FG declares Dec 25, 26, Jan 1 public holidays
'The Christmas season and the New Year present an opportunity for Nigerians to strengthen the bonds of unity, show compassion to one another'
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Nigeria-US relation stronger – FG
The Federal Government says the relationship between Nigeria and the United States (U.S.) is stronger and will continue to wax stronger and beneficial to both countries.
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9 die in Gombe auto crash
FRSC has confirmed the death of nine persons in an auto crash on the Kaltungo-Cham Road in Kaluwa community in Kaltungo LG, Gombe State
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‘Looks arranged’ — Atiku’s aide casts doubt on students’ abduction, release
Ibe criticised the manner in which the release was announced by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
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Yuletide disruptions: NCAA insists on refreshments for delayed passengers
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has warned that, given the volume and impact of disruptions expected during the Yuletide, airlines must provide refreshments to passengers.
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WHO appoints Nigeria’s Emeje to traditional medicine group
Emeje said: “We are going to see how we can move traditional medicine forward to the next level, lay solid foundation for the sector”
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Full list of 64 ambassadorial nominees confirmed by Senate
See the full list of 34 career ambassadors and 30 non-career ambassador nominees from across the country confirmed by the Senate
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Yuletide: IGP orders massive deployment of personnel nationwide
Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the order is in line with the Force’s proactive security strategy for the festive season.
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Guinness Nigeria Marks 75 Years of Brewing Happiness, Community, and Cultural Impact
Guinness Nigeria Plc has commemorated its landmark 75th anniversary with a classy dinner celebration in Lagos, delivering an unforgettable experience crafted to show deep appreciation to the people and partners who have shaped the brand’s journey. The grand event, themed “A Bold Past, A Bright Future,” took place at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, […]
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Sunday Igboho seeks Tinubu’s intervention as herdsmen attack farmers in hometown
The victims, identified as Aderoju Mukaila, Olawuwo Saka, and Ojeniyi Ojebayo, were reportedly hacked by herders after resisting the destruction of their farms by grazing cattle.
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Go after bandits, criminals in southwest – COAS charges troops
The COAS directed the troops to take the fight to criminal hideouts, stressing that no location must be considered inaccessible.
Politics
Former PDP national youth leader MaiBasira resigns from party
MaiBasira expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunities he received while serving in various national and auxiliary capacities.
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Nigerian newspapers review: Why Presidency raised 2026 budget to N58trn
Another story focuses on the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on June 12, 2023, highlighting the slim numerical gap between the ruling All Progressives Congress and opposition parties in the Senate.
Metro
‘Dens of bandits’: Rwanda closes thousands of churches
The law introduced new rules on health, safety, and financial disclosures, and requires all preachers to have theological training
Entertainment
2025 Review: How Tems, Ayra Starr are taking over from Tiwa Savage
By Ayo Onikoyi For as long as anyone could remember, Nigerian music powerhouse Tiwa Savage has remained a lone figure on the sea of Nigerian music as the only female singer up the reef with the male superstars. Since her debut in 2010 with the groundbreaking single “Kele Kele Love” leading to her first album […]
Web3
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.
Detty December
A night out in Lagos ‘Detty December’
It's "Detty December", when Lagos turns into a pilgrimage site for Nigerians and the diaspora for the holidays – and party
ICYMI
Full list of 64 ambassadorial nominees confirmed by Senate
See the full list of 34 career ambassadors and 30 non-career ambassador nominees from across the country confirmed by the Senate
Business
‘Why Dangote Cement is cheaper outside Nigeria’
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has blamed high taxes and regulatory burdens in Nigeria as the reasons why cement produced by his company is more expensive in the country than outside. Explaining the price differential between exported cement, he said exporting permits his company to avoid a variety of taxes that would dramatically increase production […]
Sports
Man City players face Christmas weigh-in as Guardiola issues ‘fatty’ warning
"The moment they arrive after three days I want to see how they come back. They can eat but I want to control them."
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
AI resurrections of dead celebrities amuse and rankle
“We’re getting into the ‘uncanny valley,’” said Constance de Saint Laurent, a professor at Ireland’s Maynooth University, referring to the phenomenon in which interactions with artificial objects are so human-like it triggers unease.
NCC slams telcos over poor telecom services
NCC has read the riot acts to telecom operators in the country to step up their services or incur the wrath of the regulator
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.
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 […]