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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2025* *THE NATION* Gunmen kill police inspector in Edo Sultan, monarchs join Ooni for Ojaja University groundbreaking Expanding presence of military not good for democracy - Ex-IGP Ehindero  I've no connection with any terrorism financiers - Ex-Army chief Yahaya NAF pilots escaped death as fighter jet crash in Niger EPL: Chelsea's Delap injured in drab goalless draw at Bournemouth EPL: Man City win to move two points of Arsenal Osun 2026: Omisore, Alabi, others break silence, call APC screening 'biggest joke of the year' Nigeria must come first, COAS charges officers, soldiers EPL: Buendia scores in last minute as Villa beat Arsenal Ekiti APC begins e-registration, mobilises support for Tinubu PDP vows legal action against Rivers lawmakers Troops storm kidnappers hideout, rescue 14 victims in Enugu forest Oborevwori's wife to royal mothers: ensure women in your communities register for PVCs Oyo police confirm abduction of JCI President Ibukun Otesile in Ibadan Akpabio to Natasha: Stop lying, present your evidence of alleged sexual harassment to court not social media Women to gain 156 additional parliamentary seats in reserved seats bill Wizkid's son, Champz, makes history with one million Spotify listeners Buratai denies terrorism financing allegations, says claim fabricated Naira ends week with N2.60 loss against dollar India's new envoy presents credentials to Tinubu, pledges stronger ties with Nigeria Winners emerge in public speaking contest Ogun tasks monarchs on contribution to national matters Lagos monarch marks 25th coronation anniversary 2027: Folarin, Adelabu, others close ranks at Oyo APC stakeholders' meeting Ife agog as Ooni celebrates 10th coronation anniversary Akpabio to deliver 49th convocation lecture as 217 bags First Class at OAU Tanko Yakasai celebrates centenary, prays for peace in Nigeria Pensioners threaten to protest naked nationwide Gbenga Hashim visits Segun Awolowo's family Dangote pledges stable fuel supply at Christmas FG assures humane tax implementation, says bank accounts safe Osun primary: conmen on the prowl Osun 2026: APC screening committee disqualifies Omisore, Alabi, four others *PUNCH* Muslim scholars urge FG to combat insecurity Military visibility risky to democratic system — Ex-police IG Road crashes, cancer top death causes in tertiary hospitals Low offers halt sale of president's jet Edo demolishes property linked to cultism Akpabio dares Natasha over sexual harassment suit 2face: We'll forgive Natasha if she's remorseful - Edo lawmaker Tinubu's favour returned me as gov - Fubara Two NAF pilots escape death as jet develops fault Omisore to Osun APC: You're heading for failure Kebbi provides N10bn loan for hajj Ojukwu's widow best S'East minister - APGA chairman Ekiti 2026: Group urges peaceful election Heavy security in Sokoto prison over Nnamdi Kanu Abducted Niger pupils will be freed - CAN chairman NGO urges support for ex-inmates PoS agents fault CAC's mandatory registration ADC to Obi: Make up your mind now FG disburses N3.7bn loan to lecturers, others Reduce salt intake, experts warn of rising hypertension, kidney failure FRCN pensioners threaten to protest naked over arrears Why I was arrested - Ex-Kano anti-graft chair Akpabio's N200bn defamation suit against Natasha not fresh -Aide FG clarifies subject choices in new senior secondary curriculum Minister hails Supreme Court verdict on Osun LG funds *LEADERSHIP* Shettima Launches N1bn Family Business Grant Initiative In Akwa Ibom 90% Of Medicines In Nigeria Bypass Licensed Supply Chain—Distributors Firm Files Fresh Suit Against FG, Minister, Others Over Land Gov Eno Nominated For National Excellence Awards School Abduction: How Security Agencies Received N144.77Bn To Protect Schools Insecurity: Progressive Governors Back Tinubu's Reengineering Of Security Two Weeks After Niger School Abduction...No Contact From Abductors, Students' Whereabouts Unknown - Parents, School IBB Urges Northern Leaders To Embrace Hassan Katsina's Vision Of Unity Why Withdrawal Of Police From VIPs Never Worked - Ex-IGP Baba Education Ministry Dispels Misinformation On Senior Secondary School Subject Choices Education Ministry Dispels Misinformation On Senior Secondary School Subject Choices Ex-COAS Buratai Denies Links With Terrorism Financiers VP Shettima Launches ₦1bn Family Business Grant Initiative In Akwa Ibom Governor Sani Advances $200m Kaduna-China Poultry Project In Beijing, To Create 350,000 Jobs Activists Praise UK Court Over Arraignment Of Lagos Doctor Olaleye Boko Haram Abducts 20 Farmers, Kill 1 In Fresh Borno Attack BREAKING: Pilots Survive As NAF Alpha Jet Crashes In Kainji Ex-COAS Lt-Gen Yahaya Denies Links With Terrorism Financiers NEPZA Seeks 10-yr Tax Incentive For SEZ Investors Police Release Ex-Kano Anti-Corruption Boss Muhyi Magaji *VANGUARD* PDP moves to sack Rivers Assembly defectors Nigeria trapped in dangerous cycle of 'inflation, growth without progress' — Oye, ex-NACCIMA boss Emefiele rejects terrorism funding allegation South moves against northern bandits EU 'should be abolished' - Elon Musk says after fine against X State Creation: Ohanaeze commends South East governors for endorsing Anioma as 6th State Nigeria has potential to become global healthcare hub if... — NMA Ooni launches Ojaja University Monarch intervenes to halt bloody conflict between Benue communities Politicians fuelling division in Nigeria - Utomi FG clarifies subject choices in new senior secondary curriculum Air Force jet crashes in Niger; NAF reacts Ex-IGP Alkali Baba hails Tinubu for withdrawing police officers from VIPs Insecurity: Navy recruits 1,962 ratings Ex-Army chief Yahaya dismisses links to financing terrorism Omisore calls APC screening 'joke'; fingers minister over mass disqualification Tinubu's ambassadorial list shows Nigeria rising  to global resonance — APC Harrison Gwamnishu, family of abducted Edo couple in ransom controversy Rivers Assembly: PDP moves to sack defectors CAC moves against illegal PoS operators, sets Jan. 1 compliance deadline Rising number of APC governors shows Nigerians' trust  - Sanwo-Olu IBB to Northern Leaders: Embrace late Usman-Katsina's vision of unity  Emefiele denies terrorism financing allegation *THISDAY* Anioma Community in Ottawa Honours Late Broadcaster, Joy Osiagwu, Others Eminent Africans Demand Release of Guinea-Bissau Election Results Pharmacists Say No To New Health Commissions Tinubu Constitutes Governing Boards for NADF, BOA, UBEC Labour Party Submits List of Interim State Working Committees To INEC, Constitutes Membership Revalidation Panel Kogi Declares State of Emergency on Insecurity, Vows to Tackle All Forms of Criminality Clerics Demand Kanus Return to FCT Custodial Centre, Say Keeping Him in Sokoto Is Deliberate Frustration Rivers Community Lauds Navy Over Free Medical Outreach, Donation of Education Materials ActionAid: 45% of Women in Nigeria Experience Cyberstalking Dont Wait for Politicians, Drive Reforms in Judiciary, CSLS Charges Judges, Magistrates Well Ensure Barriers Hindering Persons With Disabilities are Eliminated, Says Otti Dangote, Access Bank, LCCI, BAT, Others Welcome ESG as Core Long-term Competitive Option NGO, Plateau Pledge to Strengthen Child Protection System Via Technology, Capacity Building Ex-UN Envoy Faults Senates Plan to Impose Death Penalty for Kidnappers FG Seeks Collaboration to Preserve Memory of Retired Perm Secs for National Devt Delta Oil Communities Want NOSDRA DG Sacked, Overhaul of NEPL Management Tanzania Showcases Agric Products at Kano Trade Fair SELI Inaugurates Two Educational Playgrounds to Inspire Learning for 500 Children in Plateau Well Ensure Eliminated Barriers Hindering Persons with Disabilities Do Not Reappear, Says Otti Court Declares Wanted Notice on Lawyer Illegal, Sets Aside Publication Critics Misunderstood Alias Remarks on Benue Security Crisis, Says Group Group Trains Anambra Journalists on GBV Reporting, Seeks Stronger Media Collaboration Axion, CM Star Tackle Incidents of Building Collapse in Nigeria Alternative Bank Opens Branch in Effurun, Delta State Ogun Moves to Enforce Cleaner Environment, Adopts Community Service for Waste Offenders FG Galvanises ICAN to Support Tinubus Economic Agenda PAP: Critics MisunderstoodAlias Remarks on Benue Security Crisis Former Guber Aspirant Harps on Merit for Appointment of Ambassadors, Not Political Patronage Group Launches Programme to Return Crisis-affected Children to School in Plateau NIS Flags-Off 2025 Service Delivery Reforms FG Earmarks N1bn to Revive Abandoned Katsina Dam Delta Oil Communities Want NOSDRA DG Sacked, NEPL Management Overhaul Setting the Record Straight on Defamation Case Involving Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Sexual Harassment: Akpabio Slams 200bn Suit on Natasha Tanzanias Unfurling Turmoil Under Samia Hassan Spinall, Neptune, YK Muleto Headline Roadblock ADM Tinapa Rebounds as Cross Rivers New Growth Engine Insecurity:Before We Snooze Again Delusion of Power, Political Ambition and Necessary Counsel to Tanimu Turaki 2Baba: Is Love A Crime With AfroCulture, Flavour Gears Up for December Showdown Oyagbola:Mentoring Can Position Women to Take on Influential Roles in Society AFRIMA, British High Commission Partnerto Promote Culture, Creative Exchange Musawa Commends RunsewesContributions to Tourism Sectors Growth Continental Hotels Launches TwinCity Holiday Package for Christmas, NewYear Top Four Nollywood Movies at Cinemas This December Romeo Babyo Unleashes EWO Featuring Berri-Tiga Audu Olokpo:Civil Servants Training Vital for Building Forward-thinking Leadership Digitising, Transforming African Commerce Civil Unrest in Ohoba: Pathways Restoring Peace, Law, Order Carl DIB Launches Canadian Wines in Nigeria Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in $83bn Deal Kwaras Smart City Project Takes Off, As KWASUEDs Construction Commences 20th Death Anniversary: Church Hosts Tributes forBimbo Odukoya Travellers Guide to Avoiding Visa Scams SILB Participants Laud NDDCs Support Tax Community Honours Late CITNPioneer President Olorunleke, Vows to Uphold Legacy Blueprint for the Continent: EWA 2025 Drives Talent, Capital, and Policy to Close the Gap in African Creativity *DAILY TRUST* Osun LG Funds: Supreme Courts ruling victory for rule of Law Minister IBB Calls for Northern Reawakening Amid Rising Insecurity EPL: Arsenal slip in title race after 2-1 loss to Aston Villa Osun govship: My disqualification a huge joke Omisore FG clarifies subject selection in senior secondary schools curriculum Brazilian Ship Intercepted with 25.5kg Cocaine at Lagos Port Ndume asks Tinubu to withdraw Ambassadorial list, cites breach of Federal Character YOTSIs Enugu Economic Survival Summit Holds in January 2026 CAC to ban unregistered PoS operators from Jan 1 Uba Sani Advises Law Enforcement Agents On Use Of Force Kaduna Free Bus Scheme Lifts 1.4 Million Passengers in 5 Months, Saves Citizens 1.39bn Southern Kaduna Group Hails Tinubu, Uba Sani Over Musas Appointment Frantz Fanon and African Journalism Police Inspector shot dead at Edo checkpoint The Untold Story of Umaru Musa YarAdua Nigerias First Coup: The Prime Minister Who Never Returned Lt. Yerima: Life after encounter with Wike 2 years after airstrike, relatives of Tudun Biri victims speak How APC, ADC benefit from PDP crisis N/Assembly on spotlight as lawmakers vote on state police, others Police arrest top Kano antigraft czar, Muhuyi Rimin Gado Sheikh Gumi: Foreign actors fuelling Nigerias insecurity Police rescue 2 kidnapped boys in Borno US plot against Shariah will destroy Nigeria MURIC Gov Lawal launches Zamfara 10-year development plan DW, Trust TV launch Afrimaxx Hausa to spotlight African creativity OPay clinches two top laurels at Tech Innovation Awards Irrigation farming under threat Shutting schools helps bandits win Kogi: A gateway under attack How to curb banditry in Kogi Ex-AIG Inalegwu We should pray for Nigeria Senator U K Umar Adeleke, Gen Musa, Badaru, Ibas in the spotlight Ransom and rescue: The truth we are not being told Insecurity: Other wars General Musa will face Targeting the right audience in peace agreements Shaykh Dahiru Uthman Bauchi, a huge library of the Quran and its sciences Clouds gather again for another NBBF crisis Super Eagles now all comers affair Clouds gather again for another NBBF crisis FULL LIST: 2026 World Cup draw *NEW TELEGRAPH* Osun 2026: APC Likely To Lose Guber Election Omisore Gov Idris Releases N10m For Purchase Of 2026 Hajj Seats APC Govs Meet In Lagos, Prioritise Security, Support For Tinubus Reforms Foundation For Special Parents Turns 3 As Impact Speaks Louder Alleged Corruption: Arewa Youths Demand FIRS Probe Industry Players Hiding Under Cost Of Production To Manipulate Customers PETAN President Sylva Mourns Late Segun Awolowo Edo Govt Demolishes Houses Linked To Cultists, Arrests 15 Drug Dealers NAF Alpha Jet Crashes In Niger, Pilots Eject Safely Gunmen Kill Police Inspector, Seize Rifle In Edo Industry Players Hiding Under Cost Of Production To Manipulate Customers PETAN President Shettima Commissions Gumel Emirate Mosque, Hails Namadis Agricultural Reform Sanwo-Olu Seeks Continued Steadfastness At Lagos APC Stakeholders Meeting AFRIMA, British Commission Partner To Promote Culture, Creative Exchange Industry Players Hiding Under Cost Of Production To Manipulate Customers PETAN President Nigeria, Qatar Deepen Defence Cooperation In Doha Otti To Political Office Holders: Leadership Is About People Osun LG Funds: Oyetola Hails Supreme Court Verdict Customs Seizes 25.5kg Of Cocaine, Brazilian Detains Vessel At Port Obi Attends 140th Catholic Anniversary In Eastern Nigeria KWSG Hosts NYG Medalists, Gives Recipients Education Support Industry Players Hiding Under Cost Of Production To Manipulate Customers PETAN President Emefiele Debunks Links To Terrorism Financing, Says Its Mischievous Works Ministry Refutes Report Of Contractors Payment By Dec 20 Zulum Pays Resilience-Building Visits To Gwoza, Askir-Uba PDP Reacts To Redefection Of Rivers Assembly Members, Vows Legal Action CRiver Police Intensifies Search For Criminal Hideout Ethiopia To Launch Pan-African Gas-By-Rail Revolution With Historic Agreement KCee Unveils Cultural Fusion Of Highlife, Afrobeats Industry Players Hiding Under Cost Of Production To Manipulate Customers PETAN President Industry Players Hiding Under Cost Of Production To Manipulate Customers PETAN President KW-IRS Begins Legal Enforcement Of Personal Income Tax Industry Players Hiding Under Cost Of Production To Manipulate Customers PETAN President Okonjo-Iweala Receives Honoured At German Sustainability Awards Industry Players Hiding Under Cost Of Production To Manipulate Customers PETAN President Benue Inaugurates Cttee On Powering Peace Through Climate Action IPI Nigeria To Immortalise Late Treasurer With University Endowment Prize Lagos Taskforce Clears Ikeja Of Street Trading, Illegal Ticketers Industry Players Hiding Under Cost Of Production To Manipulate Customers PETAN President Progressive Govs Reaffirm Support For Tinubus RHA HEDA Condemns Arrest Of Ex-Kano Anti-Graft Chairman Industry Players Hiding Under Cost Of Production To Manipulate Customers PETAN President Sokoto Govt Earmarks N1.6bn For Renovation Of Six Additional Hospitals Livespot360 Redefines Multi-Venue Cultural Programming Music Business Academy For Africa Evolves Into CBA For Africa Industry Players Hiding Under Cost Of Production To Manipulate Customers PETAN President Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun Lead Tributes At Funeral Of Olusegun Awolowo Arrest Of Ex-Anti-Corruption Boss, Muhyi, Unlawful Kano Govt Ali Rabiu Emerges New NSE President, Replaces Oguntala Kwara: Police Arrest Five Suspected Bandits Arms Couriers Akpabio Files N200bn Defamation Suit Against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Sokoto Handball Contingent Clinches Second Place At National EPL 2025 LP Begins Membership Revalidation Dec. 17 Why Ex-Ondo Speaker Should Succeed Jimoh Ibrahim Group Practicing Journalists To Enjoy Life Insurance Benefits NUJ President 2027: BAT Group Takes Enlightenment To Neglected Communities Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists, Foil Planned Rivalry Fight Ogun Moves To Enforce Cleaner Environment Engagement, Negotiation, Better Than Protest: NCDMB Boss Tells Bayelsa Youths *BLUE PRINT* 2 NAF pilots survive as fighter jet crash in Niger Activist advocates 6-month flight ban policy over security challenges 2025 National Premier League: Sokoto Handball settle for 2nd position Breaking: Nigeria military Jet crashes in Niger state Physiotherapist to Nigerians: Prioritise fitness to maintain good health, wellness Ndume speaks on ambassadorial nominees list Kola Ologbondiyan: Ex-PDP spokesman resigns from party KWAM 1 joins race for Awujale throne NASS director, 74 others now in trouble over illegal unionism, bank account CNA Sexual Harassment: Akpabio hits back at Natasha EPL: Buendia scores dramatic late winner as Aston Villa stun Arsenal Emefiele speaks on terrorism financing allegation Rights group faults Amnesty International over comments on Rimin Gados arrest Scrabble: NSC DG welcomes World Champions, assures continuous support Kenyans dominate 2025 Abuja City Half Marathon Ramalan, ex-APC caucus chairman dumps partisan politics Stakeholders urge action as foreign grants in health sector reduce by20% PDP speaks on defection of Rivers lawmakers to APC South Africa hostel shooting leaves 11 dad Stakeholders urges action as foreign grants in health sector reduce by 20% Sokoto state government earmarks N1.6bn for renovation of six additional hospitals APC chieftain Onoh objects Reno Omokris ambassadorial nomination Jigawa APC polling unit agents hail Badarus exemplary service APSAs success excites experts amid new phase roll out Grace Ike marks one year in office as NUJ FCT chair The merry-go-round order on VIP protection Court orders social media activists arrest for defaming minister FG seeks family cohesion, legal protection to tackle GBV More than 50 PWD members receive walkingitems in Kogi Defected Rivers PDP lawmakers free to leave PDP- Wike Edo governor Okpebholo replaces press secretary, appoints Ebojele Equities market sustains growth trend, gains N1.094trn PENGASSAN warns of looming mass exit of oil workers CSOs urge NASS to conclude action on constitution review IPI Nigeria to immortalise late Treasurer Rafat Idris Salami Dan Agbese: Family announces burial arrangements for veteran journalist UNN student wins GOUNI Marathon Ambassadors: Group urges Senate to screen nominees with courage NEPZA harps on 10-year tax relief for SEZs investors SokotoBadagry superhighway shows Tinubus commitment to north Minister Police detain 7 kidnap suspects in Gombe Benue, partners launch committee to tackle climate stress, conflict in 3 LGAs Press Corps indispensable link between INEC, public Chair Stakeholder counters lawmakers call for Ribadus replacement as NSA You arebereft of governance ideas, APC tells ADC 2Babas family petitions IGP, accuses Natasha of assault Abuja City Half Marathon: First Nigerian pockets $4000 2Baba accuses family of destroying marriage New tax policy in 2026: FG assures Nigerians of fair treatment Therell be no fuel queues during Christmas, Dangote assures Musa assumes as defence minister, pledges synergy Lafia Diocese bishop seeks stronger FG, state collaborations to tackle security crisis Wike hails contractors, vows improved funding for Gwarinpas interchange, others Tinubu constitutes NADF, BoA, UBEC boards Funeral prayer held for ex-lawmaker Muhammad Mai Lato in Gumbi CG Musa and the burden of expectation Matawalle meets all requirements to serve as minister, Aide tells critics Ezra Olubi: When digital genius collides with digital footprints Musa: Renewed hope in counter-terrorism *GUARDIAN* Kane cameo hat-trick as Bayern blast past Stuttgart $1tr economy achievable by 2030 if youth skills match growing population Bagudu FG insists Nigerias energy transition must reflect national realities Military jet crashes in Niger State Wengers last-minute call made me ditch Man City for Arsenal in 2008 Silvestre Im married but not in my husbands house -Singer Shola Allyson Customs intercepts cocaine onboard Brazilian ship at Apapa port Arts, commercial, science students free to choose any WAEC subjects FG Buratai denies link with terrorism financiers Budget: Ganduje performed woefully as governor Kano govt Obi to cover NECO fees of inmates I stayed 18 months in the womb, Antar Laniyan recounts birth story Chosen Mbappe on way to making Real Madrid history like Ronaldo Alonso Three children, nine others killed in South Africa hostel shooting Nigerias stability threatened by lack of opportunities for youths Jega Babangida, Northern leaders pay tributes to late General Usman Katsina How banditry, kidnapping fears are fracturing Nigerias rural, urban family ties Villarreal stay in Liga title fight with win over Getafe Osun 2026: Omisore, six others dismiss disqualification from APC primary Seven Osun APC governorship aspirants allege irregularities in screening Kaduna women, stakeholders, others seek passage of Reserve Seats For Women Bill Osun community abolishes FGM practice, to arrest perpetrators Why I supported Tinubu Bimbo Akintola Lawmaker wants finance minister, FIRS chair sacked over N4tr owed to contractors Construction worker arrested for stabbing supervisor over N10,000 France invests in local initiatives to support Nigerias fight against GBV Police intercept stolen vehicles, dismantle criminal hideouts in Cross River Akpabio faults Natashas claim on defamation suit, says case filed 3 months ago 10 most Googled questions in 2025 PDP to take legal action against defected Rivers Assembly members NUJ President commends development strides in Adamawa Malami denies terror financing allegations, says claims are politically motivated Ex-anti-corruption boss arrested, detained at Police HQ in high-profile investigation Ukraine, US to meet for third day, agree real progress depends on Russia FG declares zero tolerance for corruption in Immigration Service Russian strikes on Ukraine energy sites trigger heating, water cuts Igbos dont hate Nigeria, theyre just frustrated Ex-defence minister, Aguiyi-ironsi Unimeal App Review: Is It Safe or a Risky Purchase New data exposes Nigeria homes as primary site of abuse against women, girls with 76% prevalence Court remands four foreigners over alleged kidnapping, hostage taking in Ogun With G.O.A.T concert, Wizkid set to shut down TBS Nigerias bronze artists cling to centuries-old techniques Edinyanga Uko & Itoro Okopide: Redefining cultural luxury one business at a time Peace deal with bandits has yielded positive results in Katsina, says Radda Afreximbank moves to fix Africas $5b payment gap with PAPSS cowry Dangote assures of stable fuel supply ahead of Christmas ETO boosts agri-exports, to hit five more states next year Lafarge Africa deepens commitment to community development Jumias data shows Nigerians turning to digital retail to navigate inflation pressures FG begins N185b gas legacy debt repayment Turkish Airlines partners Samsung to launch smart tagged baggage service Troost-Ekong: I am proud of what we achieved with eagles Eagles explain 55-man list as Chelle trims squad before Egypt, Nigeria friendly Ghana draw England, Morocco, Brazil clash as FIFA reveals group opponents 2026 World Cup: All 12 groups revealed Screening committee bars Omisore, six others from Osun APC governorship primary World AIDS Day: ENSACA moves to overcome disruptions, reduce prevalence Abode rewards associates, customers with intl training opportunities CMSN holds project defence, confers fellowship on Ogbonnaya *THE AUTHORITY* Still on Nkechi Linda Ufochukwus Nomination as Nigerias Ambassador Designate Journalism Oxygen of Credible Elections, INEC Chairman Tells Journalists at Book Launch NEPZA Urges FG to Grant 10-Year Tax Exemption to Special Economic Zone Investors Zamfara APC lists condition to accept Gov Lawan into party Malamis Prosecution by EFCC Long Overdue Northern Anti-Corruption Group HCSF advocates for nation-wide service reform at 47th NCE in Kano Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji wins the 2025 women in miining award at Resourcing Tomorrow, London Strategic, robust soil management will sustain agriculture, says Abdullahi Arewa forum calls for Shinkafis arrest, investigation on security threat Breaking: Kaduna Ranks Second-Best State in Ease of Doing Business Ali reportedly confesses to Dauda Lawals N500m alleged smear media campaign targeting Matawalle RE: REPLACE RIBADU WITH EX MILITARY OFFICER AS NSA, SENATOR URGES TINUBU DSS arrests doctor allegedly supplying medical aid to Kwara kidnapping gangs *DAILY TIMES* It Breaches Federal Character: Ndume Faults Tinubus Ambassadorial List, Demands Withdrawal It Violates Trade Laws: NAFDAC Warns Against Importation of Prohibited Food Items MURIC Accuses Media of Sidelining Muslims in Genocide Debate US Court Jails Nigerian-Born Adekoya 20 Years for Bank Fraud Appeal Court upholds order barring VIO from seizing vehicles, imposing fine on drivers Devaluation: PENGASSAN warns of looming brain drain over poor pay Reps ask FG to reverse removal of civic education, computer studies from WAEC portal Federal government approves N185bn to settle long-overdue gas debts Wike-Backed PDP Faction Appoints 16-Man Caretaker Committee for Ekiti Dangote reveals plan to become worlds top fertiliser producer by 2028 CBN governor says Nigerias foreign reserves hit $46.7bn, highest in nearly seven years Rivers Assembly Crisis: Speaker, 16 Lawmakers Dump PDP for APC FG begins N185bn gas debt repayment to boost supply Rivers assembly speaker, 15 others defect from PDP to APC amid deepening party crisis NGX expands market offerings with introduction of commercial paper listings FCT police busts car-snatching syndicate, arrests four robbers Osun Guber Primaries: Omisore, six other aspirants screened out Senate begins debate on bill to expand CBN oversight of fintechs, non-bank institutions Akpabio files 200bn defamation suit against Natasha over sexual harassment claims Senator Yari urges Nigerians to support quality leadership at all levels Police hands over suspected drug dealer, 161kg of seized illicit drugs to NDLEA in Bauchi Okpebholo drops Itua as CPS, appoints Ebojele POMR says Obi did not castigate ADC Wike says Rivers lawmakers who defected to APC did not inform him OPay secures double honours at the tech innovation awards *PREMIUM TIMES* Okonjo-Iweala to speak at EiE Nigerias 15th Anniversary event in Lagos Two military aircraft crash in Niger State Cost of services in Nigerias oil and gas industry is cheapest in Africa PETAN President Abuja City Half Marathon: Kenyas Kephar Namutala, Mercy Jepkemoi emerge 2025 champions Ndume criticises Tinubus govt again, faults new ambassadorial list Nigeria Army rescue 14 kidnapped travellers from Benue forest FCMB Groups nine-month profit climbs more than half to N125.5 billion PT Health Watch: Why Gonorrhoea is becoming harder to treat Lagos Govt partners BHLA, boosts youth creativity with empowerment, mentorship programme at YABATECH Gowon, Walson-Jack, Oborevwori champion good governance as book on Philip Asiodu is launched The inside story of the fake coup in Guinea-Bissau, By Owei Lakemfa Police arrest Kano lawyer prosecuting Ganduje, children in multi-billion naira port ownership scandal Police arrest suspected arms courier in Kwara South Africa to open 2026 World Cup vs Mexico as African teams face big tests AFCON 2025 Countdown: Seven Super Eagles stars on the brink as Chelle prepares final 28-man squad I wasnt forced to retire, Troost-Ekong insists Investing $100 per person in PHC can prevent 90% of child deaths Gates Foundation UPDATED: Alleged Sexual Harassment: Akpabio sues Akpoti-Uduaghan for defamation, demands N200 billion in damages Katsina gov approves five sec schools for Batsari, Wagini Banditry in Rural Katsina (2): The whole arrangement was a farce Malami denies links to terror financing alleged in media report NCDMB unveils $100m equity investment scheme as Nigerian content hits 61% in 2025 Expert links unsafe abortion to rising maternal mortality Wike speaks on defection of Rivers lawmakers to APC Alleged Sexual Harassment: Akpabio sues Akpoti-Uduaghan for defamation, demands N200 billion in damages Reserved Seats Bill: Senate pushes for only six additional womens seats Official INEC chair says public trust, not technology, determines election success Lagos waste agency plans to buy 100 CNG compactor trucks, introduces new billing system At CJID, PREMIUM TIMES health dialogue, minister hails Jigawas healthcare revitalisation drives Reps summon GENCO, DISCO investors over lingering power supply challenges Lagos, NCDMB named Nigerias top reform performers in Ease of doing business Ogun moves to enforce cleaner environment, adopts community service for waste offenders Tonye Cole vs Wike: Court fixes date for case mention Osun 2026: APC disqualifies Omisore, Omoworare, five others Tinubu constitutes boards for NADF, Bank of Agriculture, UBEC Four killed in Borno bomb explosion Painful absence for Nigeria as 2026 World Cup Draw unfolds Reserved Seats Bill: Gender advocate frowns at media reportage of proposed legislation Friday Sermon: Death of Islamic scholars and the prohibition of insulting the dead!, By Murtadha Gusau Lenacapavir injection could drive HIV infections, deaths towards zero Report Segilola Resources sweeps multiple national honours, strenghtens community impact and mining sector leadership Wizkid, Asake announce release date for joint EP CitySports Foundation launches 1,000 Boots Project to empower young footballers Best Online Casinos in Australia 2025 Top real money online casinos with instant payouts & popular pokies Frantz Fanon: Renewing the pathway to an engaged future of civic agency, By Jibrin Ibrahim Painful absence for Nigeria as 2026 World Cup Draw unfolds Ciza, Lord Kez, Thabsie to headline 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa Stop the Policy Overlap: The Senates CETA Amendment threatens Nigerias fiscal reform and industrial stability, By Chudy Uwadiegwu Yuletide: Police ban fireworks, seize million naira worth of knockouts Eterna Plc set to raise N21.52 billion through rights issue Igbos didnt migrate from Jews Anthropologist IGP Petition: My family has destroyed me; Natasha is receiving death threats 2baba Two governors launch joint taskforce to fight insecurity on highway after attack by gunmen Governor Lawal launches Zamfara State 10-year development plan The Frantz Fanon centennial conference 2025, By Jibrin Ibrahim Wines of Canada debuts in the Nigerian market Rivers speaker, 15 lawmakers join APC Kogi Judiciary workers begin indefinite strike over unpaid entitlements Three-year-old girl found dead in Minna four days after going missing Plateau launches disability grants under Renewed Hope Agenda Rivers speaker, 16 lawmakers join APC Cross River APC impeaches its chairman, swears in replacement BREAKING: Rivers speaker, 16 lawmakers join APC Supreme Court strikes out Osuns withheld LG allocations suit, but faults FGs funds seizure OPay secures double honours at the Tech Innovation Awards SFH to facilitate enrollment of 1.9m people living with HIV into health insurance Women leaders push for Special Seats Bill, demand equitable representation Mentally unstable man sets car ablaze inside petrol station Global health funding cuts could cause 16 million child deaths by 2045 Gates Foundation Immigration CG visits Kebbi, assesses checkpoint attack, meets stakeholders Osun 2026: Whats next for Governor Adeleke after his exit from PDP NUT names Jigawa gov best performing governor in educational reforms Boris Johnson says Kemi Badenoch could become UK prime minister US to deny visas to applicants who worked in fact-checking, content moderation Drama as senior lawyers battle for control of Nestoils defence at Appeal Court Eminent West Africans demand release of Guinea-Bissau election results amid military interference Gov Radda greets new Defence 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