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NASS Staff Demand Fair Appointments After Tinubu ADC U-Turn

Parliamentary staff union demands National Assembly Service Commission adhere to Federal Character principle in senior appointments, warning of potential unrest. They cite President Tinubu's reversal of his ADC's promotion as a precedent for fairness.

Gunmen Kill 2, Abduct Family in Gombe Attack

Armed assailants storm Pindiga, Gombe, killing two and kidnapping a housewife, children, and another woman. Police recover shells, intensify manhunt. Governor condemns attack.

PASAN Alleges Federal Character Breaches in NASS

Parliamentary staff union PASAN warns the National Assembly Service Commission over alleged violations of the Federal Character principle in secretary appointments, urging immediate corrective action to prevent unrest.

CAF fines Egypt $5,000 for AFCON media breach

CAF slaps Egypt with a $5,000 fine for skipping post-match media duties after their 2025 AFCON opener against Zimbabwe. A stern warning issued for the South Africa clash. Read full details.

8 Yoruba Republic Agitators Arrested in Ogun

Ogun State Police arrest eight persons linked to the Democratic Republic of Yoruba for alleged public disturbance, unlawful assembly, and assault on officers on Christmas Day in Sango-Ota.

Atiku: Tinubu Breaches Constitution on LG Autonomy

Atiku Abubakar accuses President Tinubu of defying a Supreme Court judgment on local government financial autonomy, calling it a political strategy and a breach of oath. Read the full details.

Federal Government Reopens 47 Unity Schools

The Federal Government has reopened the 47 Unity Colleges shut in November over insecurity. The Ministry of Education assures safety measures are in place. Read more.

Lawmaker: Gazetted Tax Laws Not What We Passed

Rep Abdussamad Dasuki raises alarm over discrepancies between tax laws signed by President Tinubu and versions approved by the National Assembly. He calls for urgent scrutiny.

Thieves Steal Church Speakers, AC; Pastor in Pain

A Nigerian pastor is heartbroken after thieves raided his church auditorium, carting away speakers and an air conditioner. The incident raises security concerns for places of worship. Read the full report.

Ndume to Tinubu: Withdraw Ambassadorial List Now

Senator Ali Ndume calls on President Tinubu to withdraw the 65 ambassadorial nominees list, citing a breach of federal character. He warns it could fuel ethnic tensions ahead of Senate screening.

PSC Plans Recruitment of 50,000 Police Officers

The Police Service Commission has held a stakeholders meeting to plan the transparent, technology-driven recruitment of 50,000 new police officers, emphasizing Federal Character and gender inclusivity. Learn the details.

Nigeria's Cyberattacks Jump Over 1000% in Q3 2025

A new report reveals Nigerian firms faced a record 1,047% surge in cyberattacks last quarter, with stolen employee logins now the primary threat. Learn how businesses can defend themselves.

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