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Deadly attacks, Nnamdi Kanu’s life imprisonment, other defining events in South-east in 2025
This is a review of the top events that occurred in Nigeria’s south-east in 2025. The post Deadly attacks, Nnamdi Kanu’s life imprisonment, other d…
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PHC reforms, disease outbreaks, other events that shaped Nigeria’s health sector in 2025
Despite renewed efforts to expand primary healthcare, strengthen immunisation, and improve service delivery, the sector continued to face persistent…
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PDP insists Tinubu must suspend implementation of new tax laws
PDP said that the controversy surrounding the tax laws warrants a full investigation before implementation The post PDP insists Tinubu must suspend…
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles confirm double Injury blow ahead of knockouts
Nigeria will hope the injuries do not further stretch an already demanding campaign, as the Super Eagles continue their quest for a fourth continent…
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Man arrested for r3ping 14-year-old deaf and dumb girl in Ekiti
The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has arrested a 20-year-old man, Dare Omoyajowo, for allegedly r3ping a 14-year-old girl, who is deaf and dumb. The Hea…
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What we know about Anthony Joshua’s two friends who died in Monday’s crash
Both men, who died in an auto-crash, which Anthony Joshua survived, on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday, were pillars in Joshua's personal …
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REVIEW: In 2025, Nigeria’s education sector experienced many reforms, challenges
While there were many reforms announced this year –even outside NESRI–, their implementation and outcomes remained largely unclear by year's end…
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Tinubu speaks with Anthony Joshua, mother after fatal road accident
President Tinubu added that he spoke with Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was with the boxer at the hospital, and received assurances on the q…
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‘How I was kidnapped, humiliated, stripped’ — Don Pedro Obaseki speaks on Oba of Benin palace incident
PREMIUM TIMES reported that he was attacked and stripped at Uwa Primary School, where he went to play football and dragged to the palace. The post …
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Abroad returnee macheted to d3ath by his childhood friend during housewarming party in Edo (video)
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Amadin Williams for the alleged m8rder of his childhood friend, Eghosa Osas, in Oben com…
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NNPC completed main line of AKK pipeline – Ojulari
Since the flag-off of the project by former president Muhammadu Buhari in June 2020, the NNPC Ltd said it has recorded significant feats and the pro…
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Seven people killed in Zamfara bomb explosion
The Magami–Dansadau road is considered one of the most dangerous highways in Zamfara State. The post Seven people killed in Zamfara bomb explosion …
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Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Tunisia 3-2 to qualify for AFCON Round of 16
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the last 16 of the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Nigerian stars defeated Tunisia…
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Rewriting the Arewa narrative: Between honest conversation and earned celebration, By Haroon Aremu
If policymakers, private partners, and the media pay attention, these conversations can evolve from ceremonial gatherings into sustained interventio…
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No civilian casualties recorded so far from US strike – Sokoto govt
The state government in a statement says the operations targeted terrorist strongholds within the Tangaza Local Government Area. The post No civili…
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Boko Haram behind Maiduguri mosque bomb blast - Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army's Joint Task Force East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has confirmed that Boko Haram was behind the bomb at a mosque located with…
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Terrorists bombed in Sokoto, Zamfara in Nigeria–US joint operation
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the operation, describing it as part of a counter-terrorism cooperation with the US. The pos…
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MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists - Trump orders several US military strikes against terorrists in Northern Nigeria
US President, Donald Trump said on Christmas day hed ordered a deadly strike on Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, who he has accused of persecut…
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The parable of the blacksmiths, By Ayo Akerele
Abraham Lincoln once remarked, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” This timeless wisdom cap…
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Wike openly vowed to hold PDP down to Tinubu’s advantage – Gov Makinde
Mr Makinde said he would not be part of political manoeuvres that threaten Nigeria’s multiparty democracy. The post Wike openly vowed to hold PDP d…
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Oyedele dismisses claims on Nigeria’s tax laws
He said the controversy rests on a fundamental problem realting to the absence of the officially certified harmonised bill passed by the National As…
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Tinubu commends SSS DG Ajayi over IPI press freedom award
President Tinubu encouraged other security agencies and officials to emulate the SSS example and engage the media as partners, not adversaries. The…
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AFCON 2025: Morocco beat Comoros 2–0 in opening match
The result reinforces Morocco’s status as one of the favourites at AFCON 2025, extending the tradition of host nations making a strong start The po…
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Fire damages FIRS office in Abuja, no casualties reported
"We are grateful to report that no lives were lost in the incident. However, a number of offices on the affected floor sustained damage," …
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Nigerian billionaire Rabiu offers rare glimpse into luxury lifestyle
Mr Rabiu, long regarded as publicity-shy, has drawn growing public attention in 2025 as he increasingly shares snapshots of his activities, ranging …
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Tinubu to visit three states, spend end-of-year holiday in Lagos
While in Borno State, President Tinubu will commission some projects undertaken by Governor Babagana Zulum and the federal government. The post Tin…
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NASCAR driver, Greg Biffle de@d alongside wife and kids in plane crash
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina Grossu Biffle and their two children were among six people who did in a plane crash in North Car…
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PHOTOS: Super Eagles land in grand style in Morocco for 2025 AFCON
The three-time champions arrived in the North African kingdom on Thursday, completing their journey from Cairo to Fès aboard a chartered flight The…
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Tinubu’s economic team to appear before Senate panel as lawmakers move to review 2024 Budget
The president's economic team is expected to provide explanations to the proposed repeal and re-enactment of the 2024 Appropriation Act, which s…
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Senator Buba mourns former CJN Tanko Muhammad, pays tribute to judicial legacy
Justice Tanko Muhammad died in the early hours of Tuesday, 16 December 2025, a few weeks before his 72nd birthday. The post Senator Buba mourns for…
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The moles within, By Wole Olaoye
The most urgent task confronting the Tinubu presidency in its anti-terror crusade is the unearthing and prosecution of the moles who have stultified…
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“Forget the UK, Nigeria has everything†— IJGB man gushes over Nigeria after spending 2 days for Detty December
In a video making the rounds, the UK-based Nigerian said he arrived in Nigeria for Detty December and within just two days, he was already questionin…
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EDITORIAL: Benin: Arresting the contagion of coups in West Africa
Having two neighbours – Niger being the other – under the spell of military rule, and a strong jihadist foothold, clearly presents palpable danger t…
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NSIB begins investigation into Flybird aircraft incident in Kano
“Upon notification, the NSIB activated its Go-Team. NSIB investigators will examine the aircraft systems, operational procedures, maintenance record…
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Hajj 2026: NAHCON opens medical team application portal, introduces new rules
NAHCON also highlighted new eligibility conditions introduced for the 2026 exercise, particularly the exclusion of applicants who participated in th…
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FG launches nationwide innovation programme for children aged 5–16
The call for applications will run from 11 December 2025 to 11 January 2026, followed by the evaluation and shortlisting of participants between 12 …
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Ship seized by US not Nigerian, not registered with us – NIMASA
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has clarified that the Very Large Crude Carrier MV Skipper, intercepted by the United States N…
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Mohamed Salah back in Liverpool squad for Brighton game after ‘peace talks’ with coach Arne Slot
Mohamed Salah is set to return to Liverpools matchday squad for Saturdays Premier League clash against Brighton following what have been described as…
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Gov Otti appoints acting SSG
The appointment followed the approval granted to the substantive SSG, Kenneth Kalu, to proceed on a leave of absence. The post Gov Otti appoints ac…
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Seventh UN Environment Assembly commits to multilateral solutions for a more resilient planet
More than 6,000 people – representing186 countries – registered for the week-long Assembly held at the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters …
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