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    Day: September 11, 2025

    FCT Police Neutralize Apo Resettlement Robbery Gang Leader

    September 11, 2025 (updated September 11, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    ....Recover Arms and Ammunition By Chika Azubike The Police in Abuja has neutralized a wanted, notorious gang leader who led a robbery operation at Apo Resettlement Centre on 23rd June 2025 during which operatives of the FCT Command Anti-Kidnapping Unit thwarted their plans. Spokesman of the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh said the gang leader identified as Umar Manu was... Read more

    Category: Crime Alert

    2024 budget, 80% implemented- Edun

    September 11, 2025 (updated September 11, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    ….as Reps quiz Finance, Budget ministers on 2024–2025 appropriation act performance By Ahmed Musa, Abuja The Minister of Finance Wale Edun has revealed that as of September 2025, about 80 per cent of the 2024 budget had been executed. This is also as the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations held a closed-door session with the Minister of Finance, Wale... Read more

    Category: Business

    INEC Shortlists 14 Political Associations for Next Stage of Party Registration, Rejects 157

    September 11, 2025 (updated September 11, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    By Musa Ahmed  Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared 14 political associations to move to the next stage of registration as political parties, while dismissing 157 others that failed to meet preliminary requirements. The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Thursday evening by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee,... Read more

    Category: Politics

    Reps Move to Reposition Solid Minerals as Key Driver of Nigeria’s Economy

    September 11, 2025 (updated September 11, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Hannah Daniel, Abuja  The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has described the solid minerals sector as a critical pillar for building a robust and diversified Nigerian economy beyond oil dependency. Speaking on Thursday at a public hearing on 12 bills aimed at reforming and strengthening the solid minerals industry, the Speaker—represented by Hon. Mark Oseni—said the sector’s... Read more

    Category: Politics

    Obi meet Jonathan behind close door

    September 11, 2025 (updated September 11, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    By Samuel John The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday met behind closed-doors with Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. Obi, disclosed this in a post on his official X handle. In the post, he described Jonathan as an “elder brother, statesman, and leader,” noting that their discussions centred on national issues and the state of the... Read more

    Category: Politics

    Nigeria’s Crude Oil Losses Drop to 9,600 Barrels Daily – NUPRC

    September 11, 2025 (updated September 11, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Anda Micheal, Abuja  The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that crude oil losses from pipeline vandalism and theft have dropped to 9,600 barrels per day (bpd), the lowest figure in over 15 years. In a statement issued by its Head of Media and Strategic Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu, the Commission described the July 2025 figures as a “dramatic... Read more

    Category: Business

    Shettima orders swift release of FG’s ₦250bn single-digit loan to smallholder farmers

    September 11, 2025 (updated September 11, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    ... hails Tinubu for bold reforms on fertilizer liberalisation, seed fund By Ahmed Isah ABUJA — Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) to fast-track the disbursement of the Federal Government’s ₦250 billion loan facility for smallholder farmers at a single-digit interest rate. Shettima, who gave the order during the 6th PFSCU Steering Committee... Read more

    Category: Politics

    Kebbi Governor Suspends Health Commissioner Over Negligence Allegations

    September 11, 2025 (updated September 11, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    Kebbi Governor Suspends Health Commissioner Over Negligence Allegations By Aliyu Musa, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has suspended the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Yunusa Musa Ismail, with immediate effect. The governor’s decision followed concerns over alleged negligence of duty and disregard for official responsibilities. He directed the suspended commissioner to present convincing reasons why disciplinary action should... Read more

    Category: Politics

    AfDB: Africa Needs $811bn Annually to Tackle Development Deficit

    September 11, 2025 (updated September 11, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    By Samuel John, Abuja The African Development Bank (AfDB) has projected that African countries will require about $811 billion each year to close development gaps and address critical socio-economic challenges. The Director-General of AfDB’s Nigeria Country Department, Dr. Abdul Kamara, revealed this on Thursday at the 2025 annual conference of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) in Abuja. He assured that... Read more

    Category: Business

    ADC Leadership Crisis: Court Orders Mark-led Faction to Justify INEC Recognition Sept 15

    September 11, 2025 (updated September 11, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

    By Samuel John  ABUJA- The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Senator David Mark-led interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to appear on September 15 to show cause why the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should not be restrained from recognising them. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order after refusing an ex-parte motion filed by former Deputy... Read more

    Category: Law & Human Rights

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