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Social media, entertainment fuel anti-social behaviours in youths – Expert

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A mental health expert asserts that social media and entertainment content are actively fueling a rise in anti-social behaviors and mental health issues among youth by normalizing substance abuse and criminality. The core problem is the misalignment between influential figures portrayed as role models and the damaging behaviors they glamorize, which misleads young audiences. To counter this, the expert calls for direct government regulation of entertainment industry content to protect vulnerable demographics. Ultimately, this is framed as a critical public health imperative, necessary to safeguard

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Fire outbreak: We lost over N600m goods – Gombe timber sellers

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A devastating fire at Gombe’s Kasuwa Katako Market has destroyed over N600 million in timber goods, crippling at least 60 shop owners and highlighting a critical vulnerability in market infrastructure. The incident, suspected to be electrical in origin, is alarmingly the second major fire at this market within three weeks, pointing to systemic safety failures. While government officials have pledged urgent relief and further safety assessments, the recurring nature of these disasters underscores an urgent need for proactive electrical upgrades and enforced safety protocols

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Okah-Donli mourns Bayelsa deputy governor

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Dame Julie Okah-Donli has characterized the sudden death of Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo as a devastating loss for both the state and Nigeria’s democratic fabric. She memorializes him not merely as an official, but as an indispensable, steady leader whose calm dignity and deep patriotism were vital to governance and unity. This underscores that his true value extended beyond his title to his role as a foundational stabilizer and unifying voice. His passing therefore creates a significant leadership vacuum,

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Edo Ijaw communities berate lawmaker for opposing creation of Toru state

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A socio-cultural group representing Ijaw communities in Edo State has publicly condemned their federal representative for opposing the creation of Toru State, framing her motion as a profound betrayal. They assert that the new state is essential to rectify long-standing marginalization and underdevelopment, dismissing her concerns over Edo’s territorial integrity as baseless. The group redirects focus to urgent local crises of insecurity and kidnapping, which they argue should be her legislative priority. They are now mobilizing political pressure, threatening to ostracize

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Oshiomhole empowers 300 women, youths in constituent

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Senator Adams Oshiomhole has initiated a targeted economic empowerment program, providing 300 women and youths in Edo North with practical business tools like sewing and grinding machines to generate immediate income and foster self-reliance. The initiative strategically focuses on creating sustainable micro-enterprises to alleviate poverty and stimulate local community economies. A critical directive urges beneficiaries to utilize, not sell, the tools, highlighting a common challenge in such programs and emphasizing long-term entrepreneurial development over short-term relief. This approach frames political representation

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FRSC inaugurates  operation zero-tolerance, deploys 1,470  personnel in Kaduna

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The FRSC in Kaduna has launched “Operation Zero-Tolerance,” a major month-long safety initiative deploying over 1,870 personnel and advanced assets like drones and ambulances to drastically reduce holiday road accidents. The operation will enforce a strict crackdown on high-risk violations, including speeding, drunk driving, and overloading, from December 15, 2025, to January 15, 2026. This represents a significant, technology-augmented escalation in seasonal traffic management aimed at preventing

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Yuletide: Oyo Govt. subsidises food items for its workers 

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The Oyo State government is implementing a targeted N100 million subsidy program, providing essential food items exclusively to its civil servants to alleviate economic hardship during the festive season. This initiative, executed through salary deductions starting in 2026, strategically combines immediate welfare relief with financial accountability, ensuring support is directed efficiently. It represents a novel public-sector model that uses direct, payroll-integrated mechanisms to enhance food affordability and worker welfare without upfront cash outlays from beneficiaries.

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Let’s resist disunity by external forces, ex-finance minister, others urge Nigerians

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A senior Nigerian leader has issued a powerful call for national unity, urging citizens to reject external attempts to exploit ethnic and religious divisions, asserting that Nigerians possess the inherent capacity to resolve their own differences. This message is underscored by a celebration of Nigeria’s global diaspora, which is highlighted as exceptionally accomplished, with Nigerian-Americans leading as the most educated immigrant group in the U.S. and dominating fields like medicine and engineering. The core insight is that Nigeria’s strength lies in its proven human capital and internal solidarity,

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Ijaw group says Nigeria doing well under Tinubu’s presidency 

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A Rivers-based socio-political group, the Rivers Ijaw People’s Congress (RIPCO), has publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, citing his administration’s progress in cross-country commerce, SME growth, and key infrastructure projects in Rivers State. The group’s endorsement, framed as a collective decision of the Rivers Ijaw people, specifically highlights the Bodo-Bonny Road, the University of Environment and Technology, and strategic political appointments as tangible achievements. This declaration serves as a

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