Defence minister backs military training for Nigerians
Christopher Musa says military training could build discipline and endurance, while the government’s earlier position says mandatory service is not current policy.
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Ogulube residents seek road, water intervention in Anambra
Residents of Ogulube say poor road access and inadequate water and electricity are affecting farming and daily life, while project records raise delivery questions.
NSCDC arrests three over alleged NNPC pipeline vandalism in FCT
NSCDC says three suspects were arrested in Dafa, Kwali Area Council, over alleged NNPC pipeline vandalism. A truck and 17 severed pipe sections were recovered.
Police report four arrests after Eku festival violence
Police say four suspects were arrested after violence at the Eku Festival in Delta State. Three deaths are separately reported by multiple news organisations.
EFCC declares Abdulrasheed Maina wanted over alleged receipt of stolen property
The EFCC has declared former pension task force chairman Abdulrasheed Maina wanted over an alleged receiving-stolen-property case, while his aide seeks the particulars.
First Niger Bridge to reopen next week as rehabilitation advances
Works Minister David Umahi says the First Niger Bridge remains closed while structural and safety work continues, with reopening targeted for next week.
NCDC puts Nigeria on high Ebola alert, strengthens surveillance
NCDC has placed Nigeria on high alert and strengthened surveillance against possible Ebola importation as the regional outbreak continues.
NiMet issues flash-flood risk alert for 18 states, FCT
The weather agency says intense rainfall could trigger rapid runoff and localised flooding in vulnerable areas, but the advisory does not mean floods are occurring
ICPC Hosts Russia for Anti-Corruption Dialogue on Prevention, Procurement and Asset Recovery
Nigeria and Russia compared anti-corruption approaches in Abuja, but the September dialogue did not create a new treaty or joint enforcement mechanism.
Kwankwaso Proposes Different Fuel Subsidy Model as Obi Maintains Support for Removal
Kwankwaso wants a different form of fuel subsidy tied to domestic refining, but the NDC has not published a costed, unified fuel-pricing policy.