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General News

Ondo inducts 109 new administrative officers into public service

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Ondo State has undertaken an unprecedented recruitment of 109 administrative officers, a strategic move by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to directly strengthen the core of the public service for enhanced efficiency. This cadre is being positioned as the ethical and professional benchmark for the entire service, with high expectations for their conduct and guidance. The intensive induction program underscores a deliberate investment in institutional knowledge and values to ensure a smooth transition and lasting impact. This initiative represents a significant bet on administrative capacity as the primary driver for

Economy/Business

FG tasks stakeholders in solid mineral on documentation

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The Nigerian government is urgently pushing to formalize the largely informal solid minerals sector, citing that 85% of current activities are illegal, which stifles economic potential. Through the NEPC, it is streamlining licensing and encouraging organized clusters to transform the sector into a major revenue and industrial growth engine. The core strategy is to move from raw mineral exports to developing domestic value chains, thereby enhancing global competitiveness and ensuring transparency. This formalization is framed as the critical pathway to unlocking prosperity, sustainability, and

General News

Group organises football tournament, targets to promote Tinubu’s agenda

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A Cross River-based political group, the Standard Ambassadors, is organizing a football tournament from December 13-20, 2025, with the explicit dual purpose of promoting political support for President Tinubu and local leaders while fostering youth unity. The event, themed “Kicking Together, Winning Together,” will feature eight teams in a professionally managed knockout format at neutral venues, coordinated with the state Football Association. Beyond its political messaging, the tournament is positioned as a legitimate grassroots talent discovery platform, emphasizing

General News

Stakeholders call for human-rights-based policing of peaceful protests

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A coalition of human rights organizations is advocating for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s approach to managing public protests, moving from forceful control to a trust-based, human-rights-compliant framework. This initiative, backed by comprehensive national survey data, emphasizes that effective policing hinges on dialogue and strict adherence to legal standards. The program delivers practical tools—including policy briefs and specialized training manuals—to equip law enforcement with the skills to protect the right to peaceful assembly while maintaining public order. Ultimately, the strategy

Defence/Security

Defence experts call for technology-driven transformation of Nigerian armed forces

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At the Nigeria Security and Defence Expo 2025, defence experts issued an urgent call for a radical, technology-driven transformation of the Nigerian Armed Forces to counter evolving threats. The core strategy emphasizes integrating AI and drone technology while leveraging international partnerships and local industrial capacity, as strengthened by the new DICON Act, to achieve self-reliance. A critical insight is that Nigeria must not only adapt to but outpace non-state actors who are already exploiting advanced technologies, requiring a shift from conventional paradigms. The

Foreign

ECOWAS urges deeper commitment to democratic dividends in W/Africa

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ECOWAS leaders are urgently calling for a renewed commitment to democratic governance and constitutional order, directly responding to recent instability like the attempted coup in Benin. The council asserts that peace, security, and stability are non-negotiable prerequisites for economic development in the region. While acknowledging persistent challenges like poverty and climate change, they emphasize that building trust among member states is the critical foundation for effective collaboration and resilience. Ultimately, the vision is to safeguard the community’s foundational principle of free movement and ensure democratic dividends

Education

Jigawa earmarks N3.5bn for Tsangaya education

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The Jigawa State Government is strategically investing N3.5 billion to modernize its traditional Tsangaya Islamic schools, transforming them into holistic educational centers. This initiative moves beyond Quranic memorization to integrate skill acquisition, basic sanitation, and federal education programs, directly tackling social issues like open defecation. The core value proposition is a culturally-grounded model that provides formal education and vocational training to over 6,000 children. This represents a significant policy shift, aiming to uplift the Alm

Gender

16 Days of Activism Against GBV: Sokoto Govt., UNFPA move to curb digital violence

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Sokoto State, in partnership with UNFPA, is leveraging the 2025 16 Days of Activism campaign to confront the escalating threat of digital violence against women and girls, recognizing it as a pervasive human rights violation. This initiative marks a critical evolution in addressing gender-based violence, shifting focus to the digital sphere where harassment, abuse, and exploitation are increasingly prevalent. The campaign’s unified theme underscores the urgent need for collaborative action to protect women and girls online, framing digital safety as integral

General News

Yuletide: FRSC calls for collaboration to reduce road traffic deaths

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is urgently calling for a unified national effort to combat the spike in road fatalities during the festive season, driven by reckless behaviors like speeding and overloading. Beyond seasonal warnings, the agency is implementing strategic interventions, including digital operations, an electronic passenger manifest, and advocacy to integrate road safety into education and public health policy. A critical, unique insight highlights that secondary tragedies—such as stampedes at crash scenes—significantly contribute to the death toll, demanding targeted

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