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Makinde Rules Out Defection, Reaffirms Commitment to PDP
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed speculation that he may defect from the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting he remains committed to the opposition party despite its ongoing leadership crisis. He said he would continue to “paddle his canoe” within the PDP and has no intention of joining the ruling All Progressives Congress. Makinde made […]
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JUST IN: Ahmed Musa retires from international football
Ahmed Musa, Nigeria’s most capped international footballer, has officially announced his retirement from the Super Eagles, bringing an end to an illustrious career that spanned almost 15 years. The Super Eagles captain announced in an emotional post shared on X (formerly Twitter), thanking Nigerians for their unwavering support throughout his journey. “I wore this badge […]
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Ibom Air to Launch International Flights in April 2026 — Keyamo
Ibom Air is set to commence international flight operations in April 2026, as preparations at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo near completion. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this on Wednesday after inspecting facilities at the airport. Keyamo, who toured the airport alongside Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, […]
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NMDPRA CEO Engr. Farouk Ahmed Denies Issuing Purported Statement on Allegations
The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, has issued a disclaimer regarding a circulating statement purportedly responding to recent corruption allegations against him. In a clarification released on Wednesday, Ahmed categorically denied authoring or issuing any such response, stating: “My attention has been drawn to a […]
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Former Chief Justice, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, is dead
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has died in Saudi Arabia. His passing was confirmed on Tuesday morning by a source close to the family, who disclosed that the retired jurist breathed his last in a hospital in the Kingdom. “Ex-CJN Tanko Muhammad is dead. He passed away this morning at a […]
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Nigeria Await FIFA Verdict As DR Congo Face Player Eligibility Probe
Nigeria’s hopes of a return to the FIFA World Cup remain alive as world football’s governing body continues to scrutinise the eligibility of players fielded by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) during the African playoffs for the 2026 tournament. The Super Eagles were knocked out by DR Congo on penalties in the decisive […]
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FG Suspends Enforcement of Proposed Sachet Alcohol Ban
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has directed that all enforcement actions relating to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol products be suspended until further notice. The directive follows a communication from the House of Representatives Committee on Food and Drugs Administration and Control regarding the planned enforcement by the […]
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Nigerian Senate Directs National Security Adviser to Probe Fake Health Reports on Senate President Godswill Akpabio
The Nigerian Senate has resolved to mandate the National Security Adviser (NSA) to investigate the circulation of false reports claiming that Senate President Godswill Akpabio suffered a health emergency and was rushed to a hospital in London. The resolution was adopted during Tuesday’s plenary session following a point of order raised by Senator Titus Zam, […]
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles camp swells to 22 ahead Egypt friendly 
The Super Eagles camp in Cairo has grown to 22 players with the arrival of Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu, ahead of Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) international friendly match against Egypt. Reports show that Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman and defenders Semi Ajayi and Bright Osayi-Samuel reported to camp earlier on Monday at the […]
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Dangote releases details of ‘$5m spent by NMDPRA CEO’ on his children’s education in Switzerland
Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group, says Farouk Ahmed, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), spent about $5 million on the secondary school education of his children in Switzerland. In a paid newspaper advert on Tuesday, the billionaire said Ahmed paid the said amount for four […]
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Police to resume nationwide tinted glass permit enforcement January 2
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it will resume the nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026, citing growing security concerns linked to the misuse of unauthorised tinted vehicle glass. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of […]
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Tinubu condoles with Bayelsa over Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo’s death
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of Bayelsa State over the passing of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. In a statement yesterday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a diligent and selfless public servant who served […]
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Tinubu pledges to sustain Buhari’s legacy
President Bola Tinubu on Monday pledged to carry forward the governing ethos he ascribed to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari; discipline, integrity, security-first governance and social justice. He said his truest tribute to the late Nigerian leader is to continue his legacy with results to show. Speaking at the State House, Abuja, during the […]
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Gowon not dead, aide dismisses elder statesman’s death rumour
Adeyeye Ajayi, Personal Assistant to the former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has dismissed circulating reports claiming that the elder statesman is dead. In a statement issued on Sunday, Ajayi described the reports as false and misleading, warning that the unverified claims could cause unnecessary panic among the public. He urged Nigerians to […]
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Yuletide: Oyo subsidises food items for workers 
The Oyo State government has begun subsidising some food items, such as bags of rice, vegetable oil, chicken, and other essential food items for its workers. The state Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Ibadan. Oyelade said the initiative was part of the state […]
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Reps move to prohibit banks from hiring casual, contract staff
A bill seeking to regulate the employment of staff by Nigerian banks has passed second reading at the house of representatives.  The draft law, sponsored by Fuad Laguda, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) representing Surulere I federal constituency of Lagos, aims to amend the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 2020 to “prohibit, […]
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FRSC to prosecute TikToker Peller for reckless driving
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has expressed concern over what he described as a growing pattern of reckless road use by some celebrities, content creators, and social media influencers, warning that such conduct poses serious danger to lives and undermines road safety efforts. The warning followed a widely circulated […]
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ECOWAS leaders pledge to deepen democracy amid regional instability
Regional leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), yesterday, converged on Abuja for the 68th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, pledging to defend democracy, deepen economic integration, and strengthen collective security amid rising instability across the sub-region.    They hailed the swift mobilisation of troops and air assets, […]
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Bandits’ kingpin, Turji, denies receiving money in Matawalle’s peace deal
Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has said that he participated in peace negotiations with the Zamfara State government during the administration of former Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle, now Minister of State for Defence, but firmly denied claims that he received N30 million or any material benefit from the talks. Speaking in a viral video circulating on social […]
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Petrol price war turns dirty as Dangote attacks NMDPRA boss
The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Sunday alleged that the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, paid about $5m for the secondary school education of his four children in Switzerland, calling for a full investigation and public explanation. Dangote said Ahmed must appear before […]
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No Going Back On Nationwide Protest Against Insecurity – NLC
The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, says that the congress’ planned nationwide protest on 17 December remains sacrosanct. He made the statement shortly after a courtesy visit on the Chairman of the nineteen Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, in Gombe the capital city of […]
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FG Bans SS3 Admission & Transfer to Curb Exam Malpractice
The Federal Government on Sunday announced a nationwide ban on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three in both public and private secondary schools across Nigeria. The directive was issued by the Federal Ministry of Education in a press release dated December 14, 2025 and signed by the Director of Press […]
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Dangote names N739 as new petrol pump price
Barring any last-minute change, MRS and other partners of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery are set to begin selling petrol at N739 per litre. This comes two days after the refinery slashed its petrol gantry price from N828 to N699 per litre. Speaking at a press briefing at the Lekki refinery on Sunday, the President of […]
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INEC disowns factional Accord Party gov primary in Osun
The Independent National Electoral Commission in Osun State has said it was not informed of another primary reportedly conducted by a faction of the Accord Party in the state. A faction of the Accord Party in Osun on Sunday reportedly held a primary election that produced Bamigbola Clement as its candidate for the August 8, […]
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Taraba gov officially registers as APC member
Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, on Sunday officially registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress, formalising his move to the ruling party. Kefas was registered by the APC Hospital Ward executive at the Government House in Jalingo, the state capital. Speaking after his registration and the presentation of his membership card, the […]
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Coastal highway: FG begins compensation for Akwa Ibom farm owners
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Works, has commenced payment of compensation to owners of farmlands affected by the construction of Section 3A of the Coastal Highway in Okobo, Nsit Atai, and Uruan Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State. The development was contained in a notice signed by the Controller of the Federal […]
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