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Fire kills 103-year-old woman in Lagos

A fire outbreak at a residential building on Bola Street in the Oyingbo area of Lagos State has claimed the life of a 103-year-old woman and destroyed several properties. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said it received a…

Ebonyi council polls: David Umahi’s son obtains chairmanship form

Osborne, son of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has obtained the chairmanship form for Ohaozara Local Government Area, LGA in the forthcoming Ebonyi council polls. Osborne was among aspirants endorsed by Governor Francis Nwifuru as the All Progressives…

Group to train 1.1m Nigerian youth in ICT, EV technology

The Nigeria Youth in Parliament Forum (NYPF) has announced plans to train no fewer than 1.1 million young Nigerians in information and communications technology (ICT) as well as electric vehicle (EV) technology and maintenance under its Take Action Campaign (TAC).…

CAF names Moroccan referee for Egypt, Nigeria third-place clash

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed to take charge of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 third-place match between Nigeria and Egypt. CAF confirmed the officiating team for the encounter scheduled for Saturday,…

Gov Alia launches canal construction to combat flooding in Benue

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has launched the construction of a drainage canal in the Wurukum area of Makurdi to address the perennial flooding challenges in the state capital. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Thursday in Wurukum,…

Police arraign man over alleged sexual assault on toddler

The police in Lagos on Friday, charged a 25‑year‑old man, Christopher Monday, before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, over alleged sexual assault on his neighbour’s four-year-old daughter. The defendant, who resides at No.13 Surulere St, in Dopemu, Agege, is standing…

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