December 2025 – Page 84

Nigeria Sliding Into Fanatical Governance, Opposition In ICU – Momodu

11.12.2025

Renowned journalist and politician Aare Dele Momodu has raised concerns over what he describes as Nigeria’s slide into “a fanatical, unrestrained form of governance,” where oversight institutions have become subordinate to the executive. Momodu made the remarks during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM Ilese, Ijebu, monitored by New...

8 Division Nigerian Army Graduates 60 Battle-Ready Soldiers

11.12.2025

The 8 Division and Sector 2 Joint Task Force (JTF) North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) has strengthened its operational capacity with the graduation of 60 soldiers from its Fourth Quarter Basic Battle Course. The intensive nine-week training program was designed to instill a “warrior ethos” and enhance the combat effectiveness of the soldiers. Major...

African Leaders Plan Joint Reparations Claims Against Britain

11.12.2025

African leaders are advancing plans to file a joint reparation claim against the United Kingdom for crimes committed during the colonial era. This decision comes on the heels of the conference held on December 1, 2025, in Algiers, where African leaders, diplomats, and scholars gathered for a conference on the crimes of colonialism in Africa...

NCDMB Commends Marconi NGRPC Limited For Acquiring SAIPEM Facility

11.12.2025

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commended Marconi NG EPC Limited for wholly acquiring SAIPEM’s facility, noting that the acquisition positions the company to execute projects across swamp, land, and deep offshore terrains. The Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Engineer Felix Omatsola Ogbe, said Marconi now has strategic advantage across all segments...

Oriade Indigenous Civil, Public Officers Forum To Inaugurate Pioneer Executive

11.12.2025

The Oriade Indigenous Civil & Public Officers Forum has announced plans to formally inaugurate its pioneer Executive Officers on December 13, 2025, at a ceremony that will also honour distinguished indigenes for their contributions to the development of Oriade Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and Lagos State. The announcement was made by the Forum’s Electoral...

Lagos Taskforce Arrests Four Over Mob Attack On Officer

11.12.2025

The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested four men involved in a mob attack on one of its operatives in Oshodi, dismissing misleading social media claims that the officer was caught stealing. In a statement, the Director of Public Affairs, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, described the circulating report as “false” and “a calculated attempt to cover up a...

Lagos to Modernise Maritime Logistics & Safety Standards

11.12.2025

The Lagos State Government said it has concluded plans on the introduction of a series of far-reaching reforms aimed at modernising maritime logistics, enhancing safety standards, and strengthening the welfare of truck operators across the state. The measures were unveiled on Wednesday in Lagos during a stakeholders’ engagement with maritime and logistics practitioners. The event,...

FG Pushes For Transparency In N4.7trn Constituency Projects Implementation

11.12.2025

The Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs on Thursday convened a high-level stakeholders’ forum in Abuja to enhance transparency, accountability, and coordination in the execution of N4.7 trillion Zonal Intervention and Constituency Projects outlined in the 2025 budget. The forum brought together dignitaries from the National Assembly, diplomatic community, and key Ministries, Departments,...

Oyo NNPP Elects New Executive, Promises Strong Showing In 2027

11.12.2025

The Oyo State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has elected its new executive council, asserting that the party is well positioned to make significant gains in the 2027 general elections. Speaking after his election, State Chairman Makinde Anthony Sunday said the new executive is ready to reposition the party for greater political...

Nigeria’s Customs Reforms Empower Africa in WCO Policies

11.12.2025

The Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation Council, Dr Adewale Adeniyi, has said that Nigeria’s recent modernisation efforts are serving as a strong example of the continent’s readiness to influence global customs policies. Adeniyi added that his recent election to the WCO signals broader recognition of the growing reform-driven credibility of African Customs administrations. According...