Boko Haram insurgency has lasted 15 years, longer than civil war — Obasanjo
“Civil war lasted for 30 months. Although we thought it would last for six months. But this fight against insurgents and criminals has lasted for almost 15 years.”
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There’s no country that doesn’t know about Detty December in Nigeria – Hospitality expert
“The hospitality field in Nigeria has been largely increasing for the past decade. Specifically, in the last three or four years, you’ve seen that it has attracted millions and millions in the holy season, December,” he said.
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Adamawa Police deploy mobile force as communal clashes erupt in Lamurde
The Adamawa State Police Command has deployed units of the Mobile Police Force to Lamurde Local Government Area following renewed communal violence between the Bachama and Chobo communities.
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‘One Battle After Another’ leads Golden Globes nominations with nine
The Golden Globes, set for January 11, are widely seen as a bellwether for the Academy Awards
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2026 budget: FG lists key focus areas amid global funding cuts
…Only 24% of 2025 aid plan fundraised, say Int’l NGOs By Progress Godfrey, Abuja The Federal Government says the 2026 budget will focus on ward-based development, infrastructure, security and stronger domestic production as Nigeria adjusts to declining global aid. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, at a stakeholders’ engagement with the Nigeria International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO) […]
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Tinubu warns public officers against nepotism, corruption
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Sunday night warned public office holders to desist from nepotism, cronyism and political patronage, saying they are the root causes of corruption.
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FCT ’ll continue to build more houses for judges — Wike
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will continue to support the judiciary to enhance productivity, reduce delays, and uphold the independence and integrity of the judiciary.
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LASTMA condemns one-way driving as delivery rider suffers severe fracture in Maryland crash
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has decried the rising spate of one-way driving in the state, following a serious accident on the Odo Iya-Alaro Bridge, inward Maryland, that left a delivery motorcyclist with a grievous limb fracture.
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Trump says to sign order blocking AI regulation by states
President Donald Trump said Monday he will attempt to strip states of the right to regulate the surging AI industry, arguing the move is vital to maintain US dominance.
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Police withdrawal from VIP: IGP’s monitoring team arrive Anambra
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit on enforcement of police withdrawal from the Very Important Persons (VIPs) escort duties has arrived Anambra for the exercise. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said that the Commissioner of Police (CP), Ikioye Orutugu, made this known while receiving the team […]
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Barcelona defence on ‘another level’ now, says Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick claimed Monday his team’s defending is now on “another level” after a run of good results.
Politics
Peter Obi and the ADC: Is the honeymoon already over?
The Obi-or-Nothing agenda implies that the ADC leadership must hand its presidential ticket to Peter Obi unopposed.
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FG to Courts: Speed up hearing of terrorism, kidnapping cases
"Yet, let it be said clearly: criticism of the judiciary is a testament to the central role it plays in our democracy.
Metro
How attacks in Anambra communities left many dead, property burnt
Several communities in Anambra State were thrown into fear and chaos over the weekend as coordinated attacks and violent incidents left many people dead and property worth millions of naira destroyed in different parts of the state.
Entertainment
‘One Battle After Another’ leads Golden Globes nominations with nine
The Golden Globes, set for January 11, are widely seen as a bellwether for the Academy Awards
Web3
Thailand seizes $300 mn in assets linked to cyberscam networks
Thailand has seized more than $300 million in assets tied to criminal networks running multibillion-dollar scam centres in Southeast Asia, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday.
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Naija Diaspora
Davido’s ‘Galorizzy’, Wizkid’s ‘Money Constant’ battle for Detty December 2025 anthem
Every year, Nigeria’s festive season arrives not just with parties and concerts, but also with a defining soundtrack — the one song that becomes the heartbeat of Detty December.
ICYMI
Court refuses Nnamdi Kanu’s motion for transfer from Sokoto Correctional Centre
Justice Omotosho, therefore, said based on the judgement delivered on Nov. 20, there was no notice of appeal before him.
Business
Amid blackouts: NERC, experts clash as DisCos’ revenue rises to N1.7trn
•Billing, collection efficiency on the rise – NERC • Experts disagree, say customers are being cheated By Ediri Ejoh The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, and experts in the sector appear to be singing a different song over the factors driving the increase in the revenue of electricity distribution companies, DisCos. While NERC attributed the increase in […]
Sports
Barcelona defence on ‘another level’ now, says Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick claimed Monday his team's defending is now on "another level" after a run of good results.
Special Report
Why Netizens think Matawalle should also resign as old video trends again
“Not all of them are criminals, some are good citizens, but due to some circumstances, they subscribe to such criminality”
Kidnap Terror Returns: From Abuja to North, communities live in fear again
IN just two weeks, Nigeria has been gripped by a wave of coordinated kidnappings from the Federal Capital Territory to the far North-West
Aeropolitics: Without policy backing, partnerships, Nigerian airlines can’t thrive internationally — Demuren
Stakeholders in the air transport sector gathered in Lagos to hear former NCAA D-G,Demuren, assess Nigeria’s position in international aeropolitics
Why we still don’t open our businesses on Mondays — South-East residents
Despite improved security situation in the South-East, some commercial cities in the area are still not opening for businesses on Monday
Technology
Robotics, coding classes, giving Nigeria’s edu-system facelift – Women in technology
A post-event report by Women in Technology in Nigeria, WITIN, has revealed that schools nationwide have started establishing robotics clubs, coding classes, sustainability projects and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, STEM innovation hubs to give Nigeria’s education system a facelift.
Improved financial mgt raises FairMoney’s credit rating
The deployment of cutting-edge technology and customer-centric approach in financial management have combined to give Nigeria’s frontline Microfinance bank, FairMoney improved credit rating by Global Credit Rating, GCR.
Meta begins removal of under-16s from social media in Australia
Tech giant Meta said Thursday it is starting to remove under-16s in Australia from Instagram, Threads and Facebook ahead of the country’s world-first youth social media ban.
Startup Success Hinges on Product Credibility, Governance, and Founder Experience – Experts at Africa Startup Festival
At the ongoing Africa Startup Festival, industry leaders highlighted key factors that determine whether startups attract funding and succeed in competitive markets.
Education
NUC identifies 32 ‘honorary degree mills’
NUC received the report of its Committee on the Investigation of the Awards and Public Use or Misuse of Honorary Doctorates
Enabulele pushes for youth civic responsibility as Eghosa Grammar School wins DOEF debate
By Chioma Obinna As Nigeria grapples with declining educational engagement and growing youth disillusionment, the 2025 Dr. Osahon Enabulele Foundation (DOEF) Debate Competition for secondary schools has emerged as a beacon of hope, challenging students to think critically, engage civically and reclaim the narrative around education. Meanwhile, Eghosa Grammar School has won the N1m star prize […]
FCT teacher, Serah Yusuf, emerges winner of 2025 Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition
Serah Yusuf of Wisdom International School of Excellence (WISE), Tudun Wada, Lugbe, FCT Abuja,has emerged the winner of the 11th edition of the prestigious Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition at the Grand Finale held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Yusuf, adjudged the winner of the 2025 Maltina […]
How conducive environment leads to better learning outcomes — World Bank report
By Adesina Wahab A report by World Bank, which was published in Education for Global Development, has shown how inadequate learning environment can undermine the promise of education, but well-designed spaces can enhance teaching methods and lead to better student outcomes. Education is the pathway to jobs and the surest way out of poverty, empowering generations […]