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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 22ND DECEMBER 2025* *THE NATION* Abuja-Lokoja road gridlock: FRSC deploys reinforcements CISLAC demands transparency over tax law controversy LASTMA rolls out traffic control plan ahead of festival season in Lagos Edo demolishes kidnappers hideout in Estako East Nigeria deploys new electronic navigational charts to Calabar, Bakassi channels Aiyedatiwa donates brand new bus to Ondo NUJ correspondents' chapel  Woman 'fakes' own kidnap, collects N2.5m from diaspora husband  Tinubu hails DSS DG, Ajayi, on IPI press freedom award LSCDAC honours grassroots leaders, pledges stronger state-community collaboration Eight years after, Eyo Festival will be memorable, says Sanwo-Olu Police Inspector arrested for supplying arms to bandits in Niger BPP deserves GWR recognition for saving over N1trn through enhanced price Intelligence in one budget cycle' Tinubu committed to efficient, accountable justice sector - AGF Fagbemi Rivers Police unveil security measures for Christmas, New Year celebrations Afenifere hails revalidation of Ondo deep sea port licence, lauds Aiyedatiwa Telemedicine is lifeline for Nigeria's strained health system, says report 2027: Amaechi's posters flood Kaduna, spark early political campaign LSCDAC honours grassroots leaders, pledges stronger state-community collaboration Eight years after, Eyo Festival will be memorable, says Sanwo-Olu Police Inspector arrested for supplying arms to bandits in Niger BPP deserves GWR recognition for saving over N1trn through enhanced price Intelligence in one budget cycle' Tinubu committed to efficient, accountable justice sector - AGF Fagbemi Rivers Police unveil security measures for Christmas, New Year celebrations Afenifere hails revalidation of Ondo deep sea port licence, lauds Aiyedatiwa Telemedicine is lifeline for Nigeria's strained health system, says report 2027: Amaechi's posters flood Kaduna, spark early political speculations Oyo Speaker congratulates Seyi Tinubu on Installation as Òkanlòmọ of Yorubaland 2027: APC set for Kano comeback as stakeholders endorse Tinubu's second term, Barau for governorship Rivers unveils measures to boost ease of doing business, restore investor confidence Fubara pledges Rivers' support for late Bayelsa dep gov Ewhrujakpor's burial Seyi Tinubu's chieftaincy installation deserving — Olajengbesi NAFDAC alerts Nigerians over recalled Indomie noodles linked to France Benin monarch prays against evil forces at Emobo rite CDS splashes N10million on football tournament winners in Rivers *PUNCH* Military rolls out anti-attack measures for Christmas JOHESU rejects call to end strike, plans meeting Ogun Rep optimistic 2026 budget will drive growth ASUU awards N6.2m scholarship to indigent OOU students Akpabio, Edun, Ganduje present as Seyi Tinubu takes Oyo chieftaincy title Alleged alterations in tax laws spark calls for probe Dangote threatens Kaduna businessman with N100bn lawsuit Akpabio heads to Supreme Court over Natasha suspension case Council chair presents N16.1bn 2026 budget Council unveils road projects, football pitch Lagos demands N5.7m from motorist over damaged streetlight Eyo festival reflects depth of Lagos cultural heritage - Sanwo-Olu Oyebanji approves N458m severance benefits for LG ex-officials Foundation affirms support for indigent citizens 2027: Wabara urges Otti to join PDP PDP crisis: Turaki bloc seeks court order to unseal secretariat Auditor-General flags N288bn INEC spending under Yakubu Reforms must ease citizens' hardship, Opadokun urges Tinubu HEDA faults Malami's handling of Justice Salami panel report Troops kill 21 terrorists planning attack on Borno communities US Justice Dept renews call for Epstein Victims to come forward VIDEO: No alcohol, no danger to lives, Tinubu urges Nigerians to celebrate Christmas responsibly TCN records 5,801.84MW peak in 2025 - MD FG confirms rescue of remaining 130 Niger school abductees Dangote-NMDPRA feud: PENGASSAN urges stronger institutions over individuals BREAKING: Bago to receive freed abducted Niger school children Monday TUC hails Tinubu, security agencies over rescue of 130 Niger students Normal traffic flow returns to Abuja-Lokoja expressway — Umahi FG to introduce mandatory vehicle recycling fee from 2026 Christmas: NSCDC deploys 786 personnel to ensure safety in Gombe Christmas : DHQ deploys special forces, air support to prevent attacks *LEADERSHIP* DHQ Heightens Efforts To Ensure Hitch-free Christmas BREAKING: Remaining Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Freed As 130 Regain Freedom Nigeria Mourns Ex-Angolan Vice President Another Rep Confirms Alleged Alterations To New Tax Laws, Calls For Suspension Of Implementation Police Arrest 4 Suspects For Unlawful Possession Of Fireworks 2027: Tinubu's 'Landslide Victory In Rivers Assured' With Fubara's Defection To APC — Ohanaeze Youths Troops Neutralise 21 Boko Haram Terrorists, Intercept Logistics In Borno Ambush Yuletide: FCCPC Warns Transport Operators Against Arbitrary Fare Hikes Fubara's APC Membership A Win For Tinubu, Rivers People - Rep Ezechi Nigeria's Insecurity 'Planned, Not Accidental', Says Ayo Opadokun Tinubu Congratulates DSS DG Ajayi On IPI Press Freedom Award PICTORIAL: Ogbomoso Monarch Marks 2nd Anniversary, Installs Saka Balogun, Ex-Naval Officer, Others As High Chiefs PICTORIAL: Akpabio, Ganduje, Ogundoyin, Others Attend Seyi Tinubu's Installation As 'Okanlomo Of Yorubaland' Police Assure Bayelsa Residents Of Peaceful, Crime-free Christmas, New Year Festivals Bayelsa Court Sentences Man To Death For Killing Girlfriend Over N50,000 Our Diversity Is Our Strength — Uba Sani At UN, CSCHEI Pushes Funding Access For Nigerian CSOs Kogi CP Assures Residents Of Adequate Security During Christmas Season Natasha Throws Jibe At Akpabio Over Police Escorts Reversal Plead FCTA, AMAC Sign Agreement To End Revenue Collection Feud *THE SUN* Presidential Hopeful, Gbenga Hashim pays condolence visit to family of late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Yuletide: Police launch community-based campaign to curb crime, social vices in Plateau Edo Govt demolishes suspected kidnappers hideouts along Okpella-Okene expressway Dangote threatens Kaduna bizman, Kailani Mohammed with N100bn libel suit Yuletide: Passengers laud Gov Alia over Benue Links transport fare reduction bonanza Edo govt reiterates commitment to improve security as Skywise group unveils office in Benin Sanwo-Olu receives Opambata as Adamu Orisa Play 2025 begins in Lagos Kuje, Rubochi, and Kwali monarchs praise Wike's road revolution in satellite towns, assure of backing Tinubu's 2027 bid NCS seizes 20 diverted containers worth N769.5m Police arrest two armed robbery suspects, recover firearm, motorcycle in Nasarawa Zamfara NSCDC deploys 555 officers for Christmas, New Year security APC Leaders' Forum calls for unity ahead of Osun governorship election Bayelsa: Man to die by hanging for strangling woman to death Bandits: War doesn't work, negotiation does - Sheikh Gumi Gombe: NSCDC deploys 786 personnel for Christmas, New Year Amnesty demands immediate release of Kaduna social media critic Lagos housewife fakes own kidnap, extorts N2.5m from husband FRSC confirms 12 dead, 2 injured in road crash in Kogi Gunmen abduct nine including mourners in Olamaboro Kogi attack UIAA Lagos branch picks date for AGM, elections Another rep confirms alleged alterations to tax laws, calls for suspension of implementation Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara celebrates Thomas Akoh Etuh at 60 as beacon of enterprise and humanity Gregory University Uturu: A Citadel of Academic Excellence AMAC 2026 Mobile Advert Permits ready, as Council warns against unauthorized revenue agents TNP Host Communities Commend PINL for Christmas Palliatives, Medical Outreach Ambassador Adeniran Michael Timothy Assumes Office as Director-General of the International Forum for Peace & Diplomacy Tinubu: Prophetic in Vision, Delivering with Foresight Stephen Achema brings relief to families with 6,000 bags of Rice *VANGUARD* Police arrest fake vigilante operatives in Anambra Dangote Refinery launches nationwide PMS sales at ₦739 per litre via MRS stations TUC commends Tinubu over release of 130 abducted pupils in Niger Igbo Nation has key role to pay in actualising true federalism — Makinde Fresh herders' attack claims two lives in Benue community, others missing Abuja-Lokoja Road Blockade: Umahi announces restoration of normal traffic 2027: It's payback time, North will support Tinubu's second‑term ambition — Yari Yuletide: APC member gifts 1,000 Lagos residents food, cash Afenifere commends Aiyedatiwa on revalidation of Ondo Deep Sea Port licence Suspected robbers shot two policemen, one female bystander in Ondo DHQ deploys troops, intensifies surveillance ahead of Christmas, new year celebrations 2027: Mass resignations rock Niger PDP over leadership crisis Tinubu committed to efficient, accountable justice sector - Fagbemi Peter Obi donates ₦15m to College of Nursing Sciences Amaechi posters surface across Kaduna, stir 2027 presidential talks Tinubu lauds DSS DG Ajayi on IPI press freedom award Just in: Remaining 130 abducted Niger pupils released Nigeria's telecom subscriptions rise to 175.3m as broadband penetration hits 49.89% — NCC Insecurity challenge not accidental, a ploy to destroy Nigeria, says Pa Ayo Opadokun You can't blame Tinubu for decades-long Northern underdevelopment, analyst tackles El-Rufai Dangote Petroleum Refinery loads over 2,000‑truck daily Emelumba hails Uzodimma for restoration of peace in Oru Nation as Football Tournament kicks off Gbenga Hashim pays condolence visit to family of late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi *THISDAY* Katsina Businessman Urges Adebayo to Contest Presidency in 2027 Another Rep Confirms Alleged Alterations to Tax Laws, Calls for Suspension of Implementation Tinubu Lauds DSS DG For Ensuring Press Freedom, Upholding Citizens Rights Tinubu Committed to Efficient, Accountable Justice Sector, Says Fagbemi Tinubu Renames Bauchi Varsity after Late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi Our Diversity is Our Strength, Says Kaduna Gov, Sani Conoil Maintains Steady Growth Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds SDP hails Supreme Court Verdict, Says Ruling Reinforces Party Autonomy Faleke:Tinubu Won 2023 Elections Because He was Anointed By God Military Intercepts ISWAP Logistics Consignment in Borno Ban on Wood Exportation, Big Win for Nigeria, Says Onuesoke, Hails FG BPP Deserves GWR Recognition for Saving Over N1trn Through Enhanced Price Intelligence in One Budget Cycle, Says The Progressives Think-Tank InsomniaQ Debuts December to Enhance Entertainment Experience ADC, More Federal Lawmakers Demand Suspension of Gazetted Tax Laws over Allegation of Discrepancies Trump Bans Nigerians, Others from US Citizenship, Green Card Applications Tinubu Arrives Lagos for End-of-year Holidays Bandits, Other Criminals will Not Find It Easy in FCT in 2026, Says Guards Brigade Commander IsOurDemocracy Truly in Danger Were Watching INEC Closely, Says Kwankwaso, APC Holds National Convention March 2026 Tinubus 2026 Appropriation Bill Signals Fiscal Drift, Says PDP, Obi Alleges Forgery CAN Calls for Decisive Security Measures in Northern States, Tambuwal Seeks Global Support for Nigeria Fubaras Defection Excites Odili, Says Rivers will Benefit More from Centre In Bid to Expand Access to Finance, World Bank Approves $500m for Nigerias Small Businesses. Fire Guts Section of FIRS Office in Abuja, No Casualties Recorded Oditah Warns on Dangers of Nigerias Two-speed Justice System Where Political Disputes are Fast-tracked FG, US Sign $2bn MoU to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation, Fundingto Tackle Infectious Diseases EU Reaffirms Commitment to Nigerias Creative Industry, Short Film Competition Draws 537 Entries COAS: Soldiers Welfare Non-negotiable, Central to Operational Effectiveness, Long-term Institutional Stability Marwa: FGs New Drug Test Policy for Schools will Cut Down Illicit Substance Abuse by Young Nigerians Air Chief: Rigorous Physical, Mental Demands of Training Deliberate to Prepare Recruits for Military Realities Avoid Indomie Vegetable Noodles, NAFDAC Warns Benin Republic Detains Ex-defence Minister over Foiled Coup To Ensure Seamless Use of Foreign Cards, CBN Directs Banks to Configure ATMs, POS Terminals Supreme Courts Open-ended Judgment on Osun LG Funds Malami and the Transience of Power Ali Baba:The Undeniable Power of Humour What Folorunso Alakija Builds When She Shows Up Polices Desperation to Enforce Tinted-glass Permit Time to Move against Terror Financiers Reflections in the Christmas Prism:Embracing Paradox and Sovereignty ISSUES IN THE NORTH-WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION A November to Remember for Whisky Lovers in Lagos Trish O Celebrates 18 Years with Classics and Diamonds Lagos: Is It Detty or Greedy December Light and the ChristmasAesthetic With ARTFrikanity, Lagos Finds Its Festive Pulse MOWAAs Failure to Launch Was Rigged from the Start WHY CORRUPT PUBLIC OFFICIALS SHOULD BE PROSECUTED Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: An Intellectual Amazon @ 60 Loud Whisperswith Joseph Edgar Awele Elumelu Checks In Julius Rone: The Businessman to Watch When the Bandleader Took the Aisle Of Tuggar and Nigerias Assertive Return to Global Relevance Habeeb Okunola Receives Philanthropist Award Seyi Tinubu Gets Chieftaincy Title Flamboyant Pastor, Tom Samson, Attains Diamond Age Abuja-based Salon Secures TEF Entrepreneurship Grant, Champions Innovative Operations Reshaping SME LandscapewithWomen Focused Finance *DAILY TRUST* Gov Fintiri Administration repays over 50% of Inherited Debt Adamawa State Set to Empower 100,000 More Citizens Through Fintiri Business Wallet 43 MAAUN First-Class students win Foreign Scholarships Traders count losses as fire destroys furniture market in Kano DSS DG Pledges to Champion Media Freedom, Engage Other Security Agencies 2027: Partisan Politics Will Destroy Your Authority, APC Group Warns Kwara Monarchs Bandits hit Zamfara community, kill 1, abduct 5 An Afternoon at the Table of the Ebora of Africa The Life and Times of Professor Adamu Baikie (19312025) Tinubu commissions 3,620 e-vehicles, other projects in Borno Adamawa: Jimeta APC Stakeholders Urge APC National Vice Chair to Declare for 2027 Governorship Troops intercept supplies for terrorists in Borno ADC: Tax alterations indicative of Tinubus totalitarian instincts 12 killed in Kogi road crash PHOTOS: Borno, Kano emerge overall winners of 2025 National Quranic Competition Gridlock as Tinubu arrives Lagos after Borno, Bauchi visits Our Diversity Is Our Strength Uba Sani *NEW TELEGRAPH* Rescued Papiri Students: Abiodun Hails Tinubu, Urges Nigerians To Give Him Massive Support Yari: Yoruba Youths Oppose Prestigious Titles On Figures Linked To Banditry, Corruption Conoil Posts Impressive Financial Results For 2024 Defection: Stop Complaining, You Had Your Time, Umahi Tells Opposition Sanwo-Olu Hosts Ijade Opa Eyo As Adamu Orisa Play 2025 Kicks Off In Lagos Yari: Yoruba Youths Oppose Prestigious Titles On Figures Linked To Banditry, Corruption Gov. Yusuf Preaches Peace, Unity Among NNPP Members Alaafin Installs Seyi Tinubu As Okanlomo Of Yorubaland Larry J To Host 4th Edition Of Family-Friendly Christmas Comedy Show Adeleke To Critics: I Have Delivered Across All Sectors Tinubu Affirms Press Freedom Under DSS DG Ajayi YOWICAN Congratulates Seyi Tinubu On Installation As Okanlomo Of Yorubaland Fast Tracks And Local Touch: How 1win Blends Virtual Action With Real-World Access Obi Donates N15m To College Of Nursing Sciences Enugu Govt Asserts Ownership Of Abuja Property DSS DG Pledges To Champion Media Freedom, Engage Other Security Agencies Yari: Yoruba Youths Oppose Prestigious Titles On Figures Linked To Banditry, Corruption 2026 Budget: Crude Oil Projection Achievable PETROAN Troops Kill 17 Insurgents, Intercept Logistic Movement Yari: Yoruba Youths Oppose Prestigious Titles On Figures Linked To Banditry, Corruption Yari: Yoruba Youths Oppose Prestigious Titles On Figures Linked To Banditry, Corruption Borno Flags Off Free Transport Programme To South, East, South-South Yuletide: FCCPC Cautions Road Transporters Against Arbitrary Fare Hikes Yari: Yoruba Youths Oppose Prestigious Titles On Figures Linked To Banditry, Corruption LASU Professor Appointed UNIUYO Acting Vice-Chancellor Yari: Yoruba Youths Oppose Prestigious Titles On Figures Linked To Banditry, Corruption Tinubus Reforms Positively Impacting Nigerias Oil, Gas Sector IPPG Tinubu Rejoices With Ekiti Gov, Oyebanji At 58 Osun 2026: APC Leaders Call For Unity Ahead Of Govship Election Yari: Yoruba Youths Oppose Prestigious Titles On Figures Linked To Banditry, Corruption Yari: Yoruba Youths Oppose Prestigious Titles On Figures Linked To Banditry, Corruption Yari: Yoruba Youths Oppose Prestigious Titles On Figures Linked To Banditry, Corruption Yuletide: NSCDC Zamfara Deploys 555 Personnel Gov Otti Showers Cash, Approves Automatic Employment For TechRise Graduates Kuti, Aiyelabegan Clinch Titles At 3rd Daniel Ford Elite Table Tennis Tournament Yari: Yoruba Youths Oppose Prestigious Titles On Figures Linked To Banditry, Corruption Adeola Attends Iganmode Cultural Festival Prioritise Socioeconomic Devt, Oba Akiolu Urges Investors, NGOs Automotive Council Considers Conversion Of PMS Vehicles To Electric, CNG Nigeria Customs Seizes 20 Diverted Containers Worth N769.5m Dignified Articulate Mens Club Reaffirms Commitment To Empowerment Port Operator Empowers 600 Residents Of Ogu, Onne Communities Is There A Digital Nomad Visa In France, Which Visa Do Freelancers From Nigeria Choose Aiyedatiwa Donates New Bus To NUJ Correspondents Chapel Otti Has Resolved Issues That Drove Nollywood Away From Aba Asiegbu TASUED Fixes January 29, 2026 For 17th Convocation Female Lawmaker Empowers 1,000 Constituents In Kwara Ambassador Okanlawon Flags Off Ibarapa End-Of-Year Community Programmes Lagos Lawmaker Launches 50% Discount Food Market For Constituents Is There A Digital Nomad Visa In France, Which Visa Do Freelancers From Nigeria Choose Is There A Digital Nomad Visa In France, Which Visa Do Freelancers From Nigeria Choose Afreximbank Grants Heirs Energy $750m Facility To Boost Production Capacity All NDelta Youths Benefiting From PAP Scholarships, Says Salvation Is There A Digital Nomad Visa In France, Which Visa Do Freelancers From Nigeria Choose Oyetola Hails NPA For Impressive Performance Under Dantsoho Is There A Digital Nomad Visa In France, Which Visa Do Freelancers From Nigeria Choose Osun 2026: AMBO Media Berates Adeleke Over Alleged Decay In Health Sector 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 *BLUE PRINT* 2027: Gombe youth back Aliyu Muhammad for governoship polls Peter Obi flays Reps for failure to outlaw vote buying at primary polls ADC transition committtee receives 10,000 defectors in Taraba LP ex-presidential aspirant hails Tinubu for declaring bandits as terrorists Enugu: APC trains 1,300 ward agents for e-registration African Court greets judges, staff, others at Christmas INEC vs SDP: At last, Supreme Court upholds autonomy of parties, slams N2m against Commission Digitisation will help the justice system AGF Kidnapping: NBA raises concerns over bill seeking death penalty, profers ways forward TETFUND boss lauds Tinubu for speedy approval of funds Another injury set back for Senegal Cricket:New Zealand openers break Test records against West Indies Concerns over Winter Olympics skiing snow levels Trio ejected as Eagles beat Commanders to win title Barcas Christensen sidelined for months with knee injury Kyrgios set to make ATP Tour return at Brisbane Ihifix Trains 15,000 Entrepreneurs in Push for Africas Biggest Business Movement Sowore slams Trump over visa restrictions on Nigerians Group congratulates Otitoju on new appointment Nigerias Super Eagles target victory vs Tanzania in 2025 AFCON opener EFCC invited to probe factional leader as funds diversion allegation gains momentum NICRAT launches nationwide AI capacity building to strengthen Cancer care UNICEF, ADSG sign MoU to rehabilitate 6 PHC clinics in Adamawa IOM marks international day on migration with IDPs, host community NESLAI lauds NTAC for strengthening Nigerias SouthSouth cooperation NMMA 2025: 2 journalists clinch FIRS tax reporters awards NAF compensates victims of Sokoto airstrikes, reaffirms commitment to civilian protection Peter Obi criticises lawmakers for failing to criminalise vote-buying Tinubu renames Federal University of Medical Sciences, Azare after late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi 9 k!lled, 10 injured in South Africa bar shooting 3 police officers shot during late-night shooting in New York Sultan declares Monday first day of Rajab 1447AH CAF moves to launch African Nations League CAF announces plan to increase prize money for major club competitions Uganda camp in turmoil as players boycott training ahead of AFCON 2025 CAF speaks on cancellation of CHAN tournament AFCON to become quadrennial from 2028 CAF president Motsepe CAF inaugurates main media centre in Rabat ahead of AFCON 2025 OPA backs ONSA, condemns politicisation of civilian volunteer role in fight against insecurity Kanu never snubbed Okorocha over attempt to resolve South -east crisis through dialogue Lagos housewife arrested for allegedly faking own kidnap to extort 2.5m from husband 2026 Budget: Gov. Idris staying the course Army distributes cash, food items to widows of fallen heroes PDP factions meeting with INEC to reconcile differences Saraki Edo intensifies expansion of rural healthcare services 2026: APC will win Osun governorship poll convincingly Yilwatda Lagos police smash fake kidnapping syndicate, nab 15-year-old mastermind, 4 others Armourer DSP Isah commits suicide as NSA busts terrorists arms dealers in Niger US-based awards body appoints Nigerian judge for health, public service category Group advocates for good governance, better Nigeria Igbo Etiti council boss presents 7.74 billion budget proposal for 2026 Don defends JAMB boss, hails him on ethical standard Zamfara first lady receives chieftaincy title from Dansadau emirate EFCC arrests herbalists with $3.4m counterfeit cash Enugu denies ceding border community to Kogi Equities market remains bullish, gains N1.08trn Lassa fever claimed 195 lives in 2025 NCDC Junior DTigress rise in FIBA ranking NSCsalutes Ahmed Musa for outstanding service to Nigerian football *GUARDIAN* Kane helps Bayern go nine points clear Three talking points from the Premier League weekend Tinubu hails DSS chief Ajayi over IPI press freedom award Crisis hits federal varsity over VC selection process Its illegal to refer to Wike as PDP national leader Bauchi Chapter Afenifere hails Aiyedatiwa over revalidation of Ondo deep seaport Edo govt says 939b 2026 budget targets jobs, roads and social services CAF announces $10m prize for AFCON 2025 champions Oba Ladoja calls for Ibadan State creation, constitutional roles to monarchs RCCG Lagos hosts second Jesus Market, distributes free food to residents Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover firearms in Ogun Tinubu applauds DSS for opposing hostility, embracing press freedom Ondo, CCB task LG officials on ethical governance, financial discipline Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10 Tinubu committed to efficient, accountable justice sector Fagbemi Atletico go third with comfortable win at Girona Hearts beat Rangers to bolster historic title hopes One dead in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon: ministry Barcas Christensen sidelined for months with knee injury Yuletide: FCCPC warns road transporters against arbitrary fare hike Nile Cinemas, VIVA partner for nationwide expansion Govt promises open arms to investors in Rivers Makinde to sign 2026 appropriation bill on Monday Traffic: FRSC deploys more officers, tow trucks on AbujaLokoja Road Momoh, Auwal, Abubakar shine at Cycling Kano 2025 Davido bets $25,000 on goals in Super Eagles AFCON opener BPP disowns fake social media account linked to DG NDLEA arrests female drug kingpin, intercepts 23.50kg cocaine in Lagos SNA calls for stronger cultural institutions, strategic investment in Nigerias creative sector Odumodu Blvck, Qing Madi, Seyi Vibez light up First Banks Motherland Festival Oyo stands still as Alaafin confers chieftaincy titles on Seyi Tinubu, Senator Yari ICPC invites Dangote over petition against ex-NMDPRA boss Farouq Elizade varsity appoints ecohydrology scholar Oguntunde as new VC Temvert Foundation to represent Nigeria at 2026 WTO ministerial in Cameroon HURIWA withdraws Man of the Year award over statistical error NRC warns against unauthorised sale, lease, allocation of properties Enugu seeks collaboration to guarantee longevity of public assets NDLEA insists on mandatory drug test policy for schools NFF names Mr. Chef as official food seasoning partner for national teams Cabals hijacked Aso Villa under Buhari Aisha Buhari Detty December crowds choke Lagos roads as traffic worsens, fares rise NAF compensates Sokoto air strike victims U.S. mission honours Nigerian mental health advocate Aisha Bubah with Trailblazer Award Gombe chief of staffs driver threatens to break critics limbs in leaked audio FG allocates only 1.4% of budget to agriculture in nine years Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, other artistes who have performed at major sporting events APC schedules national convention for March 2026 Primate Ayodele releases 2026 prophecies, warns Tinubu, Atiku of betrayal, predicts Dangote clash Kanem Borno commits to cultural heritage for peaceful co-existence, sustainable development in Nigeria 10 amazing facts about Nigeria at AFCON WSCIJ, NUJ congratulate Ann Godwin on prestigious awards Akpabio takes Natashas suspension battle to Supreme Court Political crisis slowed governance, says Fubara Scalable data centres necessary to unlock AI-driven economic growth, expert tells investors Ngige denies involvement in alleged N2.2b fraud, says, My hands are clean Gyokeres Ends Goal Drought to Send Arsenal to Premier League Summit Lagos housewife fakes own kidnap to extort 2.5m from husband Pressure on Morocco to deliver as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off Rabat, Morocco Indomie clarifies NAFDAC alert, assures Nigerians of product safety *THE AUTHORITY* Oma Life Rescue Foundation Supports 1,000 Homes with Food, Clothes Fiesta in Chibiri Community AMAC/Bwari legislator commissions renovated Ushafa school Local IPOB youth leader flees home over violence, killing of youths by security forces CSCHEI seeks UN support to strengthen Nigerian CSOs driving climate action US-based Igbo groups slam Umahis claims on Igbo marginalisation The Supreme Courts emergency politics Zamfara APC supporters urge EFCC to probe Gov Dauda over alleged 16.4bn youth funds Jennifers Silent Strength- How One Woman Is Quietly Rewriting the Lives of Nigerias Most Vulnerable Tinubus 2026 budget for roads, security excites Minister GTCO Food and Drink Festival 2025 thrills fun seekers as attendees commend organisers Global recognition: APGAs AMAC chairmanship candidate receives prestigious doctorate Water resources ministry launches 1GOV enterprise content management system for digital service delivery *SAHARA REPORTER* Whistleblower Alleges Tax Evasion At Tinubu-Linked Alpha-Beta Consulting Firm, Petitions Police, EFCC, ICPC, Others Former Alpha-Beta Employee Alleges Cybersecurity Policy Forgery, Harassment At Tinubu-Linked Firm SERAP Urges Tinubu To Establish Independent Panel To Probe Alleged Changes In Tax Laws Nigerian Trade Minister, Authorities Accused Of Complicity, Silence In River Park Estate Crisis Amid ECOWAS Petition BREAKING: Video Emerges Showing Abducted ECWA Church Worshippers Distressed In Bandits' Captivity 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 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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. 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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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