Education General

FG Bans Admission, Transfer into SS3 Nationwide from 2026/2027 Session

The Federal Ministry of Education has announced a ban on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in all public and private secondary schools across the country. The ministry said the policy will take effect from the 2026/2027 academic session. Under the new directive, admissions and transfers will be permitted

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Politics

NYCN Obio/Akpor Commends Fubara’s APC Move, Pledges Youth Support

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Obio/Akpor Chapter, has commended Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a step toward unity and progress in the state. In a statement, the Chairman of the NYCN Obio/Akpor Chapter, Comrade Ndamati Robinson Jonathan, said

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Politics

RIPCO Endorses Tinubu for Second Term, Cites Support for Rivers State

The Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress (RIPCO) has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, citing what it described as his genuine commitment and sustained support for the people of Rivers State. The endorsement was announced by the group’s spokesperson, Senator George Sekibo, during an interaction with journalists. He said the decision followed a

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Sports

Osimhen Dedicates Turkey Sportsman Award to Galatasaray

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has dedicated his Sportsman of the Year award in Turkey to his club, Galatasaray, and its fans. Osimhen received the award at the 2025 GQ Türkiye Men of the Year Awards in Istanbul, recognising his outstanding performance last season, during which he scored 37 goals and provided seven assists to

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Sports

Moffi Seeks Exit from Nice After Fan Attack

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi is reportedly seeking to leave French club OGC Nice following an attack by angry fans at the team’s training ground. Moffi and teammate Jérémie Boga were reportedly assaulted and spat on by supporters after Nice lost 3–1 to Lorient. The incident has left Moffi distressed, and he is currently on

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Sports

Messi to Unveil 21-Metre Statue in India

Football star Lionel Messi is set to unveil a 21-metre statue of himself in Kolkata, India, as part of his GOAT Tour from December 13 to 15, 2025. The statue will be one of the tallest monuments dedicated to a footballer in the world. Messi will participate in the unveiling virtually due to security concerns.

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Community General

Katsina Man Arrested for Killing Woman, Baby Over Paternity Dispute

A 35-year-old man, Sahabi Rabi’u, has been arrested in Katsina State for allegedly killing a woman and her 10-month-old baby in Sheme village, Faskari Local Government Area. The police said Rabi’u and an accomplice, who is still at large, lured the victims to the outskirts of the village, killed them, and dumped their bodies in

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Sports

Uzoho Returns as Okoye and Arokodare Miss Super Eagles Final AFCON Squad

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has named the final 28-man Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho returns to the team after over a year out, while Maduka Okoye and striker Tolu Arokodare were left out of the squad. Striker Paul Onuachu has also been recalled following strong

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General

Eight UNIJOS Students Killed in Plateau Road Crash

Eight students of the University of Jos have died in a road accident on Zaria Road in Jos, Plateau State. Three other students were injured in the crash. The accident happened early Thursday morning around 2:30 a.m. when a bus carrying 11 students collided with a trailer near Unity Bank in Jos North. Seven students

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Community General

Hisbah to Destroy Nearly 5,000 Bottles of Beer in Kano

The Kano State Hisbah Board is set to destroy 4,920 bottles of beer recently seized by the Kano State Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA). The alcohol was intercepted during night patrols on major streets in Kano, when three trucks carrying 410 cartons of beer were stopped. The seized drinks were handed over to Hisbah for destruction.

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