Day: December 3, 2025

Respect host cultures, build national unity, NYSC DG tells corps members

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has urged Corps Members to embrace and respect the cultural values of their host communities as part of their national service experience.   He gave the charge during his visit to the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps Members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Wamakko, Sokoto State.   “You are guests here; therefore, you must respect your hosts,” the DG cautioned. “Do not look down on their culture and, please, try and understand why they do certain…

CAC Boss Magaji wins 2025 Excellence in Public Service Award

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Registrar-General/CEO of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, has been honoured with the 2025 Excellence in Public Service Award at the 7th edition of the BusinessDay Awards for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Magaji received the award on Monday in Abuja, with the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, presented the plaque on behalf of the organisers.   According to BusinessDay, the CAC chief emerged as a winner for delivering effectively on the Commission’s mandate in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope…

Great Ife Alumni mourns Pro-Chancellor Oyeweso, describes his death as ‘A Loss to Humanity’

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Global Great Ife Alumni Association has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Professor AbdulGaffar Siyan Oyeweso, Chairman of the Governing Council and Pro-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, described his death as a monumental loss to academia and humanity.   In a condolence statement jointly signed by the Global President, Barr. Leye Bunmi Falode, and the Publicity Secretary, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the association said the sudden demise of the renowned historian was “sad, painful, and shocking,” especially coming at a time the institution is preparing for its convocation…

FG secures release of Three Nigerians cleared in Saudi Arabia, applauds Kingdom’s cooperation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has secured the release and full lifting of travel restrictions on three Nigerians earlier detained in Saudi Arabia over alleged drug-related offences, following a collaborative investigation that established their innocence.   The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, confirmed that Mr. Abdulhamid Sadieq, Mrs. Maryam Hussein Abdullahi, and Mrs. Bahijah Aminu Abdullahi arrested in August 2025 at the King Abdul Aziz International Airport, Jeddah had been exonerated and freed by Saudi authorities.   According to the ministry, the trio was wrongfully…

Kano 2027: Former LG Chairmen endorse Sen. Barau as APC’s Sole Governorship Candidate

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Former local government chairmen who served in Kano State between 2019 and 2022 have unanimously adopted the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, as the sole governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 elections. The endorsement took place during a courtesy visit to Senator Barau at the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday, where the former council chiefs declared that the people of Kano especially at the grassroots were eagerly awaiting his formal declaration.   A motion for Barau’s adoption was moved by…

BREAKING: Senate confirms General Christopher Musa as Defence Minister

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The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence after an intensive five-hour screening session.   General Musa, who served as CDS until June 2024, was nominated on Tuesday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to replace former Defence Minister Badaru Mohammed, who resigned on health grounds.   During his screening, the retired general pledged to overhaul operational coordination across security agencies and ordered an immediate probe into the reported withdrawal of troops in recent violent incidents.…

Niger Police rescues 3 more children, arrest three additional suspects in expanding Child-Trafficking probe

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Niger State Police Command has rescued three more children and arrested three additional suspects in connection with an ongoing investigation into a major child-trafficking network linked to Mrs. Victoria Ebunoha Chukwumezie, earlier apprehended at Dikko Junction on November 5, 2025.   The latest arrests were carried out by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit on November 28 across locations in Nasarawa and Abuja. Those taken into custody include Chioma Onyanja of Nyanya, Abuja; Joy Ndife of Kurudu, Abuja; and Pastor Olusegun Isaiah Anjorin of Orozo, Abuja. All three were found…

CBN removes cash deposit limit, reviews cash withdrawal framework effective January 2026

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced major adjustments to its cash-handling regulations, including the full removal of the limit on cash deposits, in a move aimed at modernising currency management and improving financial transparency. The new measures were detailed in a circular titled “Revised Cash-Related Policies,” signed by Dr. Rita Sike, Director of the Financial Policy & Regulation Department, and released to all banks on Wednesday.   According to the CBN, the revised policy will take effect from January 1, 2026. Under the new framework, the cumulative weekly…

NiDCOM launches Diaspora Startup Challenge, unveils 2025 Connected Diaspora flagship event

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has launched a major innovation-drive targeted at mobilising global Nigerian talent through the Connected Diaspora x DOWA Start-Up Challenge, alongside the unveiling of the Connected Diaspora Flagship Event 2025 scheduled for December 19 in Lagos.   Speaking at a news conference in Lagos, the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described the initiatives as transformative platforms designed to harness the creativity, expertise and entrepreneurial capacity of Nigerians living abroad.   She said the startup challenge tagged “Building, Breaking and Believing in Nigeria” seeks to…

Reading Hadiths And Applying It In Our Daily Lives Is The Way To Peace And Happiness For The Ummah! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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Wednesday, Jumadal Thani 12, 1447 AH (December 03, 2025)   In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   Praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, may the blessings and peace be upon our beloved master Muhammad, the last of Prophets, on his family, and all his companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Our great teacher, mentor and father, late Sheikh Abubakar Mahmud Gumi (rahimahullah), in his lectures, tafsir or Hadith translations, use to mention some important phrases which are very true.   He use…