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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2025* *THE NATION* Tinubu to Niger Delta leaders: Dwelling on past neglect won't help, progress must be our focus JUST IN: Burkina Faso releases 11 detained Nigerian Air Force personnel Multiple explosions rock Edo community Bafarawa dispels APC defection rumours, says he remains elder statesman Okai lauds DSS leadership reforms, says Nigeria's secret police in historic U-turn  Lagos-Calabar coastal road case still pending in court - Winhomes boss Akume urges MDAs to entrench digital governance, sustain reforms beyond individuals Senate concludes amendment to 69-year-old Audit Act Nigeria committed to inclusive social development, cooperation, says minister Tinubu presents 2026 budget on Friday Akpabio, US Envoy hold talks to strengthen Nigeria - US relations Senate blocks bid to summon Wike over Abuja sanitation, land revocation claims NEC sets up committee to fast-track livestock development EFCC uncovers $3.43m, €280,000 fake currency, arrests five-man syndicate in Ibadan Zone Kano NLC backs Tinubu's security measures, leads peaceful rally JUST IN: Fubara visits APC national secretariat NCAA okays return of commercial flights at Ibadan Airport Banditry: We will protect our people, says Aiyedatiwa Senate backs state police, technology-driven reforms to boost Nigeria's security Alleged Organ Harvesting: Families storm mortuary to collect corpses Umahi counters Abaribe says Tinubu has delivered inclusive governance, massive projects in Southeast  Osun ready to move from dancing to working - Okpebholo I nearly resigned as Minister - Lai Mohammed BREAKING: Farouk, Komolafe resign as Tinubu nominates new CEOs for petroleum regulators Wike reinstates FCT education mandate secretary, IRS acting chairman Oyetola, Walson-Jack launch digital platform to drive transparency, reform FG dismisses 38 senior officers from NSCDC for various infractions JUST IN: Tinubu meets NMDPRA chief amid Dangote's sabotage, corruption allegations NLC protests rising insecurity in Abuja Lekki Port is fully automated to boost international trade FRSC arrests 16 drivers for speeding on Abeokuta-Sagamu expressway Reps to scrutinise future treaties, agreements, MoUs signed by Nigeria Makinde harps on elite consensus to move Nigeria forward Tinubu writes Reps, seek end to multiply budget implementation *PUNCH* Bafarawa's supporters dump PDP for APC in Sokoto Ogbori Elemoso: Lere Paimo, Soun disagree over classic movie remake Sovereignty: Reps to review treaties, MoUs signed by FG ARISE Palm resort big support to airport business - Minister NNPCL sure of meeting 2.06mbpd target with PINL partnership Envoy urges APC, others to emulate Vietnam ruling party Ogun govt cancels Awujale selection process Malami kicks after EFCC raids Kebbi, Abuja homes 2027: PDP awake from slumber, correcting past mistakes, says Turaki FG seeks early warning, response framework to tackle insecurity No state backing for bandits, says AbdulRazaq Court orders detention of 21 foreigners over cocaine shipment Okpebholo reconciles oil palm investors, host communities Council chair presents N6.8bn 2026 budget JAMB to accredit 1,039 CBT centres for 2026 UTME Govt unveils business platform in Lagos community Yuletide: LASG distributes welfare packages to pensioners NEPC sensitises stakeholders to export readiness in Bayelsa Group launches scholarship, tech training for youths NEC inaugurates committee to fast-track ranches creation Insecurity: FG, NLC to meet in January Eno to ensure power in A'Íbom police stations Tributes as Lagos pastor marks 20 years in ministry CAN slams Ini Edo's movie 'A Very Dirty Christmas' Alliance Française, groups campaign against GBV Delta court restrains police from enforcing tinted glass permit Burkina Faso frees detained Nigerian soldiers, aircraft Reps review Electoral Act to ensure credible polls Fresh storm brews over new tax law Nigeria would've gone down but for prayers -MFM Yuletide: Church donates foodstuffs to 300 Edo families I met over N600bn in Rivers coffers after emergency rule - Fubara *LEADERSHIP* Nigeria, EU Strengthen Ties On Defence Alaafin Confirms Plan To Honour Seyi Tinubu, Ex-Governor Yari With Chieftaincy Titles CIPMN To Lead Nationwide Project Reform Stakeholder Talks 2026 Concerned Northern Elders Reject NEF Position On FIRS, Back Tinubu's Reforms FCT Traditional Ruler Donates N1m To Support Tinubu's Re-election Ribadu's Office Admits Giving Arms To Vigilantes In Kwara PICTORIAL: EFCC Arrests Fake Herbalists With $3.4m, €280,000 Counterfeit Notes In Osun, Lagos BREAKING: NMDPRA, NUPRC CEOs Resign Over Dangote Allegations IBEDC Explains Erratic Electricity Supply In Oyo, Kwara, Ogun, Other Areas HAFBAM Wins 5 Top Awards At BRG Conference *VANGUARD* Uzodimma leads NLC to Tinubu to avert strike Tinubu to present 2026 Appropriation Bill to NASS Friday Panic as multiple explosions rock Auchi Guinea extends opposition party suspension ahead of presidential vote EFCC nabs herbalists with $3.4m, €280, 000 counterfeit notes in Osun, Lagos 'Tinubu has done well' - Umahi counters Abaribe on 'South East marginalisation' Labour Party Obidients weigh options amid Obi defection speculations Four killed, women captured, tortured, another missing in fresh herders' attacks on Benue communities Tinubu seeks senate approval for new petroleum regulators' chiefs Tinubu asks Senate to confirm Farouk, Komolafe's replacements BREAKING: NMDPRA's Farouk Ahmed, NUPRC's Komolafe resign as Tinubu nominates successors Over 70 kidnappers in correctional centre in Kwara, says LG chair NMDPRA boss visits Tinubu's office amid Dangote's allegations of sabotage, corruption Edo government resolves community crisis to attract foreign investors Insecurity: Senate makes case for establishment of State Police Trump deploys military to Ecuador for anti-drugs operation Wike reinstates FCT education mandate secretary, IRS acting chairman Makinde blames elites for disunity in the country Opposition urges inclusive approach to 2026 tax reform NLC holds protest amid heavy security deployment in Abuja NASS 2027: Only most suitable candidates will emerge in Ondo - Aiyedatiwa Reps probe Nigeria's treaties, foreign-funded contracts Fubara confirms N600bn in Rivers treasury after emergency rule *THISDAY* Farouk Ahmed, Gbenga Komolafe Resign as Tinubu Nominates New Heads for Petroleum Regulators Nigeria Deepens Arab, Global Ties on Social Protection, Womens Empowerment Why Nigeria Must Rise Beyond Ethnic Blame Game Tinubu Meets CEO of NMDPRA At State House Amid Dangotes Allegations of Sabotage, Corruption NBRRI DG Urges States to Invest in Construction Material Testing Laboratories Tinubu Seeks House Approval to Repeal, Reenact N43.561trn 2024 Budget NLC Protests Rising Insecurity, Demands Urgent Action Changing the Narrative:Lai Mohammed and the Buhari Legacy DangoteNMDPRA Dispute Threatens Nigerias Economic Sovereignty, Agbakoba Warns Rep Dasuki Raises Concern Over Alleged Alteration of Gazetted Tax Laws NDLEA Secures Court Order to Detain Vessel, 21 Crew Members Over Cocaine Seizure No Judgment Delivered in LagosCalabar Coastal Road Case, Says Winhomes Boss Comprendre linformation en Cte dIvoire : entre mdias traditionnels, rseaux sociaux et nouvelles habitudes numriques Students Fault Malamis Outcry, Say Investigation is Not Persecution Performance Management System (PMS) as Game Changer in Nigerias Devt Progress Zamfara Gov Accused of Diverted Focus on Insecurity MFM Hosts Seminar on New Tax Laws Sokoto Gov Accused of Di verted Focus on Insecurity Niger Gov Sacks All His 30 Special Advisers First Lady Initiative Lifts 250 Katsina Senior Citizens with N50m Insecurity:FG Urged to Draw Lessons from Obasanjos AdelekeInauguratesFirst Integrated Medical Research Hospital Police Apprehend Nine Gunrunners, Drug Trafficking Suspects Procedure and Personalities Power Game at Senates Ambassadorial Screening Drama Sanwo-Olu Woos Multinational Real Estate Developers at 6th Lagos Housing Marketplace Experts Warn Maternal Stress May Increase Autism Risk in Children House Launches Full-Scale Probe as Drug Abuse, Trafficking Threaten Nigerias Future AMCE Abuja Carries Out First Open-Heart Surgery REA, NBS Sign MoU to Strengthen Energy Data in Nigeria Christmas: Abiodun Urges Vigilance, Unity, Compassion BOI, NHIA Sign MoU to Drive Mandatory Health Insurance Compliance, Expand Coverage for MSMEs NBA Tackles Police over Planned Resumption of Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement Sanwo-Olu Gifts Five Brand New Cars, N165.5m to Lagos Public Servants Fagbemi: Supreme Court Judgment on Rivers Emergency Rule a Win for Nigerians We are Not Opposed to Creation of Anioma State, Says Delta Govt Student Loan Scheme: NELFUND Releases N154bn to Support Over 788,947 Nigerian Students Again, Gombe Shines at 2025 National PHC Leadership Challenge, Wins $400,000 Prize Oborevwori Signs into Law Deltas N1.729trn 2026 Budget Tinubu, NJC, Northern Govs, Others Mourn as Ex-CJN, Muhammad, Passes at 71 Kogi Govt Uncovers Massive Arms Cache in Hideouts, Declares War on Criminals Eno: God, Security Agencies Responsible for Peace, Safety in Akwa Ibom Senate Orders Security Probe into Fake Death Reports on Akpabio,YakubuGowon Plateau Gov, Mutfwang, Seeks Improved Partnership withNAF over Rising Insecurty NHRC RaisestheAlarmover Surge in Abductions, Rights ViolationsNHRCNHRC RaisestheAlarmover Surge in Abductions, Rights Violations Ganduje Shelves Plan to Establish Independent Hisbah in Kano AtikuMournsLateBayelsa Dep Gov TinubuAdvocatesRenewedDemocraticTrust as AjimobisLegacyTakesCentrstage Buharis Biography: Redesignof Naira Was Conceived By Then EFCC Chairman, Bawa Tinubu Meets Labour, NGF at State House over Proposed Protest As Yilwatda Seeks Stronger Collaboration Between Nigeria and Global Partners Tinubus Incursion into the North First Lady Initiative Lifts 250 Katsina Senior Citizens with N50m Transcorp Hotels Appoints Awele Elumelu as Board Chair Balmoral Makes History, Stages Lawrence Okolies First African Bout at Chaos in the Ring II GAIA AFRICA Announces 2025/2026 Member Season, Spotlighting Women Leaders Across the Continent Prince Omoha Commends Tinubu on Appointment of Gen. Musa as Defence Minister Think Global, Invest Smart, Secure Your Future, Optiva Capital Urges Africans GovtOfficials, Foreign Dignitaries, Musicians Headline Ofada Rice Day Firm Expands Product Offering to Support Nigerias Financial Inclusion *DAILY TRUST* Opposition demands suspension of tax implementation BREAKING: NMDPRA CEO resigns amid Dangotes corruption allegation 2027: Buharis loyalists will continue to speak truth to power, says Doguwa Local fish production rose to 1.4m metric tonnes Minister Insecurity: NLC stages protest in Cross River, Zamfara, Plateau, others Ex-NSA Monguno: How Cabal withheld funds Buhari approved for my office Ahmed Musa retires from international football Two killed as truck rams into bus in Lagos 12 miners killed in fresh attack on Plateau community Makinde rules out defection to APC BREAKING: Rep raises alarm over discrepancies in gazetted tax laws Finance Minister contradicts Tinubu, says FG didnt meet 2025 revenue target Dont Let Food Poisoning Ruin Your Christmas Celebration! AMCE achieves 1st open-heart surgery, pioneers SBRT in W/Africa Tinubu meets labour leaders over proposed protest AMCE achieves 1st open-heart surgery, pioneers SBRT in W/Africa NIGERIA DAILY: Why Lower Fuel Prices May Not Reduce The Cost Of Living In Nigeria Insecurity: Military seeks partnership with industry, academia to boost innovation Turaki tightens grip on PDP structure, meets ex-govs, ministers ADC: S/Court ruling on state of emergency endangers federalism NYSC members urged to leave lasting impact on host communities Suicide bomber kills 5 soldiers in Borno Reps wade into detention of NAF aircraft, military personnel in Burkina Faso Gunmen abduct residents of Kogi community Tinubu may present 2026 budget this week as Senate passes 20262028 MTEF Northern elders visit JNI, CAN; call for reconciliation Insurgency: Boko Haram, CRSV survivors rehabilitated in Yobe Senate seeks fertiliser, agric input subsidies for farmers Four onboard as private jet crashes at Owerri airport Labour rallies against insecurity Justice Tanko takes final bow ICPC to probe Dangotes allegations against NMDPRA boss 2023: How cabal plotted Lawans installation as APC candidate Defections: Are Nigerian politicians ideology-free or simply seeking relevance Budget planning: Tinubu keeps tying his hands Nigeria and the cost of ignoring human rights Disinflation without rate relief tightens monetary conditions Hit-and-run victims dad shows up at FCT police command Woman jailed 10 years for killing stepdaughter Neighbours trade blames over fire disaster in Abuja Abuja hosts inaugural Groovy December Festival FCT high court proceeds on vacation FRSC intensifies campaign in Abuja, 5 other corridors Benin jails 30 people over foiled coup attempt Portugal charges wife of ousted Guinea-Bissau leader Trump signs 221 executive orders in less than a year Recapitalisation: Banks to raise N4.14 trn before March 2026 Why CBN revoked licences of Aso Savings, Union Homes Fuel prices fail to drop below N800 in Lagos, others Bread makers dismiss 50kg flour price reduction to N35,000 Mshelbila quits NLNG How inflows to federation account grew to N23trn in 2025 ACCI seeks greater accountability from tax revenues Tinubu commends Julius Berger over Bodo-Bonny road How to unlock investment in upstream sector Expert Integrated sugar facility 80% completed BUA Foods Infinix offers special packages for customers Enugu boosts digital economy with Campus Hackathon Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards *NEW TELEGRAPH* 2026: Gov Aliyu Presents 758.7bn Budget To Sokoto Assembly FG Planning To Secure Single-Digit Interest Loans For Fish Farmers Oyetola NGOs Sponsor Free Clinic For 400 Sickle Cell Carriers BREAKING: NUPRC CCE, Komolafe Resign BREAKING: NMDPRA Boss, Farouk Ahmed Resign Resolve Dispute, Agbakoba, Okeke Tell Dangote, NMDPRA CAN Kicks Against Dirty Christmas Movie, Demands Apology Ajaero, Others In Closed-Door Meeting As Workers Protest Insecurity Dangote Submits Petition Against NMDPRA MD, Farouk Ahmed, To ICPC Over Alleged Corruption APC Welcomes Senator Katung As Senate Adopts Key Security Recommendations Mbah Appoints New Commissioners, Board Chairmen, Senior Officials The Man Rotimi Makinde, A True Progressive By All Standards Dr Roy, Gospel Producer And Details On His Music Academy Chinese Investors Hail Osun Infrastructure Growth Kano Govt Commends NLC Over Peaceful Protest Dangote Submits Petition Against NMDPRA MD, Farouk Ahmed, To ICPC Over Alleged Corruption 2026 UTME: JAMB Accredits 1,039 CBT Centres Nationwide Registrar EFCC Investigates Austrian Natl Over Undeclared $800,575, 651,505 At Lagos Airport NLC Calls On FG To Strengthen Security Efforts To Combat Insecurity TinubuLabour Meeting: Continuous Engagement Key To Natl Stability Uzodimma Lalong Tasks INEC On Credible Elections Dangote Submits Petition Against NMDPRA MD, Farouk Ahmed, To ICPC Over Alleged Corruption CSO Petitions EFCC, ICPC Over $5m School Fees Allegation Against NMDPRA Boss Were Building Institutional-Grade Intelligence For Everyday Traders InsiderOption Founder Dangote Submits Petition Against NMDPRA MD, Farouk Ahmed, To ICPC Over Alleged Corruption Insecurity: Anambra NLC Joins Nationwide Protest 2027: Ajadi Deepens Grassroots Consultations, Meets Oyo LG Vice Chairmen Stakeholders Seek Centralisation Of Constituency Projects Nasarawa, Angolan Govt Signs MoU On Agriculture, Mining, Others Were Building Institutional-Grade Intelligence For Everyday Traders InsiderOption Founder World Bank Endorses SPESSE, Approves Fresh Funding Dangote Submits Petition Against NMDPRA MD, Farouk Ahmed, To ICPC Over Alleged Corruption Edeh Inducted Fellow Of SSCI, Enugu Coordinator Agbeyewa Farms: Ex-Botswana President, Tasks Govt On Massive Investment In Agriculture Were Building Institutional-Grade Intelligence For Everyday Traders InsiderOption Founder EEDC Gives Reason For Recent Drop In Power Across SEast NDelta Youth Urges Tinubu To Sustain Stability In Defence Leadership Akpabios Aide, Borokini Becomes Youngest Knight In Church Of Nigeria Atiku Mourns Ex-CJN Ibrahim Tanko, Describes Death As Monumental Loss Were Building Institutional-Grade Intelligence For Everyday Traders InsiderOption Founder Obi Raises Transparency Concerns Over NigeriaFrance Tax Cooperation MoU Dangote Submits Petition Against NMDPRA MD, Farouk Ahmed, To ICPC Over Alleged Corruption Were Building Institutional-Grade Intelligence For Everyday Traders InsiderOption Founder US-Based NGO Awards Segun Kasali 2025 Outstanding Journalist Were Building Institutional-Grade Intelligence For Everyday Traders InsiderOption Founder New Tax Law Coming With Good News For Poor, Low-Income Earners Tinubu Assures Nigerians Dangote Submits Petition Against NMDPRA MD, Farouk Ahmed, To ICPC Over Alleged Corruption Sani Reacts To New US Visa Restrictions On Nigeria PAP: Phase 2 Leader Dismisses Marginalization Claims, Says Reforms On Track New Tax Law Coming With Good News For Poor, Low-Income Earners Tinubu Assures Nigerians Dangote Submits Petition Against NMDPRA MD, Farouk Ahmed, To ICPC Over Alleged Corruption Sokoto Gov Flags Off 60m Grant For Youths Abia Devt Plan: Otti Charges Citizens To Be Part Of Project Four Survive As Cessna 172 Crashes At Owerri Airport, NSIB Begins Probe Sokoto First Lady Declares Zero Tolerance For GBV In Schools New Tax Law Coming With Good News For Poor, Low-Income Earners Tinubu Assures Nigerians Dangote Submits Petition Against NMDPRA MD, Farouk Ahmed, To ICPC Over Alleged Corruption Ezekwesili Lauds WARDC As Pillar Of Access To Justice For Nigerian Women Lagos Police Arrest Social Media Influencer, Peller Over Reckless Driving Incident *BLUE PRINT* 2027: PDP zone 3 stakeholders reaffirm party strength Mbah appoints 2 commissioners, board chairmen, others Amupitan charts electoral reform, infrastructure, voter education Dont weaken national unity ahead of 2027 polls, NIPR warns politicians Poor funding, other factors delaying our over 100 projects TCN Electricity generation drops over gas supply constraint NISO REA, NBS sign pact to strengthen energy data House of Representatives step down 2026-2028 MTEF/FSP No script, Joshua will quickly knock Paul out Hearn Breaking: NMDPRA, NUPRC bosses resign, Tinubu nominates successors to Senate for approval FIFA overturns 3-Malaysia matches amid player eligibility scandal Cameroon starlet to stay at club until next week Anunoby shines as Knicks beat Spurs to win NBA Cup Contemporary security environment demands sustained innovation to maintain operational excellence CDS Alcaraz announces shock split with coach Ferrero Henry to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement award Team Nigeria clinches bronze in Judo at 4th African Youth Games 2025: NOC sets AGM for December 29 in Abuja NNL/ProstarAward: Amokachiharps on improved infrastructure Beach Volleyball champions leave Angola amid gold medal controversy Playoffs:DR Congo laugh off NFFs petition Pre-AFCON Friendly:Egypt match good test for Super Eagles Awaziem Ahmed Musa retires from international football PPP: FG okays Bakassi, Ondo ports, Katsina-Ala hydropower plant, attracts $4.29bn private investment EFCC nabs herbalists with counterfeit foreign notes Corruption allegation: CSO demand NMDPRA chiefs immediate probe 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets: Holier than thou FG launches NAP III to strengthen womens role in peace, security NDDC Honours Ewhrudjakpo, Halts Projects Commissioning Emir of Ilorin mourns ex-CJN Tanko Muhammad FCT minister lauds RHI for elderly support scheme Trump sues BBC for $10bn over edited Capitol riot documentary EU launches Hustle Reality Show project for Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina youth empowerment Water crisis threateningNigerias food, energy security, experts warn N5.2trn operating surplus: Reps give CBN fresh ultimatum, insist on Cardosos personal appearance Court restrains Ganduje from establishing independent Hizbah in Kano Edo NLC distances self from nationwide protest on grounds of economic risk Nigeria, othersback Palestinians right to self-determination NEZA lauds free zone regulators on moratorium of national tax policy Domestic equity market sustains bullish run, gains N13bn Capital market regulators tasked on effective ISA 2025 execution ICT stocks dominate Nigerian Exchange as investors chase more gains Governor Ododo laudsTinubus security reforms, commends NSA, DSS DG, others for driving reforms CBN revokes Aso Savings, Union Homes licences over c breaches Oyo: PDP guber hopeful donates solar lights to PDP offices, INEC facility I almost resigned as information minister Lai Stanel boss Uzochukwu, Flutterwave CEO Agboola visit Zambia President Separating fact from fiction: Contextualising allegations against Bello Matawaalle Oil company gives grant to Darway coast Ltd for Bayelsa minigrid project Nigeria cannot build resilient economy without strong, ethical financial system NESLAI Nigeria re-elected to ICAO public key directory board for 6th term Christmas: NSCDC deploys 4000 personnel in FCT for peaceful yelutide NDLEA detains vessel, ship crew over cocaine trafficking Lagos: 2 de@d, 3 injured as truck crushes vehicles Tinubu, Ododo will win 2027 elections overwhelmingly Prince Kolawole NANS backs Matawalle, dismisses banditry allegations as political blackmail 2027: Kalu dismisses Abaribes verdict on Tinubu Ekiti 2026: Accord party candidate receives certificate of return, unveils agenda NAOWA donates life-saving equipment, renovates emergency ward at military hospital ikoyi *GUARDIAN* Nigerian woman sets record with tallest wig in the world How misunderstanding led to With You collaboration with Omah Lay Davido New tax regime will further burden already poor Nigerians, opposition tells Tinubu Delta Court bars police, IGP from enforcing tinted glass permit nationwide Nigeria excluded from worlds 30 most miserable countries in 2024 ranking Time for peace, no more misunderstanding PDP BoT Tinubu nominates replacements as Ahmed, Komolafe resign as NMDPRA, NUPRC chiefs Group raises 5.5m Trust Fund ahead of Rafat Salamis one-year remembrance World Bank backs Nigerias SPESSE project with fresh funding Tinubu meets NMDPRA chief amid Dangotes allegations of sabotage, corruption Wizkid, Davido, Olamide perform as Detty December begins in Lagos Pellers management says influencer is safe, urges public to ignore rumours NDIC insists Ikoyi property sale to Senator Bunza remains terminated Gov Yusuf unveils Kano Digital Engagement Platform to enhance citizens participation Kano govt partners FG to resume Wuju-Wuju Road project Airtel, Starlink to expand mobile coverage in remote Nigerian areas Shehu Sani urges Nigerians to tackle domestic challenges amid US visa restrictions Gov Yusuf approves appointment of Prof. Bayero as Northwest University VC Tinubu moves to end multiple budgets, seeks NASS approval for N43.56trn spending plan Fashola, others urge surveyors to uphold professionalism, deliver quality service Gov. Yusuf poised to restore peace, protect lives and property in Kano Gov. Yusuf Receives Tinubus 2025 Excellence in Public Service Award JAMB to use 1,039 CBT centres for 2026 UTME Registrar Adamawa tragedy: Fintiri orders judicial inquiry into December 8 killings Ibom Air to start international flights in April 2026 Keyamo Gov. Yusuf lauds Dangote for dedicating 25% of his wealth to charity Nigerias local fish production rises to 1.4m metric tonnes Oyetola Ahmed Musa retires from football, turns focus on administration Okada riders kick against daily insurance fee in Ogun CFG Africas 1 Billion Ethical Fund: A Strategic Growth Path For Investors in 2026 Enugu gets new gaming, lottery law as Mbah signs 2025 commission act Doctors in England go on strike for 14th time 2 dead, 3 critically injured as Dangote mixer truck collides with vehicles in Lagos Germany imposes tougher penalties for job seekers under new rules Onaiyekan warns of rising poverty, faults FGs anti-corruption drive CDS urges innovation, transformation to strengthen military edge Panic as quarry blast rocks LagosIbadan Expressway communities Cross River to enforce use of state vehicle colours from January 31 Tax: No bank account will be frozen over non-availability of TIN, EKIRS tells residents Alaafin to install Seyi Tinubu as Okanlomo of Yorubaland weeks after Ooni installed Sanusi as Okanlomo Oduaa Golf tournament targets 1,000 out-of-school childrens future How Parallex Bank stands at the forefront of Nigerias digital banking renaissance, shaping the future of banking across Africa How purpose-driven innovation, standardised local manufacturing, promoting life-saving medicines, sustain May & Bakers leadership in Nigerias healthcare sector OLUFEMI ALAO: Thoroughbred Professional, Integrity-Driven Expert, Promoting Standards In The Nigerian Engineering Construction Industry, Through FBS NGOZI EKEOMA: Astute Professional of Excellence, Transformational Leader With Strategic Foresight, Creating Impact Across Industries and Humanity, Through Nepal Group GABRIEL OKONKWO: Definitive Leader, Transformative Professional, Redefining Financial Landscape, Reshaping Nigerias Economic Growth, Through Superflux International Jubaili Bros Leads Nigerias Transition to Sustainable Power Solutions Nabil Sulieman, General Manager, Jubaili Bros Elderly man accused of swindling patient at ATBUTH NELFUND disburses N154.4b loans to 788,947 students in 18 months GAIA AFRICA announces 2025/2026 member season, spotlighting women leaders across the continent How unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, mark my entrepreneurial journey, by Bartholomew Egbochie Cheating is not a deal breaker, says Toyosi Etim-Effiong NMDPRA chief disowns defence circulating online, denies issuing statement KWACCIMA accuses Kwara govt of sabotaging 12th trade fair Sujimoto proposes N20tr fortified border, agro-development plan to tackle insecurity US firm petitions IGP over alleged vandalisation of MT Thor tanker Court dismisses suit challenging key provisions of PIA Woman sues IGP, others over rights violation Tinubu, labour continue talks as NLC defers decision on strike *THE AUTHORITY* Journalist in Imo under threat for investigating alleged defilement of minor by 60 year old man Concerned Northern Elders Reject NEF Position on FIRS, Back Tinubus Reforms Alleged Corruption:NMDPRA boss,Farouk Ahmed resigns after meeting with Tinubu Bakassi Deep Seaport: Gov. Otu hails FG, receives Certificate of Compliance Zion Oshiobugie to host Royal Party for 100 orphaned children in Warri Ojukwu commends Foundation on fight against food insecurity 2027: Zamfara PDP scared of APC, wants Matawalle outv Market chairman CSO Storm ICPC, EFCC, Demand Swift Probe Over Alleged $5m Swiss School Fees Linked to NMDPRA Chief Stanel boss, Uzochukwu pays courtesy call to President Hichilema with Flutterwave CEO Agboola We recognize only party factions affirmed by INEC, says IPAC Gods faithfulness: Tom Samson clocks 60, unveils Monarch University PHOTO NEWS NANS backs Matawalle, dismisses banditry allegations as political blackmail KIFA forum raises fresh hope for Koreas astronaut future Senate slashes oil price benchmark to $60 per barrel to safeguard 2026 budget Youth ministry launches enterprise content management system to fully transit to paperless operations FG strengthens capacity for livestock methane emissions monitoring via enumerators training Internal appraisal, sectoral initiatives refocusing will accelerate growth in agric sector, says minister NISO announces drop in electricity supply to natl grid due gas supply constraint CDD trains 90 Benue journalists NSITFs Rehabilitation Programme: Restoring hope, life, and dignity to injured workers GMO poses risk to our lives, environment, says HOMEF and others CSO official alleges coordinated smear campaign against BPP leadership NEZA applauds free zone regulators over push for tax policy moratorium President Tinubus Security Reforms Yielding Results Gov Ododo President Tinubu felicitates Senator Araraume at 67 Peculiar Widows Forum Storm Abuja to Celebrate Chief Obuah as he clocks 63 *SAHARA REPORTER* BREAKING: NMDPRA, NUPRC Bosses Farouk Ahmed, Komolafe Resign; Tinubu Nominates New Oil Regulators For Senate Approval BREAKING: Delta Court Grants Interim Injunction, Blocks Nigeria Police From Enforcing Tinted Glass Permit Policy BREAKING: NLC, Civil Society Groups In Massive Protest In Lagos, March To Governors Office BREAKING: Lagos Police Arrest TikToker Peller Over Suicidal Reckless Driving During Livestream Nigerias Corporate Affairs Commission Chief Accused Of Forcing Small Businesses To Pay Inflated Registration Fees EXCLUSIVE: Fresh Plot By Nigeria Police Hierarchy To Eliminate Sowore Exposed BREAKING: Former Chief Justice Of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad Dies In Saudi Arabian Hospital Dangote Releases Details Alleging NMDPRA Boss Farouk Ahmed Spent $5million On Childrens Swiss Education BREAKING: Bandits Attack, Kidnap Residents In Jege Community In Yagba East, Kogi BREAKING: Police Bust Bandit Supply Route, Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers, Arms Couriers In Kwara BREAKING: Senate President Akpabio Currently Hospitalised In London After Collapse, Misses Key Budget Session Sources EXCLUSIVE:Judicial Abracadabra: Nigerias Supreme Court Changes Ruling In Sagecom Case, Rewrites Judgment In Favour Of Fidelity Bank EXCLUSIVE: UK Business School Dissolved Over Financial Insolvency Continues To Run Fake Programs For Nigerian Police Officers EXCLUSIVE: CAC Registrar-General Magaji Reportedly Bought $200,000 Morocco Home For Short-Lived Marriage As Two Weddings Crash In A Year BREAKING: Sowore, Ejimakor, Others #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Trial Stalled Over Police Unpreparedness At Kuje Court EXCLUSIVE: Retired General Alleges Malami, Yahaya Colluded To Free 48 Terrorism Suspects, Links Top Military, Govt Officials To Money Laundering BREAKING: Vigilantes Rescue Kidnap Victim In Kogi Community BREAKING: Over 20 Worshippers Kidnapped In Kogi ECWA Church Attack Dissatisfaction Grows In Nigerian Army Over Special Promotion Of Tinubus ADC To Brigadier General EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Man Detained For Six Weeks, Humiliated In Qatar Over Mannequin Mistaken For Drugs, Lawyers Demand Redress Armed Robbery In Uniform: Borno Ginger Farmer Alleges Police Detention, Extortion In N8.9Million Sale Dispute Controversy Trails Kwara Government Delegation To Singapore For Debate Competition As SUBEB Chairmans Wife Joins Trip They Punched And Stabbed Me For Criticising Council Chairman, Influencer 'Senator JP' Accuses Nsukka LG CSO Egbugo Of Leading Attack EXCLUSIVE: How CAC Registrar-General Ishaq Magaji Acquired N700million Duplexes In Abuja In Two Years Despite Monthly Salary Of N583,000 BREAKING: Nigerian Army Detains Ekiti Man For Demanding Better Welfare For Soldiers, Family Fears For His Life BREAKING: 14-Year-Old Boy Takes His Life After Being Teased For Giving Girl Gift In Ogun EXCLUSIVE: Woman Detained By Police In Abuja After Rejecting Sexual Advances From Ubulu-Uku Traditional Official BREAKING: Ex-Labour Minister Chris Ngige Remanded In Kuje Prison Over Alleged N2.2Billion Contract Fraud After Pleading Not Guilty 17 Persons Killed, Others Missing As Militias Ambush Returning IDPs In Taraba Ekiti Govt Budgets Additional N300Million For Abuja Governors Lodge After Spending N470Million This Year BREAKING: ICPC Operatives Storm IHS Towers Abuja, Hold Amnesty International Staff Hostage, Threaten To Shoot Anyone Who Leaves Community Accuses Police Of Aiding Notorious Criminal's 'Sham Escape' After Taking Bribe In Nasarawa Reps Order Probe Into Alleged Killing Of Women, Teenager By Soldiers In Adamawa BREAKING: Nigerias Defence Headquarters Orders Immediate Removal Of Non-Essential Roadblocks Nationwide BREAKING: Bandits Give 48-Hour Ultimatum For N200Million Ransom In Kogi Church Kidnapping; Pastor, Six Children Among 14 Hostages BREAKING: Two Killed As Bandits Storm Tudun Wadan Rido Village In Kaduna BREAKING: Adamawa Women Shot Dead By Nigerian Soldiers Given Mass Burial, Identities Released BREAKING: Newly Elected Actors Guild Of Nigeria President Abubakar Yakubu Arrested After Fatal Crash In Lagos BREAKING: Nigerian Police IG Orders Commands To Strengthen Security For Courts, Judges Nationwide BREAKING: Nigeria Police Begin Recruitment Of Retired Officers As Ad-Hoc Trainers For New Recruits BREAKING: Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke Joins Accord Party EXCLUSIVE: Intelligence Report Exposes Nigerian, International Network Funding Boko Haram Through 1,801 Bank Accounts BREAKING: Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara Dumps PDP For APC Nine Confirmed Dead From Nigerian Army Shooting Of Women Protesters In Adamawa, 51 Others Injured How Buhari Presidency Stopped Decisive Military Offensive Against Bandits Just Before Major Gains Retd. Maj. Gen. 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