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Kano Communities Decry Rising Bandit Attacks, Seek Urgent Government Intervention

October 24, 2025 (updated October 24, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

KANO — Residents of Faruruwa and neighbouring communities in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State have raised alarm over incessant bandit attacks that have left several people dead, many others kidnapped, and more than 1,600 cattle and other livestock rustled. The Chairman of the Faruruwa Community and Environs Security Committee, Yahaya Bagobiri, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Kano.... Read more

EFCC Vows Impartiality, Says No Politician Will Be Shielded from Prosecution

October 24, 2025 (updated October 24, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to pursue corruption cases without fear or favour, saying no politician or high-profile individual will be shielded because of party affiliation. EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, made this known on Thursday in Abuja during a media briefing to mark his second year in office. Olukoyede said the anti-graft agency would not... Read more

NGF Mourns Victims of Niger Tanker Explosion, Commiserates With Government

October 22, 2025 (updated October 22, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has expressed sadness over the tanker explosion in Katcha local government area of Niger where 38 persons were feared dead. Chairman of NGF and governor of kwara state, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said this in Ilorin on Tuesday in a statement he personally made available to journalists. The statement reads:"NGF is saddened by the tanker explosion... Read more

35 Dead, 46 Injured in Niger Tanker Explosion — FRSC

October 22, 2025 (updated October 22, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that 35 people lost their lives while 46 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a tragic tanker explosion along the Bida–Lapai road, near Badegi, Niger State, on Tuesday. According to the Corps, the victims were burnt beyond recognition after attempting to scoop fuel from a crashed tanker. In a statement released... Read more

Flood Alert: NiHSA Warns Bayelsa, Kogi, Anambra, Delta as Rising Waters Threaten Communities

October 16, 2025 (updated October 16, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

…Urges provision of safe drinking water as floods contaminate sources The Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has placed Bayelsa, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, and several other states on high alert as heavy rainfall continues to trigger flooding across parts of the country. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the Director-General of NiHSA, Arc. Umar Mohammed, said the agency’s latest hydrological... Read more

Nnamdi Kanu Fit to Stand Trial, NMA Tells Court

October 16, 2025 (updated October 16, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

…Says IPOB leader’s ailment not life-threatening as judge orders defence to open case The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has declared that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is medically fit to face trial on terrorism-related charges before the Federal High Court in Abuja. In its report submitted to the court on October 13,... Read more

NCAA, Senator Kalu Clash Over Drug Allegations, Pilot Competence

October 16, 2025 (updated October 16, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu have engaged in a public war of words over allegations that Nigerian pilots operate under the influence of drugs and lack proper oversight from regulatory authorities. Kalu, who represents Abia North Senatorial District, had during plenary in the Senate alleged that some Nigerian pilots use Indian hemp before flying... Read more

ECOFEPA Pushes for 30% Female Representation in West African Governance

October 16, 2025 (updated October 16, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

…Mentors Over 200 Emerging Women Leaders Across the Region Female lawmakers under the Economic Community of West African States Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA) have renewed calls for at least 30 percent female representation in governance across the subregion, emphasizing that women remain key drivers of peace, security, and sustainable development. They also urged that the next President of the ECOWAS... Read more

Reps Probe abandoned $35m Brass Modular refinery project

October 16, 2025 (updated October 16, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

…Set up Ad-hoc Committee to Investigate NCDMB’s Investment in Bayelsa Facility The House of Representatives has moved to investigate the circumstances surrounding the abandoned $35 million modular refinery project in Brass, Bayelsa State, despite huge financial commitments made four years ago to the initiative. The decision followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Rep Billy... Read more

Reps investigate oil companies in Imo over PIA violations

October 16, 2025 (updated October 16, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate allegations of flagrant abuse of due process, violation of local content laws, disobedience to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, and non-compliance with tax laws by oil and gas companies operating in Imo State. This followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Rep. Chike Okafor (APC–Imo) during Wednesday’s plenary, titled: “Flagrant... Read more

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