Daily Shot, 04/12/2025

Abduction crisis: NASS asks FG to name terrorism financiers

FG unveils N54.43tn budget as debt service gulps N15.91tn

Niger Gov assures safe release of abducted St. Mary’s students

US company withdraws Nigeria’s presidential jet from sale

Returning displaced Nigerians at risk of landmine explosions – UN

GDP expected to rebound 4.22% in Q4 –Report

Edo female journalist, cameraman assaulted by Okpebholo’s aide, NUJ condemns action

Naira depreciates to N1,470 /$ in parallel market

China supports Nigeria’s effort to combat terrorism – Ambassador Yu

EU–Nigeria ministerial summit to focus on tackling trade barriers — Mignot

US issues visa ban on Nigerians involved in anti-Christian violence

Nigeria records highest weekly cyberattacks in Africa — Report

$2m fraud: US-based Nigerian faces deportation after 20-year jail term

3 Nigerians cleared of drug trafficking, released in Saudi Arabia — FG


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DID YOU KNOW?

  • The name Tanzania is a combination of the names of the two states – Tangayika and Zanzibar – that united to form the country.
  • Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world. It commonly weighs up to 40kg and individual fruits have been reported to reach as much as 55kg

Tinubu reinforces Kano security as gov plans drone deployment

Local government empowerment a panacea to national development – Akpabio

Senate questions ministers on $30m School Safety project

Senate vows crackdown on IOCs violating local content laws

Senate panel grills ambassadorial nominees, clears three after intense screening

Senate seeks two-year mandatory pupillage for new lawyers

Man remanded for exporting cocaine, cannabis in Lagos

EFCC chair faces contempt over withheld 27 properties

Court to rule December 8 on representation dispute in GHL, AMCON suit

No more negotiation, ransom payment to terrorists — Defence Minister, Gen Musa

Tinubu’s economic reforms yield positive indicators, says Presidency

FEC-approved MTEF projects N50.74tr revenue for 2026

FEC approves 4,000 telecom towers to boost rural coverag

NEC approves N100bn for rehabilitation of security agencies’ training institutions

Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway oversubscribed by $100m, says Umahi

Badaru denies viral claim linking his resignation to alleged US, Tinubu bombing plot

CBN removes limit on cash deposit, raises weekly withdrawal limit

CBN holds benchmark rate steady in disinflation phase

FG rolls out MOFI awards for public enterprises

Voter register review begins as INEC closes registration

Fed govt partners UNESCO REF to empower 4.5 million in climate-smart agric

14m girls vaccinated against HPV, 30m children receive measles–rubella shot – FG

Wike appoints Galadima SSA on development control, planning

LAUTECH medical lecturers suspend four-month strike for renewed talks

Rivers varsity suspends lectures, evacuates students after abduction

10 students bag first class as ADUN graduates 72

First Lady splashes N1.9bn on persons with disabilities

NASFAT warns against twisting Qur’an to abuse women

NBM hails Okpebholo’s crackdown on cult violence

NGX unveils commercial paper listings

AMCON repays N3.6tn, intensifies global asset hunt

Eterna launches N21.5bn Rights Issue

REA plans N500bn capital-market raise

Miners reject govs’ six-month mining ban plan

Nigeria loses N544bn yearly to beans export ban, say stakeholders

Contractors Lay Coffin In Front Of Finance Ministry

APGA backs Tinubu over nomination of former CDS as defence minister

Akwa Ibom gov clears N39.8bn inherited loan

A’Ibom gov bans masquerades on streets over public safety

Delta ready to support investors, says Oborevwori

Abiodun presents N1.67tn 2026 Appropriation Bill to Ogun assembly

Rivers lawmakers pass confidence vote, back Tinubu for 2027

A’Ibom senator disburses N100m grants to 500 students

C’River inducts teachers, lauds FG’s support for primary education

Lagos Govt partners Russia to boost energy, technology

Edo to raise N160bn to tackle Ecological challenges in 2026

Ogun empowers over 72,000 residents with agric skills

Four dead in Kogi after bandit raid triggers confrontation

Ogun Police debunk viral security alert, warn against false information

Soldiers, Policemen Fight Publicly In Jos


TODAY IN HISTORY

  • On this day in 1991, Pan Am ceased operations. The Pan American World Airways, the largest airline in the United States began operations in October 1927.
  • On this day in 1791, the first Sunday paper was published. The Observer, a British newspaper became the first newspaper in the world to be published and read on a Sunday.

Without the work, the magic won’t come. – Jay-Z

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