December 2025 – Page 11

Enugu Hosts Life-Changing AI, Robotics Workshop For Secondary School Students

30.12.2025

The Enugu State Government has taken a major step toward building a technology-driven future with the successful hosting of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Educational Workshop for secondary school students. The two-day workshop, held on December 28 and 29, 2025, in Enugu, was organised under the state’s education and innovation development framework and brought...

Nigeria Defeat Uganda 3–1 To Reach Round Of 16

30.12.2025

Nigeria delivered a commanding performance at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), securing a 3–1 victory over Uganda in a high-intensity group-stage encounter on Tuesday. The Super Eagles took control of the match early when Paul Onuachu opened the scoring with a composed finish, capitalising on sustained pressure in the Ugandan half. The...

Ibadan Film Circle Condemns Assault, Public Humiliation Of Obaseki

30.12.2025

The Ibadan Film Circle (IFC), a professional body of filmmakers, scholars, critics, and enthusiasts, has condemned the recent brutal assault and public humiliation of Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki, a renowned filmmaker, scholar, and journalist, in Benin City, Edo State. In a statement signed by IFC Coordinator Túndé Oláoyè, the group demanded that the perpetrators be...

Politics

Abiya Emerges Acting NNPP State Chairman In Kano

30.12.2025

The Kano chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has appointed Abdullahi Zubairu Abiya as Acting State Chairman following the sacking of the former chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa. The appointment comes after Dungurawa’s removal by his ward level was rejected, prompting the NNPP State Executive Committee to endorse Abiya during an emergency meeting held at...

PDP Approaches Court To Compel INEC Recognition Of Candidate

30.12.2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken legal action to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise its candidate for the Ekiti State governorship election. INEC had reportedly excluded Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, the PDP’s candidate, from the official list of political party candidates for the election. In a statement, National Publicity Secretary Ini...

Salvation Calls For Support For Tinubu, Otuaro

30.12.2025

The National Chairman of Phase 2 of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Mr. Ibena Rufus Salvation, has urged leaders and beneficiaries of the programme to support President Bola Tinubu and PAP Administrator Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro to deepen ongoing reforms. Salvation praised President Tinubu for appointing Dr. Otuaro as Administrator, describing the decision as timely and...

KWASANG Launches Cassava Processing Factory In Kwara

30.12.2025

The Kwara State Government has taken a significant step in strengthening cassava value addition and agro-processing with the commissioning of the Kwara State Association of Nigerians in UK (KWASANG) APEX CO-OP Cassava Value-Addition Factory in Osin Pakate, Ilorin East Local Government Area. Speaking at the event, the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr....

Kano APC Ready To Welcome Governor Yusuf, Cabinet

30.12.2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has reiterated its readiness to welcome Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf into the party ahead of his planned defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The Kano State APC Chairman, Prince Abdullahi Abbas, made the remarks while commenting on recent political developments, describing the anticipated move as...

FCTA Steps Up Surveillance On Scrap Markets To Track Criminals

30.12.2025

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has resumed close surveillance of all scrap markets, also known as Pantaka, as part of efforts to track criminals and intercept stolen items. A combined task force on Tuesday carried out operations across various scrap markets to curb ongoing vandalism of public utilities. Speaking to journalists after visiting the scrap...

Bauchi Christian Pilgrims Arrive Abuja Ahead Of 2025 Holy Land Take-Off

30.12.2025

The Bauchi State contingent of the 2025 Christian Pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Israel and Jordan has arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Pilgrims’ Terminal, Abuja, ahead of their scheduled departure. The pilgrims, described as calm and orderly, were observed settling in comfortably as they awaited the completion of pre-departure formalities, including cladding, final...