Archive: November 27, 2025

Browsing through all stories published on November 27, 2025.

EFCC deploys new digital forensics to tackle crypto fraud amid broader cybercrime crackdown

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rolled out enhanced digital forensic tools and capacity-building initiatives to combat cryptocurrency fraud and other emerging economic crimes, part of a wider strategy that blends technology-driven investigations, compliance monitoring, and public education to protect Nigeria’s financial ecosystem

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NDLEA Seizes Over 1,000kg of Cannabis in Edo, Arrests Two Suspects

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a significant bust in Edo State, seizing an astounding 1,046 kilograms of cannabis and apprehending two suspects. This strategic operation dealt a major blow to a drug supply chain that had been under surveillance, disrupting plans for distribution across neighboring states. The NDLEA reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling drug networks and prosecuting all involved.

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Prominent Islamic Scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Passes Away

Nigeria is in mourning following the passing of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, a profoundly influential Islamic scholar and Tijaniyya leader. Revered across Africa, his decades of tireless preaching and mastery of Islamic jurisprudence shaped generations, leaving an indelible legacy of tolerance, unity, and spiritual guidance for millions. His death marks the end of an era for the Muslim community.

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Bandits Abduct 10 Farmers in Niger State, Police Confirm

At least ten farmers were abducted by armed bandits in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State while working on their rice fields, police confirmed on Wednesday, in the latest attack underscoring the worsening insecurity in Nigeria’s rural communities.

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Omidiran Named Federal Character Commission Chair as Senate Clears 37 Others

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed former lawmaker Ayo Omidiran as Chairperson of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), alongside 37 commissioners representing different states and geopolitical zones, in a sweeping approval that strengthens the leadership of one of Nigeria’s most critical agencies.

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Family Alleges Court Refused Order to Produce Nnamdi Kanu

The family of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has accused the Federal High Court in Abuja of refusing to issue a production warrant that would have compelled prison authorities to bring him to court for the settlement of records in his ongoing appeal.

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Tinubu Orders Herders to Surrender Guns, Embrace Ranching Amid Security Crisis

Amid worsening insecurity marked by mass kidnappings and deadly farmer–herder clashes, President Bola Tinubu has called on herders nationwide to hand over illegal weapons and adopt ranching as the new model for livestock farming, stressing that open grazing is no longer acceptable.

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Netflix Recovers After Brief Outage During ‘Stranger Things’ Final Season Premiere

Streaming giant Netflix briefly went down on Wednesday evening in the United States just as the fifth and final season of Stranger Things launched, frustrating fans eager to watch the premiere. The service quickly recovered, with Netflix confirming that the disruption lasted only a few minutes.

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Liverpool Humiliated 4–1 by PSV Eindhoven at Anfield

Liverpool’s Champions League campaign hit a new low as they were thrashed 4–1 by PSV Eindhoven, piling pressure on manager Arne Slot after a run of poor results.

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Arsenal Beat Bayern Munich 3–1 to Maintain Perfect Champions League Record

Arsenal extended their flawless run in the Champions League with a commanding 3–1 victory over Bayern Munich in London, a result that sent Mikel Arteta’s side clear at the top of their group and marked their first triumph over the German giants in ten years.

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LSSC Urges Calm as Renovation Delays Stall Lagos Stadium Projects

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has appealed for patience from sports fans and athletes following delays in the completion of stadium renovation projects across the state, assuring that the government remains committed to delivering world-class facilities despite technical setbacks.

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Customs Board Elevates Senior Officers in Sweeping Reform Drive

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has undergone a major shake-up following the approval of new management appointments and special promotions by the Customs Board, marking one of the most significant leadership restructuring exercises in recent years.

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Makinde’s Administration Clears ₦3bn Plan to Rejuvenate Cocoa Industry

The Oyo State Government has approved a ₦3.03 billion plan to rejuvenate cocoa production, partnering with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) to restore the crop’s role as a key economic driver.

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