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DRTS Vows to Appeal VIO Court Ban, Says Abuja Now ‘Lawless’ After Judgment Restricting Enforcement

The Directorate of Road Traffic Services says it will “certainly” appeal the Court of Appeal ruling that bars VIO officials from stopping vehicles, impounding cars or issuing fines. Acting Director Deborah Osho says the judgment has triggered “lawlessness” across Abuja, claiming motorists now flout rules freely while over ₦409m in unpaid fines remain outstanding since enforcement was halted.

Tinubu Sends 68 Ambassadorial Nominees to Senate as Ayo Oke, Dalhatu & Are Clear First Screening Round

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President Bola Tinubu has forwarded 68 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, expanding Nigeria’s diplomatic reshuffle. The list includes ex-service chiefs, former senators and political heavyweights. Three nominees — Ayo Oke, Amin Dalhatu and Kayode Are — were screened and cleared after intensive national security questioning

US Lawmakers Accuse Nigeria of Failing to Stop Killings, Warn of Sanctions and Visa Bans

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Pressure is mounting on Nigeria from Washington as US lawmakers accused the Nigerian government of failing to stop widespread killings, especially attacks targeting Christian communities....

Senate Confirms Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister as He Declares: “No Negotiation with Terrorists” and Unveils New National Security Doctrine

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The Senate has confirmed former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, as Defence Minister after a five-hour session where he declared an end to ransom payments, warned against negotiating with terrorists, and called for a unified national database to strengthen Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts. He outlined a sweeping security doctrine amid rising kidnappings, banditry and maritime crime.

Tinubu Rejects Private Military Contractors, Tells AU–EU Leaders Africa Must Lead Its Own Security

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President Bola Tinubu has told African and European leaders that the continent must not depend on private military companies for security, insisting that foreign mercenaries undermine sovereignty and complicate counterterrorism efforts. His stance — Tinubu rejects private military contractors — reinforces Nigeria’s push for African-led security solutions amid growing Sahel instability.

FG Set to Name Terrorism Financiers as Tinubu Government Signals Major Security Shake-Up

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The Federal Government says it is preparing to publicly reveal the identities of individuals, networks and financiers behind Nigeria’s terror organisations. Presidential adviser Daniel Bwala...

NIGERIA GRANTS ASYLUM TO GUINEA BISSAU OPPOSITION LEADER

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Nigeria has granted asylum to Guinea Bissau opposition presidential candidate Fernando Dias da Costa following threats to his life after a disputed election and sudden military takeover. The Nigeria asylum Guinea Bissau crisis development underscores Abuja’s growing regional security role as ECOWAS suspends Guinea Bissau amid escalating political instability.

Immigration Officers Protest Deadly Frontline Deployments After Boko Haram Killings in Borno

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Fresh outrage is erupting within the Nigeria Immigration Service after a colleague was killed during a Boko Haram raid in Borno. Officers say the immigration frontline deployment crisis is exposing them to direct combat roles without training, armour or fair rotation—conditions they describe as deadly, unfair and institutionally negligent.

Nigerian Army Breaks Major Terror Networks, Neutralises 8, Arrests 51, Rescues 27 in Nationwide Raids

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The Nigerian Army terror operations between November 29 and December 1 have delivered sweeping results: eight terrorists neutralised, 51 suspects arrested and 27 victims rescued. Troops also intercepted explosives, dismantled oil theft sites and seized large weapons caches, marking one of the strongest nationwide counter-crime interventions of 2025.

Tinubu Appoints Gen. Christopher Musa as New Defence Minister After Badaru’s Sudden Exit

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President Bola Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa, a former Chief of Defence Staff known for his operational depth in the North-East theatre, as...