Akpabio withdraws defamation suits filed against Natasha, others

Nigerian Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, has directed his legal counsels to withdraw all defamation suits he had instituted against some persons in the law courts. He gave the directive after becoming moved by the New Year Mass sermon he heard from a Catholic priest at the Sacred Heart Parish in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state on […]

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Put people first or risk Nigeria’s future ―Jonathan warns Nigerian leaders

Former Nigerian president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has warned Nigerian leaders to prioritize the welfare of citizens and adopt people-centered leadership in 2026, saying that unity, shared responsibility and integrity are crucial to safeguarding the country’s future amid economic hardship and persistent insecurity. He gave the warning in his New Year message to Nigerians at home […]

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Anthony Joshua’s driver arrested over Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident

Ogun State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the arrest of the driver of the ill-fated Lexus SUV conveying the World boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, and two of his close friends before it crashed on Monday around Danco, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Oluseyi Babaseyi, spokesperson for the state police command, disclosed this in a statement made […]

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President Tinubu’s new year message to Nigerians (Full speech)

In his New Year speech to Nigerians on Thursday, President Bola Tinubu said his administration’s fiscal, monetary and structural reforms implemented in 2025 had stabilised key economic indicators despite global headwinds, while pledging to deepen tax reforms, expand infrastructure investment, strengthen security operations and accelerate inclusive growth initiatives aimed at improving living standards across the […]

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I was paid ₦100,000 to bomb worshippers ―Suspected Nigerian suicide bomber

Ibrahim Mohammed, a suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber, captured by troops of Operation HADIM KAI in collaboration with hunters in Yobe State has revealed chilling details of how he was recruited, paid and deployed to carry out deadly attacks on worshippers in Maiduguri, admitting that he received up to N100,000 for suicide bombing missions. The […]

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Tinubu jets out to Europe as part of his end of year trips

President Bola Tinubu has departed Lagos for Europe to continue his end-of-year break, but prior to an annual summit at Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The development was confirmed on Sunday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who said President Tinubu left Lagos on December 28 and would […]

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Heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua in ghastly road accident, two foreign nationals dead

British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua has been involved in a ghastly road accident in Ogun State, Nigeria. Ogun State Government has confirmed that two of the victims who died in the road accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion were foreign nationals. Earlier reports say that the incident occurred shortly after 11 am on Monday. According […]

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US commences surveillance of Sambisa forest in Nigeria

United States has resumed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations over Nigeria’s north-east region, targeting militants in the Sambisa forest, following Thursday night’s air strikes on ISIS fighters in Sokoto State. Brant Philip, a Sahel-focused terrorism tracker, disclosed the development on Saturday, sharing flight-tracking data showing a US aircraft flying over Borno State. According to the […]

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Sad as prominent Nigerian actress dies

Granddaughter of the first indigenous Chief Justice of Nigeria, Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, and a star Nigerian actress and producer, Allwell Ademola, has died on Saturday, according to entertainment sources. Allwell, 43, is said to have suffered a heart attack at her residence before she was rushed to hospital, according to reports circulating within the film […]

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US strikes ISIS, terrorists, militants, and bandits in northwest Nigeria

The United States carried out a strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria’s government, President Donald Trump and the U.S. military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and […]

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Tinubu’s message to Nigerians at Christmas (Full speech)

My Fellow Nigerians, As we mark this year’s Christmas, may the love of Christ and his message of grace, hope, peace, and goodwill to humanity abide with us all. Beyond the celebration and festivities of this season, Christmas reminds us to reflect on the significance of Jesus Christ’s birth and his message of salvation as […]

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Netanyahu condemns alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, says it must end now

Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, has condemned the alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, describing it as unacceptable. In his Christmas message on Wednesday, Netanyahu emphasised that attacks against Christians or members of any religion cannot be tolerated, urging an end to the alleged militant displacement and violence against Christians in Nigeria. He also highlighted Israel as […]

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US stops Nigerians, others from applying for green card, citizenship

Trump government has directed the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to suspend green card and citizenship applications filed by Nigerians and nationals of many other countries newly added to the expanded US “travel ban,” citing national security concerns and an ongoing review of immigration vetting processes. A US government official revealed this, the CBS […]

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Tinubu departs Abuja for three-state tour aboard an over 20-year-old Boeing 737 Business Jet (Video)

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday departed Abuja for Borno, Bauchi and Lagos aboard an over 20-year-old Boeing 737 Business Jet which had been listed for sale in July but delisted later due to poor buyer interest and lowball offers. Tinubu left the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 11:45am, kicking off the multi-state working visit […]

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New national opposition movement emerges in Nigeria, calls for suspension of Tinubu’s new tax law

A few days to its planned implementation, the President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax policies on Wednesday faced fresh opposition as a new opposition movement urged the federal government to halt its implementation or risk mass protests across the country. The tax policies implementation has been scheduled to take effect as from January 2, 2026. The […]

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Why are you so obsessed with me? ―Music diva, Fantana asks newly married star singer Diamond Platnumz (Photos)

Ghanaian singer, Francine Nyanko Koffi, also known as Fantana has slammed Tanzanian superstar, Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack, professionally known as Diamond Platnumz for daring to mention her name at Juma Jux’s Lagos concert. Firing back at the singer via her Instagram page, Fantana said she understands the Tanzanian artist is obsessed with her, but it’s about time, […]

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Tinubu presents N58.18 trillion as his proposed Budget for 2026

President Bola Tinubu has earmarked the sum of N5.41tn for Security, the single largest allocation in the proposed 2026 budget. This will be the third consecutive year that defence and security spending has taken priority since the administration began presenting national budgets in November 2023. Presenting the budget on Friday in Abuja, Tinubu said the […]

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Nigeria’s House of Reps amends Electoral Act 2022 concerning use of BVAS, real-time electronic transmission of election results, campaign spending limits

In a plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu on Thursday, the House of Representatives has approved a significant increase in campaign spending limits for candidates contesting elective offices, and made other amendments to the Electoral Act 2022, aimed at strengthening the credibility, transparency and integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process. The House endorsed […]

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Court bars police, IGP from enforcing tinted glass permit nationwide

Delta State High Court sitting in Orerokpe and presided over by Justice Joe Egu, has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Nigeria Police Force from resuming the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy nationwide. Ruling on a motion ex-parte in a suit marked HOR/FHR/M/31/2025 filed by Mr Isreal Joe against the […]

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EFCC raid Malami’s Kebbi, Abuja homes and offices

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has alleged that his offices and residences have been raided by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC). Speaking through his office, Malami claimed the alleged raid was because of his recent reference to the Salami report. A statement issued […]

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