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ARCN Begins Process to Enlist Colleges in TETFund

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Dabban, says the Council has commenced the process of enrolling all ARCN colleges into the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) intervention scheme. He disclosed this during his maiden familiarisation visit to the Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin-Kowa (FCHDK), in Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State. Dr. Dabban explained that a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is nearing completion and will grant ARCN-owned institutions […]

November 25, 2025

Security

Reps Donates N20m to Family of Slain Kebbi Vice-Principal

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Monday announced a N20 million donation to the family of Hassan Makuku, the Vice-Principal of Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, who was tragically killed during a bandit attack in Kebbi State. Makuku lost his life while shielding students during the attack, which occurred on Sunday, November 17, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area., where bandits abducted approximately 25 schoolgirls. In a statement by his Special […]

November 25, 2025

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Sport

Castmog Ladies Relegated as NWFL Confirms Revised Premiership Fixtures

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Women’s Football League NWFL Secretariat, has officially relegated Castmog Ladies from the 2025/2026 Premiership after the club failed to meet mandatory licensing and registration requirements for the new season. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja, by NWFL Media Director Samuel Ahmadu. While three clubs received pre-season warnings, only Castmog Ladies based in Abeokuta failed to comply with the compulsory conditions by the final deadline. NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, stressed that the […]

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Sport

Nigeria to Host 2025 West Africa Trophy as Four Nations Clash in Abuja

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria is set to host the 2nd edition of the West Africa Trophy, scheduled for December 2025, at the Cricket Oval, Package B of MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja The tournament will feature four nations; Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Zambia, in a high-stakes contest for regional cricket supremacy. The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) described the championship as an opportunity to strengthen cricket ties across West Africa while providing emerging teams with vital international exposure. “This […]

November 24, 2025 3

Entertainment

Jamaican Reggae Legend, Jimmy Cliff Dies at 81

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died at 81, leaving a towering legacy in music and film. His wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed that the iconic Jamaican singer and actor passed away following a seizure and complications from pneumonia. Cliff’s career, spanning over six decades, helped propel Jamaican music onto the global stage. Hits such as Wonderful World, Beautiful People, and You Can Get It If You Really Want established him as one of reggae’s most influential figures, bringing […]

November 24, 2025

Business

Edo NDLEA Arrests Influencer Over Sale of Cannabis-Laced Cookies

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 19-year-old social media influencer, Praise Nwogu, popularly known as Candy, for allegedly promoting and selling cookies laced with cannabis online. NDLEA State Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed in a statement on Monday that another suspect, 25-year-old Ebong Oghosa, was also apprehended during an operation conducted on November 22. “The two suspects were apprehended with various confectioneries that tested positive for cannabis,” Ofoyeju said. […]

November 24, 2025

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Sport

NVBF Hails Customs Women After Super Championship Win

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso . President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has congratulated the Nigeria Customs Service women’s volleyball team after their straight-sets victory over the Ghana Air Force to win the 2025 Super Volleyball Championship in Accra. Nigeria Customs sealed the title with a 3–0 win (25–20, 25–23, 25–14) on Sunday at the Borteyman Sports Complex, completing the tournament unbeaten. In a statement, Nimrod praised the players, technical crew and management for what he described as […]

November 24, 2025 2

Local News

Imo, Plateau Police Place Ban on Sale, Use of Fireworks

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Imo and Plateau State Police Commands have imposed a comprehensive ban on the sale, possession, and use of fireworks and knockouts, citing public safety concerns. In Imo State, the directive was reaffirmed on Sunday via X by Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Okoye Henry. The statement warned, “Anyone found selling, possessing, or using pyrotechnics, whether during public holidays, community events, or private celebrations, will be arrested and prosecuted.” Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, […]

November 24, 2025

Nigeria Customs Service women’s volleyball team lifting the 2025 Super Volleyball Championship trophy after defeating Ghana Air Force 3-0 in Accra.

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Sport

Nigeria Customs Emerges Winner of 2025 Super Volleyball Championship

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Customs Service women’s volleyball team clinched the 2025 Super Volleyball Championship with a 3-0 victory over the Ghana Air Force on Sunday, November 23, at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra, Ghana. The set scores read 25–20, 25–23, 25–14. Nigeria’s sole representative went unbeaten throughout the tournament, securing decisive wins against Ghana Navy, Kalibi, Ghana Immigration, and Elwak Wings. Samuel Onikeku, Head of Sports for the Nigeria Customs Service, credited the triumph to the substantial […]

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