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10 Safety Tips for a Secure Nigerian Holiday

Navigate Nigeria's festive season safely with these 10 crucial tips covering travel, home security, and financial safety. Stay prepared and enjoy the celebrations without stress.

39 Motorists Nabbed for Speeding in Ogun by FRSC

FRSC Ogun command arrests 39 drivers for speeding violations on Sagamu-Abeokuta road. Commander Fasakin aims for 10% crash reduction during Christmas. Read more on road safety enforcement.

Peller is Safe and Well, Says Management

The management of TikTok star Peller confirms he is safe and in good health, urging the public to ignore unverified rumours. Official statement released December 17, 2025.

TikTok to Block Under-16s in Australia from Dec 10

TikTok will comply with Australia's new social media ban for under-16s starting December 10. The law, a world-first, imposes heavy fines. Read how this affects Nigerian youth and global policy.

Senate Pushes for Structured Social Welfare to Reduce Poverty

The Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill to create a National Social Welfare Service, aiming to coordinate poverty alleviation programmes. The data-driven agency would manage cash transfers, food aid, and stipends. Read more on this crucial legislative ste

OPay Clinches SERAS 2025 Social Impact Award

OPay wins the prestigious SERAS 2025 Award for Social Impact. Discover how its ₦1.2B scholarship and empowerment programs are transforming lives across Nigeria.

Senate Debates Single National Emergency Number Bill

The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill to create a single, toll-free emergency number. This unified system aims to replace scattered helplines, improving response times for police, fire, and medical services nationwide.

Man Dies in Abuja Crash While Taking Father to Hospital

A man died instantly after crashing into a parked trailer on Abuja's Airport Road while rushing his ailing father for treatment. Eyewitnesses allege phone use and speeding were factors. Read the full report.

SSAN to Govt: Use Social Scientists to Fix Nigeria

The Social Science Academy of Nigeria urges all government levels to deploy competent social scientists for evidence-based national planning. Read why experts are crucial for solving security and economic challenges.

NYSC Members Shun Camps Over Kidnapping Fears

Growing insecurity forces Nigerian graduates to skip NYSC orientation camps. Corps members speak out about kidnapping risks and question program relevance. Military rescues 74 members in Borno.

Two Ogun factories sealed for safety violations

Federal Government seals True Metals Nigeria Limited and Phoenix Steel Mills in Ogun State over severe occupational safety breaches. Minister warns employers endangering workers' lives.

DJ Chicken Faces Prosecution for Road Accidents

Ogun State government accelerates prosecution of entertainer DJ Chicken following multiple road incidents. Two crashes in November raise public safety concerns. Read full details.

Snapchat Begins Age Checks in Australia

Snapchat starts age verification for teens in Australia ahead of a December 10 social media ban for under-16s. Learn about the new rules and global implications.

SAFE AI Launch Sets New User Safety Standards

Dr. Gbemisola Adetayo's SAFE AI initiative launches groundbreaking user safety framework and manual to address cognitive over-reliance and emotional attachment to AI tools.

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