October 24, 2026

Nigerian News

Why Nigerians should make conscious decision to patronise made-in-Nigeria products — MAN

Why Nigerians should make conscious decision to patronise made-in-Nigeria products — MAN

By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo December 16, 2025
In a bid to ensure sustainable industrial growth where entrepreneurship thrives, Nigerians have been urged to make conscious decisions to buy made-in-Nigeria products to create a brighter future for all and for the unborn generations. It said this could be achieved if Nigerians make intentional and deliberate choices “to...
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Benue polytechnic hails Tinubu over Och’Idoma appointment as varsity chancellor Och' Idoma, His Royal Majesty Agabaidu Dr. John Elaigwu Odogbo

Benue polytechnic hails Tinubu over Och’Idoma appointment as varsity chancellor

By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi December 16, 2025
Rector, Benue State Polytechnic Ugbokolo Dr. Henry Ojobo has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing the Och’ Idoma, His Royal Majesty Agabaidu Dr. John Elaigwu Odogbo as Chancellor, Federal University Otuoke. The Och’ Idoma is a revered traditional ruler whose distinguished pedigree, depth of knowledge, and commitment to...
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Malami accuses EFCC of bias, demands chairman’s recusal over ‘political persecution’

Malami accuses EFCC of bias, demands chairman’s recusal over ‘political persecution’

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja December 16, 2025
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has formally called for the immediate recusal of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from an investigation involving him, citing alleged bias, personal animosity and political persecution. Malami made the demand in a...
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A December to Remember: Nigerians enjoy 3rd Christmas without fuel scarcity under Tinubu— Reno Omokri President Bola Tinubu

A December to Remember: Nigerians enjoy 3rd Christmas without fuel scarcity under Tinubu— Reno Omokri

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja December 16, 2025
For the third consecutive year, Nigerians are counting down to Christmas without the familiar anxiety of fuel scarcity — a development that supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu say is worth celebrating. With exactly ten days to Christmas, petrol is readily available across the country, selling for under ₦900...
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FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s remarks at the launch of the biography of late former President Buhari Tinubu Aisha attends Buharis book launch 1

FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s remarks at the launch of the biography of late former President Buhari

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja December 15, 2025
REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR AT THE LAUNCH OF THE BIOGRAPHY OF THE LATE PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARIMONDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 2025 “The coalition we built in 2014 is now the fastest-growing political party in Africa today. Its growth continues”. President Tinubu It is my profound honour...
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FRSC to prosecute Peller for live-streaming while driving, causing road crash FRSC to prosecute Peller for live-streaming while driving, causing road crash

FRSC to prosecute Peller for live-streaming while driving, causing road crash

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja December 15, 2025
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has moved to reinforce discipline on Nigerian roads with an order to prosecute popular TikTok streamer Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following a road crash linked to distracted driving. The directive was issued by the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, after a video circulated...
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Lakwaya kidnap: Senator Barau hails rapid security respons, seeks end to bandit incursions Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau

Lakwaya kidnap: Senator Barau hails rapid security respons, seeks end to bandit incursions

By CLEMENT OMANIBE, Abuja December 15, 2025
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has commended security operatives for rescuing three of the five persons kidnapped in Zurin Mahauta village in Lakwaya town, Gwarzo LGA of Kano State, by bandits on Sunday night. Bandits suspected to be from neighbouring states had stormed the village last...
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Appeal Court asked to set aside lower court’s decisions on Monica, Robinson’s suit court of appeal

Appeal Court asked to set aside lower court’s decisions on Monica, Robinson’s suit

Tom Chiahemen December 15, 2025
…To quash contempt proceedings A staff of the Department of State Security Services (DSS), Mrs Monica Uchechi Robinson, has asked the Court of Appeal Makurdi Division, to set aside the decision of the High Court of Nasarawa State in a suit marked No NSG/MC273/2020 between her and her husband,...
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SERAP urges EFCC, ICPC to probe NMDPRA boss over corruption allegations, seeks protection for Dangote Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Engr. Farouk Ahmed

SERAP urges EFCC, ICPC to probe NMDPRA boss over corruption allegations, seeks protection for Dangote

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja December 15, 2025
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Nigeria’s leading anti-corruption agencies to urgently step in over fresh allegations of corruption within the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). In a statement, SERAP urged the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...
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IPAC hails BOSIEC for conducting free, credible LG polls in Borno Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC)

IPAC hails BOSIEC for conducting free, credible LG polls in Borno

Tom Chiahemen December 15, 2025
Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has commended the Borno State Independent Electoral Commission (BOSIEC) for the timely and orderly conduct of the Local Government elections held on Saturday, 13th December 2025. The commendation was contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary of the Council, Hon. Abba Modu, a...
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UDUS confers award of excellence on Sokoto Governor Aliyu Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu

UDUS confers award of excellence on Sokoto Governor Aliyu

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto December 15, 2025
Faculty of Management Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) on Monday conferred award of excellence on Governor Ahmed Aliyu. Presenting the award during the 7th Faculty of Management Sciences conference with the theme: “Tax Reforms, Sectoral Implications, and Future Outlook: National and International Perspective”, the university’s Vice Chancellor, Professor...
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Nasarawa Govt to sign bilateral ties with Angolan regional governor Nasarawa Govt to sign bilateral ties with Angolan regional governor

Nasarawa Govt to sign bilateral ties with Angolan regional governor

By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia December 15, 2025
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has hosted Dr. Maria Antonio, Governor of Bengo Province, Angola, on Monday in Lafia, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties in agriculture, education, and more. The visit follows a September trip by Nasarawa’s delegation to Angola, with this return visit seeking to finalize agreements for...
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Okonjo-Iweala to deliver ABU 45th Convocation Lecture as Obasanjo chairs event WTO DG, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Okonjo-Iweala to deliver ABU 45th Convocation Lecture as Obasanjo chairs event

By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna December 15, 2025
Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, GCON, is to deliver the Pre-Convocation Lecture of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, as part of activities marking the institution’s 45th Convocation Ceremony. The lecture, scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, will be chaired by Nigeria’s former President, Chief...
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FG approves procurement waiver to fast-track medical equipment for federal tertiary hospitals FG approves procurement waiver to fast-track medical equipment for federal tertiary hospitals

FG approves procurement waiver to fast-track medical equipment for federal tertiary hospitals

By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos December 15, 2025
Federal Government has approved a procurement waiver to accelerate the acquisition of medical equipment across federal tertiary hospitals, a move expected to significantly enhance healthcare delivery nationwide. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mrs Kachollom S. Daju, disclosed this on Friday during an...
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2026: We are confident of Adeleke’s reelection victory – Accord Party Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke and Accord Party logo

2026: We are confident of Adeleke’s reelection victory – Accord Party

Tom Chiahemen December 15, 2025
Forum of South West Chairmen of the Accord Party has expressed strong confidence that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, will secure a second term in office in the 2026 governorship election. The forum’s spokesperson and Chairman of Accord in Ogun State, Mr Rotimi Oke, made this known in an...
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NNPC contains Escravos–Lagos pipeline breach, assures communities of safety and environmental protection Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited

NNPC contains Escravos–Lagos pipeline breach, assures communities of safety and environmental protection

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos December 15, 2025
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has confirmed that a reported breach on a section of the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) in South West Warri, Delta State, has been successfully contained, with no threat to host communities, personnel or the environment. The incident, which was recorded on Thursday,...
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UNILAG Alumni Association, Benue State branch, visits IDP camp in Makurdi UNILAG Alumni Association, Benue State branch, visits IDP camp in Makurdi

UNILAG Alumni Association, Benue State branch, visits IDP camp in Makurdi

By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi December 15, 2025
Members of the University of Lagos, (UNILAG), Alumni Association, Benue State Branch. on Sunday, 14 December, 2025, visited the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp, located at Makurdi International Market, to donate some items. Branch Chairman of the Association, Prof. John N. Samba, who led the visit, said that the...
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Lagos road crash claims 8-month baby and female passenger; 10 others injured 8 Month Old Baby Woman Die In Lagos accident

Lagos road crash claims 8-month baby and female passenger; 10 others injured

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos December 15, 2025
A devastating road accident on Ikorodu Road in Lagos has left an eight-month-old baby and a female passenger dead, authorities confirmed on Sunday. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) disclosed that the tragic collision occurred opposite Olabode House, between Anthony and Obanikoro. According to LASTMA General Manager, Mr....
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