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target=_blank>28 travellers kidnapped in Plateau community
Gunmen have abducted 28 travellers in Zak community, Bashar district, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. A youth leader in Wase, Sapi’i Sambo, confirmed the development, in a telephone interview, saying that the victims included men, women and children. Another resident of Bashar town, Ibrahim Musa, explained that the whereabouts of the victims are
target=_blank>PRP demands suspension of tax law over ‘alterations’
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has demanded the immediate suspension of the implementation of what it described as disputed tax laws, alleging that the executive arm of government clandestinely altered bills after their passage by the National Assembly. In a statement issued on Monday by its National Chairman, Falalu Bello, OFR, the party accused the
target=_blank>Mastercard Boosts Africa Acceptance Network by 45% in 2025, Accelerating the Continent’s Digital Economy
Mastercard has grown its acceptance network across Africa by 45 per cent in 2025 – a major milestone that brings millions more consumers and small businesses into the continent’s fast-expanding digital economy. This accelerated progress underscores the strong advancement of digital payments, technology, and innovation in Africa—a transformation that traditionally would have taken several years
target=_blank>‘Altered’ Tax Laws: FG Defends January Implementation, Says Delay Will Harm Economy
The Federal Government has defended the planned January 2026 implementation of the new tax bills recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The presidency has come under heavy criticisms over alleged alterations and discrepancies between the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and the versions later gazetted and made available to the
target=_blank>FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day. It has also declared Thursday, January 1, 2026, as a public holiday for the New Year celebration. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the
target=_blank>Kwara gov presents N644bn budget
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has presented over N644 billion as the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the state’s assembly. Tagged “Budget of consolidation and sustained growth”, 65.95% of the fiscal plan goes for capital expenditure, while the remaining 34.02% will be for recurrent. The governor said the budget would focus more on finishing the ongoing
target=_blank>Troops nab wanted bandit kingpin in Benue
Troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari in Taraba State, under the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a notorious bandit leader reportedly responsible for multiple kidnapping and armed robbery incidents along the Benue–Taraba axis. The arrest was carried out on 21 December, 2025 during a precision, intelligence driven operation
target=_blank>EU ambassador visits Zamfara as Gov. Lawal launches €5.1m peace, resilience project
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has launched a €5.1 million European Union (EU)-funded project aimed at strengthening peace, stability and resilience in conflict-affected communities in the state. The project, known as the Conflict Prevention, Crisis Response and Resilience (CPCRR), was unveiled at the Rescue Hall, Government House, Gusau. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman
target=_blank>Zamfara to Revamp Dansadau PHC as Gov Lawal Inspects Facility
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has ordered the total renovation, expansion and equipping of the Dansadau Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Maru Local Government Area, with the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities, to strengthen primary healthcare delivery in the state. The directive was given on Wednesday during an inspection visit to the
target=_blank>Governor Lawal inspects Gusau–Dansadau road, awards Dansadau–Nasarawa project
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has travelled 108 kilometres to Dansadau town in Maru Local Government Area to inspect the ongoing construction of the Gusau–Dansadau Road and approve another road project linking Dansadau to Nasarawa. The governor was received by a large crowd drawn from communities across the Dansadau Emirate during the visit, which was
target=_blank>Uba Sani signs 2026 budget, education takes lion’s share
Governor Uba Sani has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, with Education taking the largest share of 25% of the N985.9 billion budget of Kaduna State. Speaking at the Council Chambers of Sir Kashim Ibrahim House on Tuesday, the Governor said that the budget ‘’reflects our resolve to consolidate the gains we have made
Uba Sani signs 2026 budget, education takes lion’s share
target=_blank>Old friends, extended family exploited Buhari’s weaknesses — Former First Lady Aisha
Former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has disclosed that old friends and extended family members of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari exploited his weaknesses. Mrs Buhari said her late husband was vulnerable to various forms of scheming and manipulation by extended family members and old friends. She made the disclosure in the biography, From Soldier
Old friends, extended family exploited Buhari’s weaknesses — Former First Lady Aisha
target=_blank>Christmas: Police deploy personnel, operational assets for yuletide security in Niger
The Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has ordered the adequate deployment of police personnel and operational assets to ensure a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration in the state. Elleman, in a statement signed by the Niger State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, directed area commanders, tactical commanders
Christmas: Police deploy personnel, operational assets for yuletide security in Niger
target=_blank>28 kidnapped while travelling for Maulud in Plateau
Gunmen have abducted at least 28 people who were travelling to attend Maulud gathering in Zak village, Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State. The attack occurred on Sunday night when the assailants intercepted a vehicle conveying the travellers near Zak village and forcefully took all the occupants into the bush, leaving the
28 kidnapped while travelling for Maulud in Plateau
target=_blank>I nominated Osinbajo as Buhari’s VP after consulting Tinubu — Bisi Akande
A founding member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and former Governor of Osun State, Bisi Akande, has disclosed that he was instrumental in the emergence of Yemi Osinbajo as Vice President. Akande said he nominated Osinbajo for the position after consulting with President Bola Tinubu in 2011. His disclosure runs contrary to widespread claims
I nominated Osinbajo as Buhari’s VP after consulting Tinubu — Bisi Akande
target=_blank>Gov Alia presents N605.5bn budget to Benue Assembly
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Monday presented an appropriation bill of N605,506,704,066.16 for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. The governor said the 2025 budget of N550 billion had recorded a performance level of 73.2 per cent as of November, amounting to N402.691 billion. While providing a breakdown of
Gov Alia presents N605.5bn budget to Benue Assembly
target=_blank>PRP seeks Tinubu’s impeachment over alleged tax laws alterations
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has renewed its call for the impeachment of President Bola Tinubu if he is found guilty of tampering with Nigeria’s tax laws. The party accused the Tinubu administration of serious executive misconduct and disrespect for the constitution, following allegations that tax laws passed by the National Assembly were altered before
PRP seeks Tinubu’s impeachment over alleged tax laws alterations
target=_blank>Police arrest three over alleged possession of human parts in Osun
The Osun State Police Command has arrested three men over the alleged unlawful possession of human parts, conspiracy and disrespect for a corpse in Ile-Ogbo town. The suspects, according to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, were identified as
Police arrest three over alleged possession of human parts in Osun
target=_blank>Ogun Assembly orders TRACE to address indiscriminate parking under Kuto Bridge
Ogun State House of Assembly, through its Committee on Finance and Appropriations chaired by Musefiu Lamidi, has directed the State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE, to immediately address the indiscriminate parking of vehicles beneath the Kuto Flyover in Abeokuta and enforce compliance with traffic regulations to restore order around the Kuto Roundabout, thereby enhancing
Ogun Assembly orders TRACE to address indiscriminate parking under Kuto Bridge
target=_blank>Jigawa police confirm injury of ACP during raid on criminal hideout
The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed that a senior officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kundi Dauda Abubakar, was injured after police operatives were ambushed during a raid on a suspected criminal hideout in Jahun Local Government Area of the state. Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 7:00 a.m.
Jigawa police confirm injury of ACP during raid on criminal hideout
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