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FG ANNOUNCES OVER $2BN INVESTMENT INFLOWS INTO LITHIUM, RARE EARTH PROJECTS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government says Nigeria has attracted more than $2 billion in investment into lithium and rare earth projects in the last two years, signalling rising global
INDIA, NIGERIA DEEPEN DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban India’s Defence Adviser to Nigeria, Colonel Manoj Singh, visited the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, in Abuja to strengthen military cooperation between both countries. The visit reaffirmed commitment to deeper
SENATE APPROVES TINUBU’S REQUEST TO DEPLOY TROOPS TO BENIN By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for the immediate deployment of Nigerian troops to Benin Republic following a failed coup attempt and rising political tension there. Tinubu’s
NIGERIA, SAUDI ARABIA SIGN DEFENCE COOPERATION MOU By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have signed a new MoU to boost defence and military collaboration. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, and Saudi Assistant Minister for Executive Affairs,
NUPRC SAYS IT HAS RELEASED ALL FRONTIER EXPLORATION FUNDS TO NNPCL By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has debunked claims that it is withholding the Frontier Exploration Fund from NNPCL. NUPRC spokesperson, Eniola Akinkuotu, said the Commission
CSO CONDEMNS CREATION OF PARALLEL HISBAH GROUP IN KANO By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban A human rights group, AHRCVDI, has condemned the alleged formation of a parallel Hisbah group, “Hisba Independent Fisabilillahi,” in Kano State, warning it could cause chaos and threaten public
NASARAWA POLICE BAN FIREWORKS, KNOCKOUTS ACROSS STATE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nasarawa State Police Command has reaffirmed that the use, sale, and distribution of fireworks and knockouts are strictly banned. The move aims to prevent panic and stop criminals from exploiting
ADAMAWA IMPOSES 24-HOUR CURFEW ON LAMURDE AFTER FRESH CLASHES; MANY FEARED DEAD By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Adamawa State has declared a 24-hour curfew in Lamurde after renewed clashes between the Bachama and Chobo communities left many feared dead. The violence erupted Saturday,
TROOPS FOIL ROBBERY, RESCUE KIDNAP VICTIMS IN TARABA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Troops of 6 Brigade under Operations Peace Shield and Zafin Wuta have foiled a robbery on the Manya–Takum Road, forcing the attackers to flee and recovering an AK-47 and ammunition.
NSA HANDS OVER RESCUED PAPIRI PUPILS TO NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has handed over 100 rescued pupils of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, to the Niger State Government. The children were