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NULGE calls for Empowering Local Government to Tackle Insecurity, Boost Security

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The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has called for financial, administrative and political autonomy for local governments.

The NULGE national president, Ambali Olatunji, said in Lagos on Saturday that autonomy was important for Nigeria to grow its gross domestic product more and curb insecurity.

Mr Olatunji spoke in an interview with journalists.

He said: “We must make local governments to be financially, administratively and politically autonomous.

“We must consider community policing so that there must be guarding at the community level.

“Our policing policy should not be reactionary, but pre-emptive to be able to address insecurity.

“Our opinion is that the local government must be the platform for policing evolution in Nigeria.”

The labour leader also called on the federal government to create a policy that would address unemployment at the local government level.

He called for the revival of the vocational skills acquisition department of local governments.

According to him, this will ensure that women and youths in the rural communities are trained and empowered.

“The vocational skills acquisition department across local governments has been erased systematically over time.

“This level of government should be given adequate attention to address the needs of those in the rural settings.

“It will go a long way to improve livelihoods and ensure a better Nigeria for everyone,“ Mr Olatunji said.

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NAF Airstrikes Destroy Terrorist Stronghold in Zamfara

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By Sarah Sam Adda

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has destroyed a major terrorist stronghold in Sauri camp, Tsafe LGA, Zamfara State, during precision airstrikes on November 14, 2025.

The operation neutralised several terrorists and destroyed key structures, crippling their operations in the area.

Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF’s Director of Public Relations, said the strikes followed intelligence reports of heavy terrorist activity and rustled livestock used as defensive positions.

Coordinated airstrikes targeted elevated terrain, dislodging terrorists attempting to flee, who were further engaged during the mission.

Ejodame added that the operation degraded terrorist capabilities, with Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke reaffirming the Force’s resolve to pursue criminals and protect citizens.

The NAF noted that this success supports Operation FANSAN YAMMA’s mission to deny terrorists safe havens and strengthen security across the North West.

Earlier airstrikes targeted ISWAP and bandit camps in Borno, Kwara, and Katsina.

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NDA President Urges Better Dental Care, Warns Against Harmful Habits

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By Onilede Titi Faith

The President of the Nigerian Dental Association (NDA), Dr. Emedom Elias, has advised Nigerians to stop harmful oral habits, warning that the mouth is too delicate for practices such as using the teeth to open bottles.

Speaking at the association’s 58th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference in Abuja, Elias said such habits can cause tooth fractures, gum injuries, and other serious complications.

He stressed that quality dental care depends on access to modern equipment, sustained public awareness, and regular patient visits, noting that inadequate funding remains a major challenge in the sector.

Elias also lamented the scarcity of dental facilities in rural areas, where most communities lack access to basic oral healthcare.

He urged the government to integrate dental services into primary healthcare centres to improve nationwide access.

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FG Intensifies Efforts to End Grid Collapse -Power Minister

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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the Federal Government is stepping up efforts to end frequent grid collapses and restore stability to the national power supply.

Speaking in Uyo at the maiden 2025 retreat of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), Adelabu, represented by Permanent Secretary Muhammadu Mamman said President Bola Tinubu’s administration has prioritised key reforms, including the creation of NISO, to strengthen grid reliability.

He noted that years of ageing infrastructure, poor funding, and vandalism have fuelled persistent outages, forcing many Nigerians to rely on generators.

The retreat, he said, offers NISO an opportunity to refine strategies and enhance system management.

NISO Board Chairman, Dr. Adesegun Akin-Olugbade, praised staff for achieving the landmark synchronisation of Nigeria’s grid with the West African Power Pool for four uninterrupted hours.

NISO Managing Director, Abdul Mohammed, stressed that the sector requires massive investment to guarantee stability, adding that NISO was established to help attract private capital and optimise existing assets.

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, represented by Commissioner Iniobong Robson, commended NISO’s progress and disciplined approach since its creation.

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