FG Declares Total Ban on Open Grazing to Tackle Farmers‑Herders Crisis
In a decisive move on Tuesday, the Federal Government announced a nationwide prohibition on open grazing by cattle rearers, aiming to stem the tide of violent clashes between farmers and herders. The declaration was made by the Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Mukhtar Maiha, during the inauguration of the first National Council on Livestock […]
Kebbi Governor Hails Tinubu as 24 Abducted Schoolgirls are Freed
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the swift federal action credited with securing the release of the 24 schoolgirls kidnapped from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area. Idris made the remarks on Tuesday night during an emergency media briefing at the Government House in […]
Security Heightened in Oyo After Wanted Militia Leader is Sighted in Saki
The Oyo State Government has raised an urgent security advisory after intelligence reports suggested that a notorious militia figure, known as “Boyi Actor,” was recently spotted in Saki, a border community in the Oke-Ogun region. The alert, contained in an internal security memo dated November 23, 2025, was issued by CP Odukoya Sunday Babatunde (Rtd.), […]
Deputy Speaker Seeks Outlining Law Punishing Officials Who Negotiate Ransom Within 6 Months
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for the introduction of strict sanctions against government officials involved in negotiating ransom payments, proposing that such penalties be enacted within the next six months. Kalu made the proposal on Tuesday during a special legislative session focused on Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. He said […]
Court Adjourns Obiano’s N4bn Fraud Trial Sine Die
The Federal High Court in Abuja has suspended further proceedings in the N4 billion fraud case involving former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, following a request from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). At Tuesday’s hearing—his first time handling the matter—Justice Mohammed Umar granted the prosecution’s application for an indefinite adjournment. The case was […]
FG Launches Nationwide Real-Time Online Classes for Secondary School Students
The Federal Government has introduced a comprehensive digital learning programme designed to give students across Nigeria direct access to real-time virtual lessons. Announcing the initiative on Tuesday, the Federal Ministry of Education said the project—known as the Inspire Live(s) Online Real-Time Classes Initiative—marks a major step toward improving learning outcomes and closing long-standing educational gaps […]
