Troops of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have successfully rescued six kidnapped victims from bandits in the Ejiba and Saminaka forests in the Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State. The rescue operation, confirmed in a statement on Tuesday, 2 December, 2025, by the Brigade’s spokesperson, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, involved coordinated air and ground offensives, supported by a Nigeria Police helicopter. The sustained pressure from the military forced the bandits to abandon their captives. Five of the rescued individuals have been reunited with their families in Egbe and Ejiba communities, while the sixth is currently receiving medical attention. The…
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The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for offering the state the hosting rights of the 2026 Niger Delta Sports Festival. Senator Okpebholo gave the commendation when the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, led a team of the Commissions officials, including the NDDC Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye; the Edo State Representative on the Board of the Commission, Hon. Patrick Aisoweiorem; and other Directors, on a courtesy visit to the Government House, Benin City. Governor Okpegholo acknowledged the achievements recorded by the NDDC in recent times,…
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has unveiled a 54-man provisional squad for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, PUNCH Online reports. Captain William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Stanley Nwabali are among the headline names released across all Nigeria Football Federation platforms on Tuesday, 2 December, 2025. The announcement confirms the presence of several established internationals, including: Maduka Okoye, Zaidu Sanusi, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Raphael Onyedika, Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Simon Moses, and Chidera Ejuke. Chelle has also widened the net to include home-based players such as Abdulrasheed Shehu, Ebenezer…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that HIV/AIDS is no longer a disease of shame but rather, it should be brought to the table for discussion on prevention, accessing necessary help and assistance. She stated this at the commemoration of the 2025 World AIDS day by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA. The First Lady noted that the nation’s HIV response is moving steadily towards the global target of eliminating mother-to-child transmission of the HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B by 2030, a campaign which she championed through the Renewed Hope Initiative Free to…
Today, on World AIDS Day 2025, with the theme, “Overcoming Disruptions; transforming the AIDS response,” reminds us to revamp efforts in ending HIV/AIDS by 2030. Over the years, Nigeria has made remarkable progress in HIV prevention, treatment, and care, but our journey towards an AIDS free nation continues. Every Nigerian deserves access to life-saving services, free from stigma and discrimination. To our youth, take charge of your health, know your HIV status by getting tested and seek treatment if found positive. To our communities, I call on you to show compassion and support and say no to stigmatization. Happy World…
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) and international isotonic beverage giant, Pocari Sweat have unveiled a partnership framework designed to accelerate grassroots sports development and provide world-class support systems for emerging athletes in Lagos State. The partnership, sealed during Monday, 1 December, 2025, high-level meeting between the management of LSSC and the company executives led by Pocari Sweat Nigeria Managing Director, Mr. Yoshihiro Band, integrates corporate investment with government infrastructure to deliver comprehensive support for athletes from identification through development. The strategic partnership is a testament to the commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration towards enshrining progressive policies that actively…
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) last week won an award for “Promotion of Good health/Wellbeing” at The SERAS Africa Sustainability Awards 2025 in Lagos at the weekend. The recognition came as the latest outreach of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC)/SNEPCo Vision First initiative held in Asaba, Delta State November 17 – 22, reaching a total of 6,538 individuals since the inception of the programme in 2022. The SERAs Africa Sustainability Awards, which began in 2007, recognise achievements of individuals and organisations in corporate social responsibility. SNEPCo was honoured for investments in health, one of many…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi Comrade Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State’s loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration appears to be yielding results, with several intervention programmes and projects benefiting the state. According to Abdulllahi Idris Zuru, Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, since assumption of office, Governor Nasir Idris has been noted for his loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and supportive of the various laudable developmental programmes being implemented under the Renewed Hope Agenda. He added that in recent times, Governor Idris has got the consent of the President on execution of developmental projects…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos High Court on Monday, 1 December, 2025 sentenced Antonia Uzoamaka to 25 months and 6 days imprisonment for obtaining money by false pretense. Uzoamaka was found guilty of deceitfully collecting ₦12 million from her husband’s friend, Mr. James Chinedu, under the pretense of using the funds as proof of financial support for a trip to Canada. According to the prosecution, Uzoamaka and her husband approached the complainant with a proposal to obtain the funds, promising to repay the amount with interest. However, after the Canadian embassy denied her visa, Uzoamaka…
The Oba of Lagos, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu, has announced Saturday, 27 December, 2025 as Adamu Orisa Play Day. Oba Akiolu made this known during a press conference at his Idunganran palace on Lagos Island local government area. According to the Monarch, the 2025 Adamu Orisa Play would be staged in memory of late Iya Oloja General of Nigeria, Alhaja Abibatu Mogaji, former governors of Lagos State, Alh. Lateef Jakande and Sir Michael Otedola. His Imperial Majesty stated that the Palace has commenced preparations for the 2025 Adamu Orisa Play.