Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has assured parents and residents that the state government is working round the clock with security agencies to rescue students and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area. The abduction occurred on November 21, 2025, when suspected bandits attacked the school, shooting security

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ASF France, an international human rights organization, has revealed that 82 Nigerian women are currently on death row across various correctional facilities in the country. The figure is reportedly one of the highest for women on death row in sub-Saharan Africa. Angela Uzoma-Iwuchukwu, ASF France’s Country Director in Nigeria, spoke at a session on gender

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Over 500 law graduates of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, who completed their studies between two and four years ago, have raised concerns that the University has yet to approve their names for Law School enrollment. The students described the situation as unfair and frustrating, noting that despite completing all academic requirements, their repeated appeals

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The Shippers Association of Lagos State (SALS) has expressed concerns over operational bottlenecks at Lagos ports, citing multiple levies, illegal checkpoints, arbitrary container stoppages, prolonged delays, and excessive bureaucracy as major barriers to trade. SALS President Nicodemus Odolo, speaking at the 2025 Shippers’ Day celebration, warned that the hostile business environment is discouraging Nigerians from

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Luova Group, one of Nigeria’s leading creative powerhouses, celebrated its 15th anniversary, marking a journey of resilience, innovation, and impact in the African creative industry. Founded in 2010 as TOBEMS Production, Luova Group has evolved into a diversified creative ecosystem, encompassing Tobems Production, Trois Sitini, and Tash Studios. Over the years, the group has executed

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A recent study by Save the Children International has raised alarm over the imminent threat of death facing over 96,000 children due to malnutrition in six northern Nigerian states—Adamawa, Borno, Katsina, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara—before the end of 2025. The organization, in collaboration with PLAN International, Action Against Hunger Nigeria, and Oxfam, warned of a

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CEO of PaidHR, Seye Bandele, has shared actionable insights for startup founders on identifying ideal clients and partners, emphasizing curiosity as a core driver of innovation and growth. Speaking at the Africa Startup Festival 2025 in Lagos, Bandele described building a successful startup as fundamentally “a game of volume.” “I said this is a game

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Osun State Police have arrested three men in connection with the brutal murder of a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer, Mrs. Lasisi Funmilayo, and her 12-year-old daughter. The suspects have confessed to slaughtering and dismembering the victims in a shocking case allegedly motivated by money ritual beliefs. The suspects were paraded on Wednesday by

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The Force Headquarters has intensified its clampdown on illegal VIP protection duties, warning police officers against escorting Very Important Persons (VIPs) in plain clothes or uniform without authorization, describing the act as illegal and a violation of standing orders. The warning was issued via a wireless message from the Assistant Inspector General of Police in

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A female reporter from the government-owned Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), Juliet Enabulele-Asein, and her cameraman, Bright Osifo, were assaulted by an aide to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, identified as Kelly Okungbowa (aka Ebo Stone). The incident occurred at Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City, during an empowerment program for 250 physically challenged persons. It

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