
Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Saturday 27th December 2025
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target=_blank>Women cheat more than men, they are discreet – Toke Makinwa
By Seyi Babalola Toke Makinwa, a Nigerian actress and media figure, has spoken out about the discrepancy in infidelity between men and women. In a recent episode of her Toke Moments podcast, the movie star said that women cheat more than men but are more discreet. She said that women find it simpler to cheat
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target=_blank>Prostate cancer: Silent killer of black men
By Oluseye Ojo In Nigeria, prostate cancer is a silent killer of men, claiming approximately 31 lives daily. In 2022, records showed that the country recorded 18,019 new cases, resulting in 11,443 deaths. The alarming statistics placed prostate cancer as the most common and deadliest cancer among Nigerian men, with 32.8 cases and 16.3 deaths
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target=_blank>Ortom celebrates SGF Akume @72, hails his statesmanship, service
From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on the occasion of his 72nd birthday. Chief Ortom, in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Terver Akase, described Senator Akume
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target=_blank>Ododo, ECN DG inaugurate DAM Foundation complex, others
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Okene, Kogi State, recently came alive with activities as the DAM Foundation, a non-profit organisation, unveiled three transformative initiatives aimed at strengthening education, community development, and economic empowerment across the state. The unveiling ceremony was attended by the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, alongside the Director-General of
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target=_blank>Yuletide: Akpabio presents fishing boats to Akwa Ibom women
From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Boxing Day presented 10 outboard engine fishing boats to women and cooperative societies from riverine communities in Akwa Ibom State, as part of his constituency projects. The presentation took place at Akpabio’s country home in Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area, and beneficiaries were
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target=_blank>Matawalle FC clinch 9th ACP Mailafia Peace, Unity Football Tournament
From Abel Leonard, Lafia Matawalle FC of Doma on Saturday emerged champions of the 9th edition of the ACP Yakubu Agabi Mailafia Peace and Unity Football Tournament, following a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Greater Tomorrow FC of Lafia. The keenly contested final, played at the Daddere community football field, was decided in dramatic fashion as
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target=_blank>Housing: Ogun students hail Governor Abiodun for reviving PMB Estate
From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Students in Ogun State under the umbrella of National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) have praised the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, for reviving the construction President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) Estate, Kobape Road, Abeokuta, abadoned by the immediate past administration. The student body also lauded the governor for initiating and completing
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target=_blank>Lagos markets flooded with adulterated, deadly palm oil
• Health experts warn of looming organ failures, cancer, other diseases By Ngozi Nwoke In Lagos markets, a sinister trade of widespread adulterated palm oil, a staple cooking ingredient in Nigerian households, has become a death trap for consumers. Nutritionists, health experts, and even some market traders are sounding the alarm over the health risks
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target=_blank>Before your bull wanders off
Husbands can and do defect because defection is a two-way street. If wives can defect, so can husbands. If a woman doesn’t get too old for touching and pampering, a man is also entitled to warmth, kiss and cuddle. A bull is always a bull. His charging power may reduce but charge he must. He
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target=_blank>Nigerian troops in Benin Republic celeebrate Christmas in grandstyle
BY PHILIP NWOSU Nigeria troops stationed in Cotonou, Benin Republic hve been hosted a Christmas luncheon by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu under Operation ATILEYIN ALAAFIA. which was primarily to restore democracy in that country The troops were deployed to Benin Republic following a coup attempt and have since been operating
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target=_blank>Ekiti 2026: Fayemi Urges Sustained Mobilization For Oyebanji’s Re-Election
The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has charged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State to step up their mobilisation for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election for a second term, despite weak opposition in the state. Dr Fayemi gave the charge during the annual get-together of leaders of the…
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target=_blank>First Lady, Sanwo-Olu, Osoba, Ooni, Others To Grace Prayer Convention In Ikorodu
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, alongside governors in the Southwestern part of the country, are among the top dignitaries expected to attend this year’s annual convention and harvest of Divine Grace of Apata Ayeraye C&S International (Unification) Church in Ikorodu, Lagos. Also expected at the event are a former Ogun State Governor, Aremo Olusegun Osoba,…
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target=_blank>Federal Fire Service Contains Tanker Fire At In Gombe
The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Gombe State Command, has successfully contained a tanker fire incident that occurred while a fuel tanker was off-loading diesel at the Rain Oil Filling Station in Tumfure, Gombe State. The swift intervention of firefighters prevented the situation from escalating into a major disaster in the densely commercial area. According to…
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target=_blank>Private Health Technology Seeks Services Of Snr Lecturers In Two Depts
A private institution, the Ikirun College of Health Technology, Ikirun, Osun State, has announced vacancies for qualified academic staff in two of its key departments. The institution, which is approved by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to operate as a private College of Health Technology, made this known in a statement issued by…
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target=_blank>Foundation To Provide Clean Water Facilities Across Riverine Areas
…Extends food packs to 5000 households A non-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO), PEPC Foundation, has unveiled plans to construct clean water plants in riverine communities across the country. A young philanthropist and founder of PEPC Foundation, Otunba (Barr.) Lukman Akinsanya (Pepc) said the campaign is initiated to address the lack of clean water in riverine areas…
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target=_blank>US Airstrike: More Explosive-Like Objects Recovered As Terrorists Flee Tangaza
More explosive devices have been discovered in a different location from where the first bomb fell in Jabo town, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, following the US airstrike last night. This happened following the US airstrike in Jabo. Another object resembling an explosive device was discovered in a different location, about half a…
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target=_blank>N’Delta Group Issues 7-Day Ultimatum Over Allegations Against Tunji-Ojo
A Niger Delta rights group has issued a seven-day ultimatum to individuals behind what it described as defamatory allegations against the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. At a press briefing in Port Harcourt, the Niger Delta Rights Advocates accused one Isaiah Davies Ijele of orchestrating the claims through several unregistered groups, demanding that he…
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target=_blank>Improved Gas Supply Boosts Power Generation – NISO
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has announced a significant improvement in power generation following the repair and restoration of the vandalised Lagos–Escravos–Lagos gas supply infrastructure. The restoration, carried out by the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), has enhanced gas supply to several key thermal power plants across the country, marking a positive step toward…
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target=_blank>Boko Haram Attack: Soldiers, Civilians Fear Death In Hong, Adamawa
No fewer than two soldiers and dozens of civilians were reported feared dead following a recent attack in Garaha District of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State on Christmas day. Reports from Garaha District, the home town of former Secretary of the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha indicated that the insurgents…
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target=_blank>COAS Pays Courtesy Visit To Sultan Of Sokoto
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday, December 26, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, at his palace in Sokoto State. The visit underscored the Nigerian Army’s renewed commitment to strengthening civil–military relations and deepening collaboration with traditional institutions…
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