbokuta, Imota; Awoyemi Dorcas of Ikosi Senior Secondary School, Ikosi–Isheri; and Salami Jumai Olaide of Angus Memorial Senior High School, Somolu, won a total of N2.2 million at the 21st Annual Lagos State Spelling Bee Competition (Secondary School Category), organised by the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) in collaboration with the New Era Foundation. The event also produced the One-day Governor and Deputy Governor for 2025. The Deputy Director of Public Affairs of OEQA, Adepeju Adeyemi, who made this disclosure through a statement issued on Friday, 5…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Youth Province 1, on Friday, 5 December, 2025 disclosed that in partnership with other youth provinces across Lagos, said it has spent N40 million on its free-bus-to-work initiative, which provided morning and evening transportation for commuters across the state. Youth Province I, which disclosed this through a statement issued on Friday, 5 December, 2025, added that this year’s edition ran from November 24 to December 5. According to the statement, the morning routes covered RCCG Jesus Palace (Festac) to CMS; Oworonshoki to CMS; Redemption City to 7UP; Redemption City to Sagamu; Redemption City…
On Friday, 5 December, 2025, the newly appointed Minister of Defence and immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd) assumed duty at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja. It was gathered that the new Minister arrived at the ministry at about 11:10 am, inspected the quarter guard in line with military tradition, and exchanged pleasantries with Service Chiefs and top officials on arrival. Musa later held a closed-door meeting with the Service Chiefs and directors of the ministry. Thegazellenews.com reported that Musa, appointed on Tuesday, 2 December, 2025 by President Bola Tinubu following the resignation of…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, on Thursday, 4 December, 2025 approved the release of N50,000 each as transport allowance for 33,461 applicants who sat for the just-concluded Computer-Based Test, amounting to over N1.6 billion. The CBT commenced on November 4, 2025, at the Civil Service Auditorium in Uyo. The government had rehabilitated the auditorium and equipped it with over 400 new computers, networking facilities and a stable power supply — ensuring a fully digital testing environment to promote fairness, transparency and efficiency in public-service recruitment. Eno unveiled the package after the Commissioner for Science and Digital Economy, Dr Frank…
A non-governmental organisation, the Society for Family Health (SFH) on Friday, 5 December, 2025 announced that it will facilitate the enrolment of 1.9 million People Living with HIV/AIDS into the national health insurance scheme. The Managing Director of SFH, Dr Omokhudu Idogho, who made this disclosure through a statement made available to newsmen on Friday, 5 December, 2025, also reaffirmed the organisation’s support to the National Health Insurance Authority in the next implementation phase, which incorporates comprehensive HIV, Tuberculosis, and Family Planning services. According Idogho, the phase includes convening stakeholder sessions to map NHIA-accredited facilities offering HIV, TB and FP…
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has formally launched its 2025 national sensitisation campaign aimed at strengthening transparency, improving efficiency and deepening anti-corruption reforms across its operations nationwide. The flag-off ceremony, held in Abuja, brought together senior officers of the NIS, representatives of key security agencies, members of the diplomatic community, civil society actors and the media. The Comptroller General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap emphasised that the campaign, themed: “Elevating for Transparency and Efficiency: Strengthening Service Delivery and Combating Corruption through Reforms,” represents a renewed commitment by the Service to uphold accountability and build a modern, trusted and globally competitive institution.…
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…
Of the noble men and women who stood firm for our liberty and freedom from repressive colonial subjugation, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai is the last man standing. Born a hundred years ago in Kano City, Alhaji Yakasai exemplifies a purposeful life, carving out a meaningful legacy despite humble beginnings. Disturbed by the injustice and maltreatment he witnessed under colonial rule, he chose to join the fight for Nigeria’s liberation. As a young man, Baba Yakasai channelled his energy into the struggle for the emancipation of his people and the rest of the country as a freedom fighter, journalist, and frontline political…
The Nasrul-Lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) on Wednesday, 3 December, 2025 warned against twisting Qur’an to abuse women. The Society it described as the growing misuse of Qur’anic verses and prophetic traditions to justify the abuse and discrimination of women and girls, describing the trend as dangerous, misleading, and un-Islamic. The organisation issued the warning through a statement issued on Wednesday, 3 December, 2025 as part of its activities marking the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It stated that many acts of violence carried out in the name of Islam were rooted in harmful cultural beliefs,…