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*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…

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…

“The cause of the crash was due to over-speeding and wrongful overtaking by the drive who overtook from the right hand side thereby ramming into a stationary vehicle.” These are the words of Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) which gave reasons for today's auto crash involving the holidaying former world heavyweight boxing champion, Nigeria-born Briton Anthony Joshua, along the Ogun State stretch of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. FRSC identified over-speeding and wrongful overtaking as the cause of the crash that killed two persons and left Joshua injured. The crash involved a Lexus SUV with the number plate, KRD 850 HN, in which…

The Youth Party has expressed cautious approval of the reported United States (US) military strike against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists operating in North-West Nigeria, warning that the country’s worsening insecurity must not be framed or exploited along religious lines. In a statement issued by its Acting National Publicity Secretary, Sope Durodola, the party reacted to claims by US President Donald Trump, who said on Thursday that he ordered a “powerful and deadly strike” against ISIS elements in Nigeria. Trump, in a post on social media, said the operation targeted ISIS fighters in North-West Nigeria and later told Politico that he…

*Urges Nigerians To Pray For Leaders Defence Minister, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has extolled the awesome power of God Almighty, saying his rise to leadership when unnamed enemies believed he was finished, was directly attributable to the work of God. Sharing his testimony during a church service at Abuja-based Conquerors Global Assembly, founded by Bishop David Abioye, the Minister offered some details of challenges he faced before God Almighty used President Bola Tinubu to elevate him, again,to national prominence. He disclosed: "Even when the enemy thought they were putting us down, they did not know God was going to lift…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has prohibited the burning of tyres or any combustible materials on public roads, streets, and highways during the Yuletide. In a statement by the Ministry's Public Relations Officer (PRO), Ngozi Ngene, the authorities emphasized that the dangerous practice endangers lives, damages public infrastructure, and obstructs free flow of traffic. Residents were therefore urged to celebrate the festive season peacefully and responsibly. The Nigerian Police and other relevant security agencies have been directed to arrest and prosecute offenders in accordance with the law,Ngene stated. "Let us all work together to…

Some residents in the Sokoto village of Jabo, where the US airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) terrorists hit home, said there had been no casualties and that security forces had cordoned off the area. There have been conflicting accounts on if anyone was killed in the airstrikes, the Guardian UK reported on Friday, 26 December. Some in the village described panic and confusion as the US missiles rocked the community. “As it approached our area, the heat became intense,” Abubakar Sani told the Associated Press(AP) on Friday. “The Nigerian government should take appropriate measures to protect us as citizens. We…

*Target 35% Vote Surge By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, has commenced a 14-Federal Constituency tour—beginning in Oyo Federal Constituency—to unite party stakeholders and reinforce mobilisation structures ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The flag-off event, held at the Oba Adeyemi Stadium, Oyo town, drew massive attendance from leaders across the state. Former First Lady of Oyo State and Ambassador-designate, Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi, applauded the initiative, describing it as a unifying platform that reflects the strength, discipline, and renewed commitment of Oyo APC as the state prepares…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Probably, but for the quick intervention of police personnel, a man in Benue State would have been spending this year's Christmas Day in the den of kidnappers. Personnel of the State Police Command foiled a kidnap and rescued the victim unhurt in the early hours of today as many Nigerians, particularly Christians, were in Christmas celebration mood. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Udeme Edet said the incident occurred at about 3 am at Tiortyu area, along Makurdi-Gboko road in the troubled North-Central Nigeria state. The police…

*'Don't Panic, N870Bn IGR Target Realisable' By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has signed the State's 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, restating his administration’s resolve to redouble the transformations recorded across every sector so far. Appending his signature to the document at the Executive Chamber, Government House, Enugu, on Wednesday, Mbah thanked members of the Enugu State House of Assembly for their diligent and expedited consideration of the budget. He promised to immediately commence implementation of the Appropriation Law tagged 'Budget of Renewed Momentum'. Of the N1.62 trillion budget, the sum of N1,296,092,465,000,b representing 80 per…