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Lawmakers Raise Alarm as Police Withdraw Escorts From VIPs Members of the National Assembly have voiced strong concerns over the Federal Government’s directive withdrawing police protection from VIPs, warning that the move could expose them to heightened security risks. During a plenary session, several lawmakers argued that the current security climate in the country makes the decision particularly troubling. According to them, criminal activities such as kidnapping, targeted attacks, and politically motivated violence remain rampant, placing public officials in a vulnerable position. They noted that legislators frequently travel to their constituencies for official duties, making them potential targets for criminal groups. Without police escorts, they fear that their safety—and that of their families—could be compromised. The lawmakers therefore urged the Inspector-General of Police and the Ministry of Police Affairs to reconsider or review the implementation strategy. Th...
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TINUBU FORWARDS THREE AMBASSADORIAL NOMINEES TO SENATE FOR CONFIRMATION President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted a list of three ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation. The request was read on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary. Those nominated include Kayode Are from Ogun State, Aminu Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Ayodele Oke, a former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). Akpabio noted that the president indicated more names would be forwarded in due course. He subsequently referred the nominations to the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs for further legislative action and directed the committee to report back within one week. The latest nominees are expected to fill vacant ambassadorial positions as the federal government moves to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic representation across the world.
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TROOPS ARREST TWO CRIMINAL HERDERS DURING FARMLAND PROTECTION PATROL IN MAKURDI Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intensified efforts to safeguard farmers and farmlands during the harvest season, arresting two herders who allegedly trespassed and destroyed crops in Makurdi, Benue State. The incident occurred on 20 November 2025 when troops deployed at Zongo Akiki were conducting a routine farm protection patrol. The soldiers intercepted the suspects after they reportedly led their cattle into cultivated community farmlands, resulting in significant damage to crops. A swift military intervention prevented further destruction and a potential clash between the herders and local farmers. The two suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue ahead of possible legal action. The Force Commander, Operation Whirl Stroke, Major General Moses Gara, commended the troops for their professionalism and reassured residents of sustained efforts to protect farmlands...
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Re-Armed Herdsmen Attack, Disrupt Church Crusade In Nasarawa Community: Dismissing Vanguard News's Sensationally Misleading Headline By Yahaya Kana Ismaila  I first heard the story of how a young man was attacked in Agboda community of Udege Development Area and dispossessed of his motorcycle on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. And because such attacks have become depressingly routine across the entire Udege Development area axis where armed herders frequently graze their cattle over people’s crops, harass farmers, and sometimes kill anyone who dares to challenge them, I did not immediately treat the incident as unusual. It was one more unfortunate entry in a growing catalogue of insecurity that our people have been forced to endure. One feature of these attacks is the total media silence that has always greeted them. So imagine my brief excitement when I learned that Vanguard was working on a story about the issue. For once, I thought, a mainstream newspaper would shine a proper light ...
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550 Travelers Intercepted On Numan Bridge, Escorted Out Of Adamawa Over Security Concerns Security operatives in Adamawa State on Wednesday intercepted two trailers conveying more than 550 passengers at the Numan Bridge, prompting heightened scrutiny and a swift response from authorities. The trailers, with registration numbers NNY-236-XA (Yobe) and GAS-330-XA (Taraba), were stopped after security personnel observed the unusually large number of travelers packed inside the vehicles. According to officials, nearly half of the occupants were foreign nationals from Chad and Niger Republic, while others hailed from Yobe and Katsina States. Sources told reporters that the passengers were unable to provide a clear or convincing explanation for their mass movement into Adamawa, raising urgent security questions in a region already grappling with cross-border threats and irregular migration patterns. A joint security team comprising the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Nigeria Poli...
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FG Denies Nationwide Ban On Open Grazing, Says Transition To Ranching Ongoing The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming that open grazing has been banned across the country, insisting that no such policy has been declared. Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, made the clarification on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, stating that the government is instead implementing a gradual and well-planned transition from open grazing to modern ranching systems. According to the minister, Nigeria currently has 273 gazetted grazing reserves covering more than 4.5 million hectares. He explained that the Federal Government is working closely with state governments to revitalise and equip the reserves to make them conducive for pastoralists and livestock operators. Mukhtar stressed that the transition plan is designed to provide workable alternatives that enhance productivity, reduce farmer-herder conflicts, and support a sustainable livestock economy. He noted that...
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Unlocking Nigeria’s Future Through Local Potential; The Nasarawa Example By Yahaya Abdulrahman  Across the country, discussions about national development often revolve around what the Federal Government must do to lift Nigeria out of its long-standing economic stagnation. Yet, evidence increasingly shows that the most transformative progress will emerge when states begin to harness the natural and economic potentials within their borders. Nasarawa State stands today as one of the clearest examples of this possibility. In Uke, Karu Local Government Area, the recent groundbreaking for the construction of the Hasetins Rare Earth and Critical Metal Plant by Governor Abdullahi A. Sule is reshaping the narrative. Set to become the largest facility of its kind in Africa, the project reflects the power of intentional governance—particularly when a state prioritizes value addition, industrialization, and investor confidence. This development is not an isolated success. Nasarawa...
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