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CSOs Kick As Reps Shift Constitution Review Debate

A group of Civil Society Organisations have expressed deep concern over the House of Representatives’ decision to postpone consideration of the Constitution Review Report covering 44 critical amendments. The groups include WOMANIFESTO, WILAN, TOS FOUNDATION, CISLAC, and WARDC GSAI, The Women International and I-teach Africa and the National Secretariat for the Reserved Seats for Women...
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Zuma Int’l Film Festival Unveils Award Nominees

The Zuma International Film Festival (ZIFF) 2025 has announced the nominees for its coveted prize awards. Director of Public Affairs at the Nigerian Film Corporation, Brian Etuk, noted that the nominees emerged after a rigorous exercise undertaken by the nine-member festival jury. The category includes Best Picture Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Animation/Cartoon, Best Actress/Supporting...
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The Rise Of Christmas Movies In Nigeria

In recent years, Christmas in Nigeria has taken on a new cinematic sparkle. What used to be a season dominated by imported holiday classics — from Hollywood romances to animated favourites — is now seeing a vibrant wave of locally made Christmas films. And Nigerians are embracing them with open arms. Part of this rise...
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Anambra To Witness Blackout Sunday 

The FirstPower Electricity Distribution Limited (FPEDL) has announced that there will be a power outage in Anambra State on Sunday. December 7. In a statement signed by Management, FPEDL appealed to customers to bear with the company during the interruption. According to the statement, the planned outage on Sunday, December 7, 2025, will last from...
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DSS Arrests Doctor Linked To Kwara Kidnapping Gangs

The Department of State Service (DSS) has taken into custody a medical doctor who was alleged to be ferrying drugs from Sokoto to kidnappers in parts of Kwara State. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said: “The doctor was intercepted in the Jebba area following intelligence...
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16 Rivers Lawmakers, Speaker, Decamps

The political situation in Rivers State has taken a new turn as sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have switched allegiance from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). READ ALSO: The Speaker of the House, Amaewhule, announced the lawmakers’ decision during plenary...
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