A two-storey building has collapsed at 4, Modupeola street, Mangoro bus stop, Alimosho, Lagos State. The cause of the incident, which occurred around 6pm, was not immediately known. Government officials have launched a probe into the incident. The Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA) and other first responders got to the scene in good time and rescued a trapped victim and five others from the rubble.\

Dr. Ben Carson was on Wednesday sworn in as National Advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing at the US Department of Agriculture, USDA. Carson served as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in President Donald Trump’s previous administration. According to a USDA statement, Carson will advise President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Rollins on policies related to nutrition, rural healthcare, and housing.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a fresh schedule for the pre-test of applicants shortlisted under the Superintendent Cadre in its 2025 recruitment exercise. According to the Service, the new timetable was introduced to resolve the technical challenges faced during the initial test phase. This adjustment is meant to ensure that all shortlisted candidates have a fair chance to participate without disruptions.

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), will this afternoon flag off the construction of Arterial Road N20 (Solomon Lar way) from Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo way) to the Airport Expressway (AEW). The minister will be accompanied to the flag-off by officials of the FCTA. A brief statement from the Public Communications and Social Media, FCTA, said the event will take place by 1pm as the Minister aims to further deepen road infrastructure in the nation’s capital.

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Instead, the game will be hosted at the temporary Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Montjuïc, as the Catalan club continues to navigate renovations at its historic home. The announcement comes just days after the glamour of the Ballon d'Or ceremony, where Barça's young star Lamine Yamal and PSG's Ousmane Dembélé vied for individual honors in a tense and emotional showdown.

The Public Complaints Commission together with the Federal Capital Territory's Police Command have rescued 16 children that were being abus£d at an orphanage in Dogongada, Lokogoma, FCT. A joint operation by the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) and the FCT Police Command has led to the rescue of 16 children that were subjected to abus£ in an illegal orphanage located in the Dongoganda area of Lokogoma, Abuja.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Thursday, chaired the Commission’s regular weekly committee and approved the promotion of some junior staff. This is against social media reports that he has proceeded on terminal leave. INEC national commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun, said the meeting also reviewed preparations for the forthcoming Anambra State Governorship election, the Area Council election in the Federal Capital Territory FCT and the conduct of party primaries for the Ekiti and Osun State Governorship elections.

Social media personality Gehgeh has clapped back at Nigerian cross-dresser Bobrisky after being called “broke” in an earlier post. Nigerian cross-dresser and internet personality Bobrisky had sparked reactions online after advising women to end relationships with men who follow social media personality Gehgeh, claiming “Gehgeh is broke.” Bobrisky, known for making controversial lifestyle and relationship remarks, shared the comment in a post that quickly circulated across X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.

Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru has expressed a great and deep shock over the unsudden news of the demise of Olorogun Oskar Eyovbirere Ibru at the age of 67 years. Olorogun Oskar Eyovbirere Ibru, is the first son of the late patriarch Olorogun Michael Ibru, describing his death as a huge loss to Urhobo Nation. In a condolence message, made available to newsmen.

A young lady has sparked debate online after revealing how a German man abruptly cancelled their date because she was late. In a TikTok post, the lady identified as @.dolphine.bosibori narrated that she was on her way to the date location when she got the message that the man had called off their meeting. According to her, she was already very close to the venue when he sent the cancellation.

Fresh cracks have emerged within the Obidient Movement in Borno State after a violent clash disrupted the inauguration of its new state executive officers in Maiduguri on Wednesday. The Obidient Movement, a support group of the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, had convened the event to usher in a new leadership team. However, the ceremony turned chaotic when the former state secretary, Wisdom Osai, protested the swearing-in of the new executives, alleging that due process was ignored in their selection.

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has expressed concern regarding the unrestricted roaming of cows in Abuja, describing the situation as both embarrassing and problematic during official operations. SP Josephine Adeh, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the FCT Police, disclosed this information during an interview with The Lucky Udu Experience. Adeh replied, "Residents should accept the presence of cows that move freely across the city." "That inquiry should be directed to the Abuja Environmental Protection Board, as they are responsible for such matters."

Not only did Iran's state television air snippets from the newly obtained documents, images, and videos, but the announcement was made during a special broadcast as well. According to reports, the intelligence reveals details about Israeli nuclear sites, weapons development programs, and the identities of scientists participating, whether they are from the country or not. During the broadcast, Khatib described the successful transmission of anticipated database documents as just one part of a powerful mix of intelligence and operational actions.

According to a NewsVista reporter, a viral statement by a woman has sparked heated debate online: “You can never tell a woman’s body count, men stop acting smart.” Her words may sound blunt, but they expose a reality many refuse to admit — there’s no way to know a woman’s sexual history unless she chooses to tell you.

The Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Jaro Egbo, has dismissed reports claiming that more than 50 children have been abducted in the Abaro community, describing them as exaggerated and inaccurate. Speaking during an interview on Arise News Morning Show on Thursday, September 25, 2025, Egbo said that upon investigation, many of the alleged abductions turned out to be unrelated incidents that had been misrepresented as kidnappings.

According to a report by Al Jazeera, on September 25, 2025, Hamas has issued a warning to Israel regarding its ongoing ground operations in Gaza City, cautioning that continued military actions put captives held by the group in increasing danger. The statement was released amid rising tensions in the area as Israel advances its ground presence. “As we warned you in the past, the more you expand your criminal activities in Gaza City, the greater the danger to your prisoners,” Hamas said in its statement.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has disclosed that he thinks outside the box as a Minister to avoid always running back to the President. Wike said he is committed to performing the assignment given to him by President Bola Tinubu. The Minister spoke during the flag off of the construction of Access Roads ILS 02 and ILS 03 (Timipre Sylva Street) in Mabushi District, Abuja.

Popular Nigerian comedian and actor Nwaogu Udochukwu Victor, widely known as Nkubi (@nkubi_official), had his family in the spotlight as his wife, Vivian Joseph, took to Instagram to celebrate their daughter’s growth milestone. The proud mother shared adorable studio pictures of the little girl dressed in a pink and black outfit as she officially turned one year and six months old.

The Enugu State Police Command have arraigned two principal male suspects identified as Ezema Onyedikachi (27) and Ugwu Chigozie Anthony (21), who were arrested for allegedly st@bbing and m#rdering one Nweze Chiebonam (29), during a bonfire night event at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), have been arraigned in court and remanded in correctional custody. They were arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy and m#rder.

According to a report by Al-Jazeera on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has declared that Hamas will not play any role in the future governance of Palestine, insisting that the group must disarm and relinquish control if peace and statehood are to be achieved. Speaking to world leaders via video link at the 80th United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, Abbas directly addressed the situation in Gaza nearly two years after the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led assault on Israel.

The National Universities Commission (NUC), Nigeria’s apex regulatory body for university education, has announced multiple job vacancies at its headquarters in Abuja. In a public notice, the Commission said applications are open to suitably qualified Nigerians across officer, confidential secretary, and clerical/auxiliary staff cadres. Interested applicants were directed to visit careers.nuc.edu.ng or nuc.edu.ng and navigate to the Careers Portal for detailed guidelines.

Controversial social media critic and activist, Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has announced the launch of a new civic initiative under the banner of the Ratel Movement, aimed at tackling environmental decay and promoting patriotism among Nigerian youths. In a video shared on Facebook on Wednesday, VeryDarkMan declared that beginning from Saturday, November 29, 2025, and on every last Saturday of subsequent months, members of the Ratel Movement will carry out community service projects across Nigeria.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday assured that the capital city will compete with other cities of the world before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s tenure. ‎ ‎Wike said the development of Abuja is in line with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda mantra. ‎ Wike also assured that under his leadership, no sector will be left untouched.

Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has warmed hearts with a touching video showing the moment he surprised his son, Montel, at his workplace in the United States of America. In 2023, when Montel gained admission to an American university, Kanayo publicly prayed for his son to remain grounded, avoid distractions such as tattoos, and stay true to his upbringing.