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US Signals Tough Stance on Christian Killings in Nigeria With Visa Sanctions

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The United States has escalated its response to worsening religious violence in Nigeria, unveiling a policy that could impose visa bans on individuals and groups linked to attacks on Christian communities. The move marks Washington’s most forceful stance yet on the crisis, framing the killings as a grave human-rights concern. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is “taking decisive action” in light of what officials describe as growing assaults by radical Islamic terrorists, Fulani militias, […]

December 4, 2025

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West Africa Trophy T20 2025 Bowls Off in Abuja

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The wait is over. One of West Africa's most exciting cricket showpieces, the West Africa Trophy Men’s T20 2025, officially bowls off today at the NCF Oval, Abuja, ushering in ten days of high-intensity action, national pride, and emerging talent. Ahead of the opening matches, captains from Nigeria, Zambia, Sierra Leone, and Rwanda gathered for a vibrant ceremonial photo shoot—an annual tradition that encapsulates the spirit of competition before a single ball is bowled. Standing shoulder to […]

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CGC Volleyball League Final Phase Enters Day 2

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day 2 of the 2025 Comptroller General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League final phase produced another thrilling round of action on Wednesday in Abuja, with top contenders in both the men’s and women’s categories asserting their strength as the title race tightens. At the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, defending champions CNS Spikers, Nigeria Customs Service, COAS Spikers, Kano Pillars, NSCDC, and Nigeria Correctional Service recorded commanding victories in the men’s division, while CNS Spikers, COAS Spikers, […]

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Semi Final Spots Confirmed At HerGame Championship

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The race for the 2025 HerGame Girls Football Championship crown has intensified as defending champions Fosla Academy, alongside Generation Next, Horvel Angels, and SIK Paragon, stormed into the semi-finals after a thrilling knockout round on Wednesday in Abuja. Generation Next booked their place with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Jeremiah Angels, showcasing the tactical discipline and sharp execution that has made them one of the most consistent sides of the tournament. Reigning champions Fosla Academy kept their […]

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Naija Ratels Lose to Rivers Angels as NWFL Enters Matchday 2

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Naija Ratels may have fallen 1-0 to Rivers Angels in Port Harcourt, but the biggest headline from Matchday 2 of the 2025 NWFL Premiership was the outstanding performance of goalkeeper Mercy Vincent, whose brilliance kept the former champions at bay for most of the encounter. Vincent pulled off a string of remarkable saves — including point-blank stops and full-stretch reflex efforts — frustrating Rivers Angels’ attackers and earning applause from even the home supporters. Her effort kept […]

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Senate Probes Safe School Initiative as Attacks on Students Continue

By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has began an investigation into the Safe School Initiative, raising serious questions about why Nigerian schools remain vulnerable despite billions invested to protect children from terrorists and kidnappers. Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee, Senator Uzor Kalu, said the probe would uncover why the programme has failed to prevent mass abductions more than a decade after its launch. “Over 1,680 schoolchildren have been kidnapped and 180 education facilities attacked since 2014. It is unacceptable that […]

December 4, 2025

Business

Nigeria’s Agricultural Future at Risk Without Climate-Smart Innovation – ARCN

By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s agriculture sector faces a critical turning point, with experts warning that the country’s food security is under threat unless it embraces research-driven, climate-smart farming practices. Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), sounded the alarm at the opening of the National Summit on Agroecology and Public–Private Partnership (PPP) in Lagos. The two-day summit, organised by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in partnership with ActionAid […]

December 3, 2025

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Tinubu Swears In New NPC Chairman, Permanent Secretaries, Others

By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday administered the oath of office to the newly appointed Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, alongside two commissioners of the agency and five Federal Permanent Secretaries. The brief ceremony took place inside the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, shortly before the President presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Tinubu entered the chamber at exactly 1:31 p.m., after which the citations of all appointees […]

December 3, 2025

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Excluding PWDs from Workforce is Economic Sabotage – Kalu

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has described the continued exclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from Nigeria’s workforce as a human rights violation and “economic sabotage. He warned that no country can grow its GDP while sidelining millions of capable citizens. Kalu made the remarks at the Policy Forum on Advancing Workplace Inclusion for PWDs, organised by the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation in partnership with his office, the Australian Embassy, and other […]

December 3, 2025