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The Nigerian Defence Academy Officer, Cadet YB Usman, won the prestigious ‘British Aerospace System Award’ from Royal Air Force College, UK

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NDA’s cadet YB Usman wins prestigious UK Royal Air Force College award

NDA said successful training and commissioning of Pilot Officer YB Usman further underscored the enduring bilateral military training partnership between…
Voicing fears of his colleagues, Akpabio told Tinubu that lawmakers are afraid of travelling because of withdrawal of their police orderlies

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Akpabio cries out to Tinubu over withdrawal of police orderlies

Akpabio had earlier noted that many in the country view the patriotic collaborative work between the National Assembly and the…
CPPE said assumptions in 2026 budget could be more conservative by lowering oil benchmarks to reflect current market, production realities.

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CPPE hails conservative 2026 budget assumptions

The N58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill tagged ‘Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity’, outlines the Federal Government’s fiscal…
Police said the suspects were using cover of Peace Corps to lure girls to their office in Sokoto where they sexually assaulted them

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Sokoto man Anas Sani in police net over rape of 28 girls

“They also video-recorded the acts and used the footage to continuously blackmail the victims into further sexual abuse,” Police added.
Police said the suspects were using cover of Peace Corps to lure girls to their office in Sokoto where they sexually assaulted them

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Sokoto: Police recover large python, charms in bust of terror group’s leader

The police Commissioner described the arrest as a major breakthrough in the effort to completely dismantle the group, assuring residents…
Investors lose N1.14trn as NGX reacts to MPC decision

Business

Investors gain N1.08trn as NGX sustains year-end rally

A total of 1.5 billion shares worth N21.8 billion was traded in 25,669 transactions, compared to the previous day’s 839.8…
Speaking at the event, Kaduna governor, Uba Sani said the training reflects growing technical and professional capacity of the Nigerian Navy

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Navy boosts capacity with 323 personnel trained on gunnery courses

The commandant praised the Chief of the Naval Staff for visionary leadership strengthening the Navy’s capacity to confront emerging and…
Stronger reserves and sweeping FX reforms are giving CBN room to stabilise the naira, protect investment flows and domestic production

Business

Naira weakens against dollar at official market

The naira began the week stronger, appreciating by N2.59 at the official window on Monday.
Kano governor says the payment of gratuities and allowances would serve as a morale booster to those currently serving in the state

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Why I paid N15bn as gratuities to former Kano LG councillors – Yusuf

The Governor's gesture resolved all outstanding liabilities owed to the former councillors who served under the Umar Ganduje's administration in…
NIWA debunks reports alleging that about 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap at Sabon Gida area in Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State.

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Kogi: Bandits kill, abduct many in attacks on Kabba-Bunu communities

The Chairman of the LGA, Barrister Zacheus Dare, sympathised with victims of both attacks and vowed to tackle the menace…
Supreme Court declareS that the appeal of INEC against SDP had turned to an academic exercise, noting that the elections had since held

Politics

Supreme Court dismisses INEC’s appeal against SDP, awards N2m cost

INEC had sought to set aside judgment of the Court of Appeal which upheld an order that compelled it to…
Senator Peter Nwaoboshi

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Ex-Delta North Senator Peter Nwaoboshi is dead, Oborevwori mourns

Delta governor, Sheriff Oborevwori confirmed the death of Nwaoboshi in a statement of condolence issued by his Chief Press Secretary,…
President Bola Tinubu said investments in security by his administration in 2026 will be with clear accountability for outcomes

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Tinubu vows to go after perpetrators of violence, their financiers

President Tinubu added that his administration is resetting the national security architecture and establishing a new national counterterrorism doctrine anchored…
How Smartwatches Are Boosting Online Casino Gaming

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How Smartwatches Are Boosting Online Casino Gaming

Smartwatches are already made to serve multiple purposes, such as calling people, going online, or checking health data. Smartwatch gambling…
NAFDAC also said it has commenced vigilance actions to guard against possible entry of the brand into the country, as acquisition of the product through online purchase or international travel cannot be excluded.

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NAFDAC alerts Nigerians of recall of Indomie noodles brand

Distributors, retailers, and consumers are hereby advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the distribution,…
Nasarawa

Metro

‘How Police officer under probe for illegal arms dealing killed self in Minna’

following the incident, the policemen detailed to accompany him for the audit and investigation were arrested for negligence in the…
Tinubu

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Tinubu presents 2026 budget to joint session of National Assembly

The Senate had yesterday received President Bola Tinubu’s letter seeking to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to the joint session…
NFVCB

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NFVCB asks Ini Edo to modify title of film, ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’

CAN, had complained that the title is “offensive and a mockery” of the Christian faith, adding that it associates a…
NCDC raises alarm over ravage of Lassa fever cases across 18 states and 67 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the country

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Lassa fever kills 195 across Nigeria – NCDC

The report showed that 89 per cent of confirmed Lassa fever cases in 2025 came from four states: Ondo 36…
According to Iringe-Koko, Rivers police operatives storm hideout of the kidnappers, rescue the abducted victim and recovered several rifles

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Gun battle in Rivers: Kidnappers sharing ransom killed, victim rescued

Iringe-Koko quoted Rivers Police Commissioner, CP Olugbenga A Adepoju, as commending the bravery and dedication of the Operatives involved in…
According to UN figures, fighting has displaced around 12 million people in Sudan, while every second resident is threatened by hunger.

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RSF militia killed more than 1,000 civilians in Sudan within 3 days – UN

The RSF launched attacks on military and civilian targets in April 2023 after resisting integration into the army. The brutal…
Osinbajo with Buhari

Opinion, Politics

Setting the record straight on Buhari and Osinbajo’s presidential bid

At no time—explicitly or implicitly—did President Buhari suggest that Professor Osinbajo should refrain from contesting. At no time did he…
Wike

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Wike-backed PDP faction dissolves executives in Oyo, Lagos, 12 other states

Significantly, the only remaining PDP governor is Seyi Makinde of Oyo State who is however aligned to the rival Tanimu…
ICPC alleges that Adamu Jubrin Hussain forged the signature of a former Director of Land Administration, FCTA, on three plots of land

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FCTA Director docked for forgery of land documents

In the proof of evidence, the Commission stated that the case arose from intelligence and a subsequent petition received from…
President Tinubu approves reconstitution of the Board of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) with Musiliu Oseni as chairman

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Tinubu reconstitutes NERC board with Musiliu Oseni as chairman

Tinubu also urged the new NERC members to discharge their responsibilities strictly in line with the letter and spirit of…
EFCC alleges that the offences committed by the three indians and the Nigerian are punishable under Sections 97 and 314 of the Penal Code.

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EFCC docks 3 Indians, Nigerian for criminal breach of trust

According to the charges filed against them, the defendants, while being servants in the employment of KAM Steel Integrated Company…
Kwara Assembly Speaker, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, also directed Yisa Gideon to write a letter to apologise to the House while on suspension.

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Kwara Assembly suspends lawmaker for 3 months

According to the Speaker, the suspension was in line with the provisions of section 14 sub section 2 of the…
CNEF said the stand of NEF did not reflect the collective conscience or progressive expectations of northern elders and citizens

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“North not against reform,” Northern elders tackle NEF on FIRS, Tinubu’s reforms

On President Tinubu’s economic reforms, the elders noted the administration inherited a weakened economy affected by subsidy dependency and selective…
Uba stated that the terrorists were detected at about 12.30 a.m. on Dec. 18 by troops supported with advanced surveillance systems.

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Many killed, 11 Ak-47 rifles recovered as troops fight off terrorists in Borno

Uba said that as the surviving terrorists attempted to withdraw, precision air strikes by the Air Component of OPHK were…
Labour Party (LP) in its affidavit, averred that it gave notice of its primary elections for the FCT LG poll to INEC within prescribed time

Politics

Court orders INEC to accept LP’s candidates for FCT council poll

The judge, in the enrolled order, said: “An interim injunction is hereby granted, directing the defendant (INEC) to grant access…
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