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target=_blank>ZSUBEB partners UNICEF to give every child access to quality education in Zamfara
From John Bassey, Gusau The Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board ZSUBEB, in collaboration with United Nations Children Fund, UNICEF convened a two-day State Dissemination Meeting on the 2024 Out-of-School Children (OOSC) Survey Findings to proffer the possibilty of giving every child access to quality, inclusive and equitable education in Zamfara State. Comrade Ibrahim Musa
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target=_blank>CAF expands WAFCON teams to 16 ahead of 2026 tournament
By Seyi Babalola The Confederation of African Football has announced that the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will now feature 16 teams rather than 12. The 2026 edition will take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, 2026. Four of the continent’s traditional powerhouses—Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Egypt—will once again
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target=_blank>Abuja horror as trailer crushes motorcyclist to death, injures scores at Bwari–Dutse Road
From Kenneth Udeh , Abuja A fatal road accident occurred early Wednesday morning along the Bwari–Dutse Expressway, leaving one person dead and several others injured. The incident took place around 6:45 a.m. at the Tipper Garage Bus Stop, a known accident-prone junction in the area. According to eyewitness accounts, an articulated trailer with registration number
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target=_blank>Edo kidnapped Seminarian dies in captivity as abductors free another
From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Catholic Diocese of Auchi, yesterday, announced the death of Emmanuel Alabi, one of the Seminarians abducted by kidnappers who attacked the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary, Ivianokpodi in Etsako East on July 10 this year. The Diocese in a statement signed by its Assistant Director of Communications, Rev. Fr. Linus Imoedemhe,
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target=_blank>I ignored my mum’s warning, fell in love – Regina Daniels
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels is standing by her mother amid harsh criticisms and backlash from fans heaping blame on the parent for the star’s marital woes. Speaking in an Instagram video on Wednesday, Regina Daniels appealed to Nigerians to refrain from pouring insults on her mum, saying she ignored her warning and fell in love.
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target=_blank>US intervention needed for referendum not religious purposes — Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has rejected the United States (US) military action in Nigeria for religious purposes, and instead advocated for the military action to facilitate an urgent referendum in Nigeria. OYC President, Comrade Igboayaka Igboayaka, in a statement, on Wednesday, noted that the proposed US military action as announced by
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target=_blank>NIS announces emergency passport for Nigerians in Diaspora
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has revealed plans for the introduction of a Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) for Nigerians abroad. The development was announced by Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nanna Nandap, who disclosed that the initiative is a new biometric travel document designed to help Nigerians in Diaspora whose passports are expired, lost, or
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target=_blank>Senate: Kalu’s Electric Vehicle Transition Bill scales second reading in Senate
From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Nigerian Senate Wednesday passed for second reading the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill, 2025, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North), which seeks to establish a comprehensive national framework for the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), promote local manufacturing, ensure environmental sustainability, and position Nigeria as a
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target=_blank>Poly students demand immediate ban on importation of petroleum products
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has called for total ban on the importation of petroleum products in the country. In a statement issued after a protest held against importation of petroleum products by the polytechnic students across the country, the association warned against importation of petroleum products. The protesting
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target=_blank>Police foil gunmen ambush in Enugu, arrest 13 suspects
From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested thirteen male suspects after gunmen ambushed officers in Akpakume community, Udi Local Government Area, during a raid on suspected cultists and illegal firearm holders. The incident happened in the early hours of 3 November when officers deployed to arrest suspects linked to
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target=_blank>Saraki Mourns Ex-Chief Of Staff, Gen. Mohammed
The 8th Nigerian Senate President, Dr Abubakar Saraki, on Wednesday paid tribute to late Major General Abdullahi Mohammed, a former Chief of Staff to ex-Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Yar’Adua. New Telegraph had earlier reported that the elder statesman died on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the age of 86 years. Reacting to the tragic…
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target=_blank>ILO, EU Seek Urgent Establishment Of Nat’l Social Protection Council
The International Labour Organisation (ILO), European Union and other stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to expedite the establishment of a National Social Protection Council to strengthen coordination and delivery of social protection programmes in Nigeria. Senior Specialist on Social Protection at the ILO, Inviolata Chinyangarara, made the call at the end of an…
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target=_blank>Mercy Johnson Reacts To Regina Daniels’ Outburst Over Missing Brother
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has reacted to Regina Daniels’ emotional outburst concerning the whereabouts of her brother, Sammy, who has reportedly been missing following his alleged arrest. Taking to her Instagram story, Mercy Johnson expressed outrage over the incident, describing it as “the worst form of injustice.” She wrote: “The worst form of injustice is…
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target=_blank>Herdsmen Kill Farmers In Benue, Burn Catholic Church In Fresh Attack
…Scores flee homes, injured survivors receiving treatment in hospitals …Police mobilize tactical teams to restore calm, ensure safety of residents – PPRO Armed terrorists suspected to be of Fulani on Tuesday launched a deadly attack on farmers in Ohimini and Ado Local Government Areas of Benue State, allegedly killing a total of ten people. The…
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target=_blank>PenCom, NAICOM Restrict Insurance Firms From Engaging Defaulting Employers
To rein in defaulting employers thwarting compliance and implementation of pension and insurance laws, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) and National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have, in a joint notice, restricted insurance firms from conducting business with defaulting employers. In a joint circular released on Wednesday, which aims at enforcing compliance, the two regulators demand that,…
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target=_blank>Osun 2026: Why APC Ticket Should Be Given To Oyebamiji – Bumac
Founder of the Victory Support Foundation (VSF), Ambassador Oluwabunmi Oluwafunmilayo Lawal, popularly known as Bumac, has urged residents of Osun State to support the gubernatorial ambition of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), describing him as a proven leader with a record of service to the state. Speaking during a free medical outreach organised by her…
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target=_blank>CIHAN Digital Trains 130 Lagos Students In AI
CIHAN Digital Academy has activated its “Free AI Education Impact Initiative Vision for African Teens,” an ambitious mission to equip 50,000 African teenagers with practical AI skills within one year. According to the Founder and CEO of CIHAN Digital Academy. Dr Celestine Achi, the initiative was inspired by the continuous advancement of the world in…
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target=_blank>Flying Eagles Coach Joins Egyptian Side Telecom SC
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles Head Coach, Aliyu Zubair, has been appointed as the Coach of Egyptian second division league side Telecom Egypt SC. Zubair, who recently led the Nigerian team to the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, was unveiled by the Egyptian side on a two-year deal. He was unveiled by the club leadership at…
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target=_blank>NIS To Introduce Emergency Passport For Nigerians Abroad
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Wednesday announced plans to introduce a Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP), a new biometric travel document designed to help Nigerians abroad whose passports are expired, lost, or stolen return home securely and verifiably. The Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nanna Nandap, disclosed this during the Joint Thematic Meeting of the…
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target=_blank>Genocide: US Senator Vows To Hold Nigerian Officials Accountable
Following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), American Senator Ted Cruz on Wednesday said the next step is to hold Nigerian officials accountable. Senator Cruz is championing the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, a bill designed to protect Christians and other religious minorities…
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