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New Year message: Tinubu promises massive food production, 15% inflation in 2025

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of their resolve to boost food production and reduce inflation on food and drugs to 15 per cent, while strengthening the economy in 2025. In his New Year message to the nation, Tinubu highlighted economic growth indicators, including lower fuel prices, rising foreign reserves and a stronger Naira, as
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President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of their resolve to boost food production and reduce inflation on food and drugs to 15 per cent, while strengthening the economy in 2025. In his New Year message to the nation, Tinubu highlighted economic growth indicators, including lower fuel prices, rising foreign reserves and a stronger Naira, as

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Yobe Police prosecutes 454 cases in 2024

Yobe State Police Command said it has succeeded in prosecuting 454 criminal cases in 2024, while probing 116 cases more. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, revealed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, highlighting the Command’s significant milestone in its fight against crime in the state in 2024. “During the period under
Yobe Police prosecutes 454 cases in 2024

Yobe State Police Command said it has succeeded in prosecuting 454 criminal cases in 2024, while probing 116 cases more.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, revealed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, highlighting the Command’s significant milestone in its fight against crime in the state in 2024.

“During the period under review, a significant decrease in crimes, including: armed robbery, kidnapping, and homicide, was recorded.

“454 cases were successfully investigated and prosecuted, with 116 cases still under investigation”, he said.

According to him, the Command had adopted new strategies aimed at protecting vulnerable groups from harm, resulting in a decrease in sexual-related offences.

“Similarly, 17 cases of unnatural offences were recorded and are being thoroughly investigated and prosecuted”, Abdulkarim added.

The Command through the PPRO restated its commitment in ensuring the safety and security of all residents across the state, noting that this commitment is reflected in the Command’s efforts to sustain its successes and build on its achievements in 2025.

The Command also acknowledged the collaboration and cooperation of the members of the public and enjoined them to continue with the efforts.

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French forces to withdraw – Ivory Coast president

Ivory Coast President, Alassane Ouattara, on Tuesday, said that French forces would withdraw from the nation. Ouattara, while speaking in an end-of-year address to the nation, said Ivorians should be proud of the modernised state of their own armed forces. “In this context, we have decided on the coordinated and organised withdrawal of French forces,”
French forces to withdraw – Ivory Coast president

Ivory Coast President, Alassane Ouattara, on Tuesday, said that French forces would withdraw from the nation.

Ouattara, while speaking in an end-of-year address to the nation, said Ivorians should be proud of the modernised state of their own armed forces.

“In this context, we have decided on the coordinated and organised withdrawal of French forces,” he said.

Sources said that France has been considering reducing its military presence in West and Central African countries, including Ivory Coast, to 600 troops from around 2,200 now.

Recall that France has already pulled its soldiers out of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, amid military coups in those countries and spreading anti-French sentiment.

Similarly, the Chadian government, which is a key Western ally in the fight against Islamic militants in the region has also ended its defence cooperation pact with France in November.

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Ukraine will do everything in 2025 to stop Russia – Zelensky vows

Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has vowed that his country would use 2025 to fight for an end to Russia’s nearly three-year-long invasion by any means necessary. Zelensky’s address caps a difficult year for the country which has been fending off a better-resourced Russian army for nearly three years. The Ukrainian leader, in an address to
Ukraine will do everything in 2025 to stop Russia – Zelensky vows

Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has vowed that his country would use 2025 to fight for an end to Russia’s nearly three-year-long invasion by any means necessary.

Zelensky’s address caps a difficult year for the country which has been fending off a better-resourced Russian army for nearly three years.

The Ukrainian leader, in an address to the nation just before the clock struck midnight in Kyiv, said may 2025 be their year.

“We know that peace will not be given to us as a gift but we will do everything to stop Russia and end the war,” he said.

Since the war began, Ukraine has lost seven times more territory to Russia in 2024 than in 2023, and is facing the possibility of a reduction in US military and political backing when Donald Trump takes over the White House.

DAILY POST recalls that incumbent US President Joe Biden’s administration unveiled almost $6 billion in military and budget aid for Ukraine on Monday in a race to support Kyiv before president-elect, Donald Trump, takes office in January.

Trump has promised to end the conflict in 24 hours once in power, raising fears in Ukraine that it will be forced to give up all the land the Kremlin currently controls in exchange for peace.

Zelensky, in his New Year address, said that Ukraine had to continue to fight to gain the upper hand both on the battlefield and ahead of any prospective peace talks.

“Every day in the coming year, I, and all of us, must fight for a Ukraine that is strong enough,” the Ukrainian leader said.

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Imo: Uzodinma signs N807bn appropriation bill into law

Governor Hope Uzodinma has signed into law the Imo State 2025 Appropriation Bill following the passage of the budget by the State House of Assembly. The budget which was initially pegged at N756bn by the Governor was later increased to N807bn by the State lawmakers. Signing the bill into law at the New Exco Chambers,
Imo: Uzodinma signs N807bn appropriation bill into law

Governor Hope Uzodinma has signed into law the Imo State 2025 Appropriation Bill following the passage of the budget by the State House of Assembly.

The budget which was initially pegged at N756bn by the Governor was later increased to N807bn by the State lawmakers.

Signing the bill into law at the New Exco Chambers, Government House Owerri, Governor Uzodinma noted that what the lawmakers did by increasing the original figures he presented before them a few days ago shows an alignment between the Executive and the Legislature in providing essential services to the people.

The Governor expressed satisfaction over the expeditious passage of the bill and the alteration of the original figure, which he said was done in exercise of their oversight functions.

The appropriation signed into law showed that capital expenditure got N694,786,041,220 or 86.09 per cent of the total sum.

The recurrent expenditure got N112,302,000,000, which is 13.91 percent of the budget.

“As outlined in my recent budget speech, this Budget of Expanded Economic Opportunities is designed to drive the economic transformation of our state through improved infrastructure and industrialization.

“Beyond focusing on making our economy one of the fastest-growing in the region, we aim to position the state as a prime destination for genuine investors.

“The following allocations to core ministries underscore my resolve to strengthen economic growth in 2025,” he maintained.

Earlier in his speech ahead of the signing, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Chike Olemgbe explained that the appropriation bill presented to them was carefully crafted, a situation that made their job easy and seamless.

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2025: ‘Believe in Nigeria’ – Fintiri tells Adamawa people

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has urged Adamawa people to believe in Nigeria and the Nigerian project. He said in his 2025 new year message that as a nation “we have a lot to be thankful for in 2024.” While expressing optimism for 2025, the Governor said in the message signed by his Chief
2025: ‘Believe in Nigeria’ – Fintiri tells Adamawa people

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has urged Adamawa people to believe in Nigeria and the Nigerian project.

He said in his 2025 new year message that as a nation “we have a lot to be thankful for in 2024.”

While expressing optimism for 2025, the Governor said in the message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Humhashi Wonosikou, that the hope for a better country must not be lost.

“We must resolve this New Year to return to ourselves and give impetus to our hopes, aspirations and expectations,” he advised.

He told Adamawa people to expect great things from his administration.

“As we look ahead to the New Year, our government will continue to build an economy that works for all. We will keep attracting historic investments into the state,” he said.

He asked the people to be partners in efforts to make life better for all.

He said, “In 2025, let’s continue to show up for one another, and together, let’s build a better future for everyone.

“We must start by defining for ourselves the kind of future that we want. It is only when we agree on this that we can unite towards recreating the Nigeria of our collective dreams.’’

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Bello Turji’ll be arrested soon, his commanders killed – CDS, Musa

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, CDS, has vowed to ensure the capture of notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji. Musa said it’s only a matter of time before Turji is captured because some of his Commanders have been killed, while some of his close associates have been arrested. He spoke while appearing as
Bello Turji’ll be arrested soon, his commanders killed – CDS, Musa

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, CDS, has vowed to ensure the capture of notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji.

Musa said it’s only a matter of time before Turji is captured because some of his Commanders have been killed, while some of his close associates have been arrested.

He spoke while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s 2024 Year-In-Review programme on Tuesday.

According to him: “The update is that since he knows we’ve been after him, he has been operating underground and we are conducting operations.

“What we have been doing, of recent, is that we are picking everybody close to him; all those giving him support in one way or the other, we have picked them, we have killed his commanders. It’s just a matter of time.”

The CDS also disclosed that over 120,000 terrorists have surrendered in the North-East.

He noted that some of them were forced into insurgency.

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Simon Ekpa: Nigeria submits extradition requirements to Finnish govt

The Nigerian government has formally submitted the necessary requirements to the Government of Finland for the extradition of Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa. This was disclosed by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Channels Television on Tuesday. Musa said: “Well, I’m sure he’s cooling off somewhere. “Legal action will be taken accordingly. I
Simon Ekpa: Nigeria submits extradition requirements to Finnish govt

The Nigerian government has formally submitted the necessary requirements to the Government of Finland for the extradition of Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa.

This was disclosed by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Channels Television on Tuesday.

Musa said: “Well, I’m sure he’s cooling off somewhere.

“Legal action will be taken accordingly. I don’t want to say too much, but I’m glad he’s been arrested.

“The Federal Government has provided most of the required documentation to the Finnish Government, so I’m confident the right steps will be taken.”

In November 2024, Finnish authorities arrested Ekpa along with four others, on suspicion of involvement in terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and financing terrorism.

The Lahti District Court in Finland ordered Ekpa’s remand based on probable cause for public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent in Nigeria.

The separatist leader is accused of using social media to promote separatist propaganda and violently advocating for the secession of southeastern Nigeria.

Simon Ekpa: Nigeria submits extradition requirements to Finnish govt