November 20, 2025
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ADC Opens New National Secretariat, Pledges Strengthened Democracy and Responsible Leadership

Kingsley Chukwu01 mins

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially opened its new party secretariat in Abuja, underscoring its commitment to democracy, leadership accountability, and national development. At the inauguration, ADC Chairman Senator David Mark reaffirmed the party’s focus on transparent governance, institutional efficiency, and policies that enhance citizen welfare. He said the secretariat would function as a…

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DICON And Zumach Forge Partnership For Local Production Of Military Hardware

Kingsley Chukwu02 mins

Nigeria’s Defence Industries Corporation (DICON) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zumach and Associates Limited to establish local production of armoured vehicles, military hardware, and weapon systems. The agreement, formalised on Monday in Abuja, is expected to elevate the country’s defence production capabilities and fast-track the development of critical systems, including tanks, MRAPs, and…

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15 Arrested, Eight Trucks Seized In Edo NSCDC Anti-Mining Operation

Kingsley Chukwu02 mins

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Edo State has detained 15 individuals and confiscated eight trucks loaded with illegally mined minerals during a crackdown across the state, officials confirmed on Monday. State Commandant Saidi Akintayo said the arrests followed intelligence-driven operations conducted on 15–16 November. Six trucks carrying Kyline clay were intercepted…

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Internal Crisis: PDP Factions To Hold Emergency NEC And BoT Meetings

Kingsley Chukwu01 mins

Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faces heightened internal tensions as the Abdulrahman-led faction announced emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) and Board of Trustees (BoT) meetings for Tuesday. Suspended National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu issued the notice on Monday in Abuja, confirming that the BoT meeting aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike will start at 11 a.m.,…

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VDM And Mr Jollof Clash On Flight, Sparking Social Media Backlash

Kingsley Chukwu02 mins

A heated confrontation between social media influencer Martins Otse (Verydarkman, VDM) and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi (Mr Jollof) disrupted a commercial flight in Nigeria on Monday, generating widespread attention on social media. Footage circulating online shows the two celebrities fighting aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight reportedly travelling from Asaba to Lagos. Other passengers intervened, and…

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Lagos, Borno, Imo And Ogun Governors Push For Modernisation And Investment In Nigeria’s Aviation Sector

Kingsley Chukwu03 mins

Governors from Lagos, Borno, Imo, and Ogun states have called for greater investment and reforms in Nigeria’s aviation sector, emphasising global standards, competitiveness, and connectivity as critical to economic growth. The remarks came during the third Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) National Aviation Conference (FNAC) on Monday, which convened aviation stakeholders to address sector…

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Hamas Slams UN Draft As Threat To Palestinian Sovereignty, Opposes International Force In Gaza

Kingsley Chukwu03 mins

Hamas has sharply criticised a U.S.-supported draft resolution before the UN Security Council, accusing Washington and its allies of seeking to impose an international trusteeship over the Gaza Strip. The draft, currently under discussion in New York, outlines plans for an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) and proposes shifting aspects of Gaza’s governance and reconstruction to…

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