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Nigerian Troops Arrest Alleged Kidnap Kingpin in Taraba State
The Nigerian Army has arrested Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, a suspected notorious kidnap kingpin, in Wukari Local Government Area, Taraba State, as part of Operation Zafin Wuta, aimed at dismantling criminal networks in the region. Bawa, apprehended on November 23, 2025, is reportedly a close associate of Umar Musa, another notorious kidnapper arrested by the same…
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India Considers Extending Import Tariffs on Steel Products Amid Rising Chinese Imports
India is reportedly considering extending import tariffs, also known as safeguard duties, on select steel products to protect domestic manufacturers from cheaper imports, particularly from China. A source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters that the government is reviewing measures to shield the local steel industry amid global price fluctuations and rising import…
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$6 Billion Mambilla Power Fraud: Ex-Power Minister Allegedly Forged Contract Document
The trial of former Minister of Power and Steel, Dr. Olu Agunloye, resumed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, with a prosecution witness alleging that Agunloye forged the contract award letter for the controversial $6 billion Mambilla Power Project. The ex-minister faces seven amended counts related to official corruption and the fraudulent award of the…
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EFCC Petitioned to Probe Gombe Contractor Over Alleged Kickbacks, Fraud in TETFUND Projects
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has received a petition urging it to investigate Anas Adamu Mohammed, a Gombe-based contractor, over alleged fraud, kickbacks, and tax evasion connected to government contracts, including multi-billion-naira TETFUND projects. The whistleblower, U.G. Muhammad, accused Anas of operating a corruption network with state insiders, including alleged collusion with TETFUND…
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Russia’s Igor Sechin Warns West of Potential Economic Crisis from Sanctions
Igor Sechin, CEO of Russia’s largest oil producer Rosneft, has warned that Western sanctions imposed on Russia and China could trigger a significant economic crisis in Western countries. Speaking at the Russian-Chinese Energy Business Forum (RCEBF) in Beijing, Sechin emphasized the long-term consequences of sanctions on energy prices, consumer costs, and state spending in the…
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Ogun State to Prosecute TikToker DJ Chicken for Reckless Driving
The Ogun State Ministry of Justice has announced plans to prosecute Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, following multiple vehicular incidents that endangered the public. On November 1, 2025, DJ Chicken crashed into two motorcycles in Sagamu, seriously injuring the rider and a female passenger, and reportedly attempted to leave the scene without showing…
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Lawyer Rejects Link Between Nnamdi Kanu’s Broadcasts and South-East Violence
Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, former Special Counsel to IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has publicly condemned the Federal High Court ruling that convicted Kanu and sentenced him to life imprisonment. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, Ejimakor argued that the prosecution failed to establish a direct connection between Kanu’s broadcasts and the deadly attacks in the…
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Exxon Mobil Pauses Major Hydrogen Plant Project Amid Weak Market Demand
Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) has paused plans for one of the world’s largest hydrogen production facilities due to weak customer demand, CEO Darren Woods confirmed in a recent interview with Reuters. The decision highlights the ongoing challenges that traditional oil and gas companies face while trying to transition to cleaner energy sources, as many projects…
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Edo Governor’s Aide Rewards Man Who Assaulted UK-Based Government Critic
The Special Adviser to Edo State Governor on Legal Matters, Barr. Andrew Adaze Emwanta, has publicly honoured Ehimare Erewele, also known as “Double Chief,” for slapping Albert Obazee, a UK-based critic of the Edo State Government and the Oba of Benin’s Palace over the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) project. In a video posted…
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Open Ibadan Airport Now: A Call to President Tinubu Before the Christmas Travel Rush
As the holiday season approaches, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu faces a simple but consequential decision: reopen the newly upgraded Ibadan Airport for commercial flights before the Christmas and New Year travel rush begins. The airport, which recently hosted the President’s entourage during the Olubadan coronation, sits idle for ordinary citizens. While private jets ferry senior…
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