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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2025* *THE NATION* 2027: Challenging Tinubu will be political suicide, Shettima warns opposition Tinubu felicitates Dr Awosan at 70 Tinubu begins three-state visit, heads to Lagos for end-of-year holiday Tinubu threatens executive order, FAAC deductions, if govs withhold LG funds Akpabio urges Tinubu to review directive on police withdrawal Tinubu felicitates longtime ally, Prof. Gbadegesin, at 80 JUST IN: Tinubu, Shettima, Yilwatda attend APC 15th NEC meeting in Abuja NAF C-130 aircraft released from Burkina Faso lands in Ghana  Tinubu congratulates veteran broadcaster, Bisi Olatilo, at 72 Makinde approves conversion of 654 civil servants in Oyo Put your house in order, INEC tells PDP, wade into lingering crisis JUST IN: Senate confirms Mohammed, Eyesan as new CEOs for NMDPRA, NUPRC NBA misleading public on vehicle-tinted glass permit policy - Police insist Army inaugurates housing units, reserves five percent for wounded soldiers Speaker Abbas, Gbajabiamila, Oyewole emphasise parliamentary diplomacy for inclusive governance Detained Nigerian Military Aircraft, crew finally depart Burkina Faso 2026 Budget: National Assembly pledges full partnership with Tinubu 2026 Budget: Tinubu tightens fiscal discipline Aviation ministry launches ECMS to cut costs, digitise operations Tinubu unveils ₦58.37trn 2026 budget, declares end to waste, fiscal indiscipline Zulum launches ₦1bn youth empowerment scheme in Borno NCAA certifies Kano, Port Harcourt International Airports 2026: APC vows to reclaim Osun as Yilwatda presents CoR to Oyebamiji Ondo Deep Sea Port will serve as a global trade hub, says Aiyedatiwa BREAKING: Former Delta Senator Peter Nwaoboshi dies at 68 Mother who sold baby, fake drinks producer, drug dealer arrested in Delta Oborevwori mourns Senator Peter Nwaoboshi Uba Sani boosts teachers' welfare, extends retirement age to 65, approves rural allowance FEC approves ₦58.47trn 2026 Budget, amends MTEF Ugborodo community protests alleged neglect by Chevron FULL TEXT: Tinubu's 2026 budget speech - 'Budget of consolidation, renewed resilience and shared prosperity' Imo Police anti-kidnap squad gets youth support amid call for disbandment BREAKING: Tinubu presents ₦58.18trn 2026 budget to National Assembly TETFund hails Tinubu over speedy funding approvals for tertiary education *PUNCH* UK extends Nigerian officers' visas to avert prison collapse Police arrest audit team after DPO's suicide Burkina Faso: Freed NAF aircraft, soldiers proceed on Portugal mission Court rejects bid to stop ADC convention Comply with S'Court order on LG autonomy, Tinubu tells govs We didn't cede any community to Kogi - Enugu govt Ekiti sacks doctor over removal of patient's kidneys Benue: Yelwata attack victims to get N1bn support items Review police withdrawal directive, N'Assembly begs Tinubu Interior minister lauded over reforms My father's death turned me to Lagos hawker - A'Ibom gov We will show terrorists, sponsors no mercy - Tinubu PDP: Saraki urges reconciliation as Wike, Makinde blocs meet INEC Ondo magistrates threaten strike over poor welfare Police nab Delta mother for selling two-month-old baby SDP warns INEC against interfering in party affairs 16 Sokoto corpers get extension over misconduct Tinubu inherited comatose economy — APC govs Pope names new archbishop for Westminster Trump administration begins release of Epstein files Jigawa approves ₦4.8bn drainage projects to curb flooding Tinubu embarks on three-state visit to Borno, Bauchi, Lagos Saturday Osun-Osogbo grove water safe for human use — Don Nigerian soldiers released by Burkina Faso arrive in Ghana I faced obstacles on my path to presidency, Tinubu tells APC NEC PDP labels Tinubu's 2026 budget as 'consolidated renewed sufferings' Kwankwaso, NNPP leaders hold NEC meeting ahead national convention Court rejects bid to halt David Mark-led ADC's convention, congresses [BREAKING] LG autonomy: Tinubu threatens govs with direct FAAC deductions Odili hails Fubara's APC defection, says Rivers alignment with FG perfect Anambra community suspends festival over gun attacks Ogun, institute integrate cancer screening into family planning services *LEADERSHIP* MAN Hails Federal Government's Wood Export Ban, Says It'll Boost Local Furniture Sector Tinubu Felicitates PR Consultant Awosan At 70 'Resignation Not Enough,' Iroegbu Demands Full Probe Into Dangote's Allegations NMDPRA 58 NMDC Workers Suspended Over Alleged Violation Of Public Service Rule Safety: Kano, Port Harcourt Airports Get Aerodrome Certification Tinubu To Visit Borno, Bauchi, Spend Yuletide Holiday In Lagos KACCIMA Cautions Federal Government On Fuel Import Policies, Says Local Investments At Risk Aayo Returns With New Afrobeat Sensation 'Shenseea' US Rapper Busta Rhymes To Thrill Audience At 'Detty December' Festival Police Reject NBA Claim, Say Tinted Glass Permit Policy Not Revenue-driven *THE SUN* 2026 budget: Tinubu earmarks N5.41tn for security Lamentations of Lagos fish farmers: How we lost millions to flooding Yuletide: Transport fares soar, as travellers groan Ex-ASS students return to give back to alma mater Ogun ACDC demands govt action on Mowe-Ofada road, power supply Mburumbu: How chieftaincy crisis unsettled Enugu community Jailing, killing Nnamdi Kanu won't stop Igbo agitation -Igwe Mbamalu INEC intervenes in PDP crisis, insists on compliance with electoral act, regulations Ex-gov Odili calls for upward review of remuneration, retirement of medical professionals Osun guber: APC 'll deploy every machinery to win convincingly — Yilwatda S/Court dismisses INEC's appeal against SDP, with N2m cost Steer clear of Edo NLC, Igbafen begs govt US visa restrictions: Nigeria most negatively impacted country -Immigration data Lagos revives monthly sanitation in fresh push for cleaner streets ...Urges contractors to deliver excellence, not excuses Insecurity: Nigerians have lost the joy of Christmas -- Catholic Bishops PANDEF hails Tinubu's oil reforms, pushes for more Niger Delta experts at NNPC helm 2026 budget: Tinubu earmarks N5.41tn for security I don't have a man, I'm happily single -Lizzy Gold BadboyTrue releases new afrobeats single, Away Seunzzy Sax drops new single NAMA 2025 celebrates Africa's finest Why I dumped engineering for fashion - Tobiloba, founder, TalaRayce I'm single, ready to mingle-Ugoccie *VANGUARD* Bauchi Govt appeals for peace during Tinubu's condolence visit SDP acting chairman asks INEC to remove Gabam's name after Supreme Court judgment 'Ample evidence of genocide in Nigeria' — SAN raises alarm, urges urgent action North-Central APC Forum welcomes Muftwang, hails defection as strategic boost for party Fuel import licences threaten local investments - Kano Chamber Tinubu departs Abuja Saturday on three-state visit, to spend end-of-year holidays in Lagos Trump refuses to rule out war with Venezuela Pope names new archbishop for Catholics in England and Wales Nigeria in coma, coffers empty before Tinubu took charge - APC govs Presidency's mgt of Buhari's burial stopped relatives, wives, grandchildren that filled Villa — Aisha Police clarify legal basis for tinted glass policy, debunks NBA claims Trump refuses to rule out war with Venezuela LG autonomy: Tinubu threatens direct FAAC deductions, executive order Multiple budget implementation to end in March 2026 - Tinubu Detained Nigerian military aircraft, crew depart Burkina Faso How Benue teacher was shot dead in confrontation with BSCPG Commander 2026 budget: Nigeria's economy still poses significant risks - Economist Kano, Port Harcourt airports secure full NCAA certification How 2026 budget compares with 2025's 'No Mercy for Bandits': Tinubu allocates N5.41trn to overhaul national security 2026 BUDGET: President Tinubu's full speech Ondo magistrates, other judicial officers  to begin strike in January over judicial autonomy Top 10 African countries with largest economies in 2025 *THISDAY* 1,000 cyclists converge on Kano for cycling competition - Daily Trust 2025 AFCON:Super Eagles land in Morocco - Blueprint Adegoke, Kuti Set for Battle as 3rd Daniel Ford TTennis Serves off - Thisday Adegoke, Kuti, Abdulfatai set for fierce Daniel Ford tourney battle - Punch Adegoke, Kuti, renew rivalry at table tennis tourney - Daily Trust African legends who conquered world football but never won AFCON - Punch Amokachi demands urgent pitch upgrades across Nigeria - Punch Amorim Sends Strong Message to Young Players at Manchester United - Softfootball Anthony Joshua Heavier Than Jake Paul Ahead Controversial Fight Today - Thisday Antoine Semenyo Attracts Interest From Top Premier League Clubs - Softfootball Argentina and Spain to face off in 2026 Finalissima in Qatar - Daily Trust Ariya Networks to broadcast AFCON in Nigeria - Punch Arsenal in the right place as Arteta marks six years at club - Vanguard Arsenal Talent Gabriel Magalhes Celebrates Another Year as One of Footballs Top Defenders - Softfootball Arsenal visit Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time as Arteta returns to Everton - Softfootball Celebrating Giuliano Simeones Birthday, a Rising Argentine Forward Making Waves - Softfootball Chelseas Maresca dismisses Man Citys link speculation - Vanguard Davido to perform at AFCON 2025 opening concert - Vanguard Davido, French Montana to light up AFCON 2025 opening concert - Punch Eagles call off training after late Morocco arrival - Punch Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting - Blueprint Enzo Maresca dismisses reports linking him to Manchester City job - Softfootball Everton midfielder Jack Grealish surprises young George at school for Christmas - Softfootball Everton to Trial New Fan Welcome Area at Hill Dickinson Stadium for Arsenal Match - Softfootball Ezekiel brace for historic Bowerman Award - Punch Fans Debate Super Eagles Media Coverage After AFCON Morocco Arrival Photos Go Viral - Softfootball Fans React Hilariously to Ousmane Dembl Look-Alike Video Shared on Facebook - Softfootball FULL LIST: From Salah to Drogba, five legends without AFCON gold - Punch Global Fans Pour in Tributes as Ahmed Musa Retires from Super Eagles Duty - Softfootball He changed everything, Onyeka praises Chelle - Punch I like the togetherness at Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes reveals - Softfootball Igbobi College set to host Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation event - Blueprint Igbobi College to Host Seyi Akinwunmi Charity EventDec. 27th - Thisday Ighalo backs Osimhen for Eagles captaincy - Punch Iheanacho injuries spark Celtic criticism - Punch Inaugural FIFA Womens Club World Cup scheduled for January 2028 - Blueprint Indias Mohun Bagan suspended, fined over $100,000 for refusing to visit Iran - Blueprint Italian league confirms Australia as venue for Serie A match - Punch Joey Veerman Set for Fenerbahe Move After PSV Release Clause Triggered - Softfootball Jol Drakes-Thomas Shines on Crystal Palace Senior Debut at 16 - Softfootball Joshua battles Paul in Miami today - Punch Joshua doubles down on vulgar kill comments to Paul - Blueprint Junior DTigress surge in FIBA rankings - Punch Late Devenny Header Earns Crystal Palace 2-2 Draw Against KuPS - Softfootball Liverpool have moved on from Salah furore, says upbeat Slot - Vanguard Man City look to extend winning streak against West Ham - Daily Trust Man Utd can fight for Premier League title in next few years Amorim - Vanguard McIlroy wins BBC sports personality award for 2025 heroics - Vanguard Mohamed Salah is focused now on AFCON, claims Liverpool manager Arne Slot - Softfootball Morocco 2025:Super Eagles target fourth crown as biggest AFCON kicks off - Vanguard Napoli Beat AC Milan 2-0 to Reach the Supercoppa Italiana Final - Softfootball Napoli beat Milan 2-0 in Italian Super Cup semi-final - Punch Napoli beat Milan in Italian Super Cup semi-final - Vanguard NDG Organisers Condole With Bayelsa Govt on Death of Dep Gov - Thisday Ndidi is new Super Eagles captain - Blueprint Ndidi named new Super Eagles captain - Vanguard Newcastle United welcome Chelsea to Saint James Park for epic showdown - Softfootball Nigeria football deserves better, Mikel slams NFF - Punch Nigeria wins eight weightlifting gold medals in Angola - Punch *DAILY TRUST* Air Chief orders sustained operations against bandits Tax Laws: Prof Yadudu Warns against Executive Interference Akpabio urges Tinubu to review police withdrawal from VIPs AFCON 2025 Group B Preview: Can Salah lift Egypt to continental glory again PDP Crisis: Were going nowhere, says Saraki Customs intercepts smuggled petrol worth N82m in Adamawa Discrepancies undermine credibility of tax reforms Prof. Yadudu Cross River: Bekwarra LG Chair Disowns Resignation Letter God will punish politicians who abuse power Obaseki FULL SPEECH: President Tinubu presents 2026 budget at National Assembly Well continue undertaking our duties pending court ruling Turaki-led NWC Tinubu holds emergency FEC, approves N58.47trn for 2026 proposal Tinubu seeks repeal, extension of 2025 budget INEC Meets PDP factions ahead of FCT Polls Customs seizes 20 diverted containers worth N769m in Kano, Jigawa Shun crime or risk expulsion, Bingham Varsity VC warns freshers Nigerian food scientist breaks new ground in US Afenifere calls for suspension of tax reform laws Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, other Nigerian artistes who have performed at major sporting events Uba Sani Emphasizes Collective Approach To Curb Insecurity Police officer commits suicide in Niger AFCON 2025 Preview: Mali upset on the cards as Morocco set to dominate TECNOs AFCON-Ready AI Features Reflect a New Era in Mobile Sports Viewing NIGERIA DAILY: What Lessons Can Be Learned From The DangoteFarouk Face-Off Fubara: PDP imposed my sufferings; APC offers fresh start Kwara assembly suspends lawmaker for recording, exposing closed-door session Zamfara: Constituents attack lawmaker Nenadi Usman-led LP faction sets February 28 for convention APC NEC meets today to finalise convention date, address defections New budget as 2025s lags Tax alterations: Presidency silent as Reps raise probe panel FG securing better future for N/Delta through PAP scholarships Otuaro NAFDAC destroys N65bn counterfeit, expired products in Kano, Oyo Governors pledge safe yuletide Forensic institute seeks collaboration with ICAN on corruption Insecurity: Farmers abandon Goronyo irrigation site in Sokoto Kukah visits Sokoto prison, meets Kanu, other inmates APC announces defection of Mutfwang from PDP Reps approve 20262028 MTEF, differ with Senate on oil benchmark Jigawa approves N91bn contracts across key sectors NLA condemns call to divert national library funds to feed hungry Nigerians Reps raise presidential campaign expenses to N10bn, govship N3bn No Compromise on Safety NIWA Chief, Shagari warns inland water users Xmas: Bandits attacks scare people from travelling South FCT police deploy 2,202 personnel ahead Xmas, New Year FCT residents express concern over persistent usage of knockouts Police investigates alleged corpse mutilation Nigeria, a high-risk, high-reward environment Expert Parents, teachers lament state of FCT community school Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 4,000 personnel in FCT Senior citizens welfare top priority in FCT Minister RSF destroying evidence of atrocities in Sudan Report Burkina Faso releases detained Nigerian military personnel, jet China supports Nigeria to become G20 member Envoy PenCom recovers N4bn from defaulters as assets hit N26trn Otedola acquires N14.82bn First HoldCo shares Over 1m lives transformed through clean energy access All Ons report Recapitalisation: FCMB Group gets shareholders nod to raise N400bn NDPHC @20: FG to sustain reforms in power sector Shettima *NEW TELEGRAPH* Great Nations Are Built By Leaders Who Make Hard Choices Together Akpabio ADC Initiates Skill Acquisition Programme To Create Jobs, Fight Poverty NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On Recall Of Imported Indomie Noodles Oborevwori Mourns Senator Peter Nwaoboshi Gov. Abiodun Appoints New Statistician-General Well Pass 2026 Budget With Urgency, Support Reforms Abbas Kebbi NLC Holds Peaceful Protest, Acknowledges Gov. Idris Effort On Security BadboyTrue Drops New Song, Away 100b Suit: Court Restrains Ex-Commissioner From Making Comments Against Otti Leadership Crisis: INEC Fails To Reconcile Warring PDP Members Tinubu Presents N58.18trn 2026 Budget SCourt Throws Out INECs Appeal Against SDP, Awards N2m Cost 100b Suit: Court Restrains Ex-Commissioner From Making Comments Against Otti CSO Rates NNPC GCEO High On Performance, Transparency Adamawa Gov, Fintiri Sets To Dump PDP Amid Leadership Crisis Tinubu Arrives Natl Assembly To Present 2026 Budget Ajadi Hits Ibadan North East PDP Meetings, Unveils Omituntun 3.0 Vision PSC Elevates Senior Officers To Various Ranks 200 Prophecies Of Primate Ayodele Fulfilled In 2025 100b Suit: Court Restrains Ex-Commissioner From Making Comments Against Otti Sokoto DG Charges Cttee To Assess 9-Point Agenda With Creativity 100b Suit: Court Restrains Ex-Commissioner From Making Comments Against Otti Group Congratulates Eyesan On Appointment As NUPRC CEO Water Resources Ministry Transitions To Paperless Record Systems Police Arrest Leader Of Cult Group, Suspected Serial Rapist In Sokoto LG Autonomy: Rep Urges States To Obey SCourt Judgement Customs Seizes 20 Diverted Containers Worth N769.6M 100b Suit: Court Restrains Ex-Commissioner From Making Comments Against Otti Senate Confirms Eyesan, Aliyu As New Heads Of Petroleum Regulators Ini Edo Defends A Very Dirty Christmas After CANs Criticism INEC Summons Warring PDP Factions To Crucial Peace Meeting Alimasuya Rabiu Takes Over As 35th NSE President 100b Suit: Court Restrains Ex-Commissioner From Making Comments Against Otti Adire Hub Next Phase Of Osun Adire Initiative SSG Tinubus Policies Aligning With Economic Successes Atoyebi IMPI Attributes 14% Year-End Inflation Forecast To Analysis Of Tinubus Reforms 100b Suit: Court Restrains Ex-Commissioner From Making Comments Against Otti Operation HADIN KAI Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration From Mandara Mountains ADC Appoints Tubo, Badawi As Borno Transitional Cttee Chair, Secretary 100b Suit: Court Restrains Ex-Commissioner From Making Comments Against Otti Christmas: PINL Commences NDelta Medical Outreach, Sharing Of Palliatives 100b Suit: Court Restrains Ex-Commissioner From Making Comments Against Otti Gwarimpa Demolition: FHA Acquires Drone To Recover Stolen Lands Adamawa Govt To Pay 13th Month Salary To Civil Servants Insecurity: Troops Neutralize Five Bandits, Recovers Motorcycles In Sokoto, Zamfara 100b Suit: Court Restrains Ex-Commissioner From Making Comments Against Otti 100b Suit: Court Restrains Ex-Commissioner From Making Comments Against Otti Nigeria Police Arrest Suspects Linked To Microsoft 365 Phishing Attacks 100b Suit: Court Restrains Ex-Commissioner From Making Comments Against Otti 100b Suit: Court Restrains Ex-Commissioner From Making Comments Against Otti 100b Suit: Court Restrains Ex-Commissioner From Making Comments Against Otti Gov Yusuf Receives First Female Northwest University VC, Bayero 100b Suit: Court Restrains Ex-Commissioner From Making Comments Against Otti I Have Not Joined APC Bafarawa Training Without Borders: How MOWAA Is Creating New Generation Of African Museum Professionals NCC Launches Annual Copyright Dialogue, Moses Ekpo Prize For Innovative Copyright Reporting Training Without Borders: How MOWAA Is Creating New Generation Of African Museum Professionals NCC Launches Annual Copyright Dialogue, Moses Ekpo Prize For Innovative Copyright Reporting Training Without Borders: How MOWAA Is Creating New Generation Of African Museum Professionals *BLUE PRINT* Don raises alarm over discrepancies in tax reforms Full speech of President Tinubu during 2026 budget presentation Tinubu presents 58.18trn 2026 budget, vows consolidation, stability, shared prosperity Foundation, Garden to greatness train 100 women on modern farming in Kano FG, IsDB to establish 230-hectare agro-industrial hub in Kano Dont smear campaign to derail ongoing reforms in procurement system, HURIWA warns group Command Secondary School Marks 30th Anniversary, Honours Teachers, Alumni 100b suit: Court restrains Abia ex-commissioner from making comments against Otti Southern Borno: Shattering the illusion, igniting hope Nigerias rare earths and other minerals Malamis dramatic search for sympathy 2025: NIPC recounts 3,016 direct jobs in second quarter Ministry launches digital platform to drive transparency, reform agenda NSITF bags SERVICOM awards Zamfara PDP mass defections: Forum accuses Dauda of leadership failure, hails Matawalle COAS orders reform of army training curricula to tackle security threats Navy hands over 58 bags of smuggled rice to Customs Subsidy removal Tinubus boldest step, fostering cross-country devts NASQ CG ADC suspends Nwosu, others, names Ajibade board of patrons chair Electoral Act amendment: Why early voting, others faced challenges Reps panel Only PDP under my leadership is authentic Abdulrahman Firm addresses equitable access to resources FG recommits to power sector reforms as NDPHC turns 20 FG spends 72% of revenue on debt servicing as oil slump deepens Wrestling Federation commits to regional development, sets up committees Igbobi College set to host Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation event Ndidi is new Super Eagles captain At APC caucus meeting:Tinubu insists councils must receive funds directly How Bakassi Deep Seaportll lead as strategic national asset Oyetola 2025 AFCON:Super Eagles land in Morocco Medical centre unveils200m enhanced ICU facility, expands critical-care capacity Re: Use of mother tongue in Nigerian education Tinubus public procurement reforms: Why vested interests are targeting Adedokun Dangotes next battle Landing cost: Free at last When Federal University Otuoke upholds excellence, service and innovation Between evidence-based sector and minister with dodgy credentials FRC deepens regulatory reforms as stakeholders align to strengthen Nigerias financial integrity framework BAOBAB launches Maputo Protocol project on advancing bodily autonomy, integrity Service delivery: Dangiwa urges Housing ministry to build on momentum Salihu marks birthday with cash donations, hospital visits in Adamawa Police retirees laud NASS on pension exit, urge Tinubu to sign bill Fintiri presents N583.3bn 2026 appropriation bill to Adamawa assembly Akinboro to FG: Focus on strengthening institutional capacity to combat terrorism 31.1m Nigerians no longer require treatment for elephantiasis FG Kidnappers demandN500m ransom for Kwara construction workers The importance of dialogue in Islam Allah does not look at your appearance Sokoto: Aliyu appoints head of service, special advisers, permanent secretaries, others Finally, Mutfwang dumps PDP, defects to APC 6 defected governors join APC caucus meeting as Tinubu presides Anambra: MDAs failed to account forN750m in2024 fiscal year Official Nigeria: House of Representatives approve FGs 2026-2028 MTEF/FSP Tinubu reconstitutes Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission board I left PDP, made easy choice to join APC Fubara Senator Kingibe dumps Labour Party, joins ADC Enugu Assembly passes 1.62trn appropriation bill for 2026 fiscal year Osun APC: Primary panel submits report to Yilwatda FG leads national push against climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution *GUARDIAN* Tinubu vows security reset in budget speech Charlie Kirks widow endorses Vance for US President Abbas, Gbajabiamila, Oyewole advocate parliamentary diplomacy for conflict resolution FG approves 32.9b to expand access to healthcare Lagos unveils garden, launches annual Christmas lights ceremony Passport to Serenity: The Singleton delivers an unforgettable luxury escape in Lagos ABSU governing council introduces town hall meetings with university community The Singleton Mega Escapes Post-Event Press Release LASIAMA urges staff collaboration to boost service delivery Police defend tinted glass permit policy, reject NBA Presidents claims NCAA certifies Kano, Port Harcourt Intl Airports Enugu govt reacts to claim of ceding border community to Kogi State DSP killed himself during arms audit probe in Niger, says Police SDP hails Supreme Court ruling, demands INECs full compliance Arsenal in right place as Arteta marks six years at club Senate confirms Mohammed, Eyesan as NMDPRA, NUPRC CEOs Trump appeals judges order restoring Harvard funds Pope names new archbishop to lead Catholics in England, Wales Spurs not a quick fix for under-fire Frank Guardiola excited by Man City future, not pondering exit NAssembly vows strict scrutiny of 2026 budget proposal Amorim takes aim at Man Utd youth stars over entitlement HURIWA condemns smear campaign against BPP leadership Anambra auditor-general raises alarm over missing N750m PDP factions undergoing alignment, to bounce back soon Saraki NYSC punishes 16 corps members with service extension in Sokoto Russia pledges expanded cooperation with Africa ahead of ministerial conference in Egypt Police arrest notorious cult leader, serial rapist in Sokoto Gov Abiodun appoints new statistician-general Tinubu proposes 58.18tr 2026 budget, declares armed non-state actors terrorists Edo deputy governor mandates strengthening of PHCs in rural areas Uba Sani boosts teachers Welfare in Kaduna, extends retirement age to 65 Nigerian astronauts snow discovery sparks scientific, spiritual inquiry PDP meets INEC, awaits Supreme Court judgment on party leadership Saraki, my mentor for life, says Gov Adeleke United Methodist Church signs deed of reconciliation in Taraba Tell me who else has gone on tour while being cancelled Burna Boy Gunmen abduct nine in Kogi community, residents demand aerial surveillance FEC approves N58.47tr 2026 budget, targets lower exchange rate, others Adebayo hails Supreme Court victory, warns INEC against interference in SDP affairs Police expose fake kidnapping, adulterated gin factory in Delta Symply Tacha slams influencers over arrest of online troll DPO intervenes as Cameroonian woman falls victim to visa scam in Ogun Ajadi storms Ibadan North East PDP meetings, unveils Omituntun 3.0 vision for 2027 CSOs plan protest over cancelled Enugu Economic Survival Summit Tinubu seeks NASS approval to extend 2025 budget to March 2026 NDLEA secures conviction of over 100 drug offenders in Niger Taraba flags off e-referral, others under health insurance scheme Nigerias economy poised for improvement in 2026 with 4.2% growth rate Economist Firm disburses 2m in grants to emerging entrepreneurs PANDEF endorses Tinubus oil sector reforms Drive Nigerias security reforms with discipline, patriotism, Tinubu tells graduating officers Burna Boy to perform at free Ghana concert Alleged removal of kidney at EKSUTH: Ekiti govt dismisses surgeon In Abuja, Transcorp Hilton kicks off yuletide with Christmas tree lighting ceremony Troops foil terrorists incursion, neutralise many in Borno Nigeria makes history in Abidjan with Abubakars double silver haul Actions of govt officials fueling disunity, says cleric Obey Supreme Court judgment on LG autonomy, Rep Oke tells Osun, others *THE AUTHORITY* PRESIDENT BOLA AHMEDS 2026 BUDGET SPEECH ONBUDGET OF CONSOLIDATION, RENEWED RESILIENCE AND SHARED PROSPERITY Black Indigo Goes Home : Ibe Royal family fetes the poor in Awgu LGA NSITF hauls4 laurelsat SERVICOM End-of-Year awards China to build Hainan FTP into leading gateway for opening up in new era: Chinese vice premier Investment programmes created thousands of jobs in 2025 NIPC Arms allegation: Timi Frank urges Tinubu to probe Ribadu, Kwara Gov LG Electronics secures quadruple honors at BJAN and Consumer Value Award 2025 Lagos Youth encouraged to turn ideas into reality with Artificial Intelligence Obikas bill for establishing FCT Scholarship Board pases second reading Senate President, US Ambassador meet to boost NigeriaUS ties NSCDC cracks down on erring officers, vows to reposition corps for better service Tinubu won in 2023 and will win in 2027, Kalu replies Abaribe with confidence Senate President pays tribute to late former CJN Ibrahim Tanko Senate urges FG to rescue farmers as falling produce prices clash with skyhigh input costs Hosf celebrates digital paperless service, rewards outstanding ministries, MDAs Zamfara PDP mass defections: Forum accuses Dauda of leadership failure, hails Minister Matawalle *SAHARA REPORTER* Death Penalty For Kidnappers, Terrorists Will Worsen Insecurity In Nigeria Tinubu Govt Tells Lawmakers EXCLUSIVE: Ekiti Awards 458Million Contracts To Firm Linked To Governor Oyebanjis Senior Special Assistant, Adebimpe Farming Is Death Sentence Now': Insecurity, Kidnappings Force Kwara Farmers To Turn To Okada Riding For Survival Driver To Gombe Governors Chief of Staff Assaults, Humiliates Sitting Councillor In Broad Daylight Report Reveals Identities Of Several Nigerians Killed In Religious, Terror Attacks Between November, December EXCLUSIVE: Over 37 Worshippers, Including Children, Kidnapped In Kogi Church Attack; N600Million Ransom Demanded BREAKING: IGP Orders Quiet Demobilisation Of Tinubus Presidential Escort Unit, Redeploys Officers To State Commands Tinubus NSA Ribadus Office Admits Supplying Arms To Vigilantes In Kwara Residents Flee Kogis Ayetoro Kiri Community After ECWA Church Attack, Abduction Of Over 20 Worshippers Burkina Faso Frees Detained Nigerian Air Force Crew After Tinubus Envoy Meets Junta Leader Traor BREAKING: Kidnappers Demand N500m Ransom For Seven Abducted Construction Workers In Kwara 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, 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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. Ali-Keffi EFCC Grills Former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami Again Burkina Faso Detains 11 Nigerian Military Officers, Seizes Air Force C-130 After Unauthorised Airspace Entry How Bandits Migrated From Niger Republic Into Kwara, Niger Forests And How Police Blocked Their Escape Investigation EXCLUSIVE: NDA Cadet Goes Missing For Seven Months In Kaduna As Family Laments, Demands Intervention By Authorities EXCLUSIVE: Intelligence Report Exposes Kidnapping, Bandit Syndicates Across Northern Nigeria BREAKING: Shock As Nigerian Soldiers Escorting Brigade Commander In Yola Shoot Dead Seven Protesting Women, Others Injured Fresh Plot To Assassinate Whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh In Anambra Prison Exposed As International Right Groups Demand Immediate Release BREAKING: Dozens Feared Dead As Tribal Militia Launch Attacks On Adamawa Communities EXCLUSIVE: 16.5Billion Taraba Bridge Reconstruction Funds Allegedly Diverted To Access Road; Tinubus Minister Faces Scrutiny Audit Exposes Massive Collapse In Nigerias Public Service, 30 MDAs Tagged Structurally Failing BREAKING: Bandits Attack Sokoto Community, Leave Multiple People Dead, Several Others Injured BREAKING: Coup Underway In Benin Republic As Military Attacks President Talons Residence, Seizes National TV Nigerian Law School Student In Yola Reportedly Takes Own Life Following Disqualification From Bar Final Exam BREAKING: Bandits Attack Mosque In Sokoto Community, Kill Imam, One Other, Abduct Worshippers BREAKING: Nigerian Military Jet Crashes In Niger State Community EXCLUSIVE: Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq Mobilises Traditional Rulers With Millions Of Naira To Endorse 2027 Agenda Amid Rising Insecurity EXCLUSIVE: SaharaReporters Uncovers 23 Suspected Terror Financiers With Billions In Suspicious Transactions Terror Suspects, Alleged Financiers Were Linked To Powerful Nigerians Including Ex-AGF Malami, Former Army Chiefs, Others Maj. 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