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target=_blank>Osun LG Funds: Supreme Court’s ruling victory for rule of Law – Minister
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has applauded the Supreme Court for striking out the suit filed by the Osun State Government seeking to compel the Federal Government to release allocations to the sacked PDP-led local government chairmen in the state. Daily Trust reports that the apex court in a 6–1 majority decision
target=_blank>IBB Calls for Northern Reawakening Amid Rising Insecurity
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), has urged Northern leaders to reclaim the region’s core values of humility, unity and service, warning that rising insecurity and socio-economic challenges threaten its stability and development. His message, delivered by Colonel Lawal Gwadabe at the 2nd Hassan Katsina Memorial Conference, stressed the need for renewed purpose
target=_blank>EPL: Arsenal slip in title race after 2-1 loss to Aston Villa
Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions took a hit on Saturday after a late strike condemned them to a 2-1 defeat against a determined Aston Villa side at Villa Park. Matty Cash put the hosts ahead in the 36th minute, finishing off a well-worked move to give Unai Emery’s men control of the first half. Arsenal
target=_blank>Osun gov’ship: My disqualification a huge joke – Omisore
Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has described his disqualification from the party’s Osun governorship primary as “a huge joke,” accusing the screening panel of partisanship and procedural violations. Omisore, who spoke to journalists after appearing before the APC Appeal Committee on Saturday in Abuja, said the screening panel’s
target=_blank>FG clarifies subject selection in senior secondary schools’ curriculum
The Federal Government has clarified issues surrounding subject selection under the revised Senior Secondary School Curriculum as registration for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) continues. In a statement issued Saturday, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Sa’id Suwaiba Ahmad, said there is no restriction or exclusion
target=_blank>Brazilian Ship Intercepted with 25.5kg Cocaine at Lagos Port
The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a Brazilian ship, MV San Anthonio, at the Lagos Port Complex with 25.5 kilograms of cocaine on board. The drugs were packed in 24 parcels and hidden in five bags carefully concealed on the vessel. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, said the
target=_blank>Ndume asks Tinubu to withdraw Ambassadorial list, cites breach of Federal Character
Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withdraw the ambassadorial nomination list currently before the Senate, alleging that its composition violates the Federal Character principle prescribed by the 1999 Constitution. The Senate had on Thursday received the lists of career and non-career ambassadorial nominees from President Tinubu, which was referred
target=_blank>CAC to ban unregistered PoS operators from Jan 1
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has directed all Point-of-Sale operators (PoS) across the country to complete their registration before 1 January 2026, warning that unregistered operators will be barred from conducting business thereafter. In a public notice on Saturday, the Commission said it had observed a surge in unregistered PoS operators across the country. The
target=_blank>Uba Sani Advises Law Enforcement Agents On Use Of Force
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has advised law enforcement agents to always use non violent means in carrying out their statutory duties but can only resort to proportional force when necessary. The Governor noted that ‘’force must never be used vindictively or as a form of extrajudicial punishment, or in a discriminatory manner, or
E2%82%A61-39bn/ target=_blank>Kaduna Free Bus Scheme Lifts 1.4 Million Passengers in 5 Months, Saves Citizens ₦1.39bn
Kaduna State Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki has said that the State’s free CNG bus service has transported over 1.4 million passengers across four major routes between July and November 2025. According to him the free bus saved residents more than ₦1.39 billion in transport fares. Presenting the figures, Maiyaki said the assessment measured
target=_blank>Allegations baseless, entirely untrue – Ex-Army chief Yahaya on links to terrorism
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has described as false and malicious, allegations linking him to individuals purportedly involved in terrorism financing. The allegation, credited to Maj.-Gen. Danjuma Ali-Keffi, rtd, claimed that the former army chief had ties to suspected terror financiers. In a statement issued on his behalf by Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman,
Allegations baseless, entirely untrue – Ex-Army chief Yahaya on links to terrorism
target=_blank>Insecurity: 4,444 Quran reciters pray against banditry in Kano, Nigeria
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano has warned that the issue of insecurity not be politicized in Nigeria as the state converged to pray and recite the Quran against the recent encroachment of armed bandits. The Governor warned that insecurity does not know politics or party affiliations, saying that is the reason why everyone, regardless of
Insecurity: 4,444 Quran reciters pray against banditry in Kano, Nigeria
target=_blank>Rivers: ‘God, Tinubu’s special favour brought me back as Gov’ – Fubara
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State on Saturday, attributed his return to office to the “special grace of God” and “special favour” of President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu had suspended Fubara for six months following crisis with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike and the state legislators. Upon completion, Tinubu reinstated Fubara
Rivers: ‘God, Tinubu’s special favour brought me back as Gov’ – Fubara
target=_blank>Omisore blasts Osun APC over his disqualification from party primary
A former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has faulted his exclusion from the party’s Osun State governorship primary, describing the move as “a complete farce,” while accusing the screening panel of bias and procedural breaches. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Saturday, after a meeting with the APC Screening Appeal
Omisore blasts Osun APC over his disqualification from party primary
target=_blank>CAS hails NAF Alpha Jet pilots for safe ejection during flight emergency
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has commended the bravery and professionalism of its Alpha Jet pilots who safely ejected following an in-flight emergency during a post-inspection functional check flight today, 6 December 2025, at Nigerian Air Force Base Kainji. The NAF Alfa craft developed an emergency, shortly after it took off, prompting the pilots to
CAS hails NAF Alpha Jet pilots for safe ejection during flight emergency
target=_blank>KWAM1 declares interest in becoming next Awujale of Ijebuland
Famous Nigerian musician, Wasiu Ayinde, professionally known as Kwam1 or K1 De Ultimate, has declared interest in the Awujale throne. The singer made his intention to ascend the ancestral stool known in a letter addressed to Fusengbuwa Ruling House on Wednesday December 3, 2025. Kwam1 in his proposal said his decision aligns with the provisions
KWAM1 declares interest in becoming next Awujale of Ijebuland
target=_blank>EPL: Arsenal suffer injury blow after Aston Villa defeat
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has confirmed that Cristhian Mosquera will be “out for weeks” with an ankle problem. Arteta revealed this after their 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday. The Gunners began the game with Jurrien Timber and Hiero Hincapie in the centre of defence. Mosquera was ruled out for the trip to Villa
EPL: Arsenal suffer injury blow after Aston Villa defeat
target=_blank>Ogbuagu returns for Abia Warriors vs Rivers United
Emmanuel Ogbuagu has returned for Abia Warriors’ Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 16 encounter against Rivers United after his injury layoff. The defender last featured for the Umuahia-based side in the 2–0 defeat to Shooting Stars in Ibadan. Ogbuagu’s return is a timely boost for Imama Amapakabo’s side, who are without a win in
Ogbuagu returns for Abia Warriors vs Rivers United
target=_blank>BREAKING: Military jet reportedly crashes in Niger community
A jet belonging to the Nigerian Air Force has reportedly crashed near Karabonde, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. This was disclosed by a Niger State-based online digital television network, Lapai TV, in a post on its official Facebook page on Saturday evening. “Two Nigerian Air Force Pilots Reportedly Survive Alpha Jet Crash Close
BREAKING: Military jet reportedly crashes in Niger community
target=_blank>Lagos: Customs seizes 25.5kg cocaine on Brazilian vessel in Apapa Port
The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has intercepted 25.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed aboard a Brazilian vessel, MV San Anthonio. According to a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Suleiman Isah, the narcotics were recovered during an intelligence-driven inspection of the ship. The drugs, compressed into
Lagos: Customs seizes 25.5kg cocaine on Brazilian vessel in Apapa Port
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