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Friday, 19th December, 2025

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Tinubu Presents N58.18trn 2026 Appropriation Bill to National Assembly

Speaker Abbas, Gbajabiamila, Oyewole Emphasize Parliamentary Diplomacy at CoSPAL Assembly in Morocco

My Conduct of Oral PhD Defence By Dep Speaker Kalu at University of Calabar’s Faculty of Law

CAN Urges Churches to Close down Over Bandit Attacks in Kogi Community Following Monarch’s Directive

Xmas Celebrations: Yoruba Tennis Club Donates N1m to Pacelli School for the Blind

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Tinubu Presents N58.18trn 2026 Appropriation Bill to National Assembly

Speaker Abbas, Gbajabiamila, Oyewole Emphasize Parliamentary Diplomacy at CoSPAL Assembly in Morocco

My Conduct of Oral PhD Defence By Dep Speaker Kalu at University of Calabar’s Faculty of Law

CAN Urges Churches to Close down Over Bandit Attacks in Kogi Community Following Monarch’s Directive

Aiyetoro Kiri Leaders Recount Horror as Bandits Abduct 37 Worshippers, Kill Seminary Graduate

Shettima Presides As FEC Okays N58.47trn 2026 Budget Proposal

(UPDATED) Senate Confirms New Oil Regulators’ Appointments as PANDEF Applauds Reforms, Seeks Niger Delta Inclusion

380 Rivers Residents Benefit from Pamo Teaching Hospital’s Free Medicare

Discrepancies Between Provisions of Tax Bills Passed and Official Gazette Amount to Usurpation of Legislative Powers by Executive Fiat

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Firms Partner to Co-badge Payment Card

FAAN Reinforces Security, Customer Service at Airports

Insider Source Exposes Regulatory Inefficiency at NCAA with Records of Major Incidents Involving Private Jets

Mastercard Boosts Africa Acceptance Network by 45% in 2025, Accelerating the Continent’s Digital Economy

BONI, Investrust Dispute Raises Questions over Investor Protection in Zambia

Report: Investment in Renewable Energy Sector Hits $250M from $90M

How AMCON’s Take-over of Arik Air Influenced Perception of Nigeria by Global Aviation Community

LFZ Wins ‘Best in Environmental Stewardship’ Award

Keyamo Leads FG’s Team to Inspect Uyo Airport

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At APC Caucus Meeting, Tinubu Assures Nigerians State Police Will Become Reality

Ekiti: Oyebanji Swears-in Recalled Cabinet Members

The On-going Battle for the American Visa

Olawepo-Hashim Warns against Nigeria Becoming a One-Party State

As Saraki’s Footprints Continue to Shape Political Landscape…

Addressing Migration Without Confronting Poverty is Incomplete, Says Minister

The Unusual Convoy on Lagos Road

Procedure and Personalities Power Game at Senate’s Ambassadorial Screening Drama

As Yilwatda Seeks Stronger Collaboration Between Nigeria and Global Partners…

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Xmas Celebrations: Yoruba Tennis Club Donates N1m to Pacelli School for the Blind

Tears for Enebi’ Wins Big at Los Angeles’ Independent Short Film Awards

Cruxstone Unveils Nautical Rise, Beach Projects to Boost Tourism

FRANKLIN NECHI: Our 2026 Outlook Charts New Global Frontiers For African Investors

Global Maison Visits to Polo Luxury Signal Africa’s Rising Stature in High-end Market

Why Imo is Fast Becoming Nigeria’s Eastern Hub for Investment, Innovation and Industrial Growth

ICPC Receives Petition Over Dispute Involving Corporate Records of Abuja Property Firms

NNS Beecroft hands over 58 bags of smuggled foreign rice to Nigeria Customs Service

For a More Combat-ready Force, Nigerian Army to Overhaul Training Schools and Curricula as Security Threats Grow Complex

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Harpic Partners FG, Lagos on Open Defecation

FG, States, Others Urged to Support Quality Healthcare for Rural Dwellers

Children from Niger Republic Vaccinated Against Polio in Katsina

For the Elderly, Mentally-impaired, It’s a New Dawn of Care at Seraphic Homes Foundation

Lagos Creative Ecosystem Lights Up as CcHUB Hosts Influencers and Culture Shapers

Global Leaders Warn of Rising Child Deaths as Gates Foundation, MBZ Foundation Announce $1.9bn Push to End Polio

Uhie: Indigenous Body Cream of 19th-century Nsukka and Its Cultural Legacy

Hope for a Healthier Nigeria as BHCPF 2.0 Ushers in New Era of Transparency, Accountability

Diabetes, Not Death Sentence, Says Delta Hospital CMD

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Anthony Joshua Heavier Than Jake Paul Ahead Controversial Fight Today

NDG Organisers Condole With Bayelsa Govt on Death of Dep Gov

Adegoke, Kuti Set for Battle as 3rd Daniel Ford T’Tennis Serves off

Igbobi College to Host Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Event Dec. 27th

Oyo State Celebrates Responsible Gaming, Industry Partnership, Trust at Award Night

Webinar Exposes Realities of Underage Gambling Through Survivors’ Stories

CIBN Honours Nigeria’s Football Legends With ‘Evening of Praise 7.0’

NFF to Miss N15.2bn for Eagles Failure to Qualify for World Cup

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CIBN Honours Nigeria’s Football Legends With ‘Evening of Praise 7.0’

Why Tertiary Institutions Lack Impact on Nation’s Economic Potentials, Says Enyindah

Transcorp Hotels Names Awele Elumelu as Board Chair, Effective January 1

WILL FREE TRADE ZONES DISAPPEAR UNDER THE NEW TAX REGIME?

EU-funded SUSTAIN Programme Targets Nigerian STEM Talents

UNIZIK Students Call for Odoh’s Reinstatement as VC After Court Judgment

Ensuring Autonomy: Shielding Exam Bodies from Legislative, Other External Influences

FUNAAB Deputy Registrar, Alawode, Appointed Registrar at McPherson University

Ballsbridge University Chancellor Urges Graduates to Make Impact

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Remembering Tony Uranta

Presidency: The Benefits Of A Kitchen Cabinet

Dangote, Farouk Ahmed and Nigeria

Buhari At 83: Reflections

Supreme Court, Rivers And The State of Emergency

Moore’s is a kangaroo court

Parliaments Can Help Create Inclusive Prosperity in Africa

On Nigeria’s Adventure to Benin Republic

Rude Boys in the Neighbourhood

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FAREWELL, PROFESSOR ADAMU BAIKIE

Maryam Sanda: Presidential Pardon vs Conclusive Justice

International Politics of Benin’s 2025 Coup and Nigeria’s Intervention: Quo Vadis, Africa?

For The Unsung Who Made The Songs

WAHALA AT WADATA HOUSE

Styles of Unconstitutional Changes of Government

Insecurity: Before We Snooze Again

Insecurity: Wase’s Selfishness, Govt’s Clay Feet

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