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NWFL Insists on November 26 Kickoff Date

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has issued a strong warning to Premiership clubs yet to complete their digital registration and licensing obligations, cautioning that failure to meet the mandatory requirements before the November 22 deadline will attract strict sanctions — including relegation. According to league officials, Castmog Ladies, Osun Babes and Naija Ratels are among the teams still behind schedule on the NWFL’s digital documentation platform, which now serves as the central system for club registration […]

November 20, 2025

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Nigeria Pledges Safer Schools, Stronger Child Protection

By: Julian Osamoto The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating safe learning environments for children and strengthening child protection mechanisms to ensure students can learn and thrive without fear of harassment. Speaking at an event in Abuja to commemorate this year’s Universal Children’s Day and launch the State of Nigeria’s Girls Report 2025, in partnership with Save the Children International, Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said Nigerian children are unique and have made remarkable […]

November 19, 2025

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NSITF Disburses Over N75 Million to ECS Beneficiaries in Rivers

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has presented three cheques totalling N75,840,194.73 to beneficiaries under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital affirming the commitment of the Oluwaseun Faleye–led management to strengthening social protection for Nigerian workers. The Managing Director and Chief Executive, Barrister Oluwaseun Mayomi Faleye, made the presentations on Wednesday, describing the payments as a demonstration of the Fund’s resolve to support families affected by workplace accidents, injuries, or […]

November 19, 2025

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Fubara Hails NSITF’s Employees’ Compensation Scheme, Pledges Rivers State’s Participation

By Chinedu Echianu Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has commended the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) for positively projecting the Tinubu administration through its Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS), describing it as a “gift to Nigerian workers.” Governor Fubara made the remark on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the NSITF Managing Director and Chief Executive, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, and his delegation to Government House, Port Harcourt. The visit followed the presentation of cheques to beneficiaries of the ECS in […]

November 19, 2025

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Tuggar, Ex-Canadian MP Clash over Christian “Genocide” Allegations

By: Aremu Toyeebaht A heated exchange unfolded on Piers Morgan’s programme on Tuesday as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, strongly disputed claims by former Canadian lawmaker Goldie Ghamari regarding alleged systematic persecution of Christians in Nigeria. During the interview, Tuggar challenged statistics cited by Morgan from the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), which suggested that over 50,000 Christians had been killed and 18,000 churches destroyed in Nigeria since 2009. “These numbers are inaccurate,” […]

November 19, 2025

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Tinubu Expresses Sorrow over Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Abduction, Uba’s Death

By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba alongside several soldiers in Borno State, describing the incidents as painful setbacks for the nation’s security. In a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday, the President said, “I am heartbroken by the abduction of our daughters in Kebbi and the painful loss of Brigadier General Musa Uba and the brave soldiers who […]

November 19, 2025

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CAN Raises Alarm Over Christian Killings in Northern Nigeria

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has renewed claims that Christians across the country are facing “genocide,” citing years of killings, displacement and targeted attacks by armed groups in several states. The warning came on Tuesday, shortly after suspected Boko Haram fighters killed eight people—including four civilians and four local security operatives—in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. Speaking at the Fourth Quarterly National Executive Council Meeting of the Association in Jos, Plateau State, CAN President, […]

November 19, 2025

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Shettima Meets Kebbi Leaders, Families After Abduction of Schoolgirls

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Kebbi State on the orders of President Bola Tinubu to directly engage state authorities and families of the Government Girls Secondary School, Maga students abducted by gunmen earlier this week. A statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, confirmed that the Vice President will meet Governor Nasiru Idris, traditional rulers, security commanders and parents of the victims to review ongoing search and […]

November 19, 2025

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Education Rights Group Demands Rescue of Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls

By Chinedu Echianu The Save Public Education Campaign (SPEC) has called on the Federal Government to immediately secure the release of 25 schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi State, describing the attack as a distressing reminder of the insecurity threatening education across the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday signed by its convener Vivian Bello, SPEC condemned the abduction “in the strongest terms,” expressing solidarity with the families and school community affected by the incident. The group said no parent should […]

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