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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 4TH JANUARY 2026* *THE NATION* Reps release CTC of Tax laws to public, describe NASS as institution of records Governor Yusuf's planned defection to APC shifted to January 12 Adeleke orders enforcement of Osun LG financial law compliance as NULGE resumes Jan 5  Ondo attack: Terrorists targeted monarch - Eyewitnesses recount New Year raid Mother, son arrested over alleged child ritual plot in Ondo Troops recover large cache of  ammunition in Maiduguri Osun 2026: Oyetola, Basiru, APC leaders strategise for governorship polls Resident doctors vow to resume indefinite strike January 12 EPL: Wolves get first win of season after beating West Ham National Assembly backs Tinubu on local government financial autonomy — Karimi 2027: Rivers Ijaw congress dumps Fubara, backs Wike, pledges loyalty to Tinubu Military uncovers mastermind of recent suicide attacks in North East No investment in education is a gamble -- Shettima Okowa, Otuaro meet, pray for Delta's peace, unity and sustained devt APC presents membership card to Senator Katung in Southern Kaduna Wike to Ateke Tom: stay out of Rivers politics  I will never give up on Nigeria — Gbenga Hashim declares Police confirm abduction of medical doctor in Edo Niger Govt orders schools in security-affected areas to remain closed Imprisoned by ambition: Peter Obi's reckless misreading of politics and power Kidnappers abduct medical doctor in Edo NAF strikes terrorist hideouts across North East, North West 974 Nigerians await deportation in Canada Venezuelan President, wife captured after  U.S. airstrikes, says Trump  Mary Lazarus encourages Moyo Lawal amid leaked tape fallout Uzodimma reaffirms South-East unity, cooperation, support for Tinubu ‎NiMet forecasts 3-day dust haze, sunshine Abia governor's wife welcomes First Baby of Year 2026 Achebe's name inspires us to carry out school projects in Anambra *PUNCH* Ex-major sues Army over alleged forced service after resignation Artist urges cultural preservation Three nabbed over burning of Kwara traditionalist's house US visa: Four African countries ban American citizens Tinubu group coordinator pockets N1.5m donation for needy family Survivor unveils website on mental health PDP, APC trade tackles over Plateau gov's defection ADC membership swells after Obi's defection Private depots hike petrol to N800/litre in Lagos Nigerians spent N130bn on Schengen visa applications - Report Ogun assembly pledges support for maternal health 2027: APC leaders back Fubara, Wike draws battle line New tax will push up cost of healthcare - Doctors Mixed reactions as Trump captures Venezuelan president Private depots raise petrol to N800/litre in Lagos NNPC debt forgiveness: Tinubu deserves to be impeached, says ADC Natasha: Yahaya Bello's senatorial ambition not a threat Kwankwaso not defecting to any party - Loyalists Aviation institute graduates 650 students No sign of life in Lakurawa camps after US strikes — Sokoto residents Plateau LG boss mourns as gunmen kill seven Nigeria, others owe $8.9tn historic debt - World Bank Wema Bank, Guinness gain as NGX rejigs indices IEI shareholders approve N17.5bn recapitalisation plan Investor confidence lifts construction output to N13.83tn Police begin manhunt for abducted Edo brothers Flood: Kaduna community seeks relocation Lagos church feeds 5,000 residents 'N264bn cash withdrawn from banks in November 2025' Resident doctors to resume strike as MoU with FG crumbles UN condemns US attack on Venezuela, calls it 'dangerous precedent' *LEADERSHIP* Ooni Of Ife Ogunwusi Installed As Borno Varsity Chancellor Trump Says US Will 'Run Venezuela' Until Safe Power Transfer Trump Says Maduro Taken To New York As Global Condemnation Mounts Trump To Brief World As US Confirms Venezuelan President Maduro In Custody EPL: Aston Villa Bounce Back With Dominant Win Over Forest PICTORIAL: Troops Recover 12.7mm Ammunition In Borno Drainage JUST-IN: Army Arrests 'Key Coordinator' Of Suicide Bombings In North-East 'My Resignation Was A Matter Of Principle, Not Admission Of Guilt', Kemi Adeosun Speaks On Fake NYSC Certificate Saga Adekunle Gold Makes History As First Artiste To Sell Out Wole Soyinka Centre In Lagos Suspected Thugs Attack Atiku's Ally During Live TV Interview In Rivers Grok Chatbot Under Fire Over Alleged Erotic Images Of Minors 48 Lawmakers, CSOs, Lawyers Plan Meetings To Monitor New Tax Regime Funeral For Anthony Joshua's Late Friends Slated For London Central Mosque Sunday Resident Doctors To Resume Nationwide Strike January 12 Youths Protest At Obaseki's Family Home Over Alleged Disrespect To Benin Palace BREAKING: US 'Captures' Venezuelan President Maduro in Large-scale Strike Ooni Lauds Zulum's Leadership, Vows To Attract Investors To Borno Amid Fresh Allegations, Chris Okafor Takes 1-month Break For Prayer, Vacation With New Wife 5 Things You Don't Know About Red Igbo Cap 2025 In Review: The Social Media Moments That Kept Nigeria Scrolling And Talking All Year *THE SUN* Buddy Group of Schools emerges champion of ULMI tournament US-based security expert floats football/youth development foundation Adeleke lauds NULGE resumption and commends police actions Ex-Anambra senatorial aspirant Nsofor dumps PDP for ADC Issele-Uku Catholic Diocese confirms death of priest during crossover night in Delta Man nabbed for sexual assault of eight-year-old girl in Ibadan Oyo: Makinde approves Prince Olalere as new Onilua of Ilua Benue: Two die as police arrest four cultists, recover weapons Lagos: Violence at Ijora Badia street party, police attacked, hotel vandalised Cross River: Bisong hails Otu's leadership at Carnival Calabar 2025 Delta moves to curb truck crashes on Ogwashi-Uku-Asaba corridor Forum of former councillors in Benue South endorses Olofu for Senate Resident doctors threaten to resume strike Jan 13 Insecurity: Soldiers invade notorious cultists hideout in Delta Banditry, terrorism have no link with Islam - Clerics, others Venezuelan president Maduro captured, flown out of country following 'large scale' US attack - Trump US launches strikes inside Venezuela as Trump intensifies campaign against Maduro, sources say Niger gov't approves conditional re-opening of public, private schools Give back to society, Ajadi urges wealthy Nigerians Ondo youths demand commissioner's resignation amid assault allegation MFM GO's wife gets creative excellence award Veritas University hosts SDG International Conference As Smart BM's Online Profile Grows, Critics Question the Cost of Digital Visibility Foundation launches 'Adopt A Senior Citizen' initiative in Port Harcourt *VANGUARD* Trump hails capture of Maduro as US vows legal 'wrath' Funeral for Anthony Joshua's friends to hold in London mosque on Sunday ‎Kogi Kidnap: 3 dead, 4 hospitalized, 30 still in captivity after N15m ransom Resident doctors to resume strike January 12 NAF sustains airstrikes, cripples terrorists in North-East, North-West Troops name Shariff Umar as coordinator of suicide bombing network in North East Driver's decision that saved Anthony Joshua's life - Lawyer, son We are developing South-East through collaboration - Gov. Uzodinma Minister Adelabu pledges reliable power supply in 2026 Colombia deploys troops to Venezuela border after US attacks Venezuela demands US provide 'proof of life' of Maduro RCCG cleric calls for accountability as nation grapples with tax reforms Archbishop Martins expresses cautious hope amid U.S. military collaboration Military urges Sokoto residents to turn in looted explosives after US airstrikes NiMet forecasts 3-day dust haze, sunshine Maduro 'captured and flown out' of Venezuela - Trump Kwara APC chairman Fagbemi dares Saraki to join party Hope Uzodimma visits Otti, says meeting not political Armed thugs disrupt Arise TV live interview in Rivers; cart away camera, others Police arrest mother, son over alleged conspiracy, money ritual  Venezuela's Maduro declares state of emergency after US attack NDA alerts public on fake admission letters circulating online Canada deports 366 Nigerians as nearly 1,000 face removal *THISDAY* For His Silence over Terorrists Activities in Sokoto, Kukah Must Apologise to Nigerians, World, Says Bishop Fagbohun Trump Announces Capture of Venezuelas Maduro Enugu Community Celebrates Gov. Mbahs Leadership at New Year Cultural Festival Understanding Fubaras Opossum Strategy Megbuwawon: How I Turned Survival into Healthcare Revolution Whither Kogi Government in Security Flares in Kogi West Krystal Chanchangi:I FoundPeace Promoting Unity, Culture MudiAfrica, AngeloGalasso Grace Grand Opening of Savile Row Ebalunode:Hospitality Business in Nigeria Expanding, But New Entrants Face Challenges Grandeur of Calabar Carnival Why Adekunle Golds National TheatreConcert Was More Than Music 2026:New Pressures, EmergingOpportunities for Live Bands How Will Cardoso and CBN Fare in 2026 How 2025 Taught Us to Turn Debt into Wealth Rite Foods Reiterates Focus on Social Impact JMG Reaffirms Growth Strategy, Energy Efficiency Goal SBI Media, TECNO Commit to Youth Empowerment Projects in Lagos Benefits of New Tax Laws for Nigerians Powering Africapitalism Beyond Public Office, Kemi Adeosun Reflects on Tax Reform, Social Impact Scalability of Nigerian Telecoms Sector in 2025: What Glo Did Differently Adebajo: Nigeria Needs Clear, Credible Policies to Attract FDIs Mercedes-Benz at CES 2026: Showcasing Digital Innovations With Leading Partners 2026 Energy Solutions: JGO PresentsEVs, Customised Charging Solutions Firm Launches 24- hour Food Service in Lagos amid Shifting Demand Uche Olowu:FG Should Monitor Progress, TweakNew Tax Laws Where Necessary RMB Backs Nigerias Gas Transition with $285m Deal Because PDP Lacks a Tony Anenih Today Super Eagles: Vista Bright for Fourth AFCON Glory Dessers Returns to Club as Alebiosu, Nnadi Sit Out Training Chelle Paid in Full as Players Await AFCON Bonuses Osayi-Samuel Describes Reece James A Total Package Monimichelle Commends Gov Diris Giant Strides in Bayelsa Sports Goldberg Captures Super Eagles Momentum with New Commercial Man City Host Chelsea on SuperSport Live Amid Marescas Fallout Kwankwaso Considers Joining Atiku, Obi in ADC Wike, Fubara Resume Feud, Minister Slams Governor for Allegedly Calling Him Barking Dog CBN: Rising NPLs Threat to Banks Profitability, Credit Availability INEC Staff Must Work to Earn Public Trust, Says Amupitan Loans in Budget Are from Past Administrations, Kaduna Govt Explains Suspected KidnappersDemand N450m Ransom for Release of TraditionalRuler, Son, Others in Kwara Northern Senators,Almakura, Deputy Senate President, JibrinMourn Akwashiki Alleged N9bn Fraud: Ex-AGF, Malami, Son, Wife Know Fate on Bail January 7 Okoya Offers Free Cancer Screening to Mark 86th Birthday 2027: Igbo Group Vows Support for Tinubus Re-election Adighije: APC Isnt Seeking a One-Party State, Says Tinubu On Right Track Deputy Speaker, Kalu Advocates Honesty, Integrity in Politics ADC to Keyamo: Dont Mock Atiku While Hiding MuslimMuslim Ticket Adeleke Hails Osuns 100% Score in Fiscal Transparency Report Popoola Identifies Leadership as Bane of Nigerias Development, Unveils Grace Rock Church NAF Loses Link with UAV During Routine Operation, Coordinates Response, Recovery Effort Family, Foundation Mark Second Anniversary of Annie Okonkwos Passing EFCC Tackles Bala Mohammed over Claims Politicians Influencing Investigations, Prosecution Anthony Joshuas Driver Arraigned, Remanded Gombe Govt Disburses N14m to Families of 7 Deceased Journalists Kwankwaso, Gov. Yusuf Supporters in Legal Tussle over NNPP Leadership Rivers Executive Council Approves N1.8trn 2026 Appropriation Bill Ex-Guber Aspirant Tackles FG over New Tax Laws Omokiri Tackles Peter Obi Over Criticism of New Tax Laws *DAILY TRUST* Kemi Adeosun: I Could Have Stayed as Minister but Chose to Fight Allegations in Court AFCON: Senegal survive Sudan scare, advance into quarter-final Lagos Govt constitutes committee to demolish razed 23-storey building Kwankwaso rejects defection talks US charges Venezuelan President, Wife with drug trafficking ADC: NNPC Debt Waiver Enough to Warrant Tinubus Impeachment Troops arrest alleged mastermind of Maiduguri mosque bombing Gunmen kidnap medical doctor, brother in Edo Kwankwasiyya movement not one mans creation Dangwani Rep caucus sets up panel to probe altered tax laws Yilwatda Confirms Fubara as APC Leader in Rivers Maduro captured as US launches airstrikes in Venezuela Mutfwangs defection to APC a betrayal of public trust PDP CAF appoints Cameroon, Tunisia referees for Nigeria vs Mozambique INEC Denies Releasing Timetable for 2027 General Election Kano politics: Kwankwaso vs Yusuf How Nigerian prisons became tuberculosis hotbeds 20,000 Islamic scholars from Saudi, USA, others for confab in Nigeria Stop CBNs powers to void bank licences Lawyer EFCC denies political persecution of Bala Mohammed What Abba is trying to do worse than what Rimi did to Aminu Kano Senator Hanga Democracy under tax siege Rift traceable to Abba Tsaya da kafar ka movement Analyst KwankwasoYusuf rift could reshape Kano politics Dukawa NAFs unmanned aerial plane crashes in Niger Ex-Power Minister Hosts 7th Annual Quranic Recitation Competition My ambition was to be captain Major-Gen. David Jemibewon (rtd) IN THE NEWS: Tinubu, Malami, Obi, Anthony Joshua, Abba Yusuf, Yahaya Bello in the spotlight From misconception to explorationthe quote that feeds the mind Rethinking Nigerias energy future A political party of particular concern The ethical face of the renewed tax laws Need to halt killing of journalists 2026: Films, music, stars, moments that will matter One assembly, 2 deaths: Story of Kanos late lawmakers Wadata: Inside Makurdis oldest Hausa settlement 2025 our worst year in decade Farmers Nigeria produces 624,103 tonnes of NPK fertiliser Kano to vaccinate 5.5m livestock Taraba establishes Livestock Development Commission Nigerias major sporting competitions in 2026 Super Eagles, be wary of Mambas of Mozambique Nigerias major sporting competitions in 2026 *NEW TELEGRAPH* Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare No Investment In Education Is Risk, Says Shettima Benue Police Arrest Four Notorious Cultists Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare Igbo Must Align With The Centre, Says Orji Kalu, Mbah Edo Police Confirms Abduction Of Doctor, Brother In Auchi Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare Trump: US Captures Venezuelan President In Large Scale Return Explosives From US Airstrikes, Military Urges Sokoto Residents FGs Plan To Cancel NNPCL Debt Unconstitutional ADC Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare Ghanians Steal 5th Edition Of 10km Owan Marathon Race Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare Resident Doctors To Commence Nationwide Strike January 12 Anthony Joshua Returns To UK For Burial Of Friends Killed In Ogun Crash Benin Youths Protest Against Obaseki Family Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare Group Ratifies State, Diaspora Directors To Bolster 2027 Elections Preparation Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare Venezuelan President, Wife Indicted In New York On Narco-Terrorism Charges Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare Rivers: Political Thugs Disrupt Arise Interview, Seize News Gears In Obio/Akpor Ex-Benue Speaker, Uba Dumps PDP, Joins APCOver Alleged Neglect 2027: Group Renames Advocacy For Yayis Govship Bid Partnership: LSSTF CEO Appreciate Donors, Corporate Partners Gov AbdulRazaq Flags Off Emblem Appeal Fund Week Yoruba Diaspora Group Hails US-Nigeria Security Pact Shettima Arrives Maiduguri For Kashim Ibrahim University Convocation Modok Partners Clapperbie To Launch Screenwriting Software In Africa, SPA Masterclass Nigerian Army Denies Allegations Of Allowance Non-Payment, Extortion By Troops In Ogun Okoya Unveils Medical Outreach For Community To Mark 86th Birthday Nigerian Army Rescues 31 Kidnap Victims, Arrests 17 Suspects No Peace In Nigeria, If Boko Haram Is Not Cleared From Lake Chad Zulum Nigerian Army Denies Allegations Of Allowance Non-Payment, Extortion By Troops In Ogun Tax Reform Aligns Nigeria With Global Best Practices NDYC JUST-IN: Gov Yusuf Mondays Defections To APC Shifted Anthony Joshua Accident: Ogun Police Arraign Lexus SUV Driver Fubara, Rivers Exco Approves N1.85trn 2026 Budget Proposal NDA Disowns Fake Admission Letters For 77 Regular Course, Warns Public Nigerian Army Denies Allegations Of Allowance Non-Payment, Extortion By Troops In Ogun MXT Capital Launches Innovative Savings Platform To Empower Everyday Investors Top 15 Weekly Business News Roundup For Latest Nigeria News Enugu Community Celebrates Mbahs Leadership At New Year Cultural Festival Kebbi Govt. Approves 650m For Procurement, Installation Of 15MVA Transformer Okpe Union Berates Itsekiri Leaders Over Bogus Claims On Territories Kidnappers Place N450m Ransom On Kwara Monarch, Son, Others Were Yet To Release Timetable For 2027 General Elections INEC Jang Backs PDPs Unity As Mutfwang Dumps Party For APC Wike Is Working To Destroy Not Only Bauchi But Nigerian Democracy SSG Youth Fidelity Bank Appoints Onwughalu As Chairman *BLUE PRINT* Kano: Group warns against political Interference, accuses Kwankwaso of undermining democracy What Anthony Joshua lost at scene of accident Uncle Breaking: U.S. files terrorism, drug-related charges against captured Venezuelas President Canada goes tough on Nigerians, deports 366 2026: Medical doctors set date to resume nationwide strike Funeral prayers for Anthony Joshuas friends announced Anambra: Golibe festival thrills Onitsha youths 2025: Osimhen matches Messi S3xual misconduct: Pastor Chris Okafor steps aside as PFN weighs sanctions AFCON 2025: CAF set to test new match ball What Anthony Joshua did before auto crash Driver Kano: SAPZ trains journalists on behaviour change communication to combat malnutrition US reveals what next after capture of Venezuela President Maku to civil servants: Embrace hard work to excel in life Breaking: Trumps US invades Venezuela, captures President, wife 2026 a year of choices, mercy,divine turn-round Apostle Kure FCT: Bwari celebrates cultural festival with fanfare 2026: DICON D7G urges Nigerians to back Tinubus security drive Domestic equity market opens year in bullish run, gains N561bn Taraba declares Karim-Lamido area of Special Security Concern LASTMA sacks 5, demotes 9, launches 2026 operational refinement *GUARDIAN* Trump says US will run Venezuela after Maduro seized in military raid Trump shares image of handcuffed, blindfolded Maduro as global reaction grows Celtic lose to Rangers as pressure mounts on manager Nancy Nicolas Maduro: From bus driver to iron-fisted leader Actress Anita Josephs ex-husband, Mc Fish, denies being a gold digger, blasts critics Is Venezuela a world power' What you should know Suicide Bombing: Military identifies Umar as key coordinator in Northeast Police arrest three suspects for burning idol worshippers house in Ilorin Education is never a gamble VP Shettima Foundation launches Adopt a Senior Citizen initiative in Port Harcourt Your guide to starting 2026 well You are truly a reformer, Ooni of Ife tells Borno gov Nnamani denies apologising to Peter Obi I will never give up on Nigeria Hashim Chile condemns US military action, calls for peaceful Venezuela solution Gombe students hail Inuwa over establishment of two GSU campuses NASS will empower Tinubu to stop looting of LGA fund Senator Karimi Trump says Maduro will be taken to New York as EU, Russia, Brazil condemn action Niger: NDLEA rehabilitates 299 drug addicts in 2025 2027: Wike urges Ateke Tom to steer clear of politics The United States history of intervening in Latin America Individuals from Southeast exploiting market fires for ethnic agenda Sanwo-Olus aide Taraba-born shuttler Blessing Isaac to represent Nigeria in All-Africa championship Makinde approves new monarch for Oyo community Trump claims US strikes in Venezuela, says Maduro captured Centre faults Tinubus economic growth claims, says Nigerians worse off 48 federal lawmakers, CSOs, lawyers to meet on new tax regime in Enugu, Kano Thugs storm Rivers hotel, disrupt live Arise TV interview Anthony Joshua arrives Stansted Airport, London, on private jet NDA alerts public on fake admission letters in circulation I am the President General of single mothers, says Iyabo Ojo NiMet forecasts three-day dust haze, sunshine CAF names all-Cameroonian officials for Nigeria, Mozambique clash Mother, son arrested over attempted child ritual in Ondo Bello urges APC members to back Tinubu as Kogi begins electronic registration Ex-SSG denies fraud allegation by Bauchi governor The business of storytelling: Ruth Kadiri on why Nollywood must invest in structure, not just stars ADC calls Tinubus NNPCL debt write-off unconstitutional, warns of revenue loss The last minutes: Anthony Joshua visits funeral home, pays final respects to Sina, Latif Club raises funds for ICT skills centre at charity ball Governor Sani has not borrowed funds to finance projects commissioner Grok faces backlash over alleged generation of erotic images involving minors 2026, a turning point for new opportunities, national unity Betta Edu In Pictures: Uzodimma visits Otti, declares Southeast govs resolve to develop zone Russia records biggest territorial gains in Ukraine in 2025 Broos set for AFCON reunion with Cameroon as South Africa eye quarter-final spot Despite defeat, Jake Paul pays tribute to Joshuas late crew Ogun crash: Anthony Joshua swapped seat before crash, says driver DWI warns against alleged political vendetta, accuses EFCC of politicisation Resident doctors to resume nationwide strike January 12 Awka community condemns Soludos outburst over Bianca Ojukwus chieftaincy title Behind US airstrike scene in Jabo: How Lakurawa insurgents emerged in Sokoto Soldiers disobey defence minister, mount roadblock in South East HURIWA Customs, NDLEA intercept 30.1kg of cocaine on Marshall Islands-flagged vessel at Apapa Port Grammy life achievement award on Fela, long overdue, richly deserved global validation FG charts path to $1 trillion GDP through strategic reforms, investment mobilisation Injured Dessers leaves Super Eagles Camp Fans clamour for New Jay Jay Okocha in Super Eagles 56 cheers for Governor Ahmed Aliyu *THE AUTHORITY* Army busts cult gang, recovers 13 pump-action rifles in Delta Unilateral cancellation of NNPCs 5.57tn, $1.42bn debts by Tinubu unconstitutional ADC Mouka celebrates 71 new births across Nigeria, partners Lagos Eno reaffirms Akwa Iboms support for Tinubus administration Plateau State Governor Mutfwang formally defects to APC *SAHARA REPORTER* EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Revenue Agency FIRS Chairman Zach Adedeji Plans Lavish Birthday In Dubai With Seyi Tinubu, Others Amid Tax Controversies BREAKING: Terrorists Storm Plateau State Community At Night, Kill Seven Residents, Several Others Missing BREAKING: Bandits Burn Two Vehicles, Abduct All Passengers On DanjibgaKalgo Road In Zamfara BREAKING: Military Combat Drone Crashes In Kontagora Forest In Niger State BREAKING: Abuja Court Adjourns Hearing On Ex-AGF Malamis Bail Application To January 7 Kogi Youths Teargassed While Protesting Rampant Killings, Kidnappings, Deserted Communities BREAKING: Kwara Public School Teachers Protest Over Salary Disparity, Exclusion From 30% Peculiar Allowance Bauchi Governor Mohammed Accuses Minister Wike Of Plotting To Put Fire In His State, Says Tinubu Surrounded By Hooligans, Charlatans BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Kwara Monarch, Son During New Years Eve Palace Attack, Shoot Queen Gunmen Attack Plateau Community On New Years Eve, Kill 7, Burn Houses Terrorists Attack, Burn Down Police Station In Ondo Community On New Years Day BREAKING: Peter Obi, Other South-East Leaders Officially Join ADC In Enugu BREAKING: Adamawa Churches Cancel Crossover Services As CAN Issues Alert On Terror Attack Threats BREAKING: Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Adamawa Communities, Kill 14 Residents, Set Ablaze Shops, Food Stores BREAKING: Malamis Son Suddenly Falls Ill, Rushed To Kuje Prison Clinic Amid N8.7Billion Fraud Charges Against Family Natasha Condoles With Anthony Joshua, Calls for Immediate Road Safety Reforms BREAKING: Malami To Stay In Kuje Prison VIP Cell Refurbished By Abba Kyari Over Alleged N8.7Billion Money Laundering BREAKING: Several Persons Abducted In Renewed Terror Attack In Kogis Yagba West BREAKING: Court Remands Ex-Attorney-General Malami, Son In Kuje Prison, Fixes January 2 For Bail Hearing Lawless Nigerian Policemen In Delta Command Brutalise, Detain Woman For Days Over Alleged Possession Of Condom Explosion Rocks Kebbi General Hospital, Damages Building As Police Launch Probe BREAKING: Seven Nigerian Journalists Killed, Others Injured In Gombe-Yola Road Crash EXCLUSIVE: Over 30 Women, Children Displaced By Bandits Share Single Room At Unofficial Zamfara IDP Camp BREAKING: Nigerian-British Boxing Star Anthony Joshua Involved In Road Accident In Ogun, Two Killed BREAKING: Nigerian Court Declares Local Govts Autonomous, Ends State Control Of Universal Basic Education Funds BREAKING: Living Faith Church Pastor Kidnapped By Bandits In Kogi BREAKING: Bandits Attack Kogi Community, Abduct Two Residents BREAKING: Pastor Chris Okafor Publicly Apologises To Nollywood Actress Doris Ogala, Kneels Before Church Over Marriage Dispute Eyo Masquerades Assault Residents As Festival Turns Violent In Lagos Adamawa Governor Fintiri Cancels Civil Service Recruitment Over Widespread Irregularities, Extortions How Senator Oshiomhole Humiliated Labour Icon, Pa Michael Imoudu In Death, Blocked Burial Funds Daughter BREAKING: Bandits Abduct Five Travellers Along Ogbe-Egbe Road In Kogi, One Other Injured EXCLUSIVE: How Bauchi Governors Nephew Allegedly Used Courts, Lawyers To Remand EFCC Witness In 4.6Billion Fraud Case EXCLUSIVE: Lagos Paid Tinubu-Linked Alpha-Beta Firm 213Billion Commission In Last Two Years Sources BREAKING: SGF George Akume Marries Queen Zaynab, Formerly Married To Ooni Of Ife EXCLUSIVE: Over 50 Military Officers, Civilians Detained By DIA For Months Over Alleged Plot To Topple Tinubu Govt, Families Denied Access EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu-Linked Alpha-Beta Firm Sets Lagos 2026 Tax Target At 2.8Trillion, More Than Double Previous Revenue U.S. Coordinated With National Security Adviser Offices To Strike ISIS-linked Terrorist Targets Inside Nigeria BREAKING: Trump Says U.S. Carried Out Strikes On Terrorists In Nigeria EXCLUSIVE: How Bauchi Governor Hid Key EFCC Witness, Urged Nephew Duguri To Flee to Egypt In 4.6Billion Fraud Case Sources Bandits Impose N8Million Levy On Zamfara Community Over Killing Of Commander Five Killed, 35 Injured In Suicide Bombing At Maiduguri Mosque BREAKING: Explosion Rocks Mosque At Borno Market; Several Worshippers Feared Killed, Injured BREAKING: Two Kano State Lawmakers Die Hours Apart, Officials Confirm BREAKING: Nigerian Soldiers Attack Police During Patrol In Kwara; One Officer Injured, Three Suspects Arrested BREAKING: Nigerian Govt Files Money Laundering, Illegal Funds Concealment Charges Against Ex-AGF Malami, Son Adamawa Governor Grants Pardon To Farmer, Sunday Jackson, Sentenced To Death For Killing Herder Retired General Detained For 64 Days Sues Nigerian Army, Others For Compulsory Retirement; Seeks Over 200Billion In Damages Nigerian Government To Spend N195billion On Amnesty Programme In Three Years Ebonyi Man Arrested In 2012 For Allegedly Resembling Murder Suspect Rots In Aba Prison For 13 Years Without Trial Tinubu's 2026 Budget Buries Next Generation Of Nigerians In Debts ADC Warns BREAKING: Nigeria Police Release Nollywood Actress Doris Ogala To TIB Leader As Pastor Okafor Kneels To Beg Her For Peace EXCLUSIVE: IGP Egbetokun Didnt Demobilise Presidential Escort, Officers Lodged In Lagos Hotels Near Tinubu's Residence EXCLUSIVE: How Kwara Assembly Suspended Lawmaker Over Alleged Audio Leak To Speakers Political Opponent EXCLUSIVE: New NMDPRA CEO Aliyu Mohammed Linked To Kaduna Refinery Collapse EXCLUSIVE: Tinubus VIP Police Withdrawal Directive Fails As Officers Disguise As Vigilantes And Private Drivers, Pay Bribes To Resume Duty Ex-Aide Accuses Tinubus Junior Defence Minister Matawalle Of Using Police Hit Squad, Colluding With Bandits In Zamfara 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 *PREMIUM TIMES* AFCON 2025: Senegal book first quarter-final ticket with comeback win over Sudan MOVIE REVIEW: Is Colour of Fire really worth watching Kemi Adeosun attempts to mislead public again on NYSC certificate scandal Police arrest three suspects over burning of traditional religion practitioners house EXCLUSIVE: Islamic cleric detained over alleged link to coup plot against President Tinubu Nigerian Army uncovers suicide bombing network, identifies key coordinator Why AFCON 2025 has the football world watching again Yilwatda declares Fubara leader of APC in Rivers, gives condition for support in 2027 Gunmen abduct medical doctor, brother in Edo Nigeria Army foils attack in Plateau, kills five terrorists Official Gunmen kill seven in overnight attack on Plateau community Niger State to partially reopen schools weeks after mass abduction forced shutdown Enos disclosure awakens concerns around arbitrary contract awards in violation of procurement laws Bayelsa gets new police commissioner Wike speaks on chances of Fubara winning second term Suspected thugs storm Rivers hotel, disrupt AriseTV live broadcast Nigerian Air Force intensifies airstrikes in North-East, North-West, kills many terrorists Fidelity Bank appoints new board chairperson Trump says Maduro captured as US launches large-scale attack on Venezuela FirstBank hosts Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, leads conversation on economic growth The politics, tragedies, urbanisation drives that put Lagos in spotlight in 2025 Aftermath of Katsina Economic and Investment Summit, By Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed Kidnappers demand 450 million ransom to free Kwara traditional ruler, son, others PDP describes Governor Mutfwangs defection as betrayal of public mandate Plateau Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, speaks on decision to join APC, backs Tinubu Dunsin Oyekan features Pastor Adeboye in new single Amen MOVIE REVIEW: Koleoso 8 is a franchise that refused to bow out gracefully Ogun police charge 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