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Insecurity forces Christians to abandon Christmas travel, worship in Northern Nigeria CAN

Police Service Commission promotes 775 officers

Wike-backed PDP faction dissolves 14 state party executives

SERAP urges court to halt extension of sachet alcohol ban moratorium

KWAM 1 sues Ogun governor, others over claim to Awujale of Ijebuland throne

Finally, Gov Mutfwang dumps PDP, defects to APC

APC hails surge in national acceptance, says defections signal growing influence

PHOTOS: Super Eagles land in grand style in Morocco for 2025 AFCON

Nigerian govt opposes lawmakers move to prescribe death penalty for kidnappers

Tinubu transmits NDDC 2025 statutory budget to NASS

Sokoto governor appoints HoS, special advisers, others

New NMDPRA, NUPRC chiefs appear before Senate, pledge protection for local refineries

The debt we refuse to pay: Why Nigeria must stop taxing its veterans, By Ken Bolanle Ati-John

WHO hosts second Global Summit to advance evidence, integration and innovation for traditional medicine

The Adesina-Oramah legacy: Lessons for Nigeria, By Simbo Olorunfemi and Ade Adefeko

Why we approved Ini Edos A Very Dirty Christmas title NFVCB responds to CAN

Ahmeds fall, the Dangote challenge and a rentier system, By Azu Ishiekwene

Subsidise agriculture, thats how it works, ex-Botswana President Masisi urges Nigerian govt

Tinubu reconstitutes NERC board

Hajj 2026: NAHCON clarifies procurement process, rejects rollover claim

Nigeria mandates plastic manufacturers, bottling water makers to clean up waste

Kidnappers demand 500m ransom for abducted construction workers in Kwara

Reps approves 20262028 MTEF/FSP after refining key assumptions

The time of 419neers is here again!, By Wole Arisekola

Death of Pregnant Woman, Newborn: Family demands report of investigative panel

Military-backed operations underway in response to banditry attack Gov Adeleke

Group suspends its president over alleged N10m fraud, criticism of Nigerian governor

Tinubu writes Senate, requests confirmation of new heads of NUPRC, NMDPRA

Fubara admits Ibas left N600 billion in Rivers account after emergency rule

Reps probe discrepancies in gazetted tax laws, set up seven-member committee

Police officer slumps, dies in office

4th African Youth Games: Nigeria wins eight gold medals on Day 1 of weightlifting

Tinubu confirms Friday presentation of 2026 budget to National Assembly

Four Rivers Reps defect to APC

Gov Lawal bags Garkuwan Dansadau title amid cheers by mammoth crowd

If you cant win on the pitch, dont try to win from the back door DR Congo fire back at Nigerias FIFA petition

Senate confirms ex-INEC chair Mahmood Yakubu, Fani-Kayode, Omokri, others as ambassadors

2026 FIFA World Cup: The billions Super Eagles will miss out on by not qualifying

Court rejects former attorney-general Malamis bail request, gives reason

Court frees Ngige on bail after six-day detention

US honours outstanding Mandela Washington Fellows from Nigeria

What the Catholic school kidnapping tells us about Nigerias security crisis

Ogun govt stops Awujale succession, orders Fusengbuwa Ruling House to restart process

A Very Dirty Christmas: CAN slams Ini Edos film, questions NFVCBs approval

How I met, married Lagos pastor, Chris Okafor Wife

AFCON 2025 countdown: Super Eagles depart Cairo for Morocco

2027: PDPs Bafarawa endorses Sokoto governor, collapses structure into APC

FEATURE: Who Is Arm-Twisting NDIC Against Citizen Farouk Bello Bunza' By Sam Akpe

Transcorp Hotels appoints Awele Elumelu as board chair

ONSA admits arming hunters, vigilantes to tackle insecurity in Northern Nigeria

Marriage: Doris Ogala gives Pastor Chris Okafor 21 days to pay 1 billionor face legal action

Why I relocated to Los Angeles, US Asake

Awujale: Kwam 1s Fidipote ruling house writes govt, seeks Fusengbuwas disqualification

Niger Delta Games: Abia, Imo gear up as Delta holds summit for coaches

Amokachi urges upgrade of pitches, infrastructure in Nigerian leagues

AFCON 2025 Countdown: The five oldest players gunning for glory in Morocco

Nigeria bans mineral processing plants in residential areas, mandates plastic producers to clean up

TRIBUTE: On the 25th year of my mothers passing, By Abimbola Adelakun

Nigeria bans wood export, pledges enforcement

Insecurity: Outrage as NLC protest against Nigerias security challenges ends abruptly in Abuja

Burkina Faso frees detained Nigerian soldiers

INTERVIEW: Nigerias electricity generation, transmission have improved under Tinubu Minister Adelabu

Awujale: Kwam 1s Fidipote ruling house writes govt, seeks Fusengbuwas disqualification

Group sues Tinubu, others over Dangotes corruption allegations against MDPRA chief executive

Ex-Minister Lai Mohammed launches book, says Buhari era misconstrued

AFCON 2025 Countdown: Osimhen arrives as Super Eagles camp goes full house

Tinubu asks Senate to repeal 2024 budget to end multiple budget practice

Court issues fresh order restraining police from enforcing tinted glass permit policy

Tinubus economic team to appear before Senate panel as lawmakers move to review 2024 Budget

Tinubu to present 2026 budget to National Assembly Friday

Delta earmarks N42bn for roads, electricity and erosion control projects

EFCC arrests herbalists over $3.4m, 280,000 counterfeit notes in Osun, Lagos

Nigerian lawmakers amend Electoral Act, approve stiffer penalties for electoral offences

Professionalising or politicising the mother tongue in early learning', By Zainab Suleiman Okino

Insecurity: Senate canvasses creation of state police, special fund for anti-corruption, others

EFCC operatives raid Malamis homes, offices

Enugus N1.62trn 2026 Budget: Consolidating the march to $30bn economy, By Collins Ogbu

NLC protests, demands end to insecurity in Nigeria

Seplat Energy appoints two independent non-executive directors

Tinubu replaces heads of two petroleum agencies, including NMDPRA chief, whom Dangote accused of corruption

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APC hails surge in national acceptance, says defections signal growing influence - Premium Times

Awujale Succession: KWAM 1 drags Ogun govt, others to court - Guardian

Buhari fully backed Osinbajo's 2023 presidential bid, ex-aide insists - Punch

Court okays Malamis further detention by EFCC - Punch

FCT police deploy 2,202 personnel ahead Xmas, New Year - Daily Trust

FCT residents express concern over persistent usage of knockouts - Daily Trust

Finally, Gov Mutfwang dumps PDP, defects to APC - Premium Times

FRSC to intensify campaign against drunk driving - Guardian

Ill Declare Total Overhaul In Health Sector if Oyebamiji - New Telegraph

Insecurity forces Christians to abandon Christmas travel, worship in Northern Nigeria CAN - Premium Times

KWAM 1 sues Ogun governor, others over claim to Awujale of Ijebuland throne - Premium Times

New NMDPRA, NUPRC chiefs appear before Senate, pledge protection for local refineries - Premium Times

Nigeria, a high-risk, high-reward environment Expert - Daily Trust

Nigerian govt opposes lawmakers move to prescribe death penalty for kidnappers - Premium Times

Parents, teachers lament state of FCT community school - Daily Trust

Petrol war fallout: NMDPRA, NUPRC bosses resign as Dangotes petition rocks sector - Punch

PHOTOS: Super Eagles land in grand style in Morocco for 2025 AFCON - Premium Times

Police investigates alleged corpse mutilation - Daily Trust

Police Service Commission promotes 775 officers - Premium Times

Road accidents drop by 13.5 per cent in 11 months - Guardian

SAfrican police shoot Nigerian man dead at traffic stop - Punch

Senate confirms Fani-Kayode, Omokri, 60 others as ambassadors - Punch

Senior citizens welfare top priority in FCT Minister - Daily Trust

SERAP urges court to halt extension of sachet alcohol ban moratorium - Premium Times

Sokoto governor appoints HoS, special advisers, others - Premium Times

Sokoto: Kukah Visits Inmates At Correctional Facility - New Telegraph

The Adesina-Oramah legacy: Lessons for Nigeria, By Simbo Olorunfemi and Ade Adefeko - Premium Times

The debt we refuse to pay: Why Nigeria must stop taxing its veterans, By Ken Bolanle Ati-John - Premium Times

Tinubu transmits NDDC 2025 statutory budget to NASS - Premium Times

WHO hosts second Global Summit to advance evidence, integration and innovation for traditional medicine - Premium Times

Wike-backed PDP faction dissolves 14 state party executives - Premium Times

Xmas: Bandits attacks scare people from travelling South - Daily Trust

Yuletide: NSA alerts govs to beef up security - Punch

Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 4,000 personnel in FCT - Daily Trust