Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has announced the procurement of mine-resistant and ambush-protected vehicles and a new armoured fleet for the Nigerian military. The Federal Government also refurbished over 100 armoured fighting vehicles for return to active service. Tinubu disclosed this on Monday at the opening of the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference 2025 held at Nebo Hall, Abalti Barracks, Ojuelegba, Lagos State. He was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima. “There is no nation that can achieve greatness…

The Concerned Igbo Ministers Commission (CIMC) has criticised South-East governors over what it described as their continued silence and failure to act decisively on the conviction of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The group, in a press statement signed by its president, Rev. Tony Uzor, which was shared with THE WHISTLER on Monday, said it was “deeply worried and disappointed” by the inaction of most Igbo governors despite earlier assurances to the people that they would pursue a…

The Lagos State Government has explained the circumstances that led to the partial demolition of an occupied building in the Oshodi-Isolo area of the state, saying the action was taken to prevent an imminent disaster. The affected building, located at No. 1, Oladele Odusanya Street, off Ademulegun Street, Ireakari Estate, Oshodi-Isolo, had been under close surveillance by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) for several months after it was identified as structurally distressed. According to the agency, in…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is targeting N31tn revenue collection for the year 2026. The FIRS Executive Chairman, Dr Zacch Adedeji, disclosed this at the National Assembly, Abuja, on Monday, during an interactive session with the Senate Committee on Finance. The disclosure by Adedeji followed a demand by the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Sani Musa, who insisted on getting an answer from the FIRS chairman. Adedeji had earlier told the committee that he would not be able to fix the…

An Abuja High Court sitting in Gwarinpa has adjourned until December 18 for ruling on the bail application of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, who is facing allegations of N2.2bn fraud. Justice Maryam Hassan made the adjournment on Tuesday following arguments from Ngige’s legal team, which urged the court to grant bail, insisting that the former minister is not a flight risk. The defence noted that Ngige had previously been granted administrative bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes…

Some communities in the Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State may return to the dark days of cult-related killings if urgent steps are not taken by security agencies and the government to tackle the resurgence of gang clashes, this publication can authoritatively report. Dependable community sources disclosed to THE WHISTLER that two persons were shot dead in a renewed gang clash between suspected members of 'MEND' and Iceland cult groups at Ngo and Unyengala communities, Andoni Local Government Area, on…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying the fight against migrant smuggling as it marks the Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Day in commemoration of the 2025 International Migrants Day. The event, which formed part of the Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Week, was held on Monday at the Muhammadu Babandede Hall, Service Headquarters, Abuja. Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, the Deputy Comptroller-General (DCG), Works and…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna State Sector Command, on Monday inaugurated operation zero-tolerance and deployed 1,470 personnel across the state to enhance road safety during the yuletide period. The Sector Commander, Tijjani Iliyasu, while inaugurating the operation and briefing officers, said the 2025 Operation Zero-Tolerance is an intensive end-of-year safety campaign aimed at reducing road traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities during the festive season. Iliyasu disclosed that the operation, which…

Former head of the Inspector-General of Police’s Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari, has obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution while in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja. Kyari, who is currently being held at the Kuje prison, was awarded the degree on Monday, according to a copy of the certificate shared with THE WHISTLER by a family member, Abdul Hadi Ibrahim. The certificate shows that Kyari completed his…

Gunmen launched a fresh attack on Lakwaya town in the Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State on Sunday night, abducting five residents and plunging the community into renewed fear. The attackers struck Zurin Mahauta village under the cover of darkness, according to accounts from local sources, triggering panic among residents as the assailants overpowered the area and fled with their victims. Confirming the incident, the village head of Zurin Mahauta, Murtala Mai Unguwa, said the gunmen invaded the community at…