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NGO Targets 1,000 Male Champions In Ekiti To Promote Women’s Rights, End GBV

11.12.2025

The New Initiative for Social Development (NISD), in partnership with the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), has launched a fresh advocacy movement aimed at mobilising men and boys to champion women’s rights and eliminate gender-based violence (GBV) in Ekiti State. The project, themed Male Feminists Network, seeks to build at least...

IATA: 10 African Nations Excluding Nigeria Liable For 89% Of $1.2bn Blocked Funds

11.12.2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that 10 countries across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia account for 89 per cent of the total blocked funds, totalling $1.08 billion. Nigeria’s name was removed from the list after the Nigerian government repatriated over $700 million in trapped funds last year, restoring the country’s reputation...

St. Mary’s School Attacks: Remaining Children, Teachers Will Be Rescued Soon – FG

11.12.2025

The Federal Government has reassured parents and relatives of children and teachers abducted from the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri in Agwarra Local Government area of Niger State that it is working around the clock to ensure the speedy rescue of the remaining school children and their teachers in captivity. Giving this...

High Airfares: FG Has No Power To Fix Prices – Keyamo

11.12.2025

…says govt addressing factors driving fares surge Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the Federal Government has no control on the escalating airfares being charged by airline operators in the country. Keyamo, made this remark when asked to react to the astronomous airfares being charged in the country necessitating his recent...

Customs Seizes N10bn Contraband, Arrests 38 Smugglers

10.12.2025

…new controller takes over Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Zone A has seized 38 trailers of foreign parboiled rice, 98 exotic tokunbo vehicles, 2,350 kg of Cannabis Sativa, and 1,820 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The unit recorded a total of 476 interceptions, including 761 seizures and items valued at N10.1 billion,...

Idongesit Emerges PEXX Global Community, Social Media Manager

10.12.2025

PEXX, a global financial platform worldwide, has announced the appointment of Victor Denise Idongesit (aka InfluencerDee) as its new Global Community & Social Media Manager. With over four years of hands-on leadership in blockchain communities, digital engagement, and Web3 communications, Denise brings a wealth of experience and a passionate track record of building thriving ecosystems...

Ansar-Ud-Deen Set To Inaugurate Foundation Board Of Trustees Saturday

10.12.2025

The Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria will on Saturday, December 13, 2025, inaugurate the Board of Trustees of its newly created Ansar-Ud-Deen Foundation. The event will take place at La Scala Restaurant, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. The Society described the inauguration as an important step in strengthening its long history of faith-based service, education, and community...

Education Minister Unveils Zulum’s Two Mega Schools

10.12.2025

The Federal Government has commended the governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, for the significant investment he has made in providing educational infrastructure in the state, describing him as “a pacesetter.” The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, gave the commendation on Wednesday during the official commissioning of two newly constructed mega...

Obasanjo Endorses Homegrown Foods To Fight Malnutrition

10.12.2025

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has endorsed the adoption of fortified, homegrown food innovations as strategic tools to combat malnutrition and nutrition-related ailments across Nigeria and Africa. The endorsement comes amid growing reports of widespread hunger, poor nutrition, and food insecurity worsened by conflicts and displacement in several parts of the continent. Chief Obasanjo,...

Mutfwang Hailed For Recalling Ad-Hoc Staff After Years Of Neglect

10.12.2025

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has continued to endear himself to the people of the state with his style of leadership. In a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gyang Bere, the state government said, “In the ever-evolving story of Plateau State, November 25, 2025, will go down in...