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By Abigail Iyade.   Good day, this is The Report , Here are the stories shaping conversations across Nigeria today. Mali Confirms Nigerian Military Personnel Still Detained in Burkina Faso Mali’s Minister of Security and Civil Protection has confirmed that eleven Nigerian military personnel — including two pilots and nine officers — remain in custody in Burkina Faso.   Investigations are still ongoing, and authorities say decisions will be taken once the process is complete. Nigeria and Saudi Arabia Sign New Security Cooperation Agreement Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have entered into a five‑year security cooperation pact.   The agreement covers military operations, intelligence sharing, training, and joint activities.   Officials say the partnership could significantly strengthen Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts. Defence Headquarters Orders Removal of Unauthorized Roadblocks The Defence Headquarters has directed the immediate dismantlin...

By Abigail Iyade Good morning, this is The Report, and I’m Abigail Iyade.   Here are today’s top briefings shaping Nigeria’s national conversation. TINUBU SETS UP HIGH‑LEVEL COMMITTEE OVER ₦4 TRILLION CONTRACTOR DEBT President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has established a special committee to address the Federal Government’s ₦4 trillion debt owed to more than 2,000 contractors.   The President was reportedly displeased after receiving a detailed briefing from the Bureau of Public Procurement.   The committee is expected to verify claims and recommend immediate payment pathways to ease pressure on the construction and infrastructure sectors. TINUBU ORDERS WITHDRAWAL OF POLICE ESCORTS FROM MINISTERS AND TOP OFFICIALS In a major security restructuring, President Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of police escorts from ministers and senior government officials.   The move aims to redeploy officers back to core policing duties across the country, st...

By Abigail Iyade  Good day dear readers. Here are Nigeria's top headline and breaking stories for Tuesday 2, December 2025. 1. World AIDS Day 2025: WAPCP Hosts HIV Response Webinar To commemorate World AIDS Day 2025, the Lagos Zone of the West Africa Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (WAPCP), in collaboration with the Nigeria Chapter, hosted a webinar titled “Turning Disruption into Progress: Strengthening Nigeria HIV/AIDS Response.”   Distinguished speakers included Dr. Teresa Isichei Pounds, Dr. Zandraetta Tims Cook, and Dr. Roseline I. Aderemi-Williams.   They discussed how Nigeria can transform supply chain disruptions of antiretrovirals into opportunities, urging support for local pharmaceutical manufacturing.   The call: reduce dependence on foreign donors to ensure continuous access to life-saving medications.   2. IGP Withdraws 11,566 Policemen from VIPs Inspector General Kayode Egbetokun recalled over 11,500 police offi...