Month: November 2025
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Bandits Kill Kebbi School Vice Principal, Abduct 25 Female Students in Midnight Attack, Security Operatives Launch Manhunt
A massive security operation is underway in Kebbi State after armed bandits launched a deadly pre-dawn assault on Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, killing a Vice Principal and abducting at least 25 students. Confirming the incident on Monday afternoon, the spokesperson of the Kebbi State Police Command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar Karkokoshi, said the attack…
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FCT Police Reacts To Alleged Assassination Attempt on Naval Officer Ahmed Yerima
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that a Nigerian Navy officer, Lt. Ahmed Yerima, survived an assassination attempt in Abuja, describing the claims as false and unverified. The denial followed multiple online reports and social media posts (PUNCH not included) claiming that Yerima was trailed by unidentified men dressed in black…
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Breaking: Lieutenant Yarima escapes assassination attempt in Abuja
Vanguard News A young Nigerian Navy officer, Lt. A.M. Yarima, who recently had a confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday evening. Military sources told Vanguard that Yarima was trailed by unidentified men dressed in black and riding in two unmarked Hilux vans with…
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Wema Bank Announces Walk-In Interviews for Nigerian Youths
Wema Bank has unveiled plans to conduct a series of walk-in interviews for job seekers interested in joining the institution as Commercial Relationship Management Officers (RMOs). The announcement was made on Wednesday via the bank’s official LinkedIn page. A walk-in interview—also known as an open interview—is a recruitment method in which organisations allow prospective candidates…
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Full list: Countries qualified for 2026 World Cup
Host nationsCanada, Mexico, United States AfricaAlgeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia AsiaAustralia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Uzbekistan EuropeEngland, France OceaniaNew Zealand South AmericaArgentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay AFP
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How Troops Rescue 74 NYSC Members from Possible Abduction
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation Hadin Kai, have rescued 74 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from a possible abduction attempt by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Borno State. The rescue reportedly took place on Tuesday night after the corps members’ vehicles broke down near…
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Nigeria’s economy expands 11th consecutive month
Nigeria’s economy expanded for the eleventh consecutive month as Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Purchasing Managers’ Index rises to 55.4 index points in October 2025 from 54 index points recorded in the previous month. According to the CBN report, sectors that led the expansion include industry, service and agricultural sectors. The report stated: “The composite…
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Trump: Diplomatic engagements yielding results — FG
The Federal Government said yesterday that ongoing diplomatic engagements between Nigeria and the United States were producing positive results towards easing tensions in both countries’ relations. The government spoke on a day United States Congressman, Bill Huizenga, expressed disappointment in the Nigerian government’s handling of ongoing attacks on Christians, calling for economic sanctions, rather than…
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Four Nigerians, Others Bagged 55 Years Jail Term Over London Phone Robbery Spree
Four Nigerians have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms in the United Kingdom for their roles in a violent phone robbery syndicate that targeted mobile phone stores across London. They were convicted alongside six accomplices and handed a combined sentence of 55 years by Kingston Crown Court, following a months-long investigation by the Metropolitan Police.…
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UK Issues Travel Advisory on Nigeria, Flags 21 States Over Rising Insecurity
The British government warns of increasing kidnappings, violent crimes, and terror threats across multiple regions. The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advisory on Nigeria, warning British citizens against travelling to 21 states due to growing insecurity. According to the advisory, last updated on October 21, the FCDO said…