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Jan

01

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

You’re All Not Good Enough -Angry Gabon Sack Aubameyang, Coach, National Team

Sports

*After ‘Disgraceful’ AFCON *Team Lose All 3 Matches Gabon’s government has announced the suspension of the national football team, the sacking of their coach and the kicking of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang out of the squad after three defeats at the Africa Cup of Nations finals. Gabon’s acting Sports Minister, Simplice-Désiré Mamboula, announced the suspension of the national team on television after they finished last in their group and were eliminated from the tournament in Morocco. “Given the Panthers’ disgraceful performance at the Africa Cup of Nations, the government has decided to dissolve the coaching staff, suspend the national team until further…

Jan

01

2026

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BPSR Ranks NCC Among Top 3 MDAs In Best Website Performance In 2025

News

The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the top three Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government with the Best Ranking in Website Performance for 2025. This is coming barely three weeks after the telecom regulator was recognized as one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). A statement by the Commission's Head of Public Affairs, Mrs Nnenna Ukoha said the recognitions were a testament to the Commission’s consistency in investment in technology for efficient service delivery. The statement…

Jan

01

2026

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Nigeria Not Poor, But Looted Into Poverty -Obi Fires Tirade, Defects To ADC

News

*Presidency Reacts, Labels Obi 'Still Bitter' Over 2023, As Atiku Welcomes Him *2027 Presidential Heat Now On "For Nigeria, that moment of decisive action is now. Nigeria is not poor, we are looted into poverty.” With these words, presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Wednesday, 31 December, x-rayed what he described as the albatross on the country's development neck. Taking the position during a meeting in Enugu, Obi also removed every doubt on the political platform upon which he hopes to realize his 2027 presidential aspiration as he publicly dumped LP and defected…

Dec

31

2025

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Elon Musk, Others’ Additional Record $2.2tn 2025 Wealth Enough To Lift 3.8bn Out Of Poverty

Economy

The richest 500 individuals in the world added a record $2.2trillion to their wealth in 2025, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with just eight billionaires accounting for a quarter of the gains. The gains increased their collective net worth to $11.9tn, bolstered by billionaire Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory and booming markets in cryptocurrencies, equities and metals. Around a quarter of the gains were attributed to eight billionaires, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Oracle chair Larry Ellison and Alphabet Inc co-founder Larry Page, though 2024 saw more concentrated net worth gains with the same eight billionaires making up 43%…

Dec

31

2025

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Makinde: Truth Is Not A Casualty Of Political Desperation

Opinion

By Sulaimon Olanrewaju Recent comments attributed to former Governor Ayodele Fayose, alleging that the Federal Government handed ₦50 billion to Seyi Makinde and that the Governor chose to stay silent while saving up the money to support his presidential ambition, are not only misleading, they are deliberately disingenuous. Let us be clear from the outset.The Federal Government did not give Governor Makinde ₦50 billion. This is why Fayose was unable to provide evidence to show the disbursement when asked to do so. In fact, the memo he shared shows what was not disbursed. What exists on record is a request…

Dec

31

2025

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Festivity Security: Enugu CP Reaffirms Commitment To Proactive Crime Fighting, Operatives Recover Firearm

Crime

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Commissioner of Police (CP), Enugu State, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the police Command to proactively detect and prevent crime as well as ensure the protection of lives and property across the State even beyond the festive season. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Enugu State Command, Daniel Ndukwe, the CP said that he has directed operatives to sustain the existing crime-fighting momentum and ensure that the State remains peaceful and secure throughout the period. The directive followed the recovery of a cut-to-size single-barrel gun from a fleeing…

Dec

31

2025

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Uganda Use 3 Goalkeepers In 3-1 AFCON Exit Loss To Super Eagles

Sports

Raphael Onyedika scored twice and Paul Onuachu netted his first international goal in four years as Nigeria beat 10-man Uganda 3-1 in Fes on Tuesday, 30 December, to record a third win in Group C at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and send the East African side home. Uganda netted a consolation through Rogers Mato and used three goalkeepers in the game following an injury to Denis Onyango and a red card for Salim Magoola, who was replaced by Nafian Alionzi – another mishap in a chaotic tournament for Paul Put’s side. Nigeria finished top of the group with…

Dec

30

2025

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EFCC Drags Commissioner To Court For Alleged N5.7bn Money Laundering

News

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 arraigned Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Yakubu Adamu, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, over alleged money laundering offences involving N5,791,900,000 (Five Billion, Seven Hundred and Ninety-One million, Nine Hundred Thousand Naira). Adamu was the former Branch Manager of Polaris Bank Plc, Bauchi branch. He was arraigned alongside Ayab Agro Products and Freight Company Limited on a six-count charge bordering on money laundering, contrary to Section 21(a) and punishable under Section 21 of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. At the…

Dec

30

2025

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UPDATE! Anthony Joshua Still In Hospital, Loses Two Close Friends In Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash

Sports

*Tinubu, Eddie Hearn, Jake Paul Send Messages Nigeria-born British former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, is still in hospital, but lost two close friends during yesterday's car crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Joshua was taken to an undisclosed hospital after his car hit a stationary vehicle about 11am on the Expressway, the Ogun state police commissioner, Lanre Ogunlowo, said. The driver of Joshua’s vehicle was also injured, he added. Joshua is the son of British-Nigerian parents and has family ties in the town of Sagamu, about 30 miles north of Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos. Police said the crash took place…

Dec

30

2025

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Nigeria’s Tax Ombudsman To Commence Operations Jan 1, 2026; Nwabueze Promises Efficient Tax Justice System

BREAKING

The Office of the Tax Ombudsman of Nigeria will commence full operations on January 1, 2026, in accordance with the country's new tax dispensation. The Office will receive, review, and resolve complaints about taxes, levies, regulatory fees, customs duties, excise matters, and other related issues in accordance with extant laws and regulations. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Chukwudi Achife, Chief Press Secretary to the Tax Ombudsman/CEO, Dr. John Nwabueze. Nwabueze was recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the pioneer Tax Ombudsman and Chief Executive of the Office of the Tax Ombudsman. Announcing the appointment, the Special…