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target=_blank>Senator Barau boosts APC in Kano with defection of gov’s aide, NNPP Org Sec
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has received two prominent members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP)/Kwankwasiyya Movement into the All Progressives Congress (APC). The decampees include Hon. Umar Bala Haruna, Special Assistant to the Governor of Kano State in the Office of the Head of Service and Hon. Muhammad Hussaini,
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target=_blank>NASS bows to pressure, begins review of tax reform laws
…says certified copies will be made public From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The National Assembly has bowed to mounting public pressure over alleged alterations in Nigeria’s new tax regime, which comes into force on January 1, 2026, saying it has begun an internal review of the processes leading to the passage, presidential assent and gazetting of
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target=_blank>Trump trampling on Nigeria’s sovereignty – Dele Farotimi on U.S attack
By Seyi Babalola Dele Farotimi, a human rights lawyer and social commentator, has sharply criticised recent reports of US military attacks on ISIS-linked targets in Nigeria, calling the move a breach of the country’s sovereignty and a sign of government failure. Farotimi expressed his thoughts in a Facebook post in response to news of US
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target=_blank>Emir of Kano celebrates Christmas in Abia, lauds Otti for his achievements
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Mohammadu Sanusi II, celebrating this year’s Christmas in Abia State has commended Governor Alex Otti for the achievements his has recorded in the State. Emir Sanusi who arrived Abia on December 23, in eulogizing the Governor said even outside Abia and Nigeria, people have taken note
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target=_blank>US strikes: We gave them intelligence on terrorists – FG
The federal government has stated that it provided the United States with the intelligence on terrorists before the strikes by the country’s forces on Christmas Day. US President Donald Trump announced the strike on Islamic State militants in the northwest of the country over what he called the genocidal killings of Christians in Nigeria. Speaking
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target=_blank>US airstrike on terrorists an indictment on our leaders rather than victory — Former governorship aspirant
From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja A former Kogi state governorship aspirant and women leader, Princess Grace Iye Adejoh has said the current US Air bombardment to some terrorists camps in Nigeria should not be seen as a total victory but an indictment to our political leaders who failed to save the citizens when it mattered most.
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target=_blank>Tinubu hails $1.26bn financing breakthrough for Lagos-Calabar coastal highway
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has celebrated a landmark $1.26 billion financing deal for Phase 1, Section 2 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, calling it a “major achievement” that keeps Africa’s boldest infrastructure dream charging ahead without delay. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,
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target=_blank>Faking death saved catholic priest from kidnap – witness
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri A reliable source from the Owerri Archdiocesan Presteterium has revealed how the assistant parish priest of St Kevin’s Catholic Church, Reverend Father Raymond Njoku Ogbaku in Mbaitoli Local Government Area escaped from being abducted yesterday. The source told our correspondent that Father Njoku smartly faked his own death after being shot
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target=_blank>US airstrike a welcome development, says Niger APC Chieftain, Vatsa
Asks Sheikh Gumi to Keep his peace Urged Nigerians to support the US From John Adams, Minna Former commissioner for Information Culture and Tourism and Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Niger state Hon. Jonathan Vatsa has welcome the ongoing airstrike against the Islamic State sects and other terrorists across the country described
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target=_blank>Abdullahi Fodio University’s governing council appoints Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Professors, others
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Governing Council of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, has approved the appointment of two new Deputy Vice-Chancellors and the promotion of several distinguished academics to the ranks of Professors, Readers, Deputy Registrars,Deputy Bursar’s and. Non- Academic Staff. Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University,Mustapha Mansur Ango
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target=_blank>Afenifere Backs USA’s Attack On Terrorists In Nigeria
Afenifere, the Pan-Yoruba Social-Political organisation, has expressed its support for the attack on the terrorists’ hideout in the Northwest geo-political zone by the combined forces of the United States of America (USA) and Nigerian military forces. The mainstream Yoruba organisation, in a statement signed by the National Organising Secretary, Abagun Kole Omololu, said there cannot…
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target=_blank>PDP Reps Candidate Defects To APC In Ondo
A former Chairman of Ondo East Local Government in Ondo State and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Charles Adeduro, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeduro, who dumped the PDP on Thursday, took over 1,000 members of his supporters with him in Bolorunduro, the headquarters of Ondo East Local Government…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of public communication following the reported United States military strike on terrorist assets in Nigeria, describing it as ineffective and poorly coordinated. In a press statement signed on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the opposition party expressed concern that Nigerians first…
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target=_blank>Dele Momodu Questions Tinubu’s Silence After U.S. Military Operation In Nigeria
Veteran journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, has raised concerns over the whereabouts and response of President Bola Tinubu following reports of a United States–led military operation allegedly carried out on Nigerian soil with the cooperation of the Federal Government. In a post on Friday, Momodu said Nigerians were informed “from far away USA” about the…
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target=_blank>Terrorism: FG Confirms US Air Strikes In Nigeria
…Says it’s part of security cooperation between both countries The Federal Government has confirmed that the United States (US) military launched attacks on terrorist targets in the North West region of Nigeria. It however, said that the strikes which occurred on Christmas night was part of the security cooperation between both countries geared towards addressing…
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target=_blank>Akpabio, Abbas Direct CNA To Regazette Disputed Tax Laws
…Reps Reaffirm Commitment To Transparency The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas have asked the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamorudeen to re-gazette the Acts and issue Certified True Copies of the versions duly passed by both chambers. Spokesperson to the House and chairman…
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target=_blank>Insecurity: Airstrikes Hit Terrorist Hideouts In Sokoto — Officials Confirm
Officials of Tangaza Local Government Area in Sokoto State have confirmed that the US Military had carried out an offensive against some Lakurawa bandit enclaves in the Sokoto axis on Thursday night, December 25. New Telegraph gathered that the operations had raided multiple Lakurawa Bandits’ hideouts following the strikes. The area which shares borders with…
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target=_blank>Strange Explosion Causes Panic In Sokoto Community
A loud explosion suspected to be caused by an explosive device threw the community in Jabo town, Tambuwal local government area of Sokoto State, into panic on Christmas night. Local sources said the incident occurred suddenly, with the suspected explosive allegedly landing in the community. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded as the device reportedly didn’t…
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target=_blank>Tax Reform Laws: Reps Begin Institutional Review, Order Re-Gazetting
The House of Representatives has assured Nigerians that issues surrounding the passage, presidential assent and gazetting of recently enacted tax reform laws are being addressed strictly within the constitutional and statutory powers of the National Assembly. In a press statement issued on Friday by the House Spokesman, Akin Rotimi, the House said recent public commentary…
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target=_blank>Omokri Backs Tinubu, Commends Security Forces After US Strike In Sokoto
Ambassador-designate under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Reno Omokri has declared his firm support for Nigeria and the Federal Government following the recent United States strike in Sokoto State, North-West Nigeria, describing the action as part of broader efforts to protect lives and property across the country. In a statement posted on his verified X handle,…
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