Archive: December 5, 2025

Browsing through all stories published on December 5, 2025.

Benue Schools Safe, Says Police Commissioner

The Benue State Police Command has assured residents that schools across the state remain safe, following concerns about insecurity in parts of the Middle Belt.

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Federal Government Secures $2bn CNG Investments, Targets $5bn by 2027

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that it has secured $2 billion in investments for its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative, with a target of attracting $5 billion by 2027 to accelerate the nation’s energy transition.

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Osun Elections: APC Screening Committee Bars Omisore, Six Other Hopefuls

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee has barred former National Secretary Senator Iyiola Omisore and six other aspirants from contesting in the upcoming Osun State governorship primary.

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Leverage NELFUND Loans for Your Education - UNIOSUN VC

The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has encouraged students to take advantage of the newly introduced NELFUND student loan scheme, stressing its potential to ease financial burdens and expand access to higher education.

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Police Hand Over 161kg of Seized Drugs in Bauchi to NDLEA

The Nigeria Police Force in Bauchi State has handed over 161 kilograms of seized illicit drugs to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.

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Pep Guardiola Jokes About 'Wine Reward' From Broadcasters for Nine-Goal Match

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola joked that broadcasters should reward him with a bottle of wine after his side’s nine-goal thriller against Fulham, though he admitted his team must tighten up defensively.

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Police Apprehend Suspected Bandit Financiers, Bike Thieves in Sokoto

Police in Sokoto State have arrested suspected bandit financiers and motorcycle thieves, in a major operation aimed at disrupting criminal networks in the region.

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Osun Assembly Passes Bill to Regulate LG Finances

The Osun State House of Assembly has passed a new bill aimed at regulating the finances of local governments, strengthening accountability and transparency in grassroots administration.

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Defected Rivers Lawmakers Free to Leave PDP, Says Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that the defected Rivers State House of Assembly lawmakers are free to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting their decision was within their rights.

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FirstPower Notifies of Pending Three-Hour Power Outage in Anambra Sunday

FirstPower Electricity Distribution Limited (FPEDL) has announced a planned three-hour power outage in Anambra State on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m

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Troost-Ekong’s Retirement: NFF Pays Tribute to Super Eagles Captain

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has paid glowing tribute to Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, following his announcement of retirement from international football after a decade of service.

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EU Slaps X With $140 Million Fine, TikTok Settles

The European Union has fined Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) $140 million for breaching online content rules, while TikTok reached a settlement with regulators, avoiding harsher penalties.

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Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros Discovery's Studios, Streaming Unit for $72 Billion

Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s TV and film studios and streaming division in a landmark $72 billion deal, handing the streaming giant control of some of Hollywood’s most iconic franchises.

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EU Slaps Meta With Antitrust Probe Over Plans to Block AI Rivals From WhatsApp

The European Union has launched a formal antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms, targeting its new WhatsApp policy that could block rival AI services and give unfair advantage to Meta AI.

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Microsoft to Raise Productivity Suite Prices for Businesses, Governments

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to raise subscription prices for Microsoft 365 productivity suites beginning July 2026, impacting both businesses and government agencies.

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A’Ibom to Spend ₦1.6bn on Transport Allowance for CBT Applicants

The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved ₦1.6 billion as transport allowance for applicants participating in the ongoing Computer-Based Test (CBT) for civil service recruitment.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Tuchel May Keep England Substitutes Indoors Due to Heat

England manager Thomas Tuchel has suggested he may keep substitutes indoors during matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to shield them from extreme heat in the United States.

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Red Cross Commits Over ₦82m to 267 Lagos Flood-Victim Households

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has donated relief funds worth ₦82 million to support 267 households affected by recent flooding in Lagos State.

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Federal Government Sets Dec 20 Deadline to Pay Contractors

The Federal Government has set December 20, 2025 as the deadline to clear outstanding payments owed to contractors, aiming to fast-track infrastructure delivery and restore confidence in project execution.

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OPay Bags Double Honours at Tech Innovation Awards

Fintech giant OPay has clinched two major awards at the Tech Innovation Awards 2025, underscoring its growing influence in Nigeria’s digital financial services sector.

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