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Tinubu’s silence over Wike’s outburst undermines discipline, fuels impunity – Timi Frank

NewsDeskNgNov 13, 2025November 13, 20250

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has condemned the recent altercation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and a Naval officer in Abuja, describing it as a shameful reflection of Nigeria’s decaying governance culture and a dangerous...

Nwoko Clears Air on Wife’s Age: Regina Daniels Was 21 When We Married

NewsDeskNgNov 13, 2025November 13, 20250

Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has refuted claims by his estranged wife, Regina Daniels, that he married her at the age of 17, describing the allegations as “false, misleading, and malicious.” In a statement shared on his Facebook page on Thursday, Nwoko said the allegation was part of an...

Strong Momentum: Nigeria’s Economy Grows for 11th Consecutive Month

NewsDeskNgNov 13, 2025November 13, 20250

Nigeria’s economy expanded for the eleventh consecutive month as Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Purchasing Managers’ Index rises to 55.4 index points in October 2025 from 54 index points recorded in the previous month. According to the CBN report, sectors that led the expansion include industry, service and agricultural sectors. The report...

Call to Action: Security Flaws in Nation’s Ports Must Be Addressed, Say Stakeholders

NewsDeskNgNov 13, 2025November 13, 20250

•Demand return of tally clerks, on-board security men Organised labour and maritime operators have sounded the alarm over growing security and revenue-leakage risks at the nation’s seaports. They say the absence of registered tally clerks and on-board ship gangway security men has left vital port operations exposed to fraud and illicit...

Stand Up Nigeria Slams NAFDAC, Senate Over ‘Arbitrary’ Ban on Sachet, Small-Volume Alcohol

NewsDeskNgNov 12, 2025November 12, 20250

The civil society group, Stand Up Nigeria, has vehemently condemned the recent pronouncement by the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, and the Nigerian Senate, to ban the production, distribution, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small-volume...

Court Adjourns DSS’ N5.5bn defamation suit against SERAP

NewsDeskNgNov 12, 2025November 12, 20250

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned hearing in a N5.5 billion defamation suit instituted against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP), by two aggrieved operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). The hearing earlier fixed for November 12 was put forward...

Wizkid Marks Son’s Successful Debut EP Release

NewsDeskNgNov 12, 2025November 12, 20250

Grammy-winning singer Wizkid has expressed overwhelming pride in his 14-year-old son, Boluwatife, whose debut EP, Champion Arrival, skyrocketed to No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria’s Top Albums just hours after its release. The young artist, supported by his mother, Sola Ogudu, and his manager, shared studio footage ahead of the release. The...

NGO empowers children with disabilities in Abuja schools

NewsDeskNgNov 12, 2025November 12, 20250

The Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI), an NGO, on Tuesday empowered children from three special needs schools in the FCT as part of efforts to promote inclusive education. The beneficiary schools were the FCT School for the Blind, the FCT School for Children with Special Needs, Kuje, and the Abuja School for the Deaf,...

Katsina, UNICEF train toilet evacuators on safe disposal of human waste

NewsDeskNgNov 12, 2025November 12, 20250

The Katsina State Government, with the support of UNICEF has commenced a five-day extensive training for Fecal Sludge Management (FSM), aimed at sustaining the state’s Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. The training with the aim to equip participants with technical know-how for safe evacuation, treatment, and disposal of human waste...

Caleb University VC to deliver inaugural lecture at Babcock varsity

NewsDeskNgNov 12, 2025November 12, 20250

Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, the Vice-Chancellor of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State, is set to deliver an inaugural lecture at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun. Mr Olawale Adekoya, the Information and Media Officer of Caleb University, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. “Barely weeks after delivering a widely acclaimed...

How DSS’ probe of El’Rufai, sons’ alleged involvement in Dadiyata’s kidnap led to passport seizure

Cleric Condemns Valentine’s Day Celebration, Describes It As Unchristian

Fire Disaster: Shettima Leads FG Delegation to Kano, Tinubu Orders Probe

Tinubu’s silence over Wike’s outburst undermines discipline, fuels impunity – Timi Frank

Nwoko Clears Air on Wife’s Age: Regina Daniels Was 21 When We Married

Strong Momentum: Nigeria’s Economy Grows for 11th Consecutive Month

Call to Action: Security Flaws in Nation’s Ports Must Be Addressed, Say Stakeholders

Stand Up Nigeria Slams NAFDAC, Senate Over ‘Arbitrary’ Ban on Sachet, Small-Volume Alcohol

Court Adjourns DSS’ N5.5bn defamation suit against SERAP

Wizkid Marks Son’s Successful Debut EP Release

NGO empowers children with disabilities in Abuja schools

Katsina, UNICEF train toilet evacuators on safe disposal of human waste

Caleb University VC to deliver inaugural lecture at Babcock varsity