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A major Lagos worship concert is returning this December and alongside music and prayer, organisers say they will expand support for widows and children affected by hardship.

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Asher Praise Concert 2025: Lagos Worship Event to Support 200 Widows and Vulnerable Children
The Asher Praise Concert will return for its third edition on 27 December, with organisers announcing wider community support for widows and children alongside a night of worship in Lagos. The event, ...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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Russia says it sees Africa as a rising global actor and is ready to deepen cooperation with Nigeria—if Abuja asks—amid renewed global contest over influence, security and economic partnerships.

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Russia Signals Deeper Partnership with Nigeria as Multipolar World Emerges
Russia has restated its readiness to strengthen security and economic cooperation with Nigeria, as its Ambassador to Nigeria, Andrey Podelyshev, outlined Moscow’s wider foreign policy priorities at an...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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NDLEA chairman Buba Marwa says Nigeria’s diversity is a national asset that must be protected, recalling his role in conducting a free and fair Lagos election in the 1990s.

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Nigeria’s Diversity not a Burden but a Gift, Marwa says at Abuja Book Launch
Nigeria’s unity discourse has intensified amid rising ethnic tensions, political mistrust and debates over national cohesion. At a public book presentation in Abuja, NDLEA Chairman Brig Gen Mohamed Bu...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Happy New Month!
This December, NigeriaUpdates celebrates your resilience, your voice, and your loyalty. Every click, every share, every comment fuels our commitment to deliver trusted journalism.
May this new month bring you joy, clarity, and the courage to chase bigger dreams.
December 2, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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OAUSTECH Vice-Chancellor Prof Temi Ologunorisa has been elected President of the Nigerian Academy of Social Sciences, marking a major moment for research leadership.

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Prof Ologunorisa elected President of Nigerian Academy of Social Sciences
Professor Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa, Vice-Chancellor of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), has been elected President of the Social Sciences Academy of Nigeria. He was cho...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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The Ibibio community in Lagos will mark its 25th anniversary with a Silver Jubilee celebration and fundraising to build an Ibibio House in Lagos.

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Ibibio Community in Lagos to Mark 25th Anniversary With Property Fundraising Drive
The Greater Lagos Chapter of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio (MMI) says it is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a Silver Jubilee event focused on raising funds for a permanent property for the Ibibio c...
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November 28, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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Lagos is partnering with NARTO to deploy 2,000 CNG trucks and enforce new driver safety rules, including drug tests and eye exams, to improve road safety.

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November 27, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Journalists and legal experts have renewed calls for stronger protections against legal intimidation as Nigeria confronts a rise in lawsuits targeting reporters and public-interest storytellers.

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Enhancing Digital Rights in Nigeria: Journalists, Lawyers Push for Anti-SLAPP Protections
A growing number of Nigerian journalists are facing Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), cases often filed by powerful individuals or institutions to intimidate reporters and supp...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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The Federal High Court in Abuja rejects reports of an assassination attempt on Justice Omotosho, calling it “fake news” after Kanu’s sentencing.

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Federal High Court Dismisses ‘Fake News’ Claim of Attack on Judge who Sentenced Nnamdi Kanu
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected reports alleging an assassination attempt on Justice James Omotosho, the judge who convicted and sentenced Nnamdi Kanu for terrorism offences. The court sa...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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Boko Haram literally tra slated to "No to Education"
Today the Nigeria gov shits down over 20 schools in a region.
It's safe to say Boko Haram is checking off things on their milestone list.
November 22, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Nigeria concludes maiden C-PACT Summit, setting the stage for stronger African Customs cooperation and smoother cross-border trade.

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Nigeria Closes First C-PACT Summit as African Customs Commit to Boost Trade
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) wrapped up its first-ever Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) Summit on 19 November 2025, aiming to harmonise African Customs practices and ...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Nigeria appoints Adenike Iyelolu as the new Registrar of Ships, a key leadership role expected to strengthen ship registry oversight and maritime governance.

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NIMASA appoints Adenike Iyelolu as Registrar of Ships for four-year term
Nigeria’s maritime sector has a crucial role in trade, security and economic development. The appointment of a new Registrar of Ships shapes how the country manages vessel registration—an area tied to...
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November 22, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Nnamdi Kanu has been sentenced to life imprisonment as a Nigerian judge rejects the death penalty, citing mercy and global opposition to capital punishment.

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Nnamdi Kanu Sentenced to Life Imprisonment as Judge Cites Biblical Mercy
A Federal High Court has sentenced separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment on terrorism-related charges, a ruling that replaces the death penalty previously considered for some of the offen...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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The killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba in Borno has renewed calls for urgent action as concerns rise over targeted attacks on Nigeria’s security personnel.

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November 20, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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Fidelity Bank has thrown its weight behind one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing youth sports events, Gymfest 2.0 in a move aimed at nurturing early talent and expanding access to gymnastics training for young children.

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Fidelity Bank Backs Gymfest 2.0 to Boost Children’s Gymnastics Development
Fidelity Bank has become the headline sponsor of Gymfest Championship 2.0, strengthening efforts to grow grassroots gymnastics and widen youth sports opportunities across Nigeria. The weekend event in...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Tin Can Customs generated ₦154.3bn in October, its second-highest ever, as improved customs automation boosts revenue and trade efficiency.

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Tin Can Customs Hits ₦154.3bn Revenue in October as Automation Boosts Trade Efficiency
Tin Can Island Port has recorded its second-highest monthly revenue, signalling stronger trade flows and improved customs automation at one of Nigeria’s busiest ports. The Tin Can Island Port Command ...
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November 18, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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Nigeria is positioning itself as a continental trade hub as Customs Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi outlines major reforms and prepares to host Africa's first Customs-led trade integration summit.

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Nigeria Hosts Maiden C-PACT Summit as Customs Chief Pushes AfCFTA Integration
Nigeria’s Customs chief has announced a renewed national drive to expand intra-African trade and modernise border operations ahead of a landmark continental summit taking place in Abuja next week. Com...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has moved to calm rising public anxiety after social media was flooded with false claims that former governor Willie Obiano had died in London.

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Soludo Dismisses Obiano Death Rumour as ‘Wicked and Irresponsible’
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, says former governor Willie Obiano is “alive, hale and hearty,” debunking a fast-spreading rumour claiming he died in a London hospital. The false...
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November 16, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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JMG has installed a solar power system at Ketu Healthcare Centre in Lagos, ending blackout risks during emergency procedures and boosting patient safety.

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JMG Solar Donation Ends Blackout Fears at Ketu Healthcare Centre in Lagos
A Lagos primary healthcare centre that once battled dangerous power outages during emergencies now has steady electricity, following the installation of a new solar-powered system donated by JMG Limit...
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November 15, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike defends his handling of the Abuja land dispute, insisting the revoked 30-hectare plot was government property and accusing soldiers of illegal interference.

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Wike Defends Abuja Land Revocation, Says Soldiers Acted ‘Outside the Law’
The clash between the FCT Minister and military personnel at Gudu District, Abuja, sparked nationwide debate after a viral video showed Wike in a heated exchange with a uniformed officer. The confront...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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Minister Nyesom Wike is under scrutiny for allegedly revoking 30 hectares of land owned by military officers in Abuja and reallocating it to political associates, including the INEC chairman, sparking tension with the army.

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Wike Faces Military Backlash over Revocation of 30-Hectare Abuja Land
Fresh revelations suggest that the disputed land in Gudu District, Abuja, originally designated for park and recreation purposes, was reassigned to private individuals without following due process. A...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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MTV Base celebrates 20 years of championing African music and culture with a nostalgic lineup of fan-favourite shows and a renewed commitment to empowering African youth.

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MTV Base Celebrates 20 Years of Shaping African Pop Culture
MTV Base is celebrating two decades of amplifying African voices, rhythms, and stories — a milestone that underscores the channel’s influence in shaping contemporary African pop culture. Launched in 2...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025 Day 2 dazzled with bold runway shows by Sevon Dejana, Mmuso Maxwell, Priya Ahluwalia, and Mowalola.

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GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025 Day 2: Runway Brilliance and Street Style Energy(Photos)
The second day of the GTCO Fashion Weekend 2025 brought a dazzling close to Lagos’ biggest fashion showcase, as the runway turned into a vibrant celebration of art, identity, and enterprise. From Sevo...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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NDLEA operatives have arrested a wanted drug kingpin, Yussuf Azeez, at Lagos airport while he attempted to flee to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage. The agency uncovered and dismantled his clandestine laboratory producing Colorado, a potent synthetic cannabis, in Lekki

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Saudi-Bound Drug Lord Arrested as NDLEA Dismantles Lekki ‘Colorado’ Lab
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a wanted drug trafficker, Yussuf Abayomi Azeez, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, as he attempted to flee to Sa...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has hailed former Commissioner Prince Solagbade Amodeni for his courage, integrity, and entrepreneurship, describing him as a model of resilience and purposeful leadership.

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Aiyedatiwa Praises Amodeni’s Integrity and Entrepreneurial Spirit at 70, Commissions Event Centre in Akure
Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has hailed former Commissioner Prince Solagbade Amodeni for his courage, integrity, and entrepreneurship, describing him as a model of resilience and purp...
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November 9, 2025 at 7:49 AM