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target=_blank>Terrorists killed as military bombs kingpin’s camp in Zamfara
Troops of the Nigerian military attached with the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, Sector 2, have bombed the logistics camp of the popular terrorist kingpin, Kachalla Dogo Sule, Daily Trust can confirm. It was learnt that the troops also leveled down Turba Hill located in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State with the
target=_blank>Zulum presents 2026 budget
Borno State governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, has presented a N890,331 billion proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. Of the total budget sum, the education sector received the highest sectoral allocation of N135 billion. Tagged the “Budget of Sustained Recovery and Growth,” it proposes N536,564,337,000.00 as capital expenditure and
target=_blank>Nasarawa, Gombe govs sign 2026 budgets
From Abubakar Abdullahi (Lafia) & Haruna Gimba Yaya (Gombe) Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has signed the N545,182 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. The budget, christened “Budget of Strategic Consolidation,” was originally proposed at N571.5 billion before it was reviewed by the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, with adjustments made to strengthen the
target=_blank>Wike to Makinde: You lied, I never offered to ‘hold PDP’ for Tinubu
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has faulted the allegation by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, that he (Wike) had offered to hold the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for President Bola Tinubu. Wike made the rebuttal during his end-of-year media chat in Port Harcourt on Monday. Recall that Makinde had
target=_blank>Why vehicle carrying Anthony Joshua Crashed –FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command, says the road crash involving the Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua, on Monday, was caused by speeding and wrongful overtaking on the part of the driver. Spokesperson of the command, Afolabi Odunsi, disclosed this in a statement made available to Daily Trust. Daily Trust had reported that
target=_blank>National grid collapses again
Nigeria’s power grid has once again collapsed, plunging several cities into darkness. A check on the website of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed hourly generation dropped sharply from 2660.77 megawatts around 2pm to 139.92MW by 3pm. Shiroro hydro power plant and Delta gas plant that were contributing to the grid during the period.
target=_blank>Two killed, 16 injured in Plateau road crash
Two persons have lost their lives and 16 others injured in an auto crash involving a trailer and five cars around Polo Roundabout in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Peter Yakubu Longsan, Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state, confirmed the incident, stating that it happened
target=_blank>Two dead in Ogun accident involving Anthony Joshua
Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road accident which claimed two lives along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, on Monday. Our correspondent gathered vehicle carrying Joshua, a Lexus Jeep marked KRD 850 HN, reportedly collided with a stationary truck along the highway. The Spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety, Ogun Command, Afolabi Odunsi, confirmed the
target=_blank>Truck rams into procession in Nasarawa, kills 4
From Abubakar Abdullahi, Lafia An auto crash during the annual Eggon Carnival in Nasarawa-Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State has claimed the lives of four people and injured several others. The accident involved three trucks, one of which rammed into the carnival procession. Those injured are currently receiving treatment at the Nasarawa-Eggon General Hospital,
target=_blank>Gov. Lawal Appoints Retired AIG Dalijan as Zamfara CPG Commandant
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved the appointment of a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Muhammad Shehu Dalijan, as the new State Commandant of the Community Protection Guards (CPG). The Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, who disclosed the development, said the appointment takes immediate effect. He said the
target=_blank>Tax reform law: Reps Minority Caucus seeks suspension of implementation
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has demanded the immediate suspension of the implementation of the recently enacted tax reform laws. The demand follows allegations that the statutes were unlawfully altered after being passed by the National Assembly and assented to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda, in a
Tax reform law: Reps Minority Caucus seeks suspension of implementation
target=_blank>23 ships with fuel, food items to arrive Lagos ports – NPA
A total of 23 vessels carrying petroleum products, foodstuffs and other commodities are scheduled to berth at the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos between December 29 and 31. This was disclosed by the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, in its latest Shipping Position report, a copy of which was made available to journalists
23 ships with fuel, food items to arrive Lagos ports – NPA
target=_blank>2027: Join APC, get full support – Deputy Speaker Kalu tells Governor Otti
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has urged Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to stop sitting on the fence and join the All Progressives Congress, APC, saying the governor would receive the full support of Abia APC members if he defected. Kalu made the call while addressing APC members and his
2027: Join APC, get full support – Deputy Speaker Kalu tells Governor Otti
target=_blank>Trump not bringing war but peace to Nigeria – Riley Moore
US Congressman Riley Moore has dismissed insinuations that President Donald Trump is attempting to bring war to Nigeria. Moore made the remark in a post on his verified X handle on Monday. His comments followed a US military airstrike on a terrorist enclave in north-west Nigeria on Christmas Day, reportedly carried out on the directive
Trump not bringing war but peace to Nigeria – Riley Moore
target=_blank>Nigerian army finally reveals details of US military-led airstrikes in Sokoto
The Nigerian Army on Monday confirmed that there was a significant military operational success following a US military-led airstrike on Lakurawa insurgent hideouts in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. DAILY POST reports that US military on Thursday last week fired at least twelve tomahawk missiles against the Lakurawa terrorists in parts of Sokoto
Nigerian army finally reveals details of US military-led airstrikes in Sokoto
target=_blank>NPFL: El-Kanemi Warriors skipper Musa celebrates win over Bayelsa United
El-Kanemi Warriors captain, Zayyad Musa, has reacted to his team’s narrow away win over Bayelsa United. Musa expressed delight at the 1-0 victory secured at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, on Sunday. Sadiq Mohammed scored the decisive goal for El-Kanemi Warriors. “I thank Almighty Allah for the victory and for an injury-free game,” Musa stated
NPFL: El-Kanemi Warriors skipper Musa celebrates win over Bayelsa United
target=_blank>Ogun Assembly passes 2026 appropriation bill, increases IGR by over N2.1bn
The Ogun State House of Assembly on Monday passed the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N1,668,997,993,125.44, presented by Governor Dapo Abiodun barely 26 days ago. The passage followed the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation by its Chairman, Musefiu Lamidi, who subsequently moved the motion for its adoption. The motion
Ogun Assembly passes 2026 appropriation bill, increases IGR by over N2.1bn
target=_blank>What PDP said about Wike’s media parley
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, of being a constant agent of provocation in the political space, alleging that he creates trouble to mask selfish intentions. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, stated this in a statement issued on Monday in response to
What PDP said about Wike’s media parley
target=_blank>Makinde lied, I didn’t offer to hold PDP for Tinubu – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed as false Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State’s allegation that he offered to “hold” the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for President Bola Tinubu. Wike made the rebuttal on Monday during his end-of-year media chat in Port Harcourt, describing the claim as a blatant
Makinde lied, I didn’t offer to hold PDP for Tinubu – Wike
target=_blank>Gov Adeleke signs 2026 Osun budget, vows full implementation
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. The governor also pledged full implementation of the budget as his administration entered the final year of its first term, during a signing ceremony held in Osogbo on Monday. He was accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi; the Speaker of
Gov Adeleke signs 2026 Osun budget, vows full implementation
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