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Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To Education As UNIJOS Graduates 60,000 Students

13.12.2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to education as the cornerstone of national development, pledging sustained funding, reforms and innovation to prepare Nigerian youths for a technologically driven global economy. The President gave the assurance at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) 35th and 36th Combined Convocation Ceremony and the institution’s 50th...

LASCOPA Raises Alarm Over Sun-Exposed Bottled Drinks

13.12.2025

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has warned consumers and producers about the potential health risks associated with exposing plastic-bottled drinks to direct sunlight. This was the focus of discussions at a stakeholders’ parley organised by LASCOPA on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Lagos. The event...

Niger Govt To Sack Workers Who Hoard, Sell Free Drugs, Others

13.12.2025

The Niger State government has warned that it will not hesitate to disengage any healthcare worker who indulges in the hoarding and sales of free medical commodities provided by the Global Fund to facilities. Speaking during an advocacy visit by the Civil Society on Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition (ACOMIN), the Director, Health Information Management/Planning...

Uche Montana Reveals Her Secret to Staying Grounded

13.12.2025

Nollywood star and rising YouTube sensation, Uche Montana, has opened up about the intentional steps she takes to safeguard her well-being amidst the demands of fame. The actress, who recently secured a spot in the top ten Nigerian YouTube creators, shared insights into how she balances her passion for acting with self-care. Speaking to Nollywire,...

Enugu Govt Approves Construction, Reconstruction Of 1,022 Urban Roads

13.12.2025

The Enugu State Government has approved the construction and reconstruction of 1,022 urban roads in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s administration’s target to pave all the roads in Enugu metropolis before the end of his first term in office. The Enugu State Executive Council meeting made this known at the weekend while briefing Government House...

NUPRC Guarantees Integrity Of 2025 Licensing Round

13.12.2025

…Vows Zero-Tolerance For Corruption The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on corruption, pledging that the 2025 Licensing Round would be conducted with the same transparency and integrity that defined the landmark 2024 exercise. The Commission Chief Executive, Engineer Gbenga Komolafe, made this commitment during an event commemorating the International...

Daniel Etim Effiong addresses backlash over Netflix film The Herd

13.12.2025

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Daniel Etim Effiong has spoken out following the controversy that trailed the release of his new movie “The Herd” on Netflix, admitting he did not foresee the intense backlash that followed its teaser. In a recent interview, Effiong said his sole intention was to tell a powerful and emotionally resonant story,...

N’Delta Ex-Agitators Forum Condemns Allegations Against Otuaro

13.12.2025

The Niger Delta Ex-Agitators Forum (Phase 3) has condemned the allegations that Dr Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, was involved in criminal activities like kidnapping, murder, human trafficking and terrorism financing, describing it as baseless. This was as the group also declared that the allegations were not only unfounded but malicious,...

NiMet Honours 2025 Retirees For Exemplary Service

13.12.2025

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has honoured its 2025 retiring officers at a send-off ceremony held on Thursday, 11th December 2025. According to a statement from the NiMet Media Office in Abuja, the Director-General/CEO of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike, led Management and staff in celebrating the distinguished careers of officers who have completed 35 years...

KWASU Attracts N100m Research Grants In Engineering

13.12.2025

The Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, in the Moro local government area, has attracted grants of over N100m on research and innovation in engineering, technology, agriculture and veterinary sciences in 2025. Speaking at the 13th convocation ceremony of the University on Saturday, the vice Chancellor of the KWASU, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, disclosed that Dr Mustapha...