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Read also latest news in nigeria Friday 2nd January 2026From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Former Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has explained that her resignation from President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet in September 2018 was a principled decision taken to protect the Office of the Minister of Finance and allow her to clear her name through legal means. Adeosun made the clarification on Friday while […] The post I resigned to protect finance minister’s office, not guilt – Adeosun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
From Lateef Dada, Osogbo One person has been confirmed dead in an accident that occured along Ilesa express road, Osun State, on Friday. Findings showed that the incident happened around 2pm after Iwaraja junction, Ilesa road. The lone accident was attributed to over speeding as eyewitness account revealed that the tyre of the vehicle bursted […] The post 1 dies, 3 injured in Osun road crash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
…Pledges unflinching support Leaders and people of the seven villages that make up Amigbo in Nomeh-Unateze Community, Nkanu East Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State have expressed deep satisfaction with the administration of Governor Peter Mbah, declaring their unalloyed support for his leadership. They made the declaration during their New Year cultural celebration, ‘Amigbo […] The post Enugu community celebrates Gov. Mbah’s leadership at New Year cultural festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has hailed the 2025 Third Quarter Fiscal Transparency Report, which awarded Osun State a perfect score of 100%, as a testament to his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability in governance. B He said the achievement came in stark contrast to allegations made by the opposition. […] The post Adeleke applauds Osun’s 100% score in 2025 third quarter fiscal transparency report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Former Imo State Governor Achike Udenwa has lamented that his 1998 political structure, “Redemption”, hasn’t fulfilled its envisioned goals. Speaking on Friday during a get together of the group he hosted in Owerri, Udenwa noted that despite the group’s potential, councillors who could have become governors, speakers, or senators […] The post Udenwa bemoans unfulfilled ‘Redemption’ ambitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Defence Consortium, has dismissed claims by Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters that insecurity in the South-East has reduced since the imprisonment of the agitator. The consortium, a group of lawyers fighting for the freedom of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, said rather Kanu and […] The post South-East: Kanu’s Lawyers tackle Army over insecurity claim appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The continued defection of politicians across the country is hurting democracy in Nigeria, says the Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA). NPSA, in its maiden quarterly report on politics and governance, issued by its National President, Prof Hassan Saliu, bemoaned the defections, declaring that it is “frightening and alarming, lacking any modicum […] The post Defection is hurting democracy – NPSA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
By Steve Agbota In a significant blow to international drug trafficking networks, officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have intercepted 30 slabs of cocaine weighing 30.1 kilograms concealed onboard the MV Aruna, a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel. The seizure occurred on Friday, […] The post Customs, NDLEA seize 30.1kg of Cocaine on Marshall Islands-flagged vessel at Apapa Port appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
By Lukman Olabiyi Lagos State Government has confirmed that eight people died in the fire that engulfed the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Building on Martins Street, Lagos Island, a day before Christmas. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Friday after inspecting the 22-storey building, which was severely damaged in the inferno. He said eight corpses […] The post GNI building fire: Lagos confirms 8 dead, area to remain shut appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
By Seyi Babalola The police in Ogun State have charged Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver of the Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua to court. On Thursday, the Ogun Police Command declared that the driver was in custody. DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, said in a statement on Friday that the driver had […] The post Anthony Joshua’s driver charged to court, case adjourned appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned the purported timetable in circulation, said to have been released by it for the 2027 general elections. INEC, in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, said it has not released any timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 elections.... The post We’re Yet To Release Timetable For 2027 General Elections – INEC appeared first on New Telegraph.
…As PDP Slams Mutfwang’s Defection, Calls It ‘Betrayal of Public Mandate’ Former Governor of Plateau State and ex-Senator representing Plateau North, Senator Jonah David Jang, has reassured members and supporters of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state of the party’s stability, unity and continued relevance, following the resignation of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang... The post Jang Backs PDP’s Unity As Mutfwang Dumps Party For APC appeared first on New Telegraph.
The Special Adviser on Youth to the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Sale Chiroma, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, of allegedly planning and working to destroy not only Bauchi State but Nigeria’s democratic system. Chiroma alleged that the Minister is also plotting to destabilise the relative peace currently... The post Wike Is Working To Destroy Not Only Bauchi But Nigerian Democracy – SSG Youth appeared first on New Telegraph.
…Urges Oborevwori, Dafinone, others to stand up to their responsibilities The Okpe Union has called on Itsekiri leaders to honour the 1943 WACA judgement and desist from all “their bogus claims on Okpẹ territories.” The call was made by the President General of Okpe Union Worldwide, Prof Igho Natufe, in his New Year Message, noting... The post Okpe Union Berates Itsekiri Leaders Over Bogus Claims On Territories appeared first on New Telegraph.
…as Chike-Obi completes tenure Tier one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the completion of the tenure of Mr Mustafa Chike-Obi as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2025, and the appointment of Mrs Amaka Onwughalu as the new Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2026. The board transitions are in... The post Fidelity Bank Appoints Onwughalu As Chairman appeared first on New Telegraph.
…Pledges Unflinching Support Leaders and people of the seven villages that make up Amigbo in Nomeh-Unateze Community, Nkanu East Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State have expressed deep satisfaction with the administration of Governor Peter Mbah, declaring their unalloyed support for his leadership. They made this declaration during their New Year cultural celebration, “Amigbo... The post Enugu Community Celebrates Mbah’s Leadership At New Year Cultural Festival appeared first on New Telegraph.
The abductors of the traditional ruler of Aafin community, in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, his son, and other abducted residents, have demanded a total ransom of N450 million for their release, heightening concerns over the worsening security situation in the State. Sources confirmed on Friday that the abductors... The post Kidnappers Place N450m Ransom On Kwara Monarch, Son, Others appeared first on New Telegraph.
Former Governor of Abia State, Chief Okezie Ikpeazu, has lauded the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu legislative imprints, describing him as a “Rising Star” from the South East. Speaking when Kalu paid him a courtesy call in his home country, Umuobiakwa in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia on Friday,... The post Ex-Abia Gov, Ikpeazu Hails Ben Kalu’s Achievements appeared first on New Telegraph.
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has approved the release of ₦650 million for the procurement and installation of a 15MVA power transformer aimed at boosting electricity supply across the state. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, disclosed this on Friday, January 2, while briefing journalists in his office... The post Kebbi Govt. Approves ₦650m For Procurement, Installation Of 15MVA Transformer appeared first on New Telegraph.
…to set Caretaker C’ttee The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria peoples Party (NNPP) has dissolved its state executives in Kano State. The NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson made this disclosure in a press statement issued on Friday, January 2 in Abuja. It would be recalled that the Kano State NNPP was... The post NNPP Crisis: NWC Dissolves Kano Excos appeared first on New Telegraph.
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