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ICPC Acknowledges Dangote’s Petition Against NMDPRA Chief Farouk Ahmed
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the receipt of a formal petition from Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Alhaji Farouk Ahmed.
Tinubu meets service chiefs in Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu is holding a closed-door meeting with the Service Chiefs at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Nigerian Army Records Operational Successes Nationwide
The Nigerian Army (NA) has recorded significant operational gains across the country over the past 48 hours, neutralising 10 terrorists, arresting seven criminal suspects and recovering two locally fabricated firearms in a series of intelligence-driven operations aimed at degrading hostile elements
Sanwo-Olu Strengthens Security Architecture, Donates 100 Vehicles to Agencies
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on Nigerians—especially residents of Lagos—to reassess and re-strategise approaches to tackling the country’s rising security challenges, stressing that the protection of lives and property is a shared duty between government and citizens.
Tinubu Acting Decisively To Address Nigeria’s Security Challenges, Says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that President Bola Tinubu remains steadfast in tackling security challenges in the country and is acting decisively to address the concerns.
Tinubu Hails Security Agencies as 100 Abducted Niger Students Regain Freedom
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Nigeria’s security agencies for their relentless efforts that led to the rescue of 100 students of Papiri Catholic School in Niger State, who were abducted on November 21.
Rescue Remaining 115 Schoolchildren Now, Tinubu Tells Security Chiefs
President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to intensify efforts and secure the immediate release of the remaining 115 students and their teachers abducted from Papiri Catholic School in Niger State, insisting that “all victims must be accounted for.”
FG Secures Release of 100 Abducted Niger Pupils After Large-Scale Rescue Operation
The Federal Government has secured the release of at least 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State—more than two weeks after armed bandits carried out a sweeping overnight raid on the remote community.
Troops rescue 25 victims, nab 10 suspects in nationwide operations
The Nigerian Army says its troops have in the last 48 hours rescued 25 kidnapped victims and apprehended 10 suspects, including bandits’ collaborators, illegal miners, violent extremists and a suspected arms dealer.
Fresh Coup Attempt Rocks Benin Republic as Soldiers Attack President Talon’s Residence
Reports from Beninese media on Sunday, December 7, 2025, indicate that an attempted coup d’état has been unfolding in Cotonou since the early hours of the morning.