Day: November 9, 2025

BBC Crisis: Director General, News CEO Resign

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Sunday, November 9, BBC Director General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness have resigned, after a newspaper report suggested a BBC Panorama documentary misled viewers by editing a speech by US President Donald Trump. According to the BBC; ” They announced their resignations in separate emails to all BBC staff, at 18:00. The BBC’s chair Samir Shah also released a statement. BBC director general Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness have resigned, after a newspaper report suggested a BBC Panorama documentary misled viewers by editing a…

9-Day Ordeal Ends: Kidnapped Kebbi Deputy Speaker Released by Bandits

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The Deputy speaker, Kebbi State House of Assembly Hon. Muhammad Bagudo, has regained his freedom after being held captive by bandits since Friday, 0ctober 31. Earlier, Sooth News reported the unfortunate incident on Saturday, November 1st, that the lawmaker was abducted by suspected bandits in Bagudo LGA while returning home shortly after observing Isha’i prayer. The spokesperson of the state Police Command, Nafi’u Abubakar, in a statement confirmed both Bagudo’s release on November 8, around 8 p.m., and his subsequent receipt of treatment at a medical facility before being reunited…

Nigeria Reports 81% Drop In Terror Deaths Since 2015 Presidency Says

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Nigeria has recorded an 81% decrease in terror-related deaths since 2015, according to the Presidency. In a statement posted on its official X account on Sunday, November 9, the Presidency said the decline reflects improved counter-insurgency operations and stronger collaboration between the country’s security agencies and affected communities. It added that more than 13,000 terrorists have been neutralised in the past year, while over 124,000 fighters and their dependents have surrendered to authorities. The statement also noted that more than 2.1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned home, with…