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ECOWAS Condemns Attempted Military Takeover in Benin

By Newspointer News DeskECOWAS – Dec. 7, 2025 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the attempted military takeover in the Republic of Benin. In a statement on Sunday, the regional bloc described the move by a group of soldiers as an unacceptable assault on democratic governance and urged the personnel involved…

Nigeria Army Halts All Retirements as Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency

By Newspointer News DeskArmy Suspension – Dec. 7, 2025 The Nigerian Army has placed an indefinite suspension on statutory and voluntary retirements for select categories of officers, following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. ADVERT SPACE FOR SALEThis publication hereby announces that premium advertising spaces are now available for placement on…

PEBEC Rates NCC Among Top Five Best-Performing MDAs for 2025

By Newspointer News DeskPEBEC – Dec. 7, 2025 The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 under its Transparency and Efficiency category. ADVERT SPACE FOR SALEThis publication hereby announces that premium advertising spaces are now available for…

Ex-PDP Spokesperson Kola Ologbondiyan Resigns from Party

By Newspointer News Desk, AbujaPDP – Dec. 6, 2025 Kola Ologbondiyan, the former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has officially resigned from the party, sources confirmed on Friday. His decision marks a significant development within the PDP, coming amid ongoing internal realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ologbondiyan, who has…

NAF Pilots Cheat Death as Alpha Jet Crashes in Niger State

By Newspointer News Desk, NigeriaNAF Crashe – Dec. 6, 2025 Panic swept through Karabonde community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State yesterday after a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet crashed, forcing its two pilots to eject before the aircraft exploded. The jet, which departed Kainji Air Force Base on a post-inspection functional…

Kebbi Governor Approves N10bn for Additional Hajj Slots

By Newspointer News DeskKebbi Government – Dec. 6, 2025 Kebbi State Governor has approved the sum of N10 billion to secure additional Hajj slots for intending pilgrims in the state, Radio Nigeria reports. The intervention follows a surge in applications that exceeded the initial allocation provided by national authorities. According to officials, the governor’s approval…

Yakubu (ADC) Congratulates Chief Ben Adaji on Coronation as ABUJAH Oda-Ojiji of Imane

By Newspointer News DeskCoronation – Dec. 6, 2025 Member representing Bali–Gassol Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ja’afaru Yakubu (ADC), has congratulated Chief Ben Adaji on his coronation as the ABUJAH Oda-Ojiji of Imane. ADVERT SPACE FOR SALEThis publication hereby announces that premium advertising spaces are now available for placement on our platforms….

Stakeholders Push Toward Completion of Bauchi Human Capital Roadmap

By Bashir Hassan AbubakarBauchi Stakeholders – Dec. 6, 2925 The Bauchi State Technical Working Group (TWG) on Human Capital Development (HCD) has reviewed progress toward the formulation of a comprehensive Human Capital Development Strategic Plan for the state. ADVERT SPACE FOR SALEThis publication hereby announces that premium advertising spaces are now available for placement on…