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China has rolled out new regulations to tighten control over social media influencers, mandating that anyone who discusses professional topics such as medicine, finance, law, or education, must first prove their qualifications. According to the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), content creators will now need to present evidence of formal…
As part of efforts to expand its global Presence, the National Examinations Council (NECO) has established a new examination Centre in London, United Kingdom, While unveiling the centre in London, the Registrar, Professor Dantani Wushishi explained that the NECO SSCE Centre with Barnfield Education Ltd (BEP Education) London, United Kingdom…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested popular Lagos socialite Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike, along with more than 100 other individuals during a raid on his nightclub in Victoria Island, Lagos. According to a statement released on Sunday, October 26, 2025, by NDLEA…
The National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke, has declared that Nigeria would have collapsed without the sustained prayers of Christians across the country. Speaking in an interview to mark the PFN’s 40th anniversary, Bishop Oke described the prayers of believers as the nation’s spiritual…
Nigeria’s Flamingos stormed into the Round of 16 at the 2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup after a commanding 4–0 victory over Samoa on Saturday. Queen Joseph was the star of the show, netting twice, while Azeezat Oduntan and captain Shakirat Moshood also found the back of the net to confirm…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to commence an indefinite nationwide strike beginning November 1, 2025, following the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum earlier issued to the Federal Government. NARD President, Dr. Muhammad Suleiman, who disclosed this with newsmen, explained that the association’s National Executive Council…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has officially cancelled the planned wedding between popular TikTok comedian Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira ‘Yar Guda, citing unresolved controversies and legal concerns surrounding the ceremony. Confirming the development, the Deputy Commander of Special Operations at the Hisbah Board, Mujahedeen Aminuddeen Abubakar, stated that the…
French authorities have arrested two suspects linked to the theft of crown jewels worth €88 million (£76 million; $102 million) from the Louvre Museum in Paris. According to reports from French media, Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed that one of the suspects was apprehended at Charles de Gaulle Airport while attempting…
Nigeria has renewed its call for fairness, equity, and inclusiveness in the global decision-making process, especially within the United Nations Security Council, as the world body marks its 80th anniversary. Speaking at an event in Abuja to commemorate the milestone, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador…
Rivers United have written their name into African football history after a thrilling 3–1 victory over Black Bulls of Mozambique to qualify for the group stage of the CAF Champions League — becoming the first Nigerian club to reach this stage since Lobi Stars in the 2018/19 season. The Pride…
