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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
NBA WARNS OF POSSIBLE EMERGENCY IN OSUN AS JUDICIARY SHUTDOWN PERSISTS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Osun State has warned that the continued closure of the judiciary could push the state into a constitutional crisis that may
ABU PRC HONOURS SOMMAJIGI WITH SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Postgraduate Representative Council (PRC) of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has honoured Mallam Abdullahi A. M. Sommajigi, Head of MIS, with a Special Recognition Award in appreciation of his outstanding
NORTHERN GROUP CONDEMNS SENATOR MARAFA’S U.S. INVASION REMARK By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Northern Elders’ Political Forum has strongly condemned former Zamfara Senator Kabiru Marafa for suggesting a U.S. intervention in Nigeria over security issues. The group described the statement as reckless,
GOVERNOR DAUDA LAWAL RECEIVES NATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has been honoured with the NEAPS 2025 Governance and Security Reform Award, presented on behalf of President Bola Tinubu by SGF George Akume at the