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Senate moves to phase out petrol cars, advances electric vehicle bill

The Nigerian Senate has moved closer to adopting clean energy transportation after a bill seeking to phase out petrol-powered cars and promote electric vehicles (EVs) scaled second reading on Tuesday. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, aims to provide the legal and policy framework for Nigeria’s transition from fossil fuel dependence to electric mobility. Kalu explained that the bill would help reduce carbon emissions, encourage local vehicle production, and align the country with global efforts toward sustainable transport. According to him, the transport sector contributes between 20 and 30 percent of Nigeria’s greenhouse gas emissions. “This bill seeks to establish a comprehensive legal and institutional framework to guide Nigeria’s gradual move from petrol-powered vehicles to cleaner, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly alternatives,” he said. The bill also proposes creating a National Electric Vehicle Development and Promotion Cou...
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You don’t have NYSC certificate — Lagos CP informs Activist Sowore

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police has fired back at activist Omoyele Sowore, describing him as unqualified to question the competence of the police leadership in the state. Reacting to comments made by Sowore in a recent interview, the Commissioner said he has served diligently for over nine months and has demonstrated professionalism in his duties. “During his interview, he said the Commissioner of Police is not competent. I am very competent. I’ve been here for more than nine months,” he stated. “Even in court, where the accused person shows good conduct, the prosecution still has the right to point out his bad conduct.” He further alleged that Sowore lacks a valid National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate, claiming that although the activist was posted to Adamawa, he never completed the mandatory one-year service. “I want to make it abundantly clear Sowore doesn’t have an NYSC certificate. He was posted to Adamawa and never did his service. So such a person, w...
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Alleged drug dealings: Court orders interim forfeiture of Pretty Mike’s nightclub

Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the temporary forfeiture of the property belonging to prominent socialite and entertainer Pretty Mike, following claims that the premises were being used for drug storage and distribution. The judge gave the order on Tuesday, November 4, after hearing an ex-parte application submitted by NDLEA counsel, Buhari Abdulahi. The NDLEA in its filings alleged that the building, located at No. 7 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, and known as Proxy Lagos Night Club, was being used as a storage and distribution hub for 169 cylinders (384.662 kilogrammes) of nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas) and 200 grammes of Cannabis Sativa. According to the NDLEA, the nightclub is owned by Mike Nwalie (Pretty Mike) and Joachim Hillary, who purportedly used the premises as a base to prepare for a “large-scale drug party.” Abdulahi, while moving the motion dated October 27, 2025, urged the court to grant an order for the i...
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China warns US against interfering in Nigeria’s internal affairs

The Chinese government has issued a stern warning against any form of external interference in Nigeria’s domestic affairs, following threats by United States President Donald Trump of possible military action over alleged persecution of Christians. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, November 4, the spokesperson of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mao Ning, said Beijing “firmly supports the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as it leads its people on the development path suited to its national conditions.” Ning described Nigeria as China’s “comprehensive strategic partner,” stressing that Beijing stands by the West African nation amid growing international tension. “China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs, and threatening other countries with sanctions and force,” she said. China’s remarks comes das after President Trump redesignated Nigeria as a ‘’Country of Partic...
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TROOPS OF 6 BRIGADE NIGERIAN ARMY DESTROY BANDITS’ CAMP IN TAKUM, TARABA STATE [PHOTOS]

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army- Operation Lafiya Nakowa say they have destroyed a major bandits’ camp at TY Farm, along Takum - Wukari road and recovered one dane gun. A statement by Lieutenant UMAR MUHAMMAD Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations  6 Brigade Nigerian Army, says the troops acting on credible intelligence on the activities of bandits around Unom, Yongogba, Tornyi, and Mbayongo villages in Takum Local Government Area, conducted a clearance patrol through Tor-Tser, Kofar Ahmadu, Tornyi, Unom, Mbayongo, and Yongogba villages. The operation successfully cleared the identified areas, including adjoining settlements and river lines. It adds, during the operation, the troops received another intelligence at Kofar Ahmadu village that bandits were sighted around TY Farm in Tati. The troops immediately headed towards the area through Sabon Gida Tati and made contact with the criminals. Confronted with the troops’ superior firepower, the bandi...
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Chad shuts border with Nigeria following US military invasion threat

The government of Chad have reportedly closed its border with Nigeria over the threat of military invasion by President Donald Trump. Recall that last Friday, October 31, President Trump said there have been reports of a Christian genocide in Nigeria and went on to redesignate Nigeria as a ‘’Country of Particular Interest’. A post on X by security and counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, claims that the Chadian government have since closed their borders. “ Military sources in N’Djamena confirmed on Monday that President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno ordered a complete military lockdown along the Nigerian border after intelligence suggested that terrorist elements from northern Nigeria were preparing to flee into Chadian territory. According to the sources, the Chadian army has been placed on full alert, with troops and armoured vehicles deployed across key border corridors linking the two countries. The President was quoted as warning that “no armed group or foreign force ...
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Pump price to increase as President Tinubu approves 15 percent Import Duty on petrol, diesel imports

President Bola Tinubu has approved a 15 percent ad-valorem import duty on diesel and premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The approval was conveyed in a letter dated October 21, 2025, by Damilotun Aderemi, the President’s Private Secretary, to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The President’s decision followed a request from the FIRS to apply the 15 percent duty on the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) value, aimed at aligning import costs with domestic realities. With the implementation of the new import duty, the price of petrol is expected to rise by an estimated N99.72 per litre. Following the announcement, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) disclosed that it has commenced a comprehensive review of the nation’s three petroleum refineries to bring them back to operation.
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Former Reps Candidate, Saheed Popoola Dumps APC for PDP in Kwara [PHOTOS]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State on Sunday formally received Hon. Prince Saheed Popoola, former SDP House of Representatives candidate for Offa/Oyun/Ifelodun Federal Constituency in the 2023 general elections. The official defection ceremony, held at the PDP Secretariat in Offa Local Government Area, drew a large crowd of party faithfuls and political associates who gathered to witness Popoola’s official decamp into the opposition party. Speaking during the ceremony, Hon. Popoola said his decision to join the PDP was borne out of a sincere desire to contribute to the genuine progress and development of Kwara State. “I am joining the PDP not as a desperate politician, but as a dedicated and committed Kwaran who wants true progress and development for our dear state,” He lamented the growing insecurity in the State and blamed the APC government’s lackadaisical attitude for the worsening situation. Popoola described the PDP as the only credible opposition with...
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Sport News: Nigeria faces Fiji in the Women’s Rugby League World Series Final on Sunday

WATCH ON YOUTUBE :  International Rugby League Women's World Series 2025: Final | #CBCSports Nigeria Green Falcons yesterday defeated Ireland with a 10 points to nil in the hard fought first Semi-final of the Women’s World Rugby League Series in Canada. The Nigerian side will on Sunday square up against the Fijian Women Rugby League team who demolished their host the Canada Women Rugby League team in the second semi finals at the same venue by 48 point to nil. ‎ ‎On paper, the Canadian team was said to be the favourites especially given the fact that they were expecting some players back from the just concluded Women 15’s Rugby Union World Cup in England last month. However, it is the Fijian women that carried the day against the host Canada. ‎‎On Sunday earlier in the day, Ireland will lock horns with host Canada in the 3rd place bronze match, while Nigeria who are almost playing the same style of play with their Fijian counterpart will face each other in a Titanic epo...
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Senator Ned Nwoko reacts to viral video linking him with young woman, issues strong warning [PHOTOS]

Billionaire politician and husband of actress Regina Daniels, Prince Ned Nwoko, has broken his silence after a viral video surfaced online linking him with a young woman. In a public statement shared on his Instagram page, Ned Nwoko clarified that the woman in question had visited him as part of a team under the Peace Ambassadors initiative led by Ambassador Dr. Adejo Sule — not for any personal reason. He explained that photos were taken during the visit, as is usually the case whenever he receives guests, but some people have now twisted the moment for clout. “It is unfortunate what social media has become — a space where moments are easily twisted for clout and misinformation,” he wrote. Nwoko went on to describe the claims as “mischievous and malicious,” stating clearly that he has no personal or private connection with the woman being circulated online. He further warned individuals and media platforms spreadi...
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How FEDPOFFA Management Betrayed Our Trust - ASUP Reveals

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, Offa chapter, has accused the management of the institution of betrayal of trust. Chairman of the chapter, Dr. Idowu Atilola, while reacting to the position of the management on the disagreement between the two bodies over some issues, argued that the management is either not thorough or is being shamefully mischievous. Eid-el-Kabir  “The Governing Council, Rector, Registrar, Deans, and Directors went into an agreement with the union in writing, and the defense being presented is that the management has decided to renege on the agreement. “The management has betrayed the union and has also failed public trust by diverting monies meant for staff, and it behoves the union to bring them back to perspective. “It is also important to inform members that the management has failed to withdraw the invitations given to union members within the specified time frame, and we have no choice but to move forward. “We will not retreat, we...
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Indian doctor arrested for allegedly k!lling his wife with anesthesia overdose months after wedding

A surgeon in Bengaluru, India, has been charged with m8rdering his newlywed wife, a dermatologist, by allegedly administering repeated overdoses of anaesthesia under the pretext of treatment. Though the alleged murder took place in April this year, police arrested the accused doctor on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 after forensic science laboratory (FSL) reports confirmed the presence of anaesthesia in the viscera samples of the deceased woman. Marathahalli police from the Whitefield division announced Wednesday the arrest of Dr Mahendra Reddy GS, 31, a surgical resident at the Institute of Gastroenterology Sciences and Organ Transplant (IGOT), on the premises of Victoria Hospital. He is accused of m8rdering his wife, Kritika M Reddy, 28, whom he had married in March 2024.  Announcing the arrest, city police commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh stated that FSL reports confirmed the presence of Propofol, an intravenous anaesthetic used to induce and maintain unconsciousness for ...
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Rivers police arrest married man who stabbed his side chic multiple times after rejecting his marriage proposal

The police in Rivers state have arrested a 46-year-old man identified as Abi Baragon, who allegedly st@bbed his side chic multiple times, leaving her with life-threatening injuries. In a video that went viral in June 2025, the side chic cried for help after the man left her in a pool of her own blood. In a statement released today October 17, the spokesperson of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said following the receipt of the viral video, operatives attached to the Human Rights Department, State Headquarters, Moscow Road, Port-Harcourt, swiftly swung into action, leveraging intelligence-led Policing and technical support and apprehended the suspect on October 13, 2025 in connection with the crime. Sponsored Ads  ‘’It was alleged that the suspect’s motive for the assault stems from the victim’s rejection of his marriage overtures, prompted by her discovery that the suspect was already married with four children, an allegation he denied. During further int...
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‘Sing only first stanza at official events’- NOA issues guide on reciting national anthem

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued new guidelines on the recital of Nigeria’s national anthem. The four-point directive was released in a statement released on Thursday, October 17.  The agency said that the third stanza of the anthem should serve as the national prayer and be recited at the start of events. “Recite/sing only the first stanza (not all three (3) stanzas at official events. The third stanza should be recited as the National Prayer at the beginning of an event. The three stanzas are to be recited/sung only during Independence Day, Inauguration (swearing-in) of a President, Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Democracy (June 12) Day, Inauguration of the National Assembly, etc. Sponsored Ads The National Pledge is to be recited at the end of an event.” the statement read  Last May, President Bola Tinubu signed into law the bill that reintroduced the old anthem ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’.
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PDP Convention: Court Reaffirms Order For Parties To Maintain Status Quo

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has reaffirmed that his order on maintaining status quo in respect of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention remains in force and must not be flouted by any of the parties involved in a suit on the convention.  The judge insisted that no party must take any step that may jeopardize or render the decision of his court nugatory and warned that he would be forced to make consequential orders against any party that resorts to self help. The judge spoke following the complaint by one of the lawyers to the PDP, Chris Uche SAN, that his client is being held back by the status quo maintenance order and applied for speedy hearing of the suit. At Thursday’s proceeding, the judge said that his court would do everything possible to deliver judgment before the end of October. He warned that no party would be allowed to use any ploy to delay speedy hearing of the suit challenging the legality or otherwise of t...
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Coastal road: I'm an 'A' student, your senior in engineering, governance - Minister Umahi replies Gov Makinde

The Minister of Works, Engineer David Umahi, has reacted to comments made by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde over the ongoing controversy about the cost of road projects under the current administration.   Governor Makinde on Thursday berated Umahi for failing to reveal details in the costing of the project when he appeared on Arise TV.  Responding, Umahi expressed his disappointment while inspecting the Keffi section of the Abuja- Mararaba-Keffi road, along side the Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Saturday, October 11.  “I have a lot of respect for governors and the Governors Forum but if a governor that is far my junior in engineering and governance insults me I will talk back. One thing I’m very good at is mathematics. I’m an A student in mathematics. This controversy about cost per kilometer, I have told you that this project is about 43 kilometres but we have increased it to utilize the money given for the project by the last administration w...
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OPINION: WHY GOVERNOR SEYI MAKINDE SHOULD BE NIGERIA’S NEXT PRESIDENT - SEYE GBAROYE (OMO WA)

In a nation yearning for visionary leadership, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State stands as a beacon of hope—a leader whose track record transcends rhetoric and delivers results. His six years at the helm of Oyo State have not only redefined governance but have also set a new standard for what is possible when integrity, intelligence, and compassion converge. A Legacy of Transformational Leadership Governor Makinde’s administration has been marked by bold reforms and people-centered policies. From education to healthcare, infrastructure to youth empowerment, his governance model is rooted in transparency, inclusivity, and evidence-based planning: • Education Revolution: Makinde abolished fees in state-owned schools, built model schools, renovated hundreds of classroom blocks, and reduced the number of out-of-school children by 20%.  • Healthcare Overhaul: He renovated and equipped hundreds of Primary Healthcare Centres, recruited essential medical staff, and installed o...
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EFCC Arraigns former NSITF Boss for Alleged N1bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 arraigned a former board chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, Ngozi Olejeme before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. She was arraigned on 8- count charges bordering on converting, transferring, procuring and taking possession of proceeds of unlawful activity to the tune of N1000,000,000.00k( One Billion Naira only).  Count one of the charge reads “That you Mrs Ngozi Olejeme while being the Board Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) sometime in February 2012, in Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court indirectly converted the sum of N321,600 .000 (Three Hundred and Twenty One Million, Six Hundred Naira) paid into the Sterling Bank plc account of ADIN MILES INTERNATIONAL LTD in 9th of February 2012 knowing that the funds constituted proceeds of unlawful activity and you thereby committed an offence ...
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BREAKING: FIRS, Customs, NUPRC Can No Longer Keep Billions — Tinubu

In a landmark move to boost transparency and strengthen Nigeria’s economy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has abolished the long-standing practice where revenue-generating agencies like the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) withheld huge sums as their “cost of collection.” The new directive, announced by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, mandates that every kobo collected must now go directly into the Federation Account, as required by the Constitution. Until now, agencies deducted massive amounts before remitting funds — for instance, FIRS alone retained over ₦250 billion in 2024. This practice reduced what was available for federal, state, and local governments through the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). With Tinubu’s reform, more money will now be available to fund roads, schools, hospitals, jobs, and critical infra...
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Insecurity: Tinubu Unleashes Full Army Brigade in Kwara to Crush Kidnappers — Forest Hideouts Under Siege

In a decisive show of force, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the deployment of a full Nigerian Army brigade with heavy equipment to Kwara State, signaling a new era in the fight against kidnapping, banditry, and other violent crimes. The operation, covering Ifelodun, Edu, and Patigi local government areas, is part of Operation Fasan Yanma, targeting criminal hideouts in dense forests that have long served as sanctuaries for kidnappers. Security experts say this is one of the most robust military interventions in Kwara’s history. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq praised the President’s swift action after a security meeting in Jos, describing it as a “game-changing move that proves Tinubu’s leadership is about action, not talk.” He also lauded the Nigerian Army high command for responding swiftly with manpower and equipment to dismantle criminal strongholds. Analysts note that Tinubu’s administration is fostering unprecedented synergy between federal and state security...
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