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At least 10 persons have been confirmed dead following a fatal road crash along the Jos–Bauchi Road in Plateau State.The accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, December 23, at about 12:12 a.m., and involved four vehicles, two trailers and two Ford Galaxy minibuses. Eyewitnesses reavealed that the collision was severe, leaving several victims trapped at the scene. Ten persons reportedly died instantly, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The injured victims were rescued and rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention. Confirming the incident, the Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in…

Rio Ferdinand, Manchester United legend,  has expressed doubt regarding England international Bukayo Saka’s claim that Arsenal is ‘in control’ of the Premier League title race against Manchester City. The former England centre-back, on his YouTube channel, also labelled Pep Guardiola’s side a ‘beast’ amid the title race. The Cityzens trails Mikel Arteta’s men with two points on the log after 17 games played so far. “[Bukayo] Saka can’t really be saying, ‘Arsenal are in control [of this season’s EPL title race]’,” Ferdinand said. “Not when you have that beast [Man] City hanging about. Only minutes before, City were above you [Arsenal].…

As Nigerians prepare for the festive season, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday urged citizens to celebrate responsibly and prioritise their health. The NCDC also warned that the combination of increased travel, crowded gatherings, and the dry season could heighten the risk of infectious diseases. In a public health advisory signed by the Director-General of the centre, Dr Jide Idris, the agency highlighted Lassa fever, Cerebrospinal Meningitis and diarrhoeal diseases as major concerns during this period. This advisory follows concerns that increased travel, crowded celebrations, and the dry season may fuel a surge in infections, particularly…

The  Police Command in Kano State has recorded a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat vehicle theft, with the recovery of two stolen vehicles and the arrest of a suspected car thief. This is contained in a statement issued by the command spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Tuesday. Kiyawa said on December 16, at about 20:00 hours, operatives of the command’s Special Intervention Squad (SIS), acting on credible intelligence, arrested one Ibrahim Abubakar of Hotoro Tishama Quarters in possession of a stolen Toyota Hilux with registration KUJ 757 MH. He explained that investigations also led to the recovery of another…

The Accord Party on Tuesday said the defection of Osun Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, to its platform has triggered a surge in nationwide membership, positioning the party as a significant force ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state. The National Chairman of the party, Maxwell Mgbudem, disclosed this while addressing a press conference at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja to dismiss claims of factionalisation. Mgbudem emphasised that Adeleke’s entry, alongside his political associates and supporters, has significantly boosted the party’s national profile and appeal. “Since His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, joined Accord along with his political associates…

Industry experts have criticised the preference for foreign research agencies in Nigeria, warning that the trend undermines local capacity development and weakens the credibility and growth of the country’s research industry. This reservation was made at the 2025 Annual General Meeting and the investiture of fellows of the Nigerian Marketing Research Association held recently. The PUNCH reports that NiMRA is an association with over 80 registered agencies and 300 individuals in the field of market, social and opinion research. The Managing Director of Sterling Business Research and Consulting, Seun Ajayi, at the AGM, said the Nigerian research sector faces structural…

The Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr Elijah Ogunsola, on Tuesday disclosed the state government’s plan to vaccinate 2.9 million children aged nine months to 14 years against Measles and Rubella (MR). Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement held at the board’s conference room in the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Dr Ogunsola explained that the campaign, which will run from January 20 to 29, 2026, aims to significantly reduce the high number of measles cases recorded in the state last year. Rubella, also known as German measles, is a contagious viral disease that presents similarly to measles…

PalmPay, one of Nigeria’s leading digital banking platforms, has renewed its commitment to deepening financial inclusion across the country, targeting unbanked and underserved populations through its expansive agent network and USSD-based banking services. Speaking at the just-concluded CeBIH Annual Conference 2025, themed “Reimagining Financial Inclusion through Cultural Shifts in Consumer Credit,” PalmPay’s Managing Director, Chika Nwosu, called on industry stakeholders to embrace community-aligned solutions and customer-centric innovations to expand access to financial services in Nigeria. Nwosu made the call during a panel session titled “Social Inclusion, A Veritable Tool for Financial Inclusion,”where he joined other industry leaders to discuss strategies…

And just like that, Christmas is less than two days away, which is too soon for most items bought online to arrive in time. That said, you aren’t alone if you waited too long to start buying gifts this year, and you definitely aren’t alone in feeling guilty for considering digital gifts instead of something your recipient can unwrap. But here’s the thing: digital gifts can still unlock memorable experiences, be it movies, games, or music. They also let your giftee choose exactly what they want from the store, making them both convenient and versatile.Below, we’ve curated a list of…

Many crypto industry leaders and users anticipate significant changes in the US regulatory environment over the next 12 months, as various policy changes and legislation begin to take effect. Although the inauguration of US President Donald Trump in January 2025 did not mean an immediate end to all digital asset regulation, many of the administration’s policies, from dismissing enforcement cases of crypto companies by the Securities and Exchange Commission to signing a stablecoin bill into law, signal apparent differences to previous US presidents and their chosen regulators. “I expect an increasing number of jurisdictions to establish clear and transparent regulatory…