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FG seeks collaboration of teachers, others to deliver quality education
The federal government has called for the strengthening of efforts to deliver on the promises of the Education for Renewed Hope Agenda and the Education targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4). Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, appealed during this year’s World Teachers’ Day, celebrated globally on October 5. “While commending all stakeholders in […]
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Man attempts suicide after sexually assaulting six-year-old girl in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has said a man, Bolaji Oluwasetire, who was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl in the Osoro area of Ore, Odigbo Local Government, tried to kill himself. Police spokesman DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola said the incident was reported by the victim’s father, Kolawole Joseph, on October 1, 2025, […]
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NUJ Commends DSS For Release of Journalists, Urges Accountability
The Nigeria Union of Journalists has commended the Department of State Services for the timely release of two broadcast journalists, Ruth Marcus and Keshia Jang, of Jay 101.9 FM, Jos, who were detained while covering the funeral of the late mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe. The journalists […]
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Tinubu Applauds Lagos As Africa Hosts First E1 Electric Powerboat Race
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Lagos for making history as the first African city to host the E1 Electric Powerboat Championship, describing the event as a landmark moment for clean energy and marine innovation. In a goodwill message shared on Friday through Lagos State Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Tinubu commended Governor […]
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Honouring the Architects of Tomorrow on World Teachers’ Day
Every year, October 5th reminds us of a truth we often overlook: teachers are the silent architects of society. World Teachers’ Day is not just a date on the calendar—it is a moment to reflect on the immense role teachers play in shaping lives, communities, and the future of nations. A teacher’s impact goes beyond […]
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Badenoch unveils plan to deport 150,000 illegal migrants annually
Leader of the UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has announced what she described as the “toughest reforms Britain has ever seen” in immigration policy, unveiling an aggressive new border strategy aimed at detaining and deporting 150,000 illegal migrants annually. In a video message posted on her X account on Sunday, Badenoch said the Radical Borders […]
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Governor Adeleke Orders Full Investigation into Akinlalu Incident, Despatches Government Delegation
Governor Ademola Adeleke has despatched top level government delegation to Akinlalu over recent killings involving the Amotekun security outfit just as the state government has launched full investigation into the matter. Governor Adeleke in a statement by his spokesperson expressed deep shock at the deaths of some individuals from the town after receiving a preliminary […]
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Court suspends police tinted glass permit enforcement
The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, on Friday ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to suspend the enforcement of the tinted glass permit by vehicle owners. The court asked the police and the IGP to maintain the status quo and “respect judicial processes pending further proceedings in the […]
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Lassa fever death toll hits 168, cases rise to 906 — NCDC
The Lassa fever death toll in Nigeria has risen to 168, up from 166, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. The latest epidemiological report released by the NCDC on Friday stated that from January 1 to September 21, the Case Fatality Rate now stands at 18.5 per cent, up from 16.9 […]
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Muslim Traders Exempted From Olojo Festival Levies After Outcry In Ile-Ife
The Muslim traders in Ile-Ife have been exempted from paying compulsory levies tied to the annual Olojo Festival, following weeks of public outcry, petitions, and appeals to religious and traditional leaders. The Artisans, Peasants and Traders Association of Nigeria (APTAN), Ile-Ife branch, in a statement on Thursday, jointly signed by its Coordinator and Secretary of […]
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JUST IN: Many feared dead in Ogun tanker fire
An unconfirmed number of persons have lost their lives in a tanker fire accident that occurred at midnight along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway. PUNCH Online learnt on Friday from the spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi, that the fire began at about 1 am on Friday. According to Akinbiyi, a […]
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EFCC warns corps members against fraudulent practices
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has warned corps members across the country against engaging in cybercrimes and fraudulent practices, stressing that many young Nigerians are being convicted for internet fraud and branded as ex-convicts. Olukoyede gave the charge on Thursday while addressing members of Batch B, Stream 2 at […]
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15 more corpses recovered from Kogi boat accident
The Kogi State Commissioner for Agriculture, Timothy Ojomah, on Wednesday confirmed that 15 additional corpses had been recovered from last Tuesday’s boat accident in the  Ibaji Local Government Area, bringing the official toll to 35. Ojomah, in a text message to our correspondent, said almost 20 more passengers were still unaccounted for. “As of this […]
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NAFDAC destroys N15bn fake, expired drugs in Oyo
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Thursday destroyed fake, expired, substandard, and falsified drugs and products valued at N15bn in Ibadan, Oyo State. This was announced by the Director-General of the agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, during the destruction in Ibadan, the state capital. Represented by NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and […]
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FG reads riot act to job racketeers
The Federal Government has issued a serious warning to personnel of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) against job racketeering in the ongoing recruitment exercise into the agency. Controller-General of the Service (CG), Olumode Adeyemi, issued the warning during an interaction with officers and staff of the service while on a tour and working visit to the […]
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Stray bullet kills Osun graduate after NYSC call-up
A fresh graduate of the Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke, simply identified as Taoreed, has been confirmed dead after he was struck by a stray bullet during a clash between rival cult groups in the community. It was learnt that the incident occurred on Tuesday, September 23, shortly after he had collected his National […]
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Factional Osun LG union ends strike, NULGE disowns resumption call
The leadership of a factional group of Local Government workers in Osun State, under the aegis of the Association of Concerned Local Government Workers, has directed striking staff across the state to immediately resume work. Local government administration in Osun had been paralysed since Monday, February 17, 2025, following violent clashes between members of the […]
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Tinted Glass Permit: NBA fumes as police impound vehicle of judge
ABUJA– The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has written the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, asking him to immediately halt the nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit. The legal body, in the letter it served the IGP on Thursday, drew his attention to the fact that issues surrounding the legality of the tinted […]
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Check Out The Longest Olubadan of Ibadan ((1820 – 2025)
Lagelu – (1 year) – 1820 Baale Maye Okunade – (6 years) – 1820–1826 Baale Oluyedun Labosinde – (4 years) – 1826–1830 Baale Lakanle – (5 years) – 1830–1835 Bashorun Oluyole Ojaba – (15 years) – 1835–1850 Baale Oderinlo Opeagbe (Idiomo/Kure) – (1 year) – 1850–1851 Baale Oyesile Olugbode (Ita Baale) – (13 years) – […]
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SSANU Begins Indefinite Strike October 6 Over Withheld Salaries, N40bn Allowances
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has threatened to commence industrial action on October 6 if the federal government fails to address its demands. The union accused the Federal Government of persistent neglect, broken promises, and deliberate disregard for agreements. The union’s National Executive Council (NEC), which held its 52nd meeting at Alvan […]
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Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Rivers State Emergency Rule
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against President Bola Tinubu over his March 18 proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The emergency declaration led to the six-month suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, with retired […]
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Vice President Shettima Returns To Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and high-level engagements in Germany. The vice president’s aircraft touched down at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, in the early hours of Thursday, where […]
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Traders Count Losses As Fire Guts 26 Shops In Lagos’ Bariga Market
The Traders in Bariga Market, Lagos State, were thrown into wailing on Wednesday after a raging fire destroyed no fewer than 26 shops, leaving goods worth millions of naira in ashes. The incident occurred barely 24 hours after the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) hosted a summit on tackling emergencies across the state. Confirming […]
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24 rescued, 14 dead, 42 missing in Kogi boat mishap — NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency has reported that 24 passengers were rescued, 14 bodies recovered, and 42 people remain missing following a boat accident on the River Niger in Ibaji Local Government Area, Kogi State. NEMA, in a post shared on X on Thursday, said the incident occurred on Tuesday and involved a boat carrying […]
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Earthquake kills 72 in Philippines
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines rose to 72 on Thursday, officials said, as the search for the missing wound down and rescuers turned their focus to the hundreds injured and thousands left homeless. The bodies of the three victims were pulled from the rubble of a collapsed hotel overnight […]
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One doctor attends to 9,083 Nigerians, NARD laments
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors on Wednesday decried the country’s poor doctor-to-patient ratio of 1:9,083, describing it as far from global best practice. In a press statement issued on Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, the association announced that with effect from today, October 1, 2025, resident doctors across the country will no longer take continuous […]
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Embassy Assures Nigerians Of Continued Services Amid US Shutdown
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has reassured Nigerians that its visa and passport services will not be disrupted despite the ongoing partial shutdown of the US government. The clarification came on Wednesday after widespread concerns that the shutdown in Washington could affect student travel plans, visa appointments, and other consular services in Nigeria. In a notice […]
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ARISE TV reporter Somtochukwu jumped to death – FCT Police
Contrary to reports that alleged hospital negligence led to the death of Arise News correspondent Somtochukwu Maduagwu, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has clarified that the journalist died after jumping from the top floor of her Katampe apartment during an armed robbery incident on Monday, September 29. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, […]
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The Rise of Nigeria at 65

The Rise of Nigeria at 65

October 1, 2025

At 65 years since independence, Nigeria’s journey tells a story of resilience, struggle, and unwavering hope. From the euphoria of October 1, 1960, to decades of trials—military rule, economic downturns, insecurity, and political upheavals—the nation has weathered storms that could have broken others. Yet, Nigeria continues to stand tall, refusing to let its challenges define […]
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Nigeria at 65: Adeleke harps on rule of law, true federalism
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has emphasized the need for strict adherence to the rule of law and national reforms to achieve true federalism as Nigeria marks its 65th Independence anniversary. In his Independence Day statement, signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday, Adeleke said the anniversary should serve as a moment of […]
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