Lagos to Conduct 2025 Trade Test for Skilled Workers and Technicians

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to conduct the 2025 Trade Test for artisans and technicians across the state as part of ongoing efforts to boost technical capacity, job creation, and professional certification among skilled workers. According to the Lagos State

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October 10, 2025

News Update

Zamfara Generates ₦358.9 Billion Revenue in 2024, Achieves 82% Budget Performance

The Zamfara State Government says it realised a total of ₦358.9 billion in revenue for the 2024 fiscal year, marking 82 per cent of its projected ₦437 billion income target. State Auditor-General, Abubakar Danmaliki, disclosed the figures in Gusau during the presentation

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October 10, 2025

Headlines·News

Dr. Christopher Kolade Passes on at 92

On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu expressed heartfelt condolences for the late Dr. Christopher Kolade, honoring him as “a symbol of integrity, patriotism, and excellence,” whose life represented the highest ideals of leadership and service in Nigeria. Dr. Kolade, often referred to as

by News Room

October 10, 2025

News

Drama as Passenger Caught Stealing Cash on Abuja-Bound Flight

Tensions arose on a flight headed to Abuja when a male passenger was reportedly caught stealing from another traveler’s bag, resulting in a 20-minute delay before departure. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the man accessed an overhead compartment and took a bag from

by News Room

October 10, 2025

Religion

Gender-Based Violence Is a Moral Crime Against God and Humanity — HOCSF Warns Church Leaders

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has been described as a “public sin” and a direct assault on God’s image in humanity by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack. Speaking at a stakeholders’ dialogue organized by the Anglican Compassion

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October 8, 2025

Economy

Sanusi Blames Policy Flip-Flops for Stunted Economic, Agricultural Growth

Nigeria’s former Central Bank Governor and Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has identified inconsistent government policies as a major reason for the country’s slow progress in both economic and agricultural development. Speaking at a high-level dialogue jointly hosted by the United

by News Room

October 8, 2025

News

NIWA Launches Tough Crackdown on Unsafe Boat Operations to Tackle Rising Waterway Disasters

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has rolled out sweeping reforms aimed at ending the recurring tragedies on Nigeria’s rivers and lakes, introducing stricter safety and licensing rules for operators nationwide. Speaking in Abuja, NIWA Managing Director Bola Oyebamiji said the authority

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October 8, 2025

Economy

BRICS’ Move to Replace the US Dollar

The geopolitical landscape is undergoing significant changes, particularly regarding currency dynamics and global trade systems. The BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—are taking bold steps to challenge the dominance of the US dollar in international trade. This report examines the

by News Room

October 7, 2025

Politics·Headlines·News

Minister Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Allegations

In a significant political development, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has resigned following a wave of controversy regarding the authenticity of his academic credentials. His departure from the cabinet marks a dramatic turn in a narrative that

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October 7, 2025

Sports

Arsenal’s European Defence Begins With Defeat To Lyons

Just six months after Arsenal shocked Lyon in the Champions League semi-finals on their turf, claiming their second European title, the French side took their revenge on Tuesday night. They disrupted Arsenal’s title defense with a 2-1 win that, in reality, flattered

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October 7, 2025

Sports

Fabio Cannavaro appointed Uzbekistan manager

Fabio Cannavaro, a World Cup-winning captain and Ballon d’Or recipient, has been named the head coach of Uzbekistan as the country gears up for its inaugural World Cup appearance in 2026. At 52, the Italian replaces Timur Kapadze, who successfully led Uzbekistan

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October 7, 2025

Sports

Chelsea Making Surprise Move for Harry Kane?

Chelsea is in urgent need of a player like Harry Kane, according to a former club player who believes it could be a logical move for the striker if he departs from Bayern Munich. Kane has a release clause in his contract

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October 7, 2025

Foreign News·Education

Jilly Cooper, English author dies at 88

Jilly Cooper, an English author known for her risqué romance novels, died over the weekend. She was 88.Cooper died after an unexpected fall on Sunday, Oct. 5, according to a news release from English literacy agency Curtis Brown. Cooper is widely known

by News Room

October 6, 2025

News Update·Headlines

BREAKING NEWS: Rivers State Secretariat on Fire

On Monday, a fire broke out at the Rivers State secretariat, creating significant alarm among civil servants and the public. Reports indicate that the blaze began on the ground floor of a tall structure known as the Podium after regular business hours

by News Room

October 6, 2025

Economy

NNPCL Reports Major Crude Oil Loss Due to PENGASSAN Strike

Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has disclosed that Nigeria lost 200,000 barrels per day of crude oil to the recent strike embarked upon by the nation’s oil workers. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior

by News Room

October 6, 2025

News Room

Lagos to Conduct 2025 Trade Test for Skilled Workers and Technicians

Zamfara Generates ₦358.9 Billion Revenue in 2024, Achieves 82% Budget Performance

Dr. Christopher Kolade Passes on at 92

Drama as Passenger Caught Stealing Cash on Abuja-Bound Flight

Gender-Based Violence Is a Moral Crime Against God and Humanity — HOCSF Warns Church Leaders

Sanusi Blames Policy Flip-Flops for Stunted Economic, Agricultural Growth

NIWA Launches Tough Crackdown on Unsafe Boat Operations to Tackle Rising Waterway Disasters

BRICS’ Move to Replace the US Dollar

Minister Resigns Amid Certificate Forgery Allegations

Arsenal’s European Defence Begins With Defeat To Lyons

Fabio Cannavaro appointed Uzbekistan manager

Chelsea Making Surprise Move for Harry Kane?

Jilly Cooper, English author dies at 88

BREAKING NEWS: Rivers State Secretariat on Fire

NNPCL Reports Major Crude Oil Loss Due to PENGASSAN Strike

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