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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2025* *THE NATION* Senate panel grills ambassadorial nominees, clears three after intense screening New population commission chair vows transparent, credible national census FG rolls out MOFI awards for public enterprises First Lady splashes N1.9bn on persons with disabilities Senate seeks two-year mandatory pupillage for new lawyers 14m girls vaccinated against HPV, 30m children receive measles-rubella shot - FG Nigeria is great, nobody can intimidate us, says Gen Musa Senate summons finance, education ministers over 'collapse' of $30m Safe School Initiative programme Wike appoints Galadima SSA on development control, planning  How I will tackle insecurity, by Defence minister-designate, General Musa Police officer, scavenger die in Lagos road accident Osun 2026: Omisore, Alabi, Babayemi, others screened for APC guber primary Yusuf plans drones, enhanced surveillance to curb bandit attacks in Kano Rivers Assembly urges Tinubu to run for second term Nigeria's First Lady gives N50m grant to Rivers PWDS, disabled veterans Reps condemn killing of security personnel in Kebbi, demand immediate clearance operations Insecurity: Nigerians, not Trump, must fix our challenges — Yari Opposition forces fueling insecurity to discredit Tinubu ahead of 2027— Adeyeye EU-Nigeria ministerial summit to focus on tackling trade barriers — Mignot Tinubu's wife disburses business grants to over 9,500 persons with disabilities Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway oversubscribed by $100m, says Umahi Badaru denies viral claim linking his resignation to alleged US, Tinubu bombing plot Army renews resolve to intensify operations against banditry in northwest — Warrah NSCDC boss inaugurates anti-corruption unit, urges personnel to resist undue pressures FEC approves 2026-2028 MTEF, projects ₦34.33trn revenue APGA backs Tinubu over nomination of former CDS as defence minister BREAKING: Senate confirms ex-CDS Musa as new Defence Minister Deputy Speaker, ED NEXIM Bank boss, Skyewise CEO, others harp on youth entrepreneurship Tinubu's wife disburses business grants to over 9,500 persons with disabilities Edo to raise N160bn to tackle Ecological challenges in 2026 Local government empowerment a panacea to national development - Akpabio BREAKING: US imposes visa restriction on individuals violating religious freedom in Nigeria NEC approves N100bn for rehabilitation of security agencies' training institutions Fed govt partners UNESCO REF to empower 4.5 million in climate-smart agric *PUNCH* NASFAT warns against twisting Qur'an to abuse women Delta ready to support investors, says Oborevwori C'River inducts teachers, lauds FG's support for primary education A'Ibom senator disburses N100m grants to 500 students 'Full digitisation key to unlocking Nigeria's blue economy' US mulls visa bans over alleged Christian killings in Nigeria Akwa Ibom gov clears N39.8bn inherited loan EFCC chair faces contempt over withheld 27 properties Tinubu reinforces Kano security as gov plans drone deployment LAUTECH medical lecturers suspend four-month strike for renewed talks Voter register review begins as INEC closes registration Oluwo seeks end to rituals violating human rights Abiodun presents N1.67tn 2026 Appropriation Bill to Ogun assembly NBM hails Okpebholo's crackdown on cult violence Rivers lawmakers pass confidence vote, back Tinubu for 2027 Senate questions ministers on $30m School Safety project FG secures release of three Nigerians detained in S'Arabia A'Ibom gov bans masquerades on streets over public safety Edo to raise N160bn to tackle ecological challenges LASG reaffirms commitment to women empowerment Tinubu's wife rolls out N1.9bn grants to 9,500 PWDs Rivers varsity suspends lectures, evacuates students after abduction Sanwo-Olu pledges inclusion for PWDs Nigeria loses N544bn yearly to beans export ban, say stakeholders Four dead in Kogi after bandit raid triggers confrontation 10 students bag first class as ADUN graduates 72 PressOne CEO champions AI dialogue at Babcock Govt rewards students' knowledge of Lagos history Safety committee seeks accident reduction on roads, waterways Nigerians, not Trump, can end insecurity, says Yari UNICAL VC vows to end admission racketeering TTC graduates 49 apprentices, celebrates 30 years *LEADERSHIP* NUJ Fumes As Sacked Edo Task Force Leader Attacks EBS Staff NDYC Condemns Campaign Against Prof. Yakubu's Ambassadorial Nomination Nigeria's First Lady Gives N50m Business Grants To PWDs, Disabled Veterans In Rivers Defence Minister-designate Seeks National Security Database, Tracking Of Ransom Payments Kogi Government Mourns As Road Accident Claims 6 Lives Police Neutralise 2 Kidnappers, Recover Dead Body, Arrest 12 Suspects In Imo Wike Appoints Galadima As Special Assistant On Development Control, Planning 'No Negotiation With Terrorists', Says Ministerial Nominee Christopher Musa At Senate Screening Osun Reps Reject PDP Guber Primary Election Outcome NDYC Urges Tinubu To Retain Matawalle, Warns Of 'Coordinated Political Smear Campaign' IGP Unveils Delta As 2026 Police Games Host Senate Launches Probe Into Safe School Initiative, Vows Full Accountability Ohanaeze Youth Wing Defends Ex-INEC Chair Yakubu's Nomination As Ambassador 'Badaru Served Nigeria With Passion, Dedication', Jigawa APC Group Defends Ex-Minister Bandits Give Kwara Community 1-week Ultimatum To Pay N300m Ransom On 10 Abductees 44m Girls, Children Vaccinated Against HPV, Measles-Rubella JUST-IN: US Imposes Visa Restrictions On Nigerians Accused Of Undermining Religious Freedom FEC Approves 2026-2028 MTEF, Projects ₦34.33trn Revenue Governor Abiodun Presents N1.668trn 2026 Budget To Ogun Assembly NUC Receives €3m To Kick-start ICT Projects In Varsities *VANGUARD* FEC approves 4,000 telecom towers to boost rural coverage 2 die, 9 injured in multiple accident on Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway Senate screens three ambassadorial nominees 2027: Onaiyekan urges overhaul of electoral system China supports Nigeria's effort to combat terrorism - Ambassador Yu ADC reaffirms commitment to disability inclusion 106,000 children received nutrition support in Gombe - UNICEF FEC approves 2026-2028 MTEF, targets N34.3trn revenue Lagos Govt partners Russia to boost energy, technology Ensure Nigerian Army is placed on first line charge in budget, Ndume tells Gen Musa How INEC effectively 'settled' PDP leadership crisis — Sources FG, World Bank chart bigger safety nets as NG CA-RES leverages $2.2bn Army won't dance with criminals - Theater Commander declares fresh onslaught on bandits Rivers Assembly passes vote of confidence on Tinubu, calls for second term Reps declare border security emergency, recommend drones, AI, joint intelligence centre Theatre Commander orders troops to intensify offensive against bandits in Northwest Osun Reps reject purported PDP Governorship primaries NDIC reassures depositors, warns against ponzi schemes FEC approves 2026-2028 MTEF, projects ₦34.33trn revenue NDYC to Tinubu: Disregard coordinated  smear campaign against Matawalle  Nasarawa Govt vows to enforce compulsory education for all children Kaduna LG chairmen refute report on withheld funds Insecurity: We need to review safe school initiative -  General Musa *THISDAY* FEC Okays $100m Youth Investment Fund, Approves 2026-2028 MTEF, Prioritises Growth, Security, Human Capital US to Place Visa Restriction on Sponsors of Christian Genocide in Nigeria Study Finds Eco-Friendly Weed Control Safer Alternative for Agriculture Produce After a Rigorous Screening Session, Senate Confirms Ex-CDS Musa as Defence Minister Admiralty Varsity VC Promises Rapid Academic, Infrastructure Growth Oborevwori: Cubana Millennium Estate in Asaba, Confidence Vote in Delta Govt Insecurity: Nigerias Global Image Under Siege Ogun Budgets 1.668trn for 2026 Olaopa Seeks Reform in Civil Service Staff Performance Appraisal System Taraba LG Endorses Tinubu For 2027, Drags Hadi Lau into Chairmanship Race Insecurity: NEC Approves N100bn For Rehabilitation Of Security Agencies Training Institutions NUC Receives 3m of $40m Loan to Kick-start ICT Projects in 10 Selected Varsities EU, IDEA Push for Legal Reform to Tackle Technology-Facilitated GBV in Nigeria Kidnapping: Senate Extends Death Penalty to Perpetrators, Financiers, Informants Ogbuku to Receive Tinubus Award for Developmental Strides in Niger Delta SDGs: Nigeriall Fix Devt Financing Gaps through INFF Radda: Ill Not Abandon Daura People Because Buhari Supported Me in 2023 CBN Abolishes Cash Deposit Limits, Increases Weekly Withdrawal Threshold to N500,000 for Individuals INEC: First Quarter of Nationwide CVR Closes December 10 Shettima: All Hands Must Be On Deck To Boost Nigerias Business Environment Kano Gov Visits JTF Bases, Promisesto ProcureDrones forSurveillance against Bandits Gunmen Abduct Four Rivers University Students UNIFIEDPAYMENTS (UP)PARTNERSWITHTHEPAN-AFRICAN PAYMENT & SETTLEMENT SYSTEM(PAPSS) Oborevworis Wife Inaugurates Cottage Hospital in Ughelli AG Mortgage Bank Unveils Diaspora Home Ownership Scheme Otti Makes Poly GraduatesEntrepreneurs with N150m NBM of Africa Lauds Edo Govs Security Measures How International Status for Victor Attah International Airport Will Impact Akwa Ibom Centre Lauds Anosikes Leadership at NiMet over Accurate Weather Forecast, Aviation Safety, Food Security, Others Nigerian NGO Receives Global Recognition in Fight Against Tuberculosis in Denmark Tinubu Hails Troops Fighting Terrorism, Says Militarys Sacrifice Bolstering Stability President Nominates Former CDS, General Christopher Musa, as New Defence Minister Mbah Presents N1.62 Trillion 2026 Budget of Renewed Momentum Alausa: Nigeria in Learning Emergency, 45 CPPE: Nigerias Q3 GDP Performance Reaffirms Gradual, Steady Economic Recovery UBA Lights Up Lagos, Projects Improved Economic Outlook for 2026 NRC MD, Opeifa Backs Nigerian Local Engineers, Canvasses FG Recognition, Support NCDMB Pushes Intervention for Local Oil Firms to $550m with New $100m Equity Fund Emefiele Case: EFCC Operative Defends 24-Day Detention, Says Statements Not Forced NLNG Train 7 Builds Major Skills Pipeline as 331 Trainees Graduate Again, US Lawmakers Sit over Religious Persecution in Nigeria AIDS Would Cease to be Public Health Emergency in Nigeria Soon, Says UNAIDS Ambassadorial Nomination: Delta APC Congratulates Reno Omokri Compliance with Employee Compensation Act Less Than 30%, Says NLC Shettima: Nigerian Journalists Are Democracys Shield Against Authoritarian Threats Ododo Presents N820b Proposed Appropriation Bill for 2026 to Kogi Assembly for Approval Consul General Claims Indian UPI System Could Benefit Nigerian Banking Sector Lagos Unveils City Trade Fair, Targets 3,000 MSMEs MDPIP Appeals High Court Ruling on Doctors Suspension Some People Want PDP Dead or Destroyed, Says States PDP National Chair, Kabiru Turaki PDP Issues Wike, Others Expulsion Certificates Adelekes Defection from PDP is Desperate Move for Survival, Olabode George Asserts No Time to Waste in Our Rescue Mission, Ex-VP Atiku Abubakar Tells ADC Leaders Adeyeye: Those Accusing Tinubu of Driving Nigeria to One-Party State Are Crying Wolf House Probes Whereabout of Recovered NSIPA Funds Bet9ja, Mainland BlockParty Announce Youth-Culture Partnership Ironbar Praises Otus Tribute to His Predecessors Ssonic Foundation Launched in Abuja As Ministers, Others Pledge Support Energia Launches Graduate Trainee Programme *DAILY TRUST* US announces visa restriction for Nigerians linked to religious persecution Borno: How teenager allegedly killed neighbor after snatching her phone Badaru: True reason for my resignation communicated to Tinubu Stray bullets kill two protesters in Kogi Insecurity: KWASU shuts down campus temporarily Senate confirms Gen. Musa as new Defence Minister Yari: Stop calling on Trump, Only Nigerians can fix Nigeria Trump is on our neck, Akpabio rejects bow and go treatment for ex-CDS Musa ASF France: 82 Nigerian women on death row NEC approves N100bn for rehabilitation of Security Agencies training facilities 2Baba asks fans to stay out of marital crisis, says Natashas life at risk Osun 2026: We are yet to pick our guber candidate ADC Adeleke yet to inform PDP of his resignation Turaki Defence ministers screening ongoing at senate Reps to enforce 5% recruitment quota for persons with disabilities Deputy Speaker Fire guts Abuja timber market Saudi releases three Nigerians detained over fraudulent luggage CBN Ends Cash Deposit Limits, Raises Weekly Withdrawals Police nab car theft syndicate, recover N15m in Abuja Firefighter killed in Lagos auto crash Niger Delta Youths Urge Tinubu to Retain Matawalle PHOTOS: Contractors lay coffin in front of Finance Ministry Ajadi Visits Afijio, Courts Support of PDP Chieftain Bashorun Sunday Ogunlade Senate to screen Defence Minister Musa today PDP crisis: Nigerias image at stake, says Bode George Gov Otu lights Christmas tree to kickstart Carnival Calabars 20th anniversary Whywe must learn to build to last Tony Elumelu Senate proposes single nationwide toll-free emergency number Armed Forces remembrance appeal: Tinubu, others raise N320m Contractors protest, demand payment of debts Gunmen abduct 5 Rivers varsity students NPAN appoints Adediran as new GM/CEO 11 farmers abducted in Southern Kaduna Bishop Kukah advocates common citizenship identity Gov Otu lights Christmas tree to kickstart Calabar Carnivals 20th anniversary Emir Sanusi advocates collective action against drug abuse Gov Mbah presents N1.62trn 2026 budget Troops rescue kidnapped victims in Kogi, Borno FG promotes 24,202 NCoS, NSCDC, NIS, FFS officers Reps probe whereabouts of N30bn recovered from NSIPA Fire kills family of 5 in Katsina Why Tinubu returned Gen Musa Press freedom: IPI lists IGP, 2 govs in Book of Infamy NIGERIA DAILY: From CDS To Minister: Can Gen. Musa Deliver The Security Emergency Mandate Survivors recount ordeal as Kano gov visits bandit-hit communities Osun 2026: What Adelekes exit means for PDP Insecurity: Tinubu issues fresh directives to service chiefs One killed as rival cult groups clash in Kwara Polytechnic Reps to vote on states creation, others Dec 10 Rowdy session in Senate as Goje, Akpabio clash during plenary PDP crisis: Turaki-led NWC issues expulsion letters to Wike, Anyanwu, others Adamawa ADC crisis: Atiku endorses Yohannas chairmanship, Babachir disagrees Expanding institutions to forge new China-Nigeria cooperation Delaying ambassadors comes at a high cost Budget delay, fiscal chaos How terror is quietly creating a new poverty crisis in Nigeria Nigeria needs more blood donors Prof. Mahmood Yakubus ambassadorial nomination: A step too soon, too close, and too damaging Teenager allegedy stabs friend to death over N2,000 *NEW TELEGRAPH* Kidnapping: Senate Insists On Death Penalty For Perpetrators, Financiers Insecurity: NEC Approves N100bn For Rehabilitation Of Security Agencies Training Institutions Benue Assembly To Resume Plenary In Renovated Complex Remi Tinubu Empowers 250 PWDs In Osun With N50m First Lady Launches RHIEEP Economic Empowerment Programme For PWD In Benue Insecurity: NEC Approves N100bn For Rehabilitation Of Security Agencies Training Institutions Exclusion Of PWDs, Human Rights Violation, Economic Sabotage Kalu Educationist Offers Two-Year Scholarship To Rescued Kebbi, Niger Students Sokoto Govt, Intl Donors Launch Demographic Dividend Profiling Initiative Ex-Defence Minister Badaru Breaks Silence On Resignation MDAs To Enforce Mandatory 5% Employment Quota For PWDs Akume AGF Reaffirms Strategic Role Of Modern Accountants In Development CRiver Govt Advances Payroll Integration For Newly Recruited Personnel KWASU Explains Temporary Move Of Ilesha-Baruba Campus Musa Vows To Tackle Kidnapping, Strengthen Security Royalnasty: 23-Year-Old Reshaping Digital Entertainment In Nigeria Osun Guber: Disregard Purported Election Of Candidate ADC Why Were Backing Removal Of Insurance From Our Name NSITF Boss NDYC Urges Tinubu To Retain Matawalle, Warns Of Political Campaign Ganduje Calls For Collective Commitment To Strengthen Aviation Sector Osun PDP Reps Reject Govship Primaries LP, PDP, SDP Members Unveil New Group For Tinubu In Ondo Abia Govt Clarifies Revocation Of Hotel Acquisition, Concession NCDMB Emerges Best Agency In Ease Of Doing Business For 4th Year Blockfinex Expands African Footprint, Boosts P2P Liquidity, Access To USDR Stablecoin National Tax Actsll Eliminate Tax Inconsistencies Prof Awodun HoganHost Secures KeNIC Accreditation, Expands Cloud Hosting For Africa Insecurity: Tinubus Administration Will End Terrorism INEC To Suspend CVR Exercise On December 10 Ohanaeze Youth Defends Yakubus Nomination As Ambassador Great Ife Alumni Association Mourns Demise Of Oyeweso NBS Flags Off Data Collection For MICS7 Evidence-Based Planning Ondo South APC Leaders Back Aiyedatiwa To Lead Tinubus Campaign SDGs: Nigeria Moves To Fix Financing Gaps Through INFF Child Rights Activist Decries Spate Of Rape, Unwanted Pregnancies Among Minors Tinubu Appoints Adeyeye As Renewed Hope Ambassador, SWest Zone Ahmadus Desire For Social Cultural Transformation Of Yoruba Land Is Insatiable Atmos CEO Christmas: Gov Eno Enforces Statewide Ban On Street Masquerade Activities IDPWD: Oluremi Tinubu Seeks Renewed Commitment To Accessibility Abiodun: Nigeriall Remember Olusegun Awolowo With Gratitude Osun 2026: Party Eldersll Guide Choice Of APC Candidate Natl Leadership Brampton Honours Nigerian Philanthropist, Adebayo-Oyetoro Ahmadus Desire For Social Cultural Transformation Of Yoruba Land Is Insatiable Atmos CEO Ajadi Congratulates Adedamola As PDP Govship Candidate In Osun Kaduna Gov Celebrates Musas Nomination As Defence Minister Ahmadus Desire For Social Cultural Transformation Of Yoruba Land Is Insatiable Atmos CEO Budget: Ex-Agege LG Boss Salutes Obasa Her Strength Doesnt Need An Audience, Nwoko Celebrates Wife, Laila FUTA VC Enjoins Fresh Students To Uphold Tradition Of Excellence Ahmadus Desire For Social Cultural Transformation Of Yoruba Land Is Insatiable Atmos CEO Ahmadus Desire For Social Cultural Transformation Of Yoruba Land Is Insatiable Atmos CEO Insecurity: Tinubu Demands Greater Efficiency, Results-Oriented Strategies From Service Chiefs Ahmadus Desire For Social Cultural Transformation Of Yoruba Land Is Insatiable Atmos CEO Guinea-Bissau: Nigeria Also Needs Protection From Anti-Democratic Forces, PDP Tells Tinubu Ahmadus Desire For Social Cultural Transformation Of Yoruba Land Is Insatiable Atmos CEO Insecurity: Tinubu Demands Greater Efficiency, Results-Oriented Strategies From Service Chiefs Ahmadus Desire For Social Cultural Transformation Of Yoruba Land Is Insatiable Atmos CEO Guinea-Bissau: Nigeria Also Needs Protection From Anti-Democratic Forces, PDP Tells Tinubu Ahmadus Desire For Social Cultural Transformation Of Yoruba Land Is Insatiable Atmos CEO *BLUE PRINT* NYF hails Tinubus decisive security measures, backs Musas nomination as defence minister Yusuf: New NPC chairman assumes leadership, sets agenda Kebbi disburses N100, 000 to 650 persons with disability, doles out 100 tricycles PDP crisis deepens as faction backs Wike, Fayose, Anyanwus expulsion No nation can rise beyond quality of its engineering profession Tinubu Domestic equities remains bullish, gains N252bn NAMA emerges first to bag AFRAA free airspace award Gunmen storm Rivers community, kidnap 5 university students AFCON 2025: Super Eagles face heavy fines over new CAF rules CAF, FIFA confirm rules for AFCON 2025 in Morocco Tanzania names provisional squad ahead of AFCON 2025 Why my name is not on ambassadorial list Shehu Sani Ex-defence minister Badaru speaks on resigning over alleged US planned strike on Nigeria Singer Peter Okoye opens up on greatest fear in life Iran makes u-turn on World Cup draw in US Senate confirms ex-CDS Musa as defence minister 2025 AFCON: FIFA gives clubs extra week to release players US announces visa ban on religious violence perpetrators in Nigeria FG approves 20262028 medium-term expenditure framework Renewed Hope Initiative empowers 250 PWDs in Ebonyi with N50M CVR: INEC registers 9.8m Nigerians in first phase Abductions, school closures and governors inertia Williams denies return plans OSullivan, Wilson beaten at UK Championship Alimkhanuly fails drugs test before scheduled Lara fight Ex-minister Badaru an icon, served Nigeria with passion APC group Certas late treys propel Notre Dame past Missouri Angola fix 2 friendlies for 2025 AFCON preparations WBC title bout for Sheeraz after Crawford stripped Village People, Robbie Williams to perform at World Cup draw House of Representatives caucus rejects Osun governorship primaries Kwara: At last, 38 worshippers reunite with families Edo: Assembly commission sacks 324 staff over recruitment errors National Chief Whip Igbinoba unveils ADCs vision for Edo state Nigerians react as mother tongues go into extinction DSS clearance of Omokri vindicates Sowores persecution Ex-Tinubus aide Insecurity: Trump cant solve Nigerias problems Ex-Gov Yari LAF commiserates with Kwara communities over terror attacks Women Affairs Minister rallies monarchs against SGBV TCN has added 2,538MW of wheeling capacity to national grid Ajiboye Abuja football fans united at Match Day Epic NSSTF Bill:Coalition raises alarm over alleged manipulations Insecurity dragging northern Nigeria backwards Youths CSOs call for stronger gender reporting, welcome new EITI Board Chair Kano: Poor 2025 budget performance by NNPP-led govt worries ex-Commissioner Women network raises alarm over deadly surge in landmine attacks EPL: Chukwueze, Iwobi score as Manchester City edge Fulham in 9-goal thriller FIFA unveils star-studded line-up for 2026 World Cup final draw in Washington DC Nigerias Moffi seek exit from Nice after violent fan attack Pope plans visit to Africa in 2026 Nigerian youth leaders applaud Musas nomination as defence minister One killed in Kwara poly shooting as rival cult groups clash Haaland becomes fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals PDP speaks on Adelekes resignation from party Police debunks report of mass Kidnapping in Imo community Foundation celebrates ADC Imo federal constituency leadership Energia launches graduate trainee programme for upcoming professionals ARCN charts way forward on climate resilient agriculture Bayelsa ready to host 4th Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Championship Igali *GUARDIAN* Art Ministry to host Nigerian Foods and Culture Festival for Detty December Stop calling Trump, he cant solve our problems, Yari tells Nigerians Two nabbed with narcotics in joint security raids on criminal hideouts in Ibadan NSCI urges Tinubu to retain Matawalle, citing his contributions to security Every woman must become asset, not liability Lagos commisisoner Kaduna ALGON defends Uba Sanis LG funding records Senate moves to classify kidnapping as terrorism, proposes death penalty 82 women on death row in Nigeria, says Lawyers Without Borders Yoruba Youths urge Tinubu to disregard campaigns against Matawalle Ohanaeze urges Tinubu to stay vigilant, warns of 2015-style political tactics ADC promises to implement programme for persons with disabilities Tinubus call for Jonathans resignation over Chibok schoolgirls abduction in 2014 justified Bwala Man hails FAAN, AVSEC after retrieving laptop at MM2 Airport NUC secures 40m to kick-start ICT projects in 10 varsities Yakubus track record justifies ambassadorial nomination, says Ohanaeze youth wing Senate confirms Gen. Musa after intense screening, rejects bow and go I was willing to die for customs Comptroller Abubakar Disregard smear campaign against Matawalle, NYDC urges Tinubu US imposes visa restrictions on Nigerians linked to religious freedom violations Edo to raise 160b to tackle ecological challenge Elite athletes arrive for Abuja City Half Marathon 2Baba breaks silence on family drama Teni reacts to 2Babas marital drama FAO, World Bank, NBS release agricultural sample survey report Wizkid announces December homecoming concert in Lagos First Lady empowers 250 PWDs in Nasarawa with N50m Imo lawmakers reach consensus on Anim State creation Many dead as multiple vehicles collide on Enugu-Portharcourt highway Army, NDLEA, others strengthen forces against drug abuse in Kano Constitution review: Stakeholders urge legal backing for IREV, e-transmission of results Court issues contempt notice to EFCC chair over 27 seized houses FG delivers 6,700 water schemes, 110MW hydropower, 154,000ha irrigation Minister Barcas Olmo out for month after shoulder disclocation AGF urges accountants to champion integrity and transparency FG pledges to upgrade dental health facilities to boost oral care NBS, UNICEF set to conduct new survey on living standards in Nigeria NYSC DG urges corps members to embrace cultural integration Be security-conscious, Oyo govt urges residents INEC urges Nigerians to expose ineligible, deceased persons on voter register Reps ask INEC to reject PDP guber primary, accuse Makinde of sponsoring thugs LASTMA mourns firefighter, warns against one-way driving Everton boss Moyes hits back at Grealish critics FG launches report to tackle IDP crisis in Lake Chad Basin Fire guts popular Jabi Wood Market in Abuja Zamfara governor laments worsening security situation Cross River govt advances payroll integration for new recruits Police nab suspected drug dealer, seize tramadol, diazepam worth N12.2m US halts immigration applications for 19 countries Ajadi visits Alaafin, seeks royal blessings for 2027 Oyo governorship bid Pope plans trip to Africa, starting with Algeria 76 FUTO students bag first class Inside Episode 2 of Mix With Orijin: When Basketmouth Surprised Lara and the Orijin Mule Stole the Show Tinubu pushes new security directives, seeks tougher action against insecurity Libya to repatriate more sub-Saharan African migrants 3SC host Remo Stars as Rivers United, Kano Pillars clash in Port Harcourt Wilder accepts Usyks challenge for 2026 title fight Creative economy vital contributor to GDP Nigeria tech firm bags Microsoft award ITU members setfour-year plan to connect 2.2b offline people *THE AUTHORITY* Senate launches probe into Safe School Initiative amidst rising insecurity in Nigerian schools Abdulraheem appointed Chairman Military Pensions Board NUJ FCT Council Marks One-Year Anniversary, Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hall Remodelling Badaru served Nigeria with passion, dedication, Jigawa APC group defends ex-minister Preferential promotion procedures tear NDPHC apart MAN Steel Group Seeks Special Task Force to Recover Revenue Lost to FTZ Irregularities Stakeholders agree education is strongest antidote as LASUs CGNS sparks dialogue on poverty NUC receives 3m for ICT projects in varsities as new board rolls out 5-point agenda MDAs to enforce mandatory 5% employment quota for persons with disabilities Akume Land grabbing: Lawyer laments as EFCC shuns court judgement Nagatecho 98 alumni group offers free medical services to school community Gov Ododo pays tribute to late Senator Obaro Senate to screen ex-CDS Musa as Defence Minister today amid security challenges North bleeding, lagging behind, our military equal to the task Youth group Minister Matawalle drives sweeping reforms across Nigerias defence system Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris (Wase) Congratulates Gov. Hope Uzodimma on Appointment as Renewed Hope Ambassador NNPC foundation get most responsible organisation title in Africa Prof. Utsev prays for wisdom, strength, reaffirms commitment on birthday Gov Mbah presents N1.62trn 2026 budget of renewed momentum GO UNI marks 13th convocation ceremony with marathon race Accountability Centre Lauds NNPCs N5.4trn Profit, Says Ojulari Has Set New Benchmark for Public Sector Performance UK-Based Energy Watchdog Commends Komolafe for Setting Global Benchmark in NUPRCs $10bn Licensing Round 2026 Shared Prosperity Budget: Gov Ododo presents 820.49bn proposal to Kogi Assembly *DAILY TIMES* Reject Omokri: Denge Onoh petitions Senate over envoy nomination Google Kickstarts N3bn Funding For AI Skills, Digital Safety in Nigeria Digital economys share of Nigerias GDP falls to 11.8% in Q3 2025 as landmark bill poised to transform sector Is withdrawal of Police from VIPs protection duties panacea for Nigeria rising Insecurity PDP issues expulsion certificates to Wike, Anyanwu, 8 others Osun: Adedamola emerges PDP governorship candidate as Adeleke dumps party Sanusi advocates collective action against drug abuse Barau leads senators on condolence visit to late Sheik Dahiru Bauchis family Goje reprimands Akpabio overUnparliamentary Act Reps panel orders CBN, TCN, SERPLAST to submit power sector documents The Biggest Tech Exits and Acquisitions in Nigerias History Northern governors, traditional rulers move to tighten security, seek suspension of mining activities Bauchi records 75 homicide cases, 28 Kidnapping in 2024-2025 legal year Nigeria Takes Flight with Historic First International Airshow OPay Clinches SERAS 2025 Social Impact & Human Capacity Development Award Report: Nigeria enters Critical risk zone in new Africa Stability Index Closing in on Tinubus 15% inflation goal Gunmen attack Abia governors aides in Owerri Gov Mbah presents N1.62 trillion 2026 budget of Renewed Momentum *PREMIUM TIMES* Akwa Ibom ranked cleanest state in Nigeria for eighth consecutive year Court to rule on legal representation of General Hydrocarbons in AMCON suit 10 Best Online Casinos for Australia Abductions, school closures and governors inertia, By Zainab Suleiman Okino US to impose visa restrictions on Nigerians responsible for anti-Christian violence Kaduna govt outlines key strategies to improve maternal, child health JUST IN: Senate confirms ex-CDS Christopher Musa as new defence minister EFCC arraigns two businessmen over alleged N1.55bn forex fraud Jigawa govt outlines 2026 health priorities, announces free dialysis expansion Osun PDP Reps attack Gov Makinde, reject partys primary election What Katsina govt is doing to strengthen Primary Healthcare Commissioner Viral UK Video: Edo Assembly summons 2Babas wife, Natasha, to appear before ethics committee Laila doesnt live on social media; shes peaceful Ned Nwoko defends fifth wife amid feud with Regina Over two million more rural Nigerians now have clean water Utsev Jigawa state govt outlines 2026 health priorities, unveils free dialysis expansion Im perfectly okay, I need everyone to cease fire 2Baba begs fans amid marriage saga JUST IN: Senate in rowdy session over Christopher Musas screening as defence minister Im perfectly okay, I need everyone to cease fire 2Baba begs fans amid marriage saga Insecurity: NEC approves N100 billion for rehabilitation of security agencies training institutions ADC yet to pick governorship candidate in Osun Spokesperson Reps to investigate Ogijo lead poisoning, demands emergency response JUST IN: Senate begins screening of new defence minister Dark truth behind Nigerias blood trade CBN sets ATM withdrawal limit at N100,000 daily Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of new defence minister North cannot afford to lose another generation Northern governors warn NPFL: 3SC, Remo Stars set for crunch South West derby as Pillars dare Rivers United in midweek showdown Edo State wins hosting right of 2nd Niger Delta Games Beyond Monoculture: How Ellah Lakes multi-dimensional strategy is building a resilient food security blueprint OPay clinches SERAS 2025 Social Impact & Human Capacity Development Award 12 injured in another Jigawa farmers, herders clash Kwara intensifies security push with training of 2,600 new forest guards Nigerian Army frees six kidnap victims after joint operation in Kogi APC schedules national caucus, NEC meetings Professor Siyan Oyeweso (1961-2025): Our drum has been soaked in rainwater, By Toyin Falola Senate to screen new defence minister today Senate Leader CJN outlines roles of law in nation-building as NIALS confers honorary fellowships on ex-AGFs, others REVOO: Global electric motorcycle brand revs up in Nigeria Para Volleyball: Nigeria emerges champions at West Africa Zonal Para Games Crazy game: Chukwueze reflects on brace in nine-goal thriller against Man City Auditor faults NNPC for 14 million spent on London Office Fire near police RRS facility in Lagos forces diversion on Third Mainland bridge Gov Adeleke yet to inform PDP of his resignation Turaki Lead Poison: Commissioner commends PREMIUM TIMES investigation as Ogun, Lagos launch joint probe into pollution threat Police rescue three children, arrest suspects in Niger trafficking case Nigerian dental association demands stronger policies to tackle noma, oral health challenges Nigerian lawmakers reject motion seeking ban on dog meat consumption Danmodi and the efforts to rebuild rural Jigawa, By Ahmed Ilallah Insecurity: Tinubu meets with Service Chiefs Minister outlines reforms executed in Nigerias power sector West Africa Energy Summit opens in Ghana Too much ado about Christian genocide in Nigeria, By Majeed Dahiru PDP issues expulsion certificates to Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, eight others $4.5bn Fraud Trial: Emefieles co-defendant not coerced to write statements EFCC witness Theres no evidence Gov Lawal pardoned or freed convicted bandits Akpabio reconstitutes Senate security committee, names new chair AFCON 2025 Countdown: Eric Chelle releases Nigerias 54-man provisional squad Lagos govt moves to remove korope from highways Again, Enugu governor allocates 32% of N1.62 trillion 2026 budget to education Lawmaker faults Akpabios side meetings during plenary, say its unparliamentary Gunmen attack Nigerian governors aides Shettima says no dictator can thrive in Nigeria, praises journalists for defending democracy SSS arraigns Sowore, Facebook, X for cybercrime over posts calling Tinubu criminal Tinubu nominates ex-CDS Christopher Musa as new defence minister Situation Room asks Senate to reject ex-INEC Chair Yakubus ambassadorial nomination Fubara, lawmakers may clash again as speaker accuses governor of negligence Reps order investigation into 30bn recovered from NSIPA Edo secures $100m Presco Plc investment to drive agro-industrial growth IPI Nigeria lists Niger, Akwa Ibom governors, IGP Egbetokun on Book of Infamy, honours SSS DG Ajayi South Africa is latest target in 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