2027: Ajadi Deepens Grassroots Consultations, Meets Oyo LG Vice Chairmen - New Telegraph
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
As part of an intensifying grassroots engagement ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, a leading aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, on Tuesday, December 16, held separate strategic meetings with Vice Chairmen and Chiefs of Staff from the 33 Local Government Councils in the...The post 2027: Ajadi Deepens Grassroots Consultations, Meets Oyo LG Vice Chairmen appeared first on New Telegraph.
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Abductions top November rights violations as NHRC logged 422,942 complaints - Premium Times
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
The NHRC said it logged the reports of the abductions of victims including over 55 farmers, travellers, students, and worshippers in November.The post Abductions top November rights violations as NHRC logged 422,942 complaints appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Abuja hosts inaugural Groovy December Festival - Daily Trust
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
The first-ever Groovy December Festival kicked off on Monday at the Jabi Lake, Abuja, as a 17-day event aimed at promoting tourism, culture and entertainment, the organisers said. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr Kenneth Ibe-Kalu, the Project Coordinator of The Emerging Abuja Projects, said the festival was part of the broader Imagine Abuja Programme []
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ADC palaver: Memo to Tinubu on jettisoning a coup against the military tradition, By Yushau A. Shuaib - Premium Times
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I respectfully and passionately appeal to you to reconsider and jettison any move that elevates your Aide-de-Camp above his seniors through accelerated or exceptional promotion. At this critical moment in our nations security journey, restraint, fairness, and respect for military tradition will speak louder than authority exercised without caution. Mr []The post ADC palaver: Memo to Tinubu on jettisoning a coup against the military tradition, By Yushau A. Shuaib
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AFCON 2025 countdown: Super Eagles await Osimhen as camp nears full house - Premium Times
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Osimhen remains central to Nigerias hopes in Morocco, having been a key figure in recent international campaigns and a proven match-winner on the continental stageThe post AFCON 2025 countdown: Super Eagles await Osimhen as camp nears full house appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Africas development dilemma: Beyond narratives of corruption, By Dipo Baruwa - Premium Times
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Until Africa returns to this fundamental truth, that no one is above the law and that justice must be blind to privilege, the continent will continue to chase shadows. Let us be mindful that corruption is merely a symptom; the true disease lies in the prevailing lack of respect for the rule of law, for []The post Africas development dilemma: Beyond narratives of corruption, By Dipo Baruwa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Akpabios Aide, Borokini Becomes Youngest Knight In Church Of Nigeria - New Telegraph
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Senior Legislative Aide to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and former Whip of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Toluwani Borokini has been conferred with the prestigious title of Grand Commander of the Order of Saint Christopher, making him one of the youngest knights in the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). The investiture...The post Akpabios Aide, Borokini Becomes Youngest Knight In Church Of Nigeria appeared first on New Telegraph.
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Akpabios ally warns Eno of grim implications of IPI Nigerias blacklisting - Premium Times
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Ata Ikiddeh, an Akpabio's ally, said IPI is not a local guild, it is a global watchdog, and that to be listed by the IPI is to be globally profiled as a violator of press freedom.The post Akpabios ally warns Eno of grim implications of IPI Nigerias blacklisting appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Amnesty International lists alleged rights abuses during Buharis presidency - Premium Times
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Amnesty International said gross human rights violations occurred during Mr Buharis tenure between 2015 and 2023.The post Amnesty International lists alleged rights abuses during Buharis presidency appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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2025 AFCON: Osimhen, Moses, Chukwueze to team up with Eagles in Morocco - Blueprint
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Following their inability to meet up with Tuesdays international friendly with Egypt, Super Eagles gaffer Eric Chelle has given permission to Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, [...]
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2026 FIFA World Cup winner to get $50 million Report - Vanguard
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
The FIFA Council has officially greenlit a record-breaking financial distribution package for the 2026 World Cup, signaling a massive windfall for competing nations. The post 2026 FIFA World Cup winner to get $50 million Report appeared first on Vanguard News.
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2026: NLO announces registration guidelines for division One, U19 Youth League clubs - Blueprint
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
The Nationwide League One (NLO), Africas largest grassroots football league, is pleased to announce updated guidelines for player registration for clubs in Division 1 and [...]
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Abeokuta Polo Club Sets for Maiden Sport Festival - Thisday
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
James Sowolein Abeokuta The Abeokuta Polo Club has said that the maiden edition of the Clubs Polo Festival, will come up on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Speaking ahead of the
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AC Milan, Napoli set for their first-ever Supercoppa Italiana clash in Riyadh - Softfootball
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
AC Milan and Serie A champions Napoli are set for their first-ever Supercoppa Italiana clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Winner takes all.
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Ace journalist Arabinrin Aderonke loses father - Blueprint
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Ace sports journalist, Arabirin Aderonke has lost his father Engineer S.O.Ogunleye to the cold hand of death. Aderonke who also is the Executive Director of [...]
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AFCON 2025: Morocco activates airports ahead of tournament kickoff - Punch
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Morocco's airports are in full tournament mode for AFCON 2025. Discover the enhanced operations and vibrant branding welcoming thousands of fans....
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles camp swells to 26 as Chukwueze arrives - Vanguard
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Nigerias Super Eagles camp ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco rose to 26 players with the arrival of winger Samuel Chukwueze on Tuesday.The post AFCON 2025: Super Eagles camp swells to 26 as Chukwueze arrives appeared first on Vanguard News.
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AFCON: Best player award winners since 1957 - Guardian
Wed, 17 Dec 2025
Africa Cup of Nations best player award winners: 1957: Mohamed Ad-Diba Al Attar (EGY) 1959: Mahmoud El Gohary (EGY) 1962: Mengistu Worku (ETH) 1963: Hassan El Shazly (EGY) 1965: Osei Kofi (GHA) 1968: Kazadi Mwamba (COD) 1970: Laurent Pokou (CIV)The post AFCON: Best player award winners since 1957 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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