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Local contractors under the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria returned to the Federal Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, blocking both entrances as they pressed for the payment of what they described as long-overdue debts for completed government projects. The protesters, led by the association’s National Secretary, Babatunde Seun-Oyeniyi, accused the Federal Government of repeatedly shifting its position on the issue and failing to honour commitments made during earlier meetings with officials. Speaking to journalists at the ministry’s entrance, Oyeniyi said the government’s failure to release funds after multiple assurances had forced contractors to resume protests. He said members of…

Samuel Chukwueze was on fire in Fulham’s 5-4 loss to Manchester City at Craven Cottage, claiming two goals off the bench as he opened his Premier League account, Soccernet.ng reports. The AC Milan loanee has been in good form over the last three games, bagging two goals and two assists, and this pleased Fulham’s head coach, Marco Silva. Another inspirational performance from the Super Eagles star saw him share jokes with City boss Pep Guardiola after the game. Guardiola Chukwueze #FULMCI pic.twitter.com/L9FEyQ9pVS — Shina Oludare (@sportingshina) December 2, 2025 Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Marco…

Tech Derby, a community-led initiative fostering UK–Africa innovation partnerships, continues to strengthen ties between African founders, technologists, and UK students through its programmes at the University of Derby’s Game Changer Labs. The initiative said in a statement on Tuesday that it positions academic institutions as neutral spaces where industry players, policymakers, and grassroots innovators can collaborate. Tech Derby serves as a bridge between the UK tech ecosystem and Africa’s expanding talent networks, attracting participants from Nigeria, across Africa, and the global diaspora. Professor of Economics Mark Gilman, a leading member of the university’s Regional Economic Observatory, highlighted small and medium-sized…

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Abuja Federal High Court, on Tuesday, granted former presidential candidate and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, bail on self-recognition, cautioning him to refrain from making any utterances that could incite the public against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sowore’s bail followed his arraignment by the Department of State Services (DSS) before the court on a five-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime. In the five-count charge, Sowore is accused of allegedly making derogatory remarks about President Tinubu on his social media handles. Sowore, who is the convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, pleaded not guilty to the charges after they…

Lara Adejoro Stakeholders on Tuesday called on the Federal and State Governments to budget more and spend more on gender-based violence prevention and response. They made these remarks in Abuja during the launch of the 2025 Womanity Index report by Invictus Africa, titled “Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response: What Has Changed?” They warned that inadequate funding is undermining Nigeria’s fight against GBV. The Womanity Index is an annual data-driven assessment released during the 16 Days of Activism that measures how state governments prevent and respond to GBV across laws and policies, access to legal justice, support services, information and awareness,…

Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi was left disappointed after his side’s 5-4 loss to Manchester City in front of their fans, Soccernet.ng reports. The Cottagers secured consecutive wins for the first time this season against Tottenham Hotspur, heading into the clash against Pep Guardiola’s side. However, in the 55th minute, City were 5-1 up, and it looked like the game was going to end in an abyss for Marco Silva’s men. Not on Iwobi’s watch, though. The former Arsenal man reduced the deficit in the 57th minute, curling a low shot beyond Gianluigi Donnarumma. WHAT A GOAL, ALEX…

Vice President Kashim Shettima said on Tuesday it is  “impossible to have a successful dictator in Nigeria,” promising that the administration of President Bola Tinubu “respects, and will continue to protect” the right to freedom of expression in the country. Shettima made the declaration  at the 2025 Annual Conference and General Meeting of the International Press Institute Nigeria, where he insisted that no administration could successfully repress the Nigerian media. “I stand before you today not as a wary politician, but as a friend—one who acknowledges your indispensable role and assures you that this administration respects, and will continue to…

Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze scored as Fulham fell to a narrow 5-4 defeat at home to Manchester City, Soccernet.ng reports. After seeing off Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 last weekend, Fulham returned to Craven Cottage for their Premier League fixture against former Champions Manchester City. Given the quality of both teams, the Cottagers were the underdogs heading into the fixture. Fulham coach Marco Silva decided to make some changes to his team from the last game against Spurs, and Chukwueze was on the receiving end, despite assisting in back-to-back games for the Cottagers. The decision proved costly in…

The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries has called on stakeholders to prioritise quality education for the future of children and society. The church expressed neutrality on calls to return mission-owned schools to their original proprietors, saying the central focus should be building an ideal society. The Regional Overseer of MFM Southwest Region 42, Akure, Pastor Jesugbemi Samuel, made the remarks on Tuesday at the MFM student leadership summit held at Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure, the Ondo State capital. According to him, the emphasis should be on ensuring quality education regardless of who manages schools. He said, “I won’t be…

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of five students of Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwu, Port Harcourt, by suspected cultists in Emohua Local Government Area. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the incident occurred on 2 December 2025, at around 2:30 am, when a group of about five suspected cultists attacked an isolated area in Rumuche/Rumuohia Community, Emohua, and abducted the students. Iringe-Koko noted that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, visited the scene of the incident along with other service commanders for an on-the-spot assessment. She noted that the CP has…