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Defence/Security

Police nab 9 suspects over gun running, other criminal offences

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A coordinated police operation has dismantled a significant criminal network, arresting nine suspects involved in cross-border arms trafficking and drug supply to bandits. Key insights reveal a sophisticated, long-running supply chain, with one suspect operating for over five years as a gun fabricator and distributor along the Nigeria-Cameroon border. The recovery of a substantial arsenal, including numerous rifles and illicit drugs, underscores the direct link between these criminal enterprises and the violence plaguing regions like Kaduna and Zamfara. This successful

General News

Sule launches new public service rule, announce bonus for workers 

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Nasarawa State is strategically modernizing its civil service through a new digital governance framework aimed at creating a paperless, data-driven administration. While announcing an end-of-year bonus, Governor Sule highlighted fiscal prudence by linking a potential 13th-month salary to the financial capacity of local governments, ensuring sustainability. The initiative underscores a commitment to transforming the workforce into a future-ready institution, rewarding exemplary staff to incentivize integrity and productivity. This holistic approach balances immediate worker incentives with long-term structural reforms

Defence/Security

Kogi govt. uncovers massive arms cache from criminal hideouts 

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A decisive, intelligence-led security operation in Kogi State has recovered a massive arsenal of weapons, including dozens of assault rifles and thousands of rounds of ammunition, from a major criminal enclave. This strategic success is attributed to enhanced inter-agency coordination and a direct mandate from national leadership to intensify security efforts beyond superficial accolades. The operation underscores the state’s unique vulnerability as a critical transit corridor bordering ten states, which necessitates relentless vigilance. Ultimately, this breakthrough highlights a model of proactive, intelligence-driven governance and

General News

Nasarawa health insurance agency enrols 308,000 residents

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Nasarawa State’s health insurance scheme has achieved rapid scale, enrolling over 308,000 residents from zero in 2019, demonstrating a viable model for sub-national universal health coverage in Nigeria. Its success hinges on a multi-package strategy covering formal, informal, and vulnerable groups, supported by full digitalization and a network of 260 facilities. Critical to its sustainability is the ongoing feedback loop with providers and communities, which addresses service delivery challenges directly. This proactive, government-backed approach builds public

General News

Sokoto Assembly summons Commissioner, orders formal apology, issues warning 

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The Sokoto State Assembly has demonstrated robust legislative oversight by formally censuring the State Commissioner for Energy for disregarding committee invitations, mandating a written apology and warning to enforce accountability. Concurrently, it approved a significant upward revision of the state’s Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, increasing projected revenue by over N62 billion due to new fiscal inflows, reflecting adaptive fiscal management. The assembly also prioritized education infrastructure, unanimously directing the renovation of Gomara Primary School to address critical learning environment deficiencies. These actions collectively

Defence/Security

Sokoto: WANEP urges stakeholders to be proactive in conflict prevention, management

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A major peacebuilding initiative in Sokoto State, led by WANEP-Nigeria with EU funding, underscores that effective conflict prevention requires equipping local stakeholders—from community leaders to officials—with proactive skills to monitor extremism and manage crises. The core insight is that sustainable peace depends on moving beyond reaction to fostering a synergistic, early-warning ecosystem where civil society and research directly inform on-the-ground action against radicalization. This represents a strategic shift toward empowering local networks as the first line of

Economy/Business

Tax Policy: NEZA supports 10-yr transition for free zone operators

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Nigeria’s free zone operators warn that abruptly applying the national tax policy will destabilize investments and trigger capital flight. They advocate for a critical 10-year transition period to harmonize policies and develop a competitive incentive framework. This strategic delay is essential to preserve investor confidence and the long-term integrity of the economic zones. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure tax reforms strengthen, rather than undermine, Nigeria’s position as a competitive investment destination.

General News

Court remands man over alleged threat to life, phone damage

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A 26-year-old man has been remanded in custody on charges of threatening a woman’s life with a knife and maliciously destroying her high-value iPhone. While granted bail set at N500,000, he remains detained pending the fulfillment of strict surety conditions, with the case adjourned for a hearing in February 2026. This incident underscores the serious legal consequences for violent threats and property damage, with the court treating the destruction of an asset valued at N2.3 million as a

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Ford table tennis begins with coaching clinic

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The Daniel Ford Elite Invitational is strategically evolving beyond a mere competition into a holistic talent development platform, integrating a pre-tournament coaching clinic to elevate player performance. Its unique value proposition lies in combining elite competition with expert-led skill sharpening, ensuring peak showcases while systematically building the sport’s future. A key strategic insight is the introduction of an Under-12 category, explicitly designed to strengthen Nigeria’s talent pipeline by fostering early mastery. The tournament’s overarching ambition is to leverage this model to position Nigeria

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