Tinubu departs Maiduguri for Bauchi
The president will, thereafter, proceed to Lagos, where he is expected to spend the end-of-year holidays
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3-State Tour: Tinubu departs Maiduguri for Bauchi
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday departed Maiduguri, Borno for Bauchi State after inaugurating key projects and attending the marriage ceremony of a son of a former Borno Governor, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff.
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Female sweeper killed in Lagos road accident
Confirming the incident in a statement, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said the victim was carrying out her routine environmental sanitation duties when the tragedy occurred.
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Tinubu departs Maiduguri for Bauchi
The president will, thereafter, proceed to Lagos, where he is expected to spend the end-of-year holidays
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Troops arrest suspected gunrunner, recover arms in Plateau
Troops of Joint Task Force Operation-Enduring Peace (JTF-OPEP), have arrested a suspected gun runner at Mairana community of Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Maj. Samson Zhakom, the Media Officer of the operation disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Jos. Zhakom said that the operation, held on Friday, followed a credible intelligence […]
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Tambuwal to world powers: Nigeria’s insecurity is criminal, not religious
Tambuwal said bandits and armed marauders do not represent any religion, but are criminals driven by violence and lawlessness.
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Inside Nigeria’s secret kitchens of power, by Stephanie Shaakaa
Loyalists and strategists who understand Tinubu’s instincts and patience: Femi Gbajabiamila, James Faleke as the fierce defender, and Bayo Onanuga
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Drug test policy for schools will reduce substance abuse – Marwa
According to him, the move will also curb drug abuse by young people, especially those aspiring to gain admission into tertiary institutions.
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From ‘padded budget’ to ‘forged laws’; Peter Obi reacts to tax laws’ alterations
“Most disturbing is the silence of the Presidency on a matter involving allegations of forgery, institutional sabotage, and abuse of process. Who made these alterations?”
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I’ll retire from politics after my tenure as gov – Otti
Governor Alex Otti has restated his “long-standing position to retire from active politics” after his tenure as governor, insisting that he has no presidential, vice presidential or senatorial ambition after his governorship position.
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Cultists kill FUO graduate in Bayelsa
“Vikings members had advised him to leave the area, but he stayed because of his girlfriend,” a source said.
Politics
PDP will not fail – Party factions assure Nigerians after meeting with INEC
The two warring factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday said the party remained on course and would not disappoint Nigerians.
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From ‘padded budget’ to ‘forged laws’; Peter Obi reacts to tax laws’ alterations
"Most disturbing is the silence of the Presidency on a matter involving allegations of forgery, institutional sabotage, and abuse of process. Who made these alterations?"
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Cultists kill FUO graduate in Bayelsa
"Vikings members had advised him to leave the area, but he stayed because of his girlfriend," a source said.
Entertainment
Celebrities share their regrets, triumphs in 2025, aspirations in 2026
As 2025 winds down, Nigeria’s brightest stars are taking a moment to look back at the year that was unpacking the regrets and setbacks that shaped them, celebrating the small victories that kept them going, and mapping out bold aspirations for 2026.
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Bhutan pledges $1 bn cryptocurrency for ‘mindfulness’ city
Bhutan said Wednesday it will invest $1 billion from national cryptocurrency reserves to develop a "Mindfulness City", which it hopes will become an economic hub for the tiny Himalayan nation.
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Detty December a career booster for artistes – Odunfa Damilare, Entertainment Executive
Detty December remains one of the most impactful periods for artistes in Nigeria, offering visibility, fan engagement and career growth through a packed calendar of performances across Lagos and other major cities. Odunfa Damilare, CEO of BOSS CITY iNC, says the festive season delivers overwhelmingly positive outcomes for artistes, with back-to-back shows allowing them to […]
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Tinubu departs Maiduguri for Bauchi
The president will, thereafter, proceed to Lagos, where he is expected to spend the end-of-year holidays
Business
Nigeria’s economy still poses significant risks to long-term investor confidence — Economist
"While portfolio inflows dominate (over 90% of capital importation), genuine Foreign Direct Investment has plummeted"
Sports
Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years after 2028 edition
The Africa Cup of Nations will be staged every four years following an edition planned for 2028 in a major change to what is currently a biennial showpiece, African football chief Patrice Motsepe announced on Saturday.
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
Why we’re now considering satellites for telecom services – Airtel
Airtel Nigeria has explained that recent advances in satellite technology, driven by SpaceX’s Starlink, have made satellite-based telecom services both effective and cost-efficient.
Power Grids, Banks, hospitals face rising threats from global cyber war, Tech experts warn FG
Technology researcher and CEO, Compsoftnet Technologies, Mr Taiwo Akinremi,has warned the Federal government to brace the challenge of protecting the country’s critical infrastructure and assets that guarantee social amenities, like water, electricity grid and even banks as they face severe threats from global hackers.
Why we’re now considering satellite for telecom services – Airtel
Airtel has said with Spacex’s Starlinks, provision of telecom services through satellite has become both effective and cost effective.
Verve surpasses 100m issuances, forges alliance with top global tech brands
Payment card brand Verve has officially surpassed the milestone of 100 million cards issued across Africa.
Education
Senate’s query about Safe Schools Project that must be answered
The seed money raised for Safe School Project was over $30 million, raised from contributions and donations by the Federal Government
BUA Cement awards N40m scholarship to 200 students in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara
By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTO BUA Cement Sokoto Plant has awarded N40 million scholarships to 200 students across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states, reaffirming its commitment to educational development and community empowerment as part of its corporate social responsibility. The scholarship beneficiaries include 50 students from Sokoto State, 50 from Kebbi State, and 50 from Zamfara […]
Project Enlighten: RSF renovates Ilupeju Library, to focus on others
By Jimoh Babatunde The Rachisols Foundation (RSF) has brought a new lease of life to the Ilupeju Public Library with the successful launch of 2025 Project Enlighten, a mega project aimed at renovating and modernizing public libraries in Lagos State. The event was attended by prominent dignitaries, including the Vice-Chairman of Odi-Olowo Local Government – Hon. […]
Lumumba canvases adequate funding of African universities to achieve true devt
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Former Director, Kenya Anti-corruption Commission and international mediator, Prof. Patrick Lumumba has said that African universities must be respected and adequately funded if true and effective development must be achieved on the continent. He, however, condemned the current developments whereby “Africa remains the only continent where academics are undervalued while politicians […]