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Prof Ologunorisa elected President of Nigerian Academy of Social Sciences Professor Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa, Vice-Chancellor of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), has been elected President of the Social Sciences Academy of Nigeria. He was cho...

OAUSTECH Vice-Chancellor Prof Temi Ologunorisa has been elected President of the Nigerian Academy of Social Sciences, marking a major moment for research leadership.

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Ibibio Community in Lagos to Mark 25th Anniversary With Property Fundraising Drive The Greater Lagos Chapter of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio (MMI) says it is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a Silver Jubilee event focused on raising funds for a permanent property for the Ibibio c...

The Ibibio community in Lagos will mark its 25th anniversary with a Silver Jubilee celebration and fundraising to build an Ibibio House in Lagos.

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Lagos is partnering with NARTO to deploy 2,000 CNG trucks and enforce new driver safety rules, including drug tests and eye exams, to improve road safety.

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Enhancing Digital Rights in Nigeria: Journalists, Lawyers Push for Anti-SLAPP Protections A growing number of Nigerian journalists are facing Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), cases often filed by powerful individuals or institutions to intimidate reporters and supp...

Journalists and legal experts have renewed calls for stronger protections against legal intimidation as Nigeria confronts a rise in lawsuits targeting reporters and public-interest storytellers.

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Federal High Court Dismisses ‘Fake News’ Claim of Attack on Judge who Sentenced Nnamdi Kanu The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected reports alleging an assassination attempt on Justice James Omotosho, the judge who convicted and sentenced Nnamdi Kanu for terrorism offences. The court sa...

The Federal High Court in Abuja rejects reports of an assassination attempt on Justice Omotosho, calling it “fake news” after Kanu’s sentencing.

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Boko Haram literally tra slated to "No to Education"
Today the Nigeria gov shits down over 20 schools in a region.
It's safe to say Boko Haram is checking off things on their milestone list.

Nigeria Closes First C-PACT Summit as African Customs Commit to Boost Trade The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) wrapped up its first-ever Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) Summit on 19 November 2025, aiming to harmonise African Customs practices and ...

Nigeria concludes maiden C-PACT Summit, setting the stage for stronger African Customs cooperation and smoother cross-border trade.

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NIMASA appoints Adenike Iyelolu as Registrar of Ships for four-year term Nigeria’s maritime sector has a crucial role in trade, security and economic development. The appointment of a new Registrar of Ships shapes how the country manages vessel registration—an area tied to...

Nigeria appoints Adenike Iyelolu as the new Registrar of Ships, a key leadership role expected to strengthen ship registry oversight and maritime governance.

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Nnamdi Kanu Sentenced to Life Imprisonment as Judge Cites Biblical Mercy A Federal High Court has sentenced separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment on terrorism-related charges, a ruling that replaces the death penalty previously considered for some of the offen...

Nnamdi Kanu has been sentenced to life imprisonment as a Nigerian judge rejects the death penalty, citing mercy and global opposition to capital punishment.

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The killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba in Borno has renewed calls for urgent action as concerns rise over targeted attacks on Nigeria’s security personnel.

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Fidelity Bank Backs Gymfest 2.0 to Boost Children’s Gymnastics Development Fidelity Bank has become the headline sponsor of Gymfest Championship 2.0, strengthening efforts to grow grassroots gymnastics and widen youth sports opportunities across Nigeria. The weekend event in...

Fidelity Bank has thrown its weight behind one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing youth sports events, Gymfest 2.0 in a move aimed at nurturing early talent and expanding access to gymnastics training for young children.

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Tin Can Customs Hits ₦154.3bn Revenue in October as Automation Boosts Trade Efficiency Tin Can Island Port has recorded its second-highest monthly revenue, signalling stronger trade flows and improved customs automation at one of Nigeria’s busiest ports. The Tin Can Island Port Command ...

Tin Can Customs generated ₦154.3bn in October, its second-highest ever, as improved customs automation boosts revenue and trade efficiency.

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Nigeria Hosts Maiden C-PACT Summit as Customs Chief Pushes AfCFTA Integration Nigeria’s Customs chief has announced a renewed national drive to expand intra-African trade and modernise border operations ahead of a landmark continental summit taking place in Abuja next week. Com...

Nigeria is positioning itself as a continental trade hub as Customs Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi outlines major reforms and prepares to host Africa's first Customs-led trade integration summit.

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Soludo Dismisses Obiano Death Rumour as ‘Wicked and Irresponsible’ Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, says former governor Willie Obiano is “alive, hale and hearty,” debunking a fast-spreading rumour claiming he died in a London hospital. The false...

Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has moved to calm rising public anxiety after social media was flooded with false claims that former governor Willie Obiano had died in London.

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JMG Solar Donation Ends Blackout Fears at Ketu Healthcare Centre in Lagos A Lagos primary healthcare centre that once battled dangerous power outages during emergencies now has steady electricity, following the installation of a new solar-powered system donated by JMG Limit...

JMG has installed a solar power system at Ketu Healthcare Centre in Lagos, ending blackout risks during emergency procedures and boosting patient safety.

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Wike Defends Abuja Land Revocation, Says Soldiers Acted ‘Outside the Law’ The clash between the FCT Minister and military personnel at Gudu District, Abuja, sparked nationwide debate after a viral video showed Wike in a heated exchange with a uniformed officer. The confront...

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike defends his handling of the Abuja land dispute, insisting the revoked 30-hectare plot was government property and accusing soldiers of illegal interference.

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Wike Faces Military Backlash over Revocation of 30-Hectare Abuja Land Fresh revelations suggest that the disputed land in Gudu District, Abuja, originally designated for park and recreation purposes, was reassigned to private individuals without following due process. A...

Minister Nyesom Wike is under scrutiny for allegedly revoking 30 hectares of land owned by military officers in Abuja and reallocating it to political associates, including the INEC chairman, sparking tension with the army.

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MTV Base Celebrates 20 Years of Shaping African Pop Culture MTV Base is celebrating two decades of amplifying African voices, rhythms, and stories — a milestone that underscores the channel’s influence in shaping contemporary African pop culture. Launched in 2...

MTV Base celebrates 20 years of championing African music and culture with a nostalgic lineup of fan-favourite shows and a renewed commitment to empowering African youth.

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GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025 Day 2: Runway Brilliance and Street Style Energy(Photos) The second day of the GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025 brought a dazzling close to Lagos’ biggest fashion showcase, as the runway turned into a vibrant celebration of art, identity, and enterprise. From Sevo...

GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025 Day 2 dazzled with bold runway shows by Sevon Dejana, Mmuso Maxwell, Priya Ahluwalia, and Mowalola.

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Saudi-Bound Drug Lord Arrested as NDLEA Dismantles Lekki ‘Colorado’ Lab The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a wanted drug trafficker, Yussuf Abayomi Azeez, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, as he attempted to flee to Sa...

NDLEA operatives have arrested a wanted drug kingpin, Yussuf Azeez, at Lagos airport while he attempted to flee to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage. The agency uncovered and dismantled his clandestine laboratory producing Colorado, a potent synthetic cannabis, in Lekki

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Aiyedatiwa Praises Amodeni’s Integrity and Entrepreneurial Spirit at 70, Commissions Event Centre in Akure Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has hailed former Commissioner Prince Solagbade Amodeni for his courage, integrity, and entrepreneurship, describing him as a model of resilience and purp...

Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has hailed former Commissioner Prince Solagbade Amodeni for his courage, integrity, and entrepreneurship, describing him as a model of resilience and purposeful leadership.

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Wema Bank Empowers Young Innovators Across Nigeria with Hackaholics 6.0 Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital financial institution and creator of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, is championing youth-led innovation through its Hackaholics 6.0 campus ideathon. Now ...

Wema Bank’s Hackaholics 6.0 empowers young innovators in Akure, Zaria, Ibadan, and Lagos to create real-world tech solutions for Nigeria’s future.

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Nestlé Professional Inspires Young ‘Food Explorers’ to Eat Healthy at International Chefs Day 2025 Nestlé Professional has celebrated International Chefs Day 2025 in style, turning its Sagamu Factory in Ogun State into a classroom of taste, learning, and sustainability for young Nigerian pupils. Th...

Nestlé Professional and the Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria celebrated International Chefs Day 2025 in Sagamu, empowering children to embrace healthy eating through creative food exploration.

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Ondo, Global Partners Sign $50 Billion Deal for Refinery and Free Trade Zone Ondo State has signed a $50 billion joint-venture deal with a consortium of international investors to establish a 500,000-barrel-per-day refinery and a 1,471-hectare free trade zone in Ilaje Local Go...

Ondo State is set for a major economic leap after sealing a $50 billion deal with international investors to build a mega refinery and free trade zone in Ilaje.

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Dick Cheney, Towering US Vice-President and Architect of the Iraq war, Dies aged 84 Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84, his family announced. He passed away on Monday, November 3 2025, due to complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. H...

Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney has died at age 84; his legacy spans the Iraq invasion, post-9/11 policy and the modern vice-presidency.

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Apapa Customs Breaks All-Time Record with ₦304bn Revenue in October The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command has hit a historic milestone after collecting ₦304 billion in October 2025, the highest monthly revenue ever generated by any customs command in th...

Apapa Customs breaks record with ₦304bn in October 2025, surpassing last year’s figures and signaling stronger trade facilitation and revenue growth.

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Sowore Condemns Trump’s Threat of Military Action in Nigeria, Urges Leadership from Within Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore has criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to launch military action in Nigeria, warning that such foreign intervention could worsen the country’s instability...

Activist Omoyele Sowore condemns President Trump’s threat of U.S. military action in Nigeria, urging homegrown leadership over foreign intervention.

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Governor Aiyedatiwa Decorated as Grand Patron of Tinubu Support Group The Tinubu Support Group (TSG) on Friday decorated Ondo State Governor Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa as its Grand Patron, citing his loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his visible impact on inf...

Tinubu Support Group honours Governor Aiyedatiwa as Grand Patron for loyalty and development strides in Ondo State. Yakassai, Adegoroye hail his leadership.

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OAUSTECH Gets NUC Approval for New Science and Engineering Programmes The Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to launch three new undergraduate and six postgradu...

NUC has approved new degree and postgraduate programmes for OAUSTECH, including Marine Science and Cyber Security, boosting Ondo’s academic growth.

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Nigeria Moves Closer to a Hydrogen Future as Experts Call for Policy Action Nigeria’s journey toward a hydrogen-powered future is taking shape as energy experts and policymakers push for the adoption of a new national hydrogen policy by the end of 2025 — a milestone expected ...

Nigeria’s new hydrogen policy could unlock billions in green investment, but experts say infrastructure and skills gaps must be addressed to power a sustainable future.

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