3 h. ago UPDATE: Death toll rises to 44; 279 still missing in Hong Kong fire

The fire, which erupted on Wednesday, continued to send flames and thick smoke through the 32-storey Wang Fuk Court towers.

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3 h. ago Safety Babes Dominate As Ardova Handball Premier League Continues

Defending champions Safety Babes delivered a commanding performance on Wednesday, overwhelming Ekiti Queens with a decisive 49–22 victory on Day 2 of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2025 Phase 2. The match, held at the Rowe Park Sports Center in Yaba, Lagos, saw the five-time champions assert their dominance from the outset, leading 23–11 at […]

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3 h. ago Naira strengthens as forex market turnover surges to $500m daily

Nigeria’s foreign exchange market is witnessing renewed stability as the naira continues to firm up against major currencies, buoyed by a significant rise in daily turnover to $500 million. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the surge reflects growing liquidity and investor confidence following comprehensive reforms in the FX market. At the Nigerian Foreign […]

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4 h. ago UK fears fresh wave of ‘brain drain’ as data reveals surge in Britons leaving

A clearer picture of the United Kingdom’s shifting population has emerged as new official data shows a sharp rise in read more UK fears fresh wave of ‘brain drain’ as data reveals surge in Britons leaving

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6 h. ago ADTN urges integration of dental technologists into Nigeria’s health system

HEALTH professionals under the aegis of the Association of Dental Technologists of Nigeria (ADTN) have emphasised the need to reposition dental technology officers as integral contributors to Nigeria’s healthcare system and national development. At the conclusion of its 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference in Gombe, the Association noted that this call has […]

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6 h. ago Nigeria must reform medical training to regain leadership in health sector —Expert

TO unlock Nigeria’s full health industry potential, medical education must evolve and prepare future physicians to lead across the domains of health policy, the practice of medicine, and the business of medicine. Dr Yele Aluko said this at the 2025 Alumni Day and Distinguished Alumni Lecture of the Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association (ICOMAA) […]

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8 h. ago Lekki Port awards scholarships to 60 students in host communities

The management of Lekki Port, promoter of Lekki Deep Seaport, has announced the award of scholarships to 60 undergraduate students from its six host communities. The beneficiaries, whose scholarships provide vital educational support, were selected from communities such as Ilekuru, Magbon-Segun, Oke-Segun, Itoke, Idotun, and Lujagba in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Speaking at the occasion, Managing Director, […]

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9 h. ago CSOs applaud Nigeria’s leadership at COP11, seek stronger domestic action

By Martin Metieh Civil society organisations (CSOs) working in tobacco control have applauded the “outstanding leadership” of the Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, and the Nigerian delegation at the 11th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) in Geneva, while calling […]

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12 h. ago Shippers’ Day Conference to address rising port charges, clearance bottlenecks

The President of the Shippers Association Lagos State (SALS), Rev. Nicodemus Odolo, has said that the forthcoming

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12 h. ago FCT security committee reactivates ‘operation sweep’ to tackle kidnapping, banditry

“I appeal to FCT residents to continue their day-to-day activities, knowing that we will do our best to secure them...

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13 h. ago Insecurity: CAN charges FG to protect vulnerable communities

The government has a constitutional, moral and sacred responsibility to protect the lives and property of all Nigerians...

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14 h. ago Review Firearm Law To Allow Responsible Citizens Own Guns, Senate Tells Federal Government

The Senate has called on the federal government to review the country’s firearm laws to allow responsible citizens to own guns, citing the escalating insecurity across Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger States. The call followed the adoption of a motion titled ‘Urgent Need To Address Escalating Insecurity in Kwara, Kebbi and Niger States’, which highlighted recent […]

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17 h. ago OML17: NNPC/Heirs Energies boosts domestic gas supply by 135m per day

The NNPC/Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture (JV) said it has achieved a production boost, contributing additional 135million standard cubic feet

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19 h. ago Anambra gov’s wife intensifies advocacy against cases of gender based violence

According to Dr Soludo, who is also the founder of Healthy Living With Nonye Soludo Initiative, "Yesterday, November 25, 2025, we raised a voice of action as we joined the global community to commemorate this year's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 

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19 h. ago British Man Changes Plea, Admits Charges Over Liverpool Soccer Parade Crash

A 53-year-old British man, Paul Doyle, has pleaded guilty to 31 charges, including nine counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, after driving his car into a crowd celebrating Liverpool FC’s Premier League title. The incident occurred on 26 May 2025, during a city-centre parade marking Liverpool’s triumph, which drew thousands of supporters to […]

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19 h. ago Alleged Misappropriation: Court Adjourns Trial Of Ganduje, Seven Others To February 3

Ganduje, his wife Hafsat Umar, and other co-defendants are facing an 11-count charge filed by the Kano State Government. The post Alleged Misappropriation: Court Adjourns Trial Of Ganduje, Seven Others To February 3 appeared first on Channels Television.

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19 h. ago Ireland moves to cut asylum supports, introduces new accommodation charges

The Irish government has agreed to reduce support for asylum seekers following a meeting of senior ministers in Dublin on Wednesday.

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20 h. ago World animal protection faults COP30 for failing to address industrial animal agriculture

World Animal Protection has criticised world leaders at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) for sidestepping the climate and read more World animal protection faults COP30 for failing to address industrial animal agriculture

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25 h. ago Customs Introduce Mandatory Drug Test For Recruits, Serving Officers

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has announced mandatory drug tests for the incoming and serving officers of the service. Adeniyi, who disclosed this during the closing session of the CGC’s 2025 Conference in Abuja, said a mandatory drug test is part of the ongoing recruitment exercise of the service. According to the Customs boss, […]

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25 h. ago New Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Boss Adar Assumes Office

The new chairman of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Musa Adar, has officially assumed office, signalling a new phase for the organisation. In his first address as NEITI boss, Adar announced plans to immediately initiate a review of the NEITI Act 2007, the enabling legislation governing the agency’s operations. Adar, appointed earlier this […]

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