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Abbas Urges Nigerians to Stay Calm Amid Rising Violence

By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has urged Nigerians to remain calm and resolute, emphasising that fear must not dictate daily life as violent attacks continue across the country. Addressing lawmakers on Tuesday, during a special plenary session on national security, Abbas cited recent incidents, including the abduction of students in Niger State and the kidnapping of worshippers in Kwara State. “These attacks are designed to instill fear, weaken public confidence, and give the illusion […]

November 25, 2025 4

General

Chinda Urges Lawmakers to Put Politics Aside in Curbing Insecurity

By Oluwakemi Kindness Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, has urged federal lawmakers to rise above political, religious, and personal divides to confront Nigeria’s worsening security situation with a unified national strategy. Speaking during Tuesday’s special plenary on national security, Chinda said the federal government must demonstrate greater policy consistency, especially in identifying and sanctioning the financiers of terrorism, insurgency, and banditry. “If we cannot protect the lives and property of Nigerians as enshrined in our Constitution, […]

November 25, 2025

General

IGP Egbetokun Visits Kebbi After Schoolgirls’ Kidnap

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday arrived in Kebbi State following the abduction of students from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga. The visit comes amid growing public concern over renewed attacks on schools in the North-West. According to a televised channel, Egbetokun is scheduled to meet with Governor Nasir Idris and later brief officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force in the state as part of efforts to strengthen the security response. […]

November 25, 2025

Education

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 […]

November 24, 2025 2

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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