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target=_blank>Wabara urges Otti to join PDP for 2027 Abia governorship ticket
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, is wooing Governor Alex Otti of Abia State to the PDP, urging the governor to consider the party as a platform for his second-term bid. This is even as the former Senate President has
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target=_blank>Nasboi: I had nothing six years ago, begged for iPhone to make skits
By John Ogunsemore Content creator and singer, Nasboi has recounted his humble beginnings in the entertainment industry, revealing he had to borrow iPhones to make comedy skits six years ago. The entertainer, whose real name is Lawal Michael Nasiru Bolaji, stated this in an X post on Monday. Nasboi expressed gratitude to God for his
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E2%82%A6644-billion-budget-for-2026/ target=_blank>Kwara: Abdulrazaq presents ₦644 billion budget for 2026
From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State presented a ₦644 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the parliament on Monday. At least 65.95 per cent of the fiscal plan goes to capital expenditure, while the remaining will go to recurrent, such as supporting the poor and doubling down on workers’ welfare. The governor
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target=_blank>Zamfara APC congratulates Senator Yari on Obaloyin of Yorubaland title
From John Bassey, Gusau The entire Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the leadership of Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani, and indeed the good people of Zamfara State, have joyfully congratulated Senator Abdulaziz Yari on his turbaning with the traditional title of the first Obaloyin of Yorubaland and Oyo kingdom by His
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target=_blank>Nigeria remain 38th in final FIFA rankings of 2025
By Seyi Babalola Nigeria has retained its position in the FIFA men’s world rankings for December 2025, remaining at 38th overall, according to the most recent update given on Monday. With no competitive matches played since the previous ranking, the Super Eagles maintained their November point total of 1,502. The country currently ranks fifth among
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target=_blank>Egor Lga wins Benin Unity Cup 3-1 after dramatic penalty shootout
From Tony Osauzo, Benin The finals of the maiden edition of the Benin Unity Cup football tournament, sponsored by Senator Neda Imasuen, took place on Sunday evening at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, with Egor Local Government Area emerging champions after a tense 3–1 penalty shootout victory over Ovia North East Local Government
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target=_blank>Niger: Hotel owner attempts suicide after fire razes property
From John Adams, Minna Timely intervention by neighbours and other good Samaritans prevented a hotel owner, Sunday Agbo, from committing suicide after his multi-million-naira hotel was razed by fire in Suleja, Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State. The fire incident was said to have occurred on Sunday afternoon after one of the generating sets
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target=_blank>Tax reform: Implementation delay will hurt businesses – Oyedele
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said that delaying the implementation of the new tax laws beyond January 1, 2026, could negatively impact workers and businesses. Oyedele’s comment comes in the wake of the controversy surrounding the tax laws over alleged discrepancies between those passed by the
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target=_blank>UNIMED calls for disability-inclusive society at 2025 IDPD event
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, has advocated the need for a disability-inclusive society. Speakers at the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities organised by the university warned against discrimination against people living with disabilities in society. Speaking on the theme “Fostering Disability-inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress,” the
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target=_blank>FG declares Dec 25, 26, Jan 1 public holidays
By John Ogunsemore The Federal Government has declared December 25, December 26 and January 1 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations respectively. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this in a Monday statement signed by Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajayi. The minister urged Nigerians to reflect
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target=_blank>Creative Economy: CNDaniels Couture Urges FG To Review Textile Policy
The Chief Executive Officer of CNDaniels Couture, Nnamdi Daniel, has called on the Federal Government to review Nigeria’s textile policy to boost the local industry and promote economic growth. Speaking at the end-of-the-year party tagged Canvas of Culture, Daniel highlighted the challenges faced by local textile manufacturers and designers, including high import costs and inadequate…
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target=_blank>Insecurity: No Terrorist Group In Iwo – Oluwo
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has debunked the existence of a terrorist group in Iwo, Osun State. Oluwo described the report as false and unfounded, manufactured and coordinated by the enemies to discredit the security peculiarity and religious strength of Iwoland. He said the venture to attack the truth that Iwo and…
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target=_blank>2026: Nigeria Shall Progress Despite Economic, Security Challenges – Prophet Omitade
A renowned Ado Ekiti-based Cleric, Prophet James Omitade, has predicted that Nigeria shall survive and bounce back to global reckoning economically and politically in spite of the daunting challenges confronting it. However, the General Overseer of Holy Trinity Authority Prophetic Church International slammed Nigerian leaders for jettisoning mentorship in leadership promoted by chiefs Obafemi Awolowo,…
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target=_blank>Ogoni Cleanup: HYPREP’s Programme To Create Over 1,500 Jobs
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) is gearing up to create over 1,500 direct jobs in the Ogoni region, with skills training benefiting over 2,000 youths and women in 2026. The project, led by Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, has made significant progress in remediation activities, including shoreline cleanup (72.7% complete) and mangrove restoration (99% complete). Zabbey…
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target=_blank>Gov AbdulRazaq Presents N644bn 2026 Budget To Kwara Assembly
…Capital Expenditure gulps 65.98% Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill, totalling N644,004,816,893.00, to the State House of Assembly. At least 65.95 per cent of the fiscal plan goes for capital expenditure, while the remaining will go into recurrent expenses, such as supporting the poor and doubling down on workers’ welfare….
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target=_blank>Ogbeha Calls For Unity In Kogi Ahead Of ADC Elections
The North Central leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator Tunde Ogbeha, has emphasized the need for collective efforts to advance the party’s interests in Kogi State. He made this call over the weekend at a stakeholders’ unity meeting in Kogi under the leadership of the party’s North Central leader, Senaror Tunde Ogbeha. The…
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target=_blank>COAS Orders Relentless Offensive Against Bandits
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has ordered troops of the Nigerian Army 2 Division to intensify offensive operations and decisively flush out bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal elements operating within their Area of Responsibility. The directive was given on Monday, December 22, 2025, during the Army Chief’s maiden operational visit…
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target=_blank>SDP State Chairmen Warn Misinterpreting S’Court Judgement
The Forum of State Chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has issued a warning to those peddling misinformation regarding the outcome of the recent Supreme Court judgment. The Secretary of the Forum of SDP State Chairmen, Nasarawa State Chairman, Hon. Musa Danlami, in a statement issued in Abuja, said it had become imperative to…
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target=_blank>Farouk Controversy Raises Questions Of Public Responsibility, Education Funding – Obi
2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), raising broader questions about public responsibility, inequality, and Nigeria’s education crisis. The controversy followed allegations by Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, that Ahmed…
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target=_blank>Pankshin College Of Education Uncovers Certificate Forgery
…As Court Sentences two to Jail The Federal University of Education (FUE), Pankshin, Plateau State, has uncovered a syndicate involved in the forgery and issuance of fake academic results and certificates, leading to the conviction and imprisonment of two persons. The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Jere Ndazhaga, disclosed this on Monday during a…
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