The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) has announced that final preparations are underway for its highly anticipated 2025 summit, aimed at shaping the future of journalism in the country. In a statement on Wednesday, SDNON President Dr. Adeniyi Ifeatayo described the association as a “collective of forward-thinking media professionals committed to shaping the future of journalism in Nigeria.” He emphasized that the summit represents an opportunity to promote credibility, innovation, and collaboration within the nation’s digital media landscape. Scheduled for November 13, 2025, at the LCCI Business District, Alausa, Lagos, the summit, according to the Chairman of…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a public alert over the circulation of dangerous illicit substances being falsely marketed as medicinal cannabis across Nigeria. The warning follows the arrest of a 28-year-old suspected drug kingpin, Afeez Salisu, popularly known as Malu, who was apprehended on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his residence located at 2 Akala Street, off Umoru Street, Idi Oro, Mishing, Lagos state. According to the NDLEA, Salisu was allegedly packaging and distributing synthetic and highly potent cannabis strains in designer pouches and cups labeled as medicinal cannabis. During the raid, operatives recovered 16.4 kilograms of illicit substances, including Colorado, Arizona, Canadian…
The Department of Army Transformation and Innovation (DATI), Army Headquarters, has organized an awareness lecture titled “From Trauma to Triumph: Building Combat-Ready Warriors in the Nigerian Army” at the Nigerian Military School (NMS), Zaria. According to a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, NMS Zaria, Captain Olubodunde Oni, the event, held on Tuesday, was designed to strengthen the moral, mental, and psychological resilience of personnel, thereby enhancing the Nigerian Army’s overall combat readiness and operational effectiveness. Representing the Chief of Transformation and Innovation (Army), Major General Olusegun Samson Abai, the Director of Lessons Learnt, Major General M.D. Danja,…
Gombe State First Lady, Hajiya Asma’u Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has led a delegation of health stakeholders on an advocacy visit to the Gombe State House of Assembly, seeking legislative support for the extension of maternity leave from three to six months for working mothers in the state. Speaking during the advocacy meeting held at the conference hall of the State House of Assembly, Hajiya Asma’u Yahaya emphasized that six months of exclusive breastfeeding would significantly reduce infant mortality, improve immunity, and enhance cognitive development among infants. She noted that extending the maternity leave to six months would promote better maternal…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Unity and Reconciliation Forum has hailed Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas for his decision to join the ruling APC, describing it as a bold and patriotic move that will reshape the political landscape of the state. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday in Jalingo, members of the forum expressed delight over the governor’s defection, calling it a “defining moment” that demonstrates sound political judgment and a genuine commitment to unity, development, and progress. Led by its chairman, Linus D. Ibrahim, secretary, Sani Tulu, and vice chairman, Yinusa Jibo, the forum stated that Governor Kefas’ decision…
Traditional rulers across Yobe State have commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for his renewed efforts to strengthen community security and curb rising criminal activities in the state. The endorsement came from the Emirs of Fika, Gudi, Potiskum, and Fune during a visit by members of the State’s Special Committee on the Stabilization of Security Situation a committee recently established by Governor Buni to deepen collaboration with traditional institutions in addressing insecurity. Led by the Special Adviser on Religious Affairs, Ustaz Baba Gana M. Kyari, the committee is touring all 14 Emirate Councils in Yobe to sensitize traditional rulers on proactive…
Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to rehabilitating and reconstructing dilapidated federal roads across the state, vowing that the government will seek reimbursement from the Federal Government after completing the projects. Speaking during an inspection tour of the badly damaged Ogheghe–Ologbo axis of the Benin–Sapele Road on Sunday, November 2, 2025, governor Okpebholo decried the deplorable state of the highway and the hardship it has caused motorists and residents. “You can see for yourself how terrible this place is. It looks as if there has never been a government here. The PDP government should be…
Residents of Dukku local government council of Gombe state, staged a peaceful protest on Sunday over the worsening condition of the Gombe–Dukku–Darazo highway, a major route linking Gombe, Adamawa, and Bauchi States. Youths and elders from Dukku and neighboring communities took to the streets to highlight the dangers posed by the road, which has become nearly impassable due to years of neglect. Deep potholes, severe erosion, and frequent accidents have made travel along the route increasingly hazardous. Demonstrators carried placards with messages such as “We are Nigerians too!”, “The Gombe–Dukku road is killing us!”, and “We need urgent repairs, not…
The Gombe State Women Peace and Mediation Network (WPMN) has organized a mentorship training for young women in the State aimed at strengthening their roles in peacebuilding, leadership, and community development. The initiative builds on the gains recorded under the United Nations Women Programme, Promoting Women’s Engagement in Peace and Security in Northern Nigeria, which was implemented in Gombe, Adamawa, and Plateau States, and later extended to Bauchi, Benue, and Kaduna States. The mentorship training held in gombe town seeks to sustain those achievements by engaging young women to continue promoting peace and social cohesion within their communities. During the…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) Nigeria has strongly criticized the United States government’s decision to once again designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), describing the move as politically motivated and damaging to the nation’s unity and international reputation. In a statement released over the weekend and signed by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, MPAC accused U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration of “weaponizing religion” through the designation, which it said was based on misleading claims of widespread persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Kamor argued that the CPC label “rests on a false narrative” that ignores the complex and multifaceted…