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target=_blank>Okpebholo: Most Kidnapping, violence in Ekpoma carried out by locals
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has alleged that many of those involved in criminal activities in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, are indigenes of the area. The governor said this during a stakeholders’ engagement with students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, government officials and other critical stakeholders. According to him, investigations by
target=_blank>Father, son killed in fresh attack on Benue community
A father and his son have reportedly been killed at Imande Avur, Abande community in Mbaikyor District of Turan land in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. Locals said the incident occurred on Wednesday while the victims, Elder Abur Alam and his son, Ikyaa Bashi, were working on their farms in a bid to
target=_blank>Inflation drops to 15.15% in December – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has stated that Nigeria’s Headline Inflation dropped to 15.15 percent in December 2025. Daily Trust reports that the figure is higher than 14.45% reported in November but the adjustment in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased the figure to 17.33 percent. The NBS in its monthly report said the
target=_blank>WORD-FOR-WORD: What Taiwo Oyedele said about Tax laws at 2026 Economic Outlook (Video)
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman, Presidential Tax Reform Committee, was one of the keynote speakers at the 2026 Economic Outlook organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). The programme with theme: ‘ICAN@60: Accountability as the Bedrock for National Development’, held in Lagos. Oyedele spoke about the new tax laws, alleged alteration, role of the
target=_blank>Dangote supplied 32m litres of petrol – NMDPRA
The Dangote Refinery supplied 32.02 million litres of Petrol Motor Spirit (PMS) in December, a factsheet released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has disclosed. The factsheet said the company showed a strong capacity utilization for the month of December reaching a maximum of 71% utilization from the 50 million litres
target=_blank>Rivers Assembly fails to resume plenary after impeachment notice against Fubara
The Rivers State House of Assembly did not reconvene for plenary on Thursday, barely a week after issuing an impeachment notice against governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The House, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, had last Thursday, following the motion for the impeachment of the governor, adjourned plenary to reconvene on Thursday,
target=_blank>Tinubu absent as Shettima presides over Armed Forces Remembrance Day
In the absence of President Bola Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima presided over the Armed Forces Remembrance Day activities, on Thursday. The president, who has been out of the country since last year, is currently attending a summit at the United Arab Emirate. Usually, the Commander-in-Chief presides over the occasion, but in his absence, Shettima led
target=_blank>24 abducted Kogi worshippers regain freedom
Twenty-four parishioners abducted from a branch of ECWA Church at Àyetoro-Kiri in Kabba/ Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State last month have regained freedom. Gunmen suspected to be bandits stormed the Church on December 14, 2025, and kidnapped about 37 parishioners. The victims include elderly women, men and teenagers. Since the incident, the community
target=_blank>SEC asks police to clamp down on cryptocurrency fraudsters
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called on the Nigeria Police Force to intensify efforts against cryptocurrency fraudsters, Ponzi scheme operators and other investment scammers operating outside the regulated capital market. The appeal was made on Wednesday by the SEC Director-General, Mr Emomotimi Agama, during a visit to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun,
target=_blank>Yobe upgrades 5 general hospitals to specialist status
The Yobe State Government has upgraded five general hospitals to specialist hospitals to strengthen healthcare service delivery across the state. The Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Abubakar Yerima, disclosed this while addressing journalists during a media tour of the facilities. Speaking in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area, Dr Yerima
target=_blank>2027: How Amaechi could unsettle Atiku, Peter Obi in ADC – Segun Sowunmi
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Sowunmi, has warned that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, should not underestimate former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Sowunmi said Amaechi possesses strong political structures and alliances capable of making him a
2027: How Amaechi could unsettle Atiku, Peter Obi in ADC – Segun Sowunmi
target=_blank>Natasha: Injustice not sustained – Aisha Yesufu
Co-convener of BringBackOurGirls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, has reacted to the withdrawal of two cases by the Federal Government against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a post on her verified X handle on Thursday, the human rights activist said the injustice was not sustained. DAILY POST reports that an Abuja High Court on Thursday dismissed
Natasha: Injustice not sustained – Aisha Yesufu
target=_blank>His legacy speaks for itself – SDP pays tribute to late Nigerian senator, Akwashiki
Nigeria’s opposition party, Social Democratic Party, SDP, has paid tributes to the late Senator Godiya Akwashiki, who died on December 31, 2025, at an Indian hospital, aged 52. The tribute was delivered on Thursday during an evening of remembrance organized by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, where Akwashiki
His legacy speaks for itself – SDP pays tribute to late Nigerian senator, Akwashiki
target=_blank>Resident doctors joined strike due to its nationwide nature — Alia
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, has said resident doctors in the state joined the ongoing strike because of its nationwide nature, noting that the disruption of medical services poses grave risks to families and communities. He stated this while speaking with newsmen after an interdenominational church service held to mark the 2026 Armed
Resident doctors joined strike due to its nationwide nature — Alia
target=_blank>Four weeks, thousands of stories: How PalmPay’s Purple December took over Nigeria’s festive timeline
If you were online in December, you did not have to look for it. It found you. A familiar shade of purple appeared again and again, in comment sections, on timelines, in short videos shared with excitement. PalmPay’s Purple December 2025 did not announce itself loudly. It simply arrived, slipped neatly into the festive mood,
Four weeks, thousands of stories: How PalmPay’s Purple December took over Nigeria’s festive timeline
target=_blank>Man Utd bring back two players from loan
Manchester United have brought back two of their players from loan spells. The Red Devils announced this in a post on their website on Wednesday. The two players are Joe Hugill and Habeeb Ogunneye. Hugill, 22, joined Barnet last July, the fifth loan stint of his Man United career. The centre-forward played for the Bees
Man Utd bring back two players from loan
target=_blank>NPFL: Ogunbote celebrates Plateau United’s draw with Abia Warriors
Plateau United technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, has described his team’s draw with Abia Warriors as a good start to the second stanza of the season. The Peace Boys held Abia Warriors to a 1-1 draw at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Wednesday. Ogunbote admitted that there is still lot of room for improvement in his
NPFL: Ogunbote celebrates Plateau United’s draw with Abia Warriors
target=_blank>NNL: Osun United resume with renewed purpose for second stanza
Osun United have resumed preparation for the second stanza of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The team held their first training session on Wednesday in Osogbo with the next round billed to resume on February 14. The Omoluabi Giants embarked on a short break after the completion of the first stanza. Osun United
NNL: Osun United resume with renewed purpose for second stanza
target=_blank>NPFL: Why Wikki Tourists lost to Warri Wolves – Maikaba
Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Abdullahi Maikaba, has blamed missed chances for his team’s 1-0 defeat to Warri Wolves. Ezekiel Oroh’s lone strike gave Warri Wolves the maximum points against Wikki Tourists at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium on Wednesday. Maikaba believed that the visitors capitalise on the only chance they had in the game. “We
NPFL: Why Wikki Tourists lost to Warri Wolves – Maikaba
target=_blank>EPL: Merson predicts Man Utd vs Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea fixtures
Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has predicted some of the Premier League matches that will be played this weekend. The big game will be played at Old Trafford, when Manchester United welcome Manchester City. Incidentally, the Derby is the first game of the weekend, as it has been scheduled for Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off. Later in
EPL: Merson predicts Man Utd vs Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea fixtures
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