Month: November 2025

Crime Control: Gov Zulum Donates 63 Patrol Vehicles to Strengthen Security in Borno

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has handed over 63 patrol vehicles to security agencies and the Civilian Joint Task Force in Maiduguri. The vehicles, distributed to various security outfits, aim to enhance their mobility and response capacity in tackling security threats. 30 vehicles were given to the CJTF, 16 to Rapid Response and Anti-Social Vices, 10 to paramilitary organizations, 6 to hunters, and 1 to NAPTIP. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Zulum reiterated his government’s commitment to providing logistical support to security forces. He emphasized that security…

Passport ‘Drama’: Immigration Service Denies Senator’s Seizure Allegation

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The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has denied allegations that its officials withheld the passport of a senator representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja in the early hours of Tuesday, November 4. The Senator alleged that her passport was seized by immigration officers on the orders of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Natasha said she was prevented from boarding her flight despite having committed no offence or receiving any court order restricting her movement. The spokesperson of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Akinsola Akinlabi, described…

Port Tarif Hike Claims False, Say Grimaldi, PTML

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The Management of Grimaldi AgencyNigeria, operators of the Ports & Terminal Multi-Services Limited, PTML Roll-on Roll-off terminal, has officially denied rumors circulating on social media about a supposed increase in port tariffs beginning November 1st. The Shipping /terminal also reaffirmed its commitments as a responsible organisation towards compliance with all applicable laws and port tariff regulations of the Federal Government of Nigeria. “It has come to our attention that a document currently circulating on social media and other platforms purporting to announce a tariff increase allegedly issued by Ports &…

NRC: 4 Days After Resumption, Warri-Itakpe Train Suspended Again After Derailment

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The Management of Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed the suspension of Warri-Itakpe Train services following a derailment in the Agbor area of Delta State, four days after the resumption of train service was announced, with no casualties recorded. This was contained in a statement on Sunday, October 2nd, signed by the corporation’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Opeifa; he, however, said no casualties were recorded. “We are pleased to confirm that all passengers on board were safely evacuated to Agbor, and everyone has been fully accounted for. No casualties or…

Kidnappers Abducted Kebbi State Deputy Speaker

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The Nigeria Police have confirmed the abduction of Samaila Bagudo, the Deputy Speaker, Kebbi State House of Assembly, by unknown gunmen. It was reported that gunmen invaded the lawmaker’s hometown in Bagudo Local Government Area of the state and abducted him while returning home after he observed his Isha’i prayers. Police have deployed a team of security operatives in a major search-and-rescue operation. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, said the incident occurred on Friday, October 31, 2025, at about 8:20p.m. “A joint…