Archive: December 3, 2025

Browsing through all stories published on December 3, 2025.

Deutsche Bank Shows Interest in Funding Carter, Third Mainland Bridges

Deutsche Bank has expressed interest in financing the rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge and the replacement of the Carter Bridge in Lagos, in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria.

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Police Arrest Four Suspected Car Thieves, Recover Six Vehicles in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four suspected car thieves and recovered six stolen vehicles in Abuja during a series of coordinated operations.

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Katsina Recorded 123 Crime Cases, Arrested 63 in November – Police

The Katsina State Police Command says it recorded 123 crime cases and arrested 63 suspects in November, highlighting ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity in the state.

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Army Rescues Four Kidnapped Victims in Cross River

Troops of the 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army have rescued four kidnapped victims during a waterborne operation in Bakassi, Cross River State, intercepting militants attempting to ferry them into Cameroon.

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EPL: Merino Strikes Again as Arsenal Beat Brentford 2-0

Mikel Merino continued his fine scoring form as Arsenal defeated Brentford 2-0 at the Emirates, keeping their Premier League title push alive.

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CBN Announces New Withdrawal Limit, Removes Deposit Cap

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled new cash policy measures, raising withdrawal limits while scrapping deposit caps, in a move aimed at modernising financial transactions and curbing money laundering risks.

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Nigeria Loses ₦543.75bn Annually to Beans Export Ban, Say Stakeholders

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have warned that the country is losing about ₦543.75 billion annually due to the continued ban on beans exports, calling for urgent policy reforms to unlock the crop’s economic potential.

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FG Approves 4,000 Telecom Towers to Boost Rural Connectivity, Security

The Federal Government has approved the deployment of 4,000 telecom towers nationwide to enhance rural connectivity and security, a move officials say will bridge Nigeria’s digital divide and strengthen surveillance in underserved communities.

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La Liga: Mbappé Scores Brace as Real Madrid Beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0

Kylian Mbappé scored twice as Real Madrid cruised to a 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés, with Eduardo Camavinga adding the third to seal the win in La Liga.

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Osun Accuses Police of Political Witch-Hunt, Command Denies Claims

The Osun State Government has accused the state police command of engaging in a political witch-hunt against its officials, but the command swiftly denied the allegations, insisting it remains neutral and committed to its constitutional duty of maintaining law and order.

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Senate Begins Screening of Tinubu’s Ambassadorial Nominees

The Nigerian Senate has commenced the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees, beginning with three non-career candidates — Kayode Are (Ogun State), Aminu Dalhatu (Jigawa State), and Ayodele Oke (Oyo State) — as part of a broader diplomatic reshuffle.

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Senate Confirms Ex-CDS Musa as Defence Minister

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed General Christopher Musa, former Chief of Defence Staff, as the country’s new Minister of Defence after a rigorous five-hour screening session that focused on insecurity, military welfare, and counterterrorism strategies.

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Marital Dispute: Edo Assembly Summons 2Baba’s Wife

The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned Natasha Irobosa Osawaru, wife of Nigerian music star Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, to appear before its Ethics and Privileges Committee over allegations of misconduct linked to a marital dispute that has trended widely online.

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Adeleke Shuns Osun PDP Primary as Adebayo Emerges Candidate

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke shunned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary in Osogbo, where Adedamola Adebayo emerged as the party’s candidate for the 2026 Osun governorship election with an overwhelming majority of delegate votes.

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Yuletide: Local Flights Break ₦300,000 Mark

As the Yuletide season approaches, the cost of local air travel in Nigeria has skyrocketed, with economy class tickets on some routes now exceeding ₦300,000, sparking outrage among travelers and raising concerns over affordability during the festive rush.

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Peru Presidential Hopeful Survives Gun Attack

Peruvian presidential hopeful Rafael Belaunde survived a gun attack south of Lima after assailants on a motorbike opened fire on his SUV, leaving him bloodied but not seriously injured.

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FG Contractors Launch Fresh Protest Over N500bn Debt

Local contractors under the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria on Tuesday staged a fresh protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, demanding payment of over ₦500 billion owed for completed government projects, accusing the Federal Government of repeated delays and broken promises.

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Drug Trafficking: Nigerian, Accomplice Jailed 37 Years in South Africa

A South African High Court has sentenced a Nigerian national and his accomplice to 37 years in prison for running a major drug trafficking operation, following a Hawks-led investigation that uncovered large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine.

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Anti-Tinubu Post: Sowore Arraigned, Released on Self-Recognition

Human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, was on Tuesday arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja over an alleged anti-Tinubu social media post, but was released on self-recognition after pleading not guilty to charges of cyberstalking and defamation.

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US Lawmakers, Nigerian Reps Hold Fresh Sessions Over Rising Insecurity

Lawmakers from the United States Congress and Nigeria’s House of Representatives have held fresh sessions to deliberate on rising insecurity, pledging deeper cooperation on counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, and humanitarian responses to Nigeria’s worsening security crisis.

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