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FIFA NAMES CHADIAN REFEREES FOR NIGERIA-LESOTHO WORLD CUP QUALIFIER
FIFA also appointed Kenyan official ALICE DAMARIS KIMANI as referee assessor, while WILLIAM MAKINATI SHONGWE from eSwatini will be in the role of commissioner.
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ATIKU KNOCKS TINUBU OVER RIVERS EMERGENCY, SAYS IT'S SIGN OF DICTATORSHIP
Writing in a post on his social media handle, ATIKU ABUBAKAR maintained that President BOLA TINUBU acted in violation of the when he initially imposed a state of emergency in Rivers.
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MARWA PUSHES FOR NDLEA DRUG TEST FOR NYSC, OTHERS
Marwa said the push for drug integrity test for youth corps members, prospective couples and others is not punitive but to discourage substance abuse and provide early treatment for those who test positive.
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U.S. SPEAKER PROGRAM FOSTERS COLLABORATION, INNOVATION AMONG NIGERIAN MEDIA LEADERS
U.S. Ambassador Richard M. Mills, Jr noted that for the media to remain truly independent, it must also be economically viable.
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Free Nnamdi Kanu Mobilisation: Sowore Meets GEJ
Omoyele Sowore expressed the hope that Governors PETER MBAH of Enugu; CHARLES SOLUDO of Anambra; ALEX OTTI of Abia, FRANCIS NWIFURU of Ebonyi; and HOPE UZODINMA of Imo, among other prominent South-East politicians and leaders, would embrace the mobilization.
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CAPPA FAULTS LAGOS WATER MOU FOR LACKING TRANSPARENCY
The NGO called for transparency about the deal, saying the Lagos State government owed its taxpayers a duty of disclosure and accountability.
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FCT Minister Knocks Peter Obi Over Comments on Dilapidated Condition of Abuja School
“Mr Peter Obi, we just came into office two years ago. We haven’t even spent four years. But you — you were governor for eight years. If I were you, I’d keep quiet. Enough is enough,” NYESOM WIKE said during the inauguration of newly constructed roads in Abuja.
Read More →2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Finals: Flamingos Set to Depart for Morocco
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere’s side go into the tournament full of confidence, having played 10 tune-up matches, scoring an impressive 44 goals without conceding any.
Read More →NAGAFF FOUNDER RALLIES STAKEHOLDERS TO EMBRACE NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE’ B’ODOGWU INNOVATION
He said that the Customs needed to be properly funded, especially that Nigeria is now in the eye of global customs administration, with the Comptroller General of Customs, BASHIR ADEWALE ADENIYI as Chairman of World Customs Organisation.
Read More →2026 FIFA World Cup: Super Eagles Go All Out for Three Points Against Crocodiles
Osimhen, Lookman and Moses are top for the fore, but Chelle also has Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Terem Moffi and Jerome Akor Adams all in good form.
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NDLEA Detains Ship, 20 Filipino Crew Over Cocaine Shipment from Brazil
NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, FEMI BABAFEMI, said the illicit drug consignment was discovered on board the vessel on Sunday, November 16, following which the Ship Master, Captain QUINO EUGENE CORPUS and nineteen other crew members were taken into custody for investigation.
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President Tinubu Appoints Odusote First Female DG of Nigerian Law School
President BOLA AHMED TINUBU approved the appointment of fifty-seven-year-old Doctor OSUSOTE for a four-year term, with effect from January 10, 2026.
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CAPPA FIRES BACK AT LAGOS WATER CORPORATION, FAULTS PLAN TO PRIVATISE WATER SUPPLY
The nongovernmental organisation warned that such pronouncements reveal with chilling clarity what Lagosians can expect under privatisation. “Water will no longer be recognised as a human right but will instead be reduced to a financial asset securitised for the comfort of investors,” it said.
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WNTD 2025: CAPPA HAILS ADO-EKITI SMOKE-FREE CITY DECLARATION ...URGES FG TO BOOST TOBACCO CONTROL FUNDING
"This strategic move aligns with global best practices and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), to safeguard the health and well-being of Ekiti residents.” CAPPA Executive Director.
Read More →2026 Women’s AFCON Qualifying Race: Super Falcons Camp Opens in Lome, Ahead Clash Against Benin
Six-time African Player of the Year, ASISAT OSHOALA, is among the early birds in the Super Falcons’ camp in Lomé, as the time prepare for their first leg match against Benin Republic on Friday.
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COURT JAILS KANO TIKTOK USER SIX MONTHS FOR NAIRA ABUSE, WITH OPTION OF N50,000 FINE
Justice Amobeda also issued a consequential order appointing the convict as an Ambassador of EFCC and CBN in online advocacy campaigns against Naira Abuse due to her substantial following across various social media platforms.
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NATIONAL SINGLE WINDOW PROJECT TAKES OFF Q1 2026 - PRESIDENT TINUBU
President TINUBU handed out the directive through his Chief of Staff, FEMI GBAJABIAMILA, during the fifth meeting of the NSW Steering Committee at the State House in Abuja.
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NDLEA ARREST INDIAN WOMAN WITH 72 PARCELS OF HEROINE DISGUISED AS CHOCOLATE AT KANO AIRPORT
42-year-old Indian woman, identified as Ms. Neetu Neetu, was arrested at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano, for allegedly trafficking of cocaine.
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CAS CHARGES TROOPS TO SUSTAIN OPERATION AGAINST BANDITS IN KATSINA, SOKOTO
The CAS directive aligns with the NAF Civilian Harm Mitigation Action Plan and reinforces its commitment to precision air operations that prioritize civilian safety.
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Police Trust Fund Reforms: Between Hope, Legality, and the Lessons of the Past - Okey Nwanguma
The National Assembly must resist the temptation to rubber-stamp an Executive Bill that merely legalizes the status quo. The repeal and re-enactment process must be preceded by a performance audit, review of the Fund’s legal foundation, and inclusion of independent oversight mechanisms.
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EXPLORING THE INTRICATE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE BENCH
If we want to improve this relationship, all judges should be allowed to come back to the Bar with full privileges then we will see some substantive positive changes in attitudes and behaviors .
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UCHE NNAJI CERTIFICATE FORGERY: ATIKU KNOCKS DSS, CALLS TO PROBE OF FEC MEMBERS
Writing in a post on his X handle, ATIKU ABUBAKAR observed that what should ordinarily be a matter of national shame was now being disguised as a case of voluntary resignation.
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BEYOND PRAISE AND PLEASANTRIES: SUCCEEDING AS BAR LEADER
The legal profession in this country must rise to it's rightful status as the protector of the rule of law.
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COP 30: Nature Not for Sale, CAPPA, HOMEF, Others Warn Nigeria
The groups argue that commodifying nature not only violates human dignity and cultural rights but also strips indigenous and local peoples of their identity and traditional stewardship roles.
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BEYOND PARDON AND POSTHUMOUS HONOURS, ACTIVIST SEEKS CLOSURE TO VICTIMS OF OGONI STRUGGLE
Environmental rights activist from the Ogoni extraction, CELESTINE AKPOBARI, said President TINUBU should have instituted a panel of inquiry into the killings of the Ogoni-Nine to revert the justice done by the military.
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WIKE TALKS TOUGH AGAINST FCT SHANTY DWELLERS FACING DEMOLITION THREAT
He further disclosed that the FCT Administration currently has a monthly wage bill of over N12b (Twelve Billion Naira), which he said is far above about N10b (Ten Billion Naira) it gets from the Federal Allocations.
Read More →NIMET ISSUES FLOOD ALERT IN 20 STATES …Calls for emergency evacuation in flood plains
The agency advised residents of the states to relocate, if necessary, clear drainage systems, prepare emergency kits.
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WANTED: BLUEPRINT FOR NIGERIA'S WASTE MANAGEMENT CRISIS
To build a sustainable future, we must dismantle the barriers posed by outdated infrastructure and adopt cutting-edge waste management solutions that prioritize environmental stewardship.
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LEKKI ‘SHIT WATER’ BOREHOLES: EVIDENCE OF GOVERNMENT FAILURE, SAYS CAPPA
CAPPA argued that rather than mock residents for drilling boreholes, the government must first confront the root cause, which is the chronic neglect of the Lagos State’s public water infrastructure.
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SHOOTING STARS ASST. COACH SLUMS, DIES DURING TRAINING
Club sources said that OLOWOKERE was rushed to a hospital after he slumped on the pitch during the team’s morning training session on Monday.
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