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Senate Approves Life Imprisonment for Child Defilement
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed amendments to the Criminal Code Act that prescribe life imprisonment for anyone convicted of defiling a minor, removing the option of fines.  The amendment was adopted as part of the Criminal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, a concurrent bill previously passed by the House of Representatives. Senators also voted to strengthen the […]
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CAN fires back at presidency, says ‘Christian genocide’ is real
The Christian Association of Nigeria on Monday accused the Presidency of misrepresenting its position on the alleged killing of Christians in Nigeria, describing a statement released after a recent meeting with presidential aide, Daniel Bwala, as false, misleading, and insensitive. CAN said the Presidency’s version of the meeting gave the false impression that the association […]
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DSS alerts army to planned ISWAP attack in Ondo, Kogi
The Department of State Services has alerted the Nigerian Army to an alleged plot by members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province to launch coordinated attacks on communities in Ondo and Kogi states. In a confidential letter addressed to the Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure, and sighted by our correspondent, the […]
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Amupitan resumes next week ahead of Anambra poll
The new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, is expected to officially assume office next week, ahead of the November 8 Anambra State governorship election. Multiple officials at INEC informed The PUNCH that Amupitan would formally take over the reins of the commission after his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu, a […]
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Teenager becomes Nigeria’s ‘vice president for a day’
A teenager, Joy Ogah, symbolically took over the seat of Vice President Kashim Shettima for a day, using the platform to advocate passionately for the rights and education of girls across Nigeria. In a statement issued by the Office of the Vice President on Tuesday, the symbolic handover took place during a meeting on Monday […]
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OAU students demand better security to stop off-campus robberies
The students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, have demanded better security to curb robbery attacks on students residing off-campus, particularly in Moremi Estate. In a statement released on Tuesday by Great Ife’s Students’ Representative Council, and co-signed by its Speaker, Awe Ademola, Deputy Speaker Nasir Hameed, and Clerk Ayeni Deborah, condemned what it described as […]
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NDLEA Launches Digital Drug Integrity Test And Visa Clearance Platform
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has unveiled a new digital portal designed to streamline its drug integrity test and visa clearance processes, making them faster, more transparent, and less prone to manipulation. The platform, known as the Drug Integrity Test and Visa E-Administration System (DITViCAS), was officially launched on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in Abuja. […]
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NARD strike looms as 30-day ultimatum to FG enters final week
With six days left before its 30-day ultimatum to the Federal Government expires, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has listed 19 unresolved welfare and administrative issues affecting its members across the country. Also, NARD has, once again, raised the alarm over “systemic neglect, poor welfare and worsening working conditions” across hospitals in the country, saying its […]
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NiMet Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Poor Pay, Unmet Demands
The Workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have declared an indefinite strike over what they described as poor wages and the non-implementation of their Conditions of Service (CoS). The industrial action, jointly declared by aviation unions, is expected to cripple weather observation and reporting services crucial to flight operations across Nigeria. NiMet provides real-time weather […]
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Suspend constitution amendment, seek referendum, Olanipekun tells N’Assembly
A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), has urged the National Assembly to suspend further amendments to the 1999 Constitution of the country. The legal luminary said the country required a new homegrown constitution that would genuinely reflect the collective will of Nigerians and their uniqueness instead of another round […]
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Just In: NLC Issues Four-Week Ultimatum To FG Over ASUU Strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government four weeks to conclude all negotiations with unions in tertiary institutions or face a nationwide industrial action. The president of NLC, Joe Ajaero, disclosed this on Monday during an interactive session with labour correspondents in Abuja. Ajaero stated, “We have decided to give the Federal Government four weeks […]
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FRSC introduces contactless driver’s license system
The Federal Road Safety Corps has announced the introduction of a contactless biometric capture system for driver’s licence issuance, marking a significant shift toward digitalisation in Nigeria’s motor vehicle administration. The development came as the Corps launches its 2025 Ember Months Road Safety Campaign aimed at reducing road accidents during the busy festive period. The […]
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New Islamic month: Sultanate calls for moon sighting
The Sultanate Council in Sokoto has called on the Muslim faithful across the country to look out for the new moon of Jumadal Ula 1447 AH on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, which corresponds to the 29th day of Rabi’ul Assani 1447 AH. The directive was contained in a statement signed by Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, […]
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EFCC recovers ₦500bn under Tinubu – Shettima
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Monday said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has recovered assets worth over ₦500 billion in the past two years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Shettima disclosed while declaring open the 7th edition of a three-day capacity-building workshop for judges and justices, jointly organised by the EFCC and the […]
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NATIONAL DAY ON WRITING

NATIONAL DAY ON WRITING

October 20, 2025

Each year on October 20th, we celebrate National Day on Writing to encourage people to engage in daily writing and acknowledge the various roles writing plays in our lives. This creative day aims to change public understanding of writing by showcasing its various forms—creative, informative, academic, informal, or digital. We all have experience writing, even […]
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BREAKING: Chaos as police shoot, tear gas Sowore, others in Abuja (Video)
Security operatives on Monday fired tear gas canisters at protesters, including human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, who had gathered in Abuja to demand the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The protest, tagged #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow, was planned to take off from the Transcorp Hilton area and other parts of […]
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Osinbajo leads ECOWAS team to monitor Côte d’Ivoire poll
Former Vice President  Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has been appointed by the Economic Community of West African States to head its Election Observation Mission for the forthcoming presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire. According to a statement from ECOWAS, the election is scheduled to be held on October 25, 2025. The observation mission will be deployed from […]
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Police Arrest Osun NURTW Chairman’s Personal Assistant with Guns
Operatives of the Osun State Police Command have arrested one Ismail Damilare, popularly known as Killer, a suspected member of a notorious cult group and alleged Personal Assistant to the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Osun State. The suspect, aged 22, was apprehended on Saturday evening, October 19, 2025, […]
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JAMB denies suspending candidate’s profile, says it’s obeying court order
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has dismissed reports claiming it suspended the profile of a candidate, Monsuru Aduragbemi, describing the allegations as deliberate misinformation by those it called conflict entrepreneurs. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the board said the report falsely accused JAMB of disobeying a […]
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15-Year-Old Nigerian, Makes History With Perfect SAT Score
A 15-year-old Nigerian student, Agbo Adoga of Graceland International School, Port Harcourt, has stunned the academic world by scoring a perfect 1600 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), a feat rarely achieved globally. The news was first broken on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) by Alex Onyia, an education advocate and founder of Educare, who described Adoga’s performance as […]
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Maths, English remain compulsory for O’Level students, FG clarifies
The Federal Government has clarified that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory subjects for all students registering for their O-Level examinations, despite the recent review of admission requirements into tertiary institutions. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Federal Ministry of Education, the government said the new policy on streamlined admission criteria does not […]
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Uneasy calm in Osun PDP over Adeleke’s ‘insistence’ on joining APC
There is an uneasy calm within the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State over the rumoured ‘insistence’ of Governor Ademola Adeleke in decamping to the opposition All Progressives Congress. Rumours swelled up last week that the governor is once again lobbying to move to the APC, with information in some quarters saying Adeleke has already […]
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Mpox: Expert warns Osun residents against bush meat
The World Health Organisation has advised residents of Osun State to stop consuming bush meat to prevent mpox infection. An official of the W.H.O., Mr Basheer Fatoki, made the plea in Osogbo on Friday during a media roundtable discussion on the prevention of mpox in Osun. The expert also urged residents to report suspected cases […]
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BREAKING: Nigerian Police Order Operatives Nationwide To Monitor, Resist #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protesters On Monday
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a directive ordering heightened security measures across the country ahead of planned demonstrations on Monday, October 20, 2025, calling for the unconditional release of detained Biafran leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The wireless message, issued by the Force Headquarters in Abuja and circulated to zonal and command levels nationwide, warned that […]
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NOA Clarifies Proper Use and Wording of National Anthem
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has released new guidelines on the correct recitation and use of the reinstated national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee,” and the national pledge during official events. Additionally, the Agency listed common errors made in singing the anthem and provided corrections to ensure accuracy. It emphasized that the correct lyrics are […]
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Tinubu to address editors Nov 12
The Nigerian Guild of Editors has postponed its 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference to November 12–13, 2025. This is as the Guild said President Bola Tinubu had given his commitment to declare the conference open on November 12, 2025, as the Special Guest of Honour in Abuja. NGE is the elite professional body of Managing […]
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Unusual cough, fever stir panic in Lagos
Forty-two-year-old Lagos resident, Kabir Adeoye, has been battling persistent fever and related symptoms despite completing several rounds of treatment. Adeoye, who initially assumed he had contracted malaria, began experiencing fever, chills, and sweating about two weeks ago. He took antimalarial medication and travelled briefly to Kano, expecting to recover. But a week later, Adeoye was […]
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Breaking: FG, States, LGs Share ₦2.103 Trillion From September Federation Account
The Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils have shared a total of ₦2.103 trillion from the September 2025 Federation Account revenue. This was disclosed in a communique issued on Friday following the October 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja. The total shared amount is lower than the ₦2.2 trillion shared in […]
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Two die, dozens injured in stampede at Odinga’s state funeral
Two people died and dozens were injured in a stampede at the state funeral of Kenya’s revered opposition leader, Raila Odinga, on Friday as crowds rushed to see his coffin, Doctors Without Borders said. It came a day after at least three people were killed when security forces opened fire to disperse a crowd that […]
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