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Edo demolishes structures serving as ‘kidnappers’ hideouts’
The Edo state government has demolished illegal structures allegedly used as hideouts by kidnappers along the Okpella–Okene expressway. The exercise, carried out on December 20, targeted shanties located around the Obu/Oguda/Bua Cement axis. In a statement by Ebojele Patrick, chief press secretary to Monday Okpebholo, the state governor, security agencies had identified through intelligence reports […]
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TUC commends Tinubu over release of 130 abducted pupils in Niger
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has commended President Bola Tinubu and security agencies for the release of the remaining pupils abducted from a boarding school in Niger State, describing the development as a huge relief to parents and the nation. The President of the TUC, Festus Osifo, gave the commendation on Sunday while […]
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NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians Over Recall Of Indomie Vegetable Flavour Noodles
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert over the recall of Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles, citing the presence of undeclared allergens that could pose serious health risks to consumers. In a statement released on Sunday, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, clarified that the affected product is […]
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NAF compensates victims of Sokoto airstrike
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has paid compensation to victims and families affected by the accidental airstrike of December 25, 2024, in Gidan Bisa and Rumtuwa villages, Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Speaking on behalf of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, the Chief of Civil-Military Relations, Air Vice […]
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APC to hold national convention March 2026
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a detailed timetable and schedule of activities for its ward, local government, state, and zonal congresses, as part of efforts to inject new leadership into the party’s structures nationwide. The party also fixed its National Convention for March 2026, to be held after the completion of all congresses. The one-page […]
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Tinubu congratulates Gov. Oyebanji on his 58th birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on his 58th birthday, celebrated on December 21, 2025. The President commended Oyebanji’s stewardship and commitment to the development of Ekiti State over the years. In a statement dated Saturday, released via the State House website on Sunday and signed by his Special Adviser on […]
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Sultan declares Monday first day of Rajab 1447AH
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Abubakar, has declared Monday, December 22, 2025, as the first day of Rajab 1447 AH. The declaration was contained in a statement released on Saturday, signed by the Wazirin Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Junaidu. According to the statement, “The Sultanate Council […]
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ICPC Invites Aliko Dangote to Provide Evidence in Probe of Former NMDPRA Chief Farouk Ahmed
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has invited billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote to appear before its investigators or send a representative to formally adopt and substantiate his petition alleging corruption against Farouk Ahmed, the immediate past Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Sources within the […]
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Tinubu commends Borno gov for people-focused projects
President Bola Tinubu has commended Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, for what he described as outstanding investments in education, healthcare and transportation aimed at improving the lives of the people. The President gave the commendation on Saturday in Maiduguri, the state capital, during an official visit to the state, according to a statement issued […]
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APC candidate Oyebamiji, Adeleke trade words over Osun health sector
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2026 election in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), and Governor Ademola Adeleke have engaged in a war of words over the state of the health sector in the state. Oyebamiji had earlier promised a total overhaul of Osun’s health sector if elected governor, lamenting […]
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Afcon to be held every four years from 2028
The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will be held every four years from 2028, Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has announced. The tournament has taken place every two years since 1968, with a one-year gap between the 2012 and 2013 editions. But it will switch to a four-year cycle after the 2027 Afcon in East […]
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Afcon to be held every four years from 2028
The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will be held every four years from 2028, Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has announced. The tournament has taken place every two years since 1968, with a one-year gap between the 2012 and 2013 editions. But it will switch to a four-year cycle after the 2027 Afcon in East […]
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Nigerian Army Inducts 3,391 New Soldiers at Osogbo Depot
The Nigerian Army has formally inducted 3,391 newly trained soldiers at the Depot Nigerian Army in Osogbo, Osun State, marking the first-ever Passing Out Parade since the establishment of the depot. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele. Speaking […]
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I’ll quit politics after my governorship, Otti insists
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has restated his long-standing position that he will retire from active politics after completing his tenure as governor, insisting that he has no presidential, vice-presidential, or senatorial ambition thereafter. Otti said this on Friday at the Government House, Umuahia, while reacting to a viral video in which someone berated […]
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Wilfred Ndidi Named As Super Eagles Captain, Promises Unity
Beşiktaş midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been appointed as the new captain of the Super Eagles, taking over the reins of leadership for one of Africa’s most successful sides. “Wilfred Ndidi has been named Captain of the Super Eagles and says the responsibility means everything as Nigeria heads to Morocco,” a post on the Super Eagles […]
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APC presents certificate of return to Bola Oyebamiji as Osun governorship candidate
Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has presented the certificate of return to Bola Oyebamiji, the party’s governorship candidate in Osun state. Yilwatda presented the certificate to Oyebamiji at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Friday in the presence of members of the national working committee (NWC), including Ajibola Basiru, national […]
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Abbas cautions against unrealistic projections in 2026 budget
Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, has cautioned against unrealistic projections in the 2026 budget. Speaking on Friday at a joint sitting of the national assembly after President Bola Tinubu presented the 2026 appropriation bill, Abbas said overly optimistic assumptions could undermine fiscal discipline and weaken public confidence in the budgeting. The speaker said […]
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Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in round six of one-sided fight
Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round of their heavyweight fight on Saturday morning. Photo credit: AP Anthony Joshua, the British heavyweight boxer of Nigerian heritage, delivered a sixth-round knockout victory over Jake Paul in their heavyweight bout at the Kaseya Center, Miami, in the early hours of Saturday. The 36-year-old two-time […]
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NBA misleading public on vehicle-tinted glass permit policy – Police insist
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Friday insisted that the motor vehicle tinted glass permit policy is lawful and meant to safeguard the public. NPF described moves by the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, concerning the Motor Vehicle Tinted Glass Permit Policy as misleading. The police authority said the regulation […]
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Released Nigerian Soldiers Arrive Safely in Accra — Tuggar
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has confirmed that Nigerian soldiers recently released by authorities in Burkina Faso have arrived safely at an Air Force base in Accra, Ghana. Tuggar disclosed the development in a post on X on Friday evening. According to the minister, the personnel arrived aboard a Nigerian Air Force aircraft. […]
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Makinde approves conversion of 654 civil servants in Oyo
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the conversion of 654 officers across various cadres in the state’s Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare. In a statement, the Chairman of the Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Kamoru Aderibigbe, explained that the beneficiaries are officers in sub-officer cadres, from junior to […]
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FEC Approves Upward Review Of 2026 Budget
The Federal Executive Council has approved an upward review of the 2026 budget from ₦54.5 trillion to ₦58.47 trillion. The approval was given during the emergency FEC meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. Briefing State House Correspondents shortly after the meeting, the Director General of Budget, […]
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Police Service Commission elevates 775 officers
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 775 senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to higher ranks. The commission said the elevation followed rigorous written examinations and oral interviews concluded on December 17 at its Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, and presided over by its Chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (retd.). Those […]
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Insecurity: Tinubu pledges state police to US, European allies
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday renewed his push for the creation of state police, revealing that he had assured the United States and European partners that he would implement state police. He stressed that state police “must happen” as part of efforts to improve internal security and strengthen governance at the subnational level. Tinubu spoke […]
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