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December 16, 2025

Pregnant woman tortured, relatives used as hostages, survivor lost father, unborn baby to police brutality: CAPTI Report

Ms Anyanwu’s case is one of alleged police brutality and extrajudicial killings. She eventually lost the pregnancy while her father died in custody, five days after his arrest.

December 16, 2025

2026 Hajj: Intending pilgrims to fly to Saudi Arabia via Yobe airport

Mustapha Geidam, the ministry’s permanent secretary, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

Katsina Hajj pilgrims
December 16, 2025

Bandits raid Osun community, kill farmer, kidnap ex-customs officer

“Immediately we heard about the incident, our tactical teams were deployed, and they have been on the trail of the suspects,” said the police.

Ademola Adeleke
December 16, 2025

FG begins construction of N47 billion Jakara-Wuju-Wuju road in Kano

The federal government has begun the construction of a N47 billion Jakara–Wuju–Wuju road and sewage project in the Kano metropolis.

Yusuf Ata
December 16, 2025

Ondo South senatorial aspirant Kayode Fakuyi seeks legislation allowing private security guards to carry AK-47s 

Mr Fakuyi disclosed this while stating his ambition to succeed Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who represents the Ondo South senatorial district in the National Assembly.

Kayode Fakuyi
December 16, 2025

Federation Account Revenue: FG received N747 billion, states, N601 billion, LGs, N445 billion in November

N1.928 trillion, being the November Federation Account Revenue, has been shared among the federal, state, and local governments.

Tinubu with APC governors
December 16, 2025

Xmas Celebrations: Police warn against fireworks in Ogun

The police command in Ogun has warned against using fireworks, knockouts and bangers during the Christmas season, citing public safety concerns.

Police officers
December 16, 2025

Police to conduct two-day shooting range exercise in Ogun

“Residents and commuters around the area are advised to exercise caution and avoid the marked vicinity during the exercise.

Armed policewomen
December 16, 2025

Enugu: Governor Mbah swears in 13 new permanent secretaries

Governor Peter Mbah on Monday swore in 13 newly appointed permanent secretaries, charging them to align with his administration’s delivery-oriented governance model.

Peter Mbah
December 16, 2025

Igue Festival: Oba of Benin performs Ugierhoba rite

The Oba of Benin, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, on Monday performed the ancient Ugierhoba rite, formally opening the 2025 Igue festival.

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II.