No Negotiation, No Ransom to Terrorists — Defence Minister Musa
Defence Minister Gen. Musa rules out negotiation or ransom payments, says such practices empower terrorists and fuel more attacks. Calls for a unified national database to improve intelligence, track ransom…
CBN Reviews Cash Withdrawal Rules, Enforces New Fees in January 2026
CBN increases weekly withdrawal limits to N500,000 for individuals, N5 million for corporates. Excess deposit charges removed, but excess withdrawal now attracts new fees. Cash withdrawal rules apply across ATMs,…
New Defence Minister Plans Withdrawal of Soldiers From Checkpoints
Defence Minister-designate Christopher Musa vows to pull soldiers off road checkpoints and deploy them into forests to confront terrorists. Police and NSCDC personnel to take over checkpoint operations as military…
Rivers Assembly Passes Unanimous Vote of Confidence in President Tinubu, Urges 2027 Re-Election
Rivers Assembly commends Tinubu for federal projects and appointments Lawmakers praise economic policies that boost state revenue House urges citizens to assist security agencies with intelligence Assembly calls on President…
FIFA Extends Club Release Date for AFCON 2025 Stars
FIFA allows clubs to keep African stars until December 15 before AFCON duty Top players affected include Salah, Mbeumo, and Hakimi Extension reduces club losses during busy December league matches…
Pastor Announces Gender Transition, Shocks Congregation in New York
Reverend Phil Phaneuf publicly announces she is transitioning to a woman She will now use she/her pronouns while keeping ministry role Pastor says transition only affects physical appearance, not faith…
APC Sets December 15, 16 for National Caucus, NEC Meetings
APC schedules National Caucus and NEC meetings for December 15 and 16 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Party leaders, ex-presidents, governors and top officials expected at the high-level sessions. Notice…
CVR: INEC Registers 9.8m Nigerians in First Phase
INEC registers 9.8m Nigerians in the first phase of the nationwide CVR exercise. 2.57m applicants complete registration, combining online and physical enrolment. Voters’ register display begins Dec 15, ahead of…
Catholic Priest Kidnapped in Kaduna
Gunmen abduct Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ezema from St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Rumi. Zaria Diocese confirms incident, calls for prayers and safe release. Abduction heightens fears as insecurity surges nationwide. Panic…
BREAKING: Reverend Father Kidnapped From Parish Residence in Kaduna
Reverend Father Emmanuel Ezema kidnapped in Kaduna Abductors invaded St. Peter’s Parish residence at night Catholic Diocese appeals for prayers and safe release Police yet to comment on the abduction…
