Author name: nannews.ng@gmail.com

Economy/Business

Experts recommend sectoral investments to boost Nigeria’s GDP growth

/

Nigeria’s Q3 2025 economic growth of 3.98% signals modest progress but critically underperforms both government targets and the nation’s potential, revealing a persistent gap between projections and reality. Leading economists prescribe a dual-track reform strategy: first, stimulating domestic production through targeted industrial investment and energy subsidies, and second, securing the environment to restore investor confidence and unlock key sectors like oil and rare earth minerals. The consensus is that achieving sustainable, high-growth development requires moving beyond macroeconomic stability

General News

Yuletide : Nasarawa Speaker preaches love, peace, unity, alms giving. 

/

In a Christmas address, Nasarawa State’s political leadership framed the holiday as a critical catalyst for social cohesion and practical charity, urging citizens to embody love, peace, and unity. The core message transcends religious observance, positioning altruism—specifically almsgiving to the less privileged—as a direct mechanism to foster a sense of belonging and improve communal living standards. A significant financial donation underscores the call to action, linking spiritual principles with tangible community development. Ultimately, the speech synthesizes faith and

Defence/Security

PDP calls for practical steps to protect citizens after Christmas Eve explosion

/

Following a deadly explosion at a Maiduguri mosque, Nigeria’s main opposition party has issued a stark warning that unchecked attacks on places of worship threaten the nation’s constitutional rights and social fabric. They condemn the government’s security failures as unacceptable, demanding immediate, concrete action rather than rhetoric. The call underscores a critical erosion of public safety, where citizens cannot worship without fear, signaling a profound governance crisis. This incident is framed not merely as a tragedy, but as a symptomatic failure requiring urgent and practical security

Elections

6 serving PDP members of Zamfara House of Assembly defect to APC

/

Six PDP lawmakers in Zamfara State have defected to the APC, citing a constitutional crisis where the state legislature has become a “rubber stamp” for the governor, rendering it dysfunctional. Their defection follows a two-year illegal suspension and the operation of a parallel assembly, alleging that the recognized faction passes laws without a legal quorum. This move highlights a profound institutional breakdown and a strategic political realignment aimed at restoring legislative integrity and rule of law. The defectors call for National Assembly intervention

Defence/Security

CAS reassures commitment to sustain tempo against terrorism

/

The Nigerian Air Force is intensifying its counter-terrorism campaign by committing to sustained operational tempo and investing in next-generation capabilities, including new fighter aircraft and drones. This strategy is bolstered by critical logistics support and a renewed focus on personnel welfare to enhance readiness. However, the evolving, hybrid nature of the terrorist threat demands continuous adaptation. The ultimate success of this military push hinges on its ability to outpace the insurgents’ own tactical and technological innovations.

Defence/Security

Christmas: CDS fetes frontline troops in Plateau, reaffirms welfare commitment

/

The Nigerian military leadership leveraged a Christmas luncheon to strategically bolster troop morale and reinforce operational priorities on the Plateau front. The event highlighted the tangible success of Operation ENDURING PEACE in stabilizing the region, attributing gains to sustained inter-agency synergy and community engagement. A core commitment to improving personnel welfare was reaffirmed, directly linking soldier support to operational effectiveness. This public demonstration of leadership solidarity serves as both a tactical morale booster and a strategic communication of the military’s “whole-of-government” approach to

Defence/Security

CDS, COAS celebrate Christmas with troops in Jos

/

Senior Nigerian military leadership leveraged the Christmas holiday to reinforce strategic priorities with frontline troops, emphasizing that festive periods are high-risk windows requiring heightened vigilance against criminal exploitation. Beyond ceremonial recognition, the core message stressed an integrated security doctrine combining proactive military discipline, inter-agency collaboration, and critical community trust as the foundation for enduring peace. The commanders explicitly linked troop welfare and improved living conditions directly to operational effectiveness and national stability, framing military sacrifice within the broader themes of collective responsibility and national renewal. This visit underscores a

Defence/Security

Yuletide: CAS tasks troops on bravery, vigilance

/

During a Christmas address to Nigerian Air Force troops, military leadership emphasized that their strategic base at Kainji is a critical fortress for air interdiction missions, directly degrading bandit and terrorist operations. The core message balanced a recognition of personal sacrifice with a demand for unwavering vigilance and professionalism, as the enemy offers no respite. A key takeaway is the explicit link between frontline troops’ sustained efforts and the security enabling peaceful national celebrations. Ultimately, this underscores a dual commitment: to relentless combat operations and to

General News

FRSC confirms 11 dead, 12 injured in Jigawa auto crash

/

A tragic auto crash in Jigawa State, resulting in 11 fatalities and 12 injuries, underscores the lethal combination of excessive speeding and vehicle overloading, as a Volkswagen car designed for far fewer was transporting 23 passengers. This incident starkly highlights a critical, recurring failure in road safety enforcement and public compliance across the region. The disproportionate impact on female passengers, who constituted the majority of both casualties and the injured, suggests a need for deeper investigation into passenger demographics and risk factors. Ultimately,

Scroll to Top