Day: December 1, 2025

The Days of Abandoned Projects Are Over — FHA MD Oyetunde Ojo …… Flags Off Renewed Hope Housing Estate in Kaduna

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By Our Reporter       The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) on Monday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for its Renewed Hope Housing Estate in Sobawa, Rigachikun, Kaduna State, signaling a major push to provide affordable and livable housing for Nigerians. The ceremony was presided over by Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s national Renewed Hope Housing agenda.   In his address, Managing Director and CEO of FHA, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, expressed gratitude to Governor Sani for his unwavering support. He recalled the allocation…

FG launches Nigeria Power for Health Initiative to end hospital blackouts nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has inaugurated the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative (NPHI), a landmark program aimed at guaranteeing uninterrupted and sustainable electricity supply to health facilities across the country. The inauguration took place at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare headquarters in Abuja on Monday. The initiative, formally launched by the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziq Adekunle Salako, seek to tackle the long-standing issue of power insufficiency in hospitals, a challenge that has frequently disrupted health services and endangered lives. “Energy insufficiency…

NCoS appoints Jane Osuji as National Spokesperson

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Corrections (CSC) Jane N. Osuji as the new Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), with immediate effect.   Her appointment followed the retirement of the former spokesperson, Deputy Controller of Corrections Umar Abubakar, who bowed out of service on 19 November 2025.   In a statement issued by the Deputy Controller-General of Corrections (Human Resources), Ado Sale, Osuji was described as a seasoned communication professional whose elevation marks a historic milestone becoming the…

Oyo APC to host Stakeholders’ summit Friday as reconciliation drive intensifies ahead of 2027

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State will on Friday convene a major stakeholders’ summit in Ibadan as part of renewed efforts to strengthen party unity and consolidate preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.   The meeting, scheduled for 10 a.m. at the APC State Secretariat in Oke-Ado, will be facilitated by the Renewed Hope Ambassadors of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   According to a statement issued on Monday by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, the summit is designed to fine-tune ongoing reconciliation engagements and reinforce cohesion…

BREAKING : Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar resigns on health grounds

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned from office with immediate effect, citing health challenges that required urgent attention.   His resignation was communicated to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a letter dated December 1, 2025. According to the letter, Badaru said he was stepping down to focus fully on his health and ongoing medical care.   The announcement was confirmed on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who disclosed that President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and expressed…

DHQ clarifies Katsina border incident, announces stronger Nigeria–Niger security coordination

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the border incident involving Nigerian vigilante members and Nigerien troops in Mazanya village, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, assured the public that the situation has been resolved and new measures have been adopted to prevent future misunderstandings. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the DHQ confirmed that the incident occurred on 29 November 2025 at about 3:00 p.m., when a convoy of Nigerien soldiers entered the community to fetch water…

CAC, SCUML deepen collaboration to strengthen fight against money laundering, Terrorism financing

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) have renewed their partnership to curb money laundering and terrorism financing in Nigeria.   Registrar-General/CEO of the CAC, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, gave the assurance on Monday when he received the Director of SCUML, Harry Erin, during a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Both agencies held extensive discussions on the impact of their long-standing cooperation and explored additional avenues to reinforce the partnership in line with national and international anti–money laundering standards.   Magaji…

FG reviews NAFDAC’s planned sachet alcohol ban as SGF seeks Health Ministry’s clarification

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government is re-evaluating the proposed enforcement of the ban on sachet alcoholic beverages and 200ml PET bottle spirits, earlier slated for December 2025, following a request for detailed clarification from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.   This followed a formal correspondence dated 1st December 2025, issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) through the Permanent Secretary (General Services), M.S. Danjuma. The letter referenced concerns raised by the House Committee on Food and Drugs Administration and Control regarding NAFDAC’s…

Senate moves to strengthen Social Security for Nigerian Workers, holds Public hearing on new Bill

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By James Isaac, Abuja The Senate has taken a significant step toward providing stronger social security and improved welfare for Nigerian workers as the Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity on Monday, December 1, 2025, held a one-day public hearing on the Nigeria Social Security Trust Fund (Establishment) Bill, 2025. In his opening remarks, Chairman of the Committee, Senator Diket Plank (APC, Plateau Central), said the engagement was crucial to shaping a more inclusive, forward-looking legal framework. He assured participants that their concerns and recommendations would be reflected in the…

Union Bank, NNPC, Others back Cycling Kano 2025 ahead of December 20 flag-off

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Major corporate organisations, including Union Bank of Nigeria and NNPC Limited, have thrown their weight behind Cycling Kano 2025, one of Northern Nigeria’s biggest annual fitness and tourism events scheduled for December 20, 2025. The organisers confirmed that this year’s edition now set to take off from the Emir’s Palace, Kano has secured robust sponsorship support not only from the Kano State Government, but also FrieslandCampina WAMCO and several other leading Nigerian brands. The 2025 event, themed “Health and Wellness”, is expected to attract professional cyclists, fitness enthusiasts, recreational riders,…