83 m. ago Tanker Accident, Building Fire Leave 3 Dead, Several Injured In Kano

The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed two fire-related incidents on Friday, leaving three people dead and causing property damage in separate parts of the state. In a press statement signed by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the first incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Zaria Road near Kura Market Junction […]

Events

2 h. ago Anglican Church Condemns Priest’s Murder, Demands Release Of Wife, Daughter

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has expressed anguish and outrage following the gruesome murder of Venerable Edwin Achi, a priest at the Diocese of Kaduna, after a month in captivity. In a statement released on Saturday, the Primate of the Church, The Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, condemned the killing as a “senseless act of […]

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2 h. ago Shettima, Atiku, Governors, Others Attend Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s Funeral Funeral

Thousands of Muslims from across Nigeria and several African countries were in Bauchi yesterday for the funeral of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 98. The funeral prayer held at the Filin Idi (Eid Ground) in Bauchi at 4:30pm was led by the deceased’s longtime […]

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2 h. ago ‘Don’t Play Politics With Insecurity,’ Barau Cautions Kano Government

Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has cautioned the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, against politicising the issue of insecurity, urging him to concentrate on solving the challenges facing the State. LEADERSHIP reports that Barau’s warning followed allegations after the State’s 34th Executive Council Meeting that the deputy senate president’s earlier comments were capable […]

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3 h. ago Kano Govt Demands Ganduje’s Arrest Over ‘Inciting’ Security Comments

The demand was raised after deliberations at the Council’s 34th Executive Meeting held on Thursday at the Government House, Kano, where members reviewed recent remarks credited to Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin. The post Kano Govt Demands Ganduje’s Arrest Over ‘Inciting’ Security Comments appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago ‘Ambassadorial Nominee Ayo Oke Already Cleared Of Corruption’, Says Tinubu’s Spokesman

Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, has said that one of his principal’s non-career Ambassadorial nominees, Amb. Ayo Oke, had been clear of corruption allegations against him following his removal from office as the director-general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) in 2017. Recall that Amb. Oke was fingered in […]

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3 h. ago Bayelsa, Kaduna To Host 2028, 2030 National Sports Festivals

By AFFA ACHO, Abuja In what will go down as another milestone for the Country’s Sports development, the National Sports commission, NSC, has secured host states for the 2028 and 2030 National Sports Festivals. According to a statement signed by Dr. Kehinde Ajayi, Director, Press National Sports Commission, (NSC), the 2028 Games will be held […]

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3 h. ago Guinness Set To Deliver Premier League Spectacle With “Match Day Epic” In Abuja

Football Fans Gear Up for a Front-Row Experience of Live Action, Music, and Community Spirit at Papiees Meatro Guinness Nigeria, the Official Beer of the Premier League, is set to electrify the capital city with the Abuja edition of its acclaimed Guinness Match Day Epic. The event is scheduled for Sunday, 30th November 2025, at […]

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3 h. ago All FCT Sport Association Appoint Okolo As Chief Coordinator

All Federal Capital Territory Sports Association (AFSA), has appointed Dr.Jim Chimezie Okolo as Chief Coordinator,a decision that marks a turning point in the drive to strengthen sports development in the FCT. The appointment was endorsed by HRM, Eze Sir Ifeanyi Eke, President of AFSA, and Mr. Agbor Clinton Ayuk, Director-General of AFSA, who entrusted him […]

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3 h. ago National Council On Sports Unveils Sweeping Reforms, Approves New Games Structure, Hosts Up To 2030

Arising from the National Council on Sports 2025 meeting in Calabar, Criss River State, it concluded with far-reaching resolutions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s sports ecosystem and aligning national sporting activities with the economic aspirations of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The meeting which held at the Kashim Shettima Hall, State Library Complex, Cross River State, brought […]

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3 h. ago 1 Killed As Farmers, Herders Clash Over Alleged Farm Encroachment In Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has launched an investigation into a violent confrontation between farmers and herders in Bursali Village, Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, which resulted in the death of a yet-to-be-identified herder. In a statement on Saturday, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Mohammed, said the incident occurred on November 26, 2025 […]

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3 h. ago Oliseh Backs Super Eagles Coach Chelle Despite World Cup Heartbreak

Sunday Oliseh has expressed his admiration for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. Chelle failed in his bid to qualify the Super Eagles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the African playoffs. It was the Super Eagles’ first defeat under […]

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3 h. ago Electricity Distribution Companies Achieve 86% Billing Efficiency, Collects N241.54bn In September

Nigeria’s power sector recorded an improvement in commercial performance in September 2025, as electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) achieved 86 per cent billing efficiency for the month. This is according to the latest Commercial Performance Factsheet released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The report provides a detailed snapshot of how DisCos managed energy billing, […]

Science

3 h. ago Caverton Partners Shenzhen University To Boost Nigeria’s Drone Devt, Standards

Caverton Offshore Support Group has entered a strategic partnership with Shenzhen University of Information Technology (SUIT) of China to advance drone research, development, and production in Nigeria. The collaboration, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to drive technology innovation in the Nigerian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) sector, focusing on meeting […]

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3 h. ago Enterprise Development Centre, FastCredit Sign N2bn Credit Access For MSMEs

The Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University has partnered Fast Credit to launch a N2 billion single-digit financing scheme aimed at empowering micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. This is in the face of mounting challenges faced by small businesses struggling under high-interest loans in the country. Speaking at the unveiling […]

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3 h. ago Lagos Lawyers Honour Shippers Council Boss At Badagry Law Week

The executive secretary of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, was honoured by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Badagry Branch, during the public presentation of the 2nd edition of the Heritage Bar Journal, where he urged Nigerians in public service to pursue excellence regardless of recognition. Speaking at the 10th Annual Law Week […]

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3 h. ago Insecurity: Aiyedatiwa Approves Recruitment Of 500 New Amotekun Officers

As the country battles worsening security situation in different parts of the country, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa yesterday disclosed that he has given approval for the recruitment and training of 500 new officers for the Amotekun Corps. This is coming on the heels of revival of the Ondo State government office of […]

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3 h. ago Lagos Trains Top Senior Officers In Leadership, Conflict Mgt

Lagos State government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a skilled and effective workforce, as 35 senior Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) undergo a two-day leadership and conflict management master class at the VIS headquarters, Ojodu-Berger, Lagos. The capacity-building exercise was designed to boost morale, enhance productivity, and strengthen officers’ competencies in areas such as personal […]

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3 h. ago Alumni Association Cautions Federal Govt Over Implementation Of CBT System

The Ago Iwoye Secondary School Old Students Association (AISSOSA) on Friday, called on the federal government, management of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the National Examination Council (NECO), as well as other stakeholders in the nation’s education sector to exercise restraint before compelling secondary schools’ students to write their terminal examinations through the […]

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4 h. ago [ICYMI] Nigerian Army promotes 28 Brigadier Generals, 77 colonels 

The Nigerian Army announces the promotion of 28 Brigadier Generals to Major General and 77 Colonels to Brigadier General in a major leadership update. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-army-promotes-28-brigadier-generals-77-colonels/

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