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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 5TH JANUARY 2026* *THE NATION* EPL: Chelsea score stoppage-time equaliser at Man City Ondo police arrest 'fleeing motorcycle thieves' in Edo, recover stolen bike Gunmen demand N200m ransom for kidnapped brothers in Edo Tears, tributes at Anthony Joshua's friends' funeral prayer in London Timini Egbuson, Dakore lose father Oyo police arrest three over alleged cement diversion in Ibadan 2027: Rivers APC in Ahoada West pledges loyalty to Wike NDDC vows to complete reclamation, road projects in Rivers Terrorists' attack on Niger communities cruel, nefarious - Bago Correctional Service faults report of tuberculosis outbreaks in custodial centres across Nigeria Nigeria ready to trade under AfCFTA preferential terms — Oduwole Police arrest two over killing of three women in Adamawa Lawan mourns victims of Nguru boat mishap, calls for improved water safety Tinubu felicitates Kano Governor, Yusuf, at 63 Tinubu orders security chiefs to hunt down terrorists behind Niger killings PTAD disbursed N55.9 billion for pension arrears NDLEA arrests 22 Indians over cocaine shipment ECOWAS, AU express concern over US seizure of Venezuela's president FG withdraws criminal defamation case against Akpoti-Uduaghan FG has shown commitment to resolving Ogoni injustices, says Fubara NEMA confirms 25 dead, 14 missing in Yobe boat mishap Two injured as bus crashes into truck in Lagos NCC decries scarcity of learning materials for visually impaired Union dismisses corruption claim against FERMA board Otti moves to immortalise First House Speaker Jaja Wachuku JUST IN: 16 feared dead in Jigawa canoe mishap World Braille Day: First Lady urges authorities to strengthen inclusion policies Tinubunomics never promised instant abundance — Budget Office DG *PUNCH* Women journalists seek support for PWDs Falana slams judges freeing alleged security funds looters 2027: Ijaw youths back Fubara, warn Wike Sanwo-Olu's aide preaches tolerance, support for govt Kwara lawmaker faults suspension, pay freeze Anglican bishop calls for credible Ekiti, Osun polls Fatal crash: Anthony Joshua's friends' funeral holds in London APC welcomes Kaduna senator, Tambuwal's ally dumps PDP Pope, ECOWAS seek stability as Venezuela gets interim president 30 Plateau residents killed in two weeks - Ex-deputy speaker Tinubu, Rwanda president hold talks in France Tinubu celebrates Kano gov at 63 ahead of defection Akpabio: FG drops defamation charges against Natasha Lagos pledges continued reward for outstanding workers Tinubu orders manhunt as terrorists kill over 40 in Niger Soldiers kill eight terrorists in Borno, Kogi, free hostages Bandit attacks: Kebbi, Kwara reopen schools 2027: ADC faction inaugurates committee for congresses Disbursed student loan hits N161bn — NELFUND Lagos plans N7bn jetty, housing schemes at Oworonshoki Obi not negotiating for Atiku's running mate slot — Obidient coordinator PDP leaders set conditions for reconciliation as crisis lingers Court orders NNPC to disclose details of $3bn crude-for-cash loan *LEADERSHIP* Federal Government Withdraws Criminal Charge Against Senator Natasha 'I Am Among Those Marked For Elimination By Airstrikes' — Sheikh Gumi Alleges Tinubu Meets Kagame In Paris After Days Out Of Public View 2027: We'll follow Wike's instruction— Rivers APC Tinubu Vows Justice For Niger Market Attack Victims, Orders Rescue Of Abductees Yuletide: Coalition Lauds Kalu's South-East Peace Initiative JUST-IN: 25 Passengers Die, 13 Rescued, 14 Missing As Boat Capsizes In Yobe Critics Of 'Tinubunomics' Mixing Revenue With Debt, Says Federal Government Ethnic Youth Groups Endorse New Tax Regime, Call For Unity Lagos CP Orders Probe Of Pastor Chris Okafor Over Sex Scandal Allegations *THE SUN* Northern Governors condemn Niger Market attack, mourn Yobe boat tragedy Gunmen demand N200m ransom for kidnapped brothers as robbers kill POS operator in Edo NDLEA intercepts illicit drugs in coffee sachets, detains 22 Indians over cocaine shipment Sheikh Gumi: I was listed for elimination during US airstrikes in Sokoto Inmates with TB are placed on treatment immediately, says NCoS Gov. Okpebholo applauds performing Road Contractors, warn others on project delays Yuletide: Road users laud Tinubu, FERMA over Enugu-Anambra highway repairs Otti lauds Abia community for establishment of technology centre SERAP urges Tinubu to probe 'missing' N128bn in power ministry, NBET Osun LG: APC warns public against impostors, says Lawal remains duly elected chairman Abia North: We must live together in love, peace - Senator Orji Kalu charges communities Buddy Group of Schools emerges champion of ULMI tournament US-based security expert floats football/youth development foundation 73rd Eyo Festival: When Lagos turned white Ajadi celebrates Oyo PDP 'Chairman of Chairmen' Femi Falowo on birthday Pro-Tinubu group lauds Deputy Speaker's PISE project over peaceful Yuletide *VANGUARD* 25 dead, 14 missing in Yobe boat mishap Kidnappers of 2 brothers in Edo demand N200m ransom NDLEA detains 22 Indians over Ship laden with cocaine Troops arrest native doctor, 12 other suspects in Delta Operatives storm Borno terrorists' route, kill 5, free abducted civilians Troops kill 23 bandits in Kano Fire guts Mopol 13 office in Makurdi New Year Bloodshed In Niger state: 42 killed in deadly terror attack 2027: Wike urges other states to replicate Rivers rainbow coalition for Tinubu Anthony Joshua's accident, personal journey to God's mercy - Pastor Adeboye Northern governors condemn Niger market attack, mourns Yobe boat tragedy AGF directs CAC to undo illegal filings on Abuja firms Rivers Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu defects to APC, registers in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Death toll rises to 80 as US invasion of Venezuela sparks global tension Gov Diri assures Bayelsa residents of regular power supply Oyo APC vows to expose more corruption in Makinde's govt Army intercepts, destroys armoury of high-profile criminal in Taraba Trump threatens new Venezuela leader if she fails to cooperate with US Ghana condemns US military action in Venezuela, calls for release of President Maduro Northern Governors condemn Niger market attack, mourn Yobe boat tragedy Army foils bandits' movement, neutralises three in Kogi Venezuela military tells population to resume normal activities NRS boss alerts security agencies over rumours of anti-tax protests *THISDAY* Terrorists Raid Two Niger LGAs, Kill Over 30 Villagers POWER STRUGGLE AND KANOS GAME OF THRONES OUTLOOK FOR 2026 BETWEEN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE AND THE FEDERATION ACCOUNT Leadership Legacy in Theodore Orjis Lineage Wike vs Makinde: Who Blinks First Growing Influence of Mudashiru Obasa When Orji Uzoh Kalu Brightened the Christmas of His Constituents Zaynab George Akume: An Unexpected Union HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMINU TAMBUWAL Kudos as Erudite Scholar, Bolaji Akinyemi, Turns 84 Jumoke Akindeles Declaration for Ondo South and Her Chances Tayo Amusan: Quiet Influence, Global Business Impact Allen Onyemas 2026 Playbook for an African Hub John Obayuwana and the Rise of Polo Limited as Nigerias Luxury Powerhouse Cracks Widen Between Abubakar Suleiman and Bukola Saraki How Governor Sanwo-Olu Emerged as the Poster Boy of Governors Umar Abdullahi and the Quiet Rewriting of Corporate Reward Habeeb Okunola Receives Prestigious Philanthropist Award A Memorable School Reunion Table Aesthetics Reliving the National Theatres Celebration of Creativity Detty December Fest Marks LagosRedefinition of Year-End Music Culture Loud Whispers with Joseph Edgar From Sound to Structure, NigeriasArts Industry Finds Its Economic Spine Why New Years Resolutions Still Matter St. Ives Hospital Closes 2025 with African Royalty Party Foundation Launches to Empower Youths, Women in Ajegunle NIGERIAS REDESIGNATION AS CPC GoodFellas Intl Club Nibo holds Charity Ball , Raises Funds for Innovative Technology Skills Devt Centre Reforms Meet Politics in aHigh-stakes Economic Year Elumelu, Seplat, and the Price of Owning the Oil Reflecting on the Anthony Joshua Crash 2027: Opposition Still Has It All to Do Biodun Jeyifo:A Radical Humanist at 80 10-Man Mali Edge Tunisia in Shootouts to Reach Qfinals Chelle Locks out Content Creatorsfrom Eagles Training in Morocco Ola Aina Returns to Action as Forest Slump at Villa Park Anthony Joshua Returns to the UK after Fatal Crash in Nigeria Trump: We Will Run Venezuela Until We Can Do Safe, Proper, Judicious Transition Kwankwaso: Ill Only Join Any Party If Im Offered Presidential or VP Ticket Yilwatda Clarifies APCs Position on Rivers, Confirms Fubara as the Partys Leader Police Avert Deadly Attack on ARISE NEWS Crew, Others in Rivers State Banks Recapitalisation Raises GTCO, Zenith, UBA, 10 Others Market Cap to N16.14tn in 2025 Asaba to Honour Distinguished Sons, Daughters With Chieftaincy Title Anthony Joshua Escaped Death after Swapping Seats, Says Report, Friends Funeral Holds Today in London Again, Gunmen Invade Plateau Village, Kill Seven, Injure Others House Releases Tax Reforms Acts for Scrutiny to Address Discrepancy Controversy Resident Doctors Threaten to Resume Strike January 12 Nigerias Future Wont Be Handed over to Mediocrity, Impunity, Misrule, Gbenga Hashim Insists Shettima: Investment in Education Never a Gamble, But Conscious Plan for Better Future Joint Task Force Names Shariff Umar as Coordinator of Suicide Bombing Network in North-east Karimi: National Assembly Will Back Tinubu on Recovery of Trillions of Naira Stolen LG Funds 2027: Saraki Free to Rejoin APC Whenever He Deems Fit, Says Party Chieftain, Ex-envoy Niger Orders Schools in Unsecured Places to Remain Closed, Gives Conditions for Reopening of Others Ooni Lauds Zulums Leadership Style, Vows to Attract Investors to BornoMichael Olugbode in Abuja Creative Industry:The Road Ahead Oyebanji Courting Ekitis Ex-governors to Strengthen Governance Seyi Tinubu Gradually Stepping Into the Light *DAILY TRUST* Kwara Lawmaker: I Was Suspended for Refusing to Pray for Speakers Govship Bid AFCON: Diaz winner sends Morocco into quarter-final Rights Advocate Condemns Alleged Assault on Women Protesters In Kwara Niger Market Attack: Tinubu Orders Manhunt As Death Toll Hits 50 Air Force kills 23 bandits fleeing Kano 5 killed, 13 injured in Plateau road crash 25 die, 14 missing as boat capsizes in Yobe Nigeria saving N10trn annually from subsidy removal Ogun senator Bandits Invade Niger Market, Kill 30, Abduct Many US will look to tap Venezuelas oil reserves Trump CIG Motors, Executive Director clash over exit from company Reps release Tax Acts amid gazette discrepancy claims Ill be buried politically if Fubara wins second term Wike Three arrested for allegedly burning traditionalists house in Kwara PDP Suspends Rivers Chairman For Supporting Wike Kwankwaso to Gov Yusuf: Drop govship for us and go Presidents capture: US will run Venezuela indefinitely, says Trump AFCON: Mali defeat Tunisia on penalties to reach quarter finals *NEW TELEGRAPH* Bago Condemns Terrorists Attack On Niger Communities Fire Raze MOPOL 13 PMF Office, Armoury In Benue World Braille Day: NCC Renews Commitment To Fair, Balanced, Human-Centred Copyright System 25 Dead, 14 Missing In Yobe Boat Accident NEMA Tinubu Orders Military, Police, DSS To Hunt Down Terrorists Behind Kasuwan Daji Attack World Braille Day: NCC Renews Commitment To Fair, Balanced, Human-Centred Copyright System Niger Attack: Tinubu Orders Military, Police, DSS To Hunt Down Terrorists Birthday: Tinubu Hails Gov Yusuf For Upholding Aminu Kanos Ideals US Strike: AU Calls For Restraint, Dialogue In Venezuelas Attack Osun, Ekiti Guber Polls: Cleric Urges FG, INEC To Respect Sacredness Of Ballot World Braille Day: NCC Renews Commitment To Fair, Balanced, Human-Centred Copyright System Wike: Ill Not Allow Myself To Be Buried Politically FG Withdraws Criminal Charge Against Natasha Bagos Dumps PDP For APC World Braille Day: NCC Renews Commitment To Fair, Balanced, Human-Centred Copyright System SEC To Intensify Market Enforcement In 2026 Under ISA Allegations Of Terrorism Against Bauchi Gov, Insult To State Aide Zamfara APC Distributes Materials To Commence E-Registration Embrace Hard Work To Excel In Your Career, Maku Urges Civil Servants World Braille Day: NCC Renews Commitment To Fair, Balanced, Human-Centred Copyright System Kwankwaso Gives Conditions To Defect To APC I Stand By My Political Views On Obi Nnamani Kwara Directs School Reopening Monday World Braille Day: NCC Renews Commitment To Fair, Balanced, Human-Centred Copyright System Anti-Terrorism: Ex-AGF Aondoakaa Urges US Airstrikes On Terrorists In Benue World Braille Day: NCC Renews Commitment To Fair, Balanced, Human-Centred Copyright System Tinubunomics Not Promise Of Instant Abundance Taminu Tells Critics Gov Mohammed Pays Tribute to Late Tanko, Hails Enduring Legacy World Braille Day: NCC Renews Commitment To Fair, Balanced, Human-Centred Copyright System World Braille Day: NCC Renews Commitment To Fair, Balanced, Human-Centred Copyright System Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare World Braille Day: NCC Renews Commitment To Fair, Balanced, Human-Centred Copyright System World Braille Day: NCC Renews Commitment To Fair, Balanced, Human-Centred Copyright System Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare World Braille Day: NCC Renews Commitment To Fair, Balanced, Human-Centred Copyright System World Braille Day: NCC Renews Commitment To Fair, Balanced, Human-Centred Copyright System Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare World Leaders React As US Captures Venezuelan President, Maduro World Braille Day: NCC Renews Commitment To Fair, Balanced, Human-Centred Copyright System Fubara Stresses Ogoni Unity, Backs FGs Moves To Address Past Injustices BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Agwarra, Borgu LGAs, Kill 42, Abduct Villagers World Braille Day: NCC Renews Commitment To Fair, Balanced, Human-Centred Copyright System NCDMB, Wedgewood Train 250 Youths In Market-Driven Skills Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare Abia North: We Must Live Together In Love and Peace, Orji Kalu Charges Communities Yuletide: Pro-Tinubu Group Lauds Deputy Speakers PISE Project Adeleke Extols Chairman Of Imole Movement, Oladipo On Birthday Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare One Robbery Suspect Killed, Firearms Recovered By Police In AIbom Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare Lagos Fire: NEMA Mobilises CCECC For Rescue Operations At GNI Building Ogoni Cleanup: Specialist Hospital Nears Completion, Promises To Revolutionize Healthcare Abbas Leads Transparency Drive As Reps Release Tax Acts For Public Records Alli Hosts Oyo South APC Leaders, Reaffirms Support For Tinubus RHA *BLUE PRINT* Goronyo bags Caliphate Icon award, hails Tinubus merit-driven agenda Niger state: Tinubu orders military, others to hunt down terrorists behind Kasuwan Daji attack FG withdraws charges against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan How Gods mercy saved Anthony Joshua Pastor Adeboye Disaster: Lagos establishes technical committee for controlled demolition of GNI building Benue: Tension as Logo council chair blocks Hon from collecting chieftaincy title Zamfara APC members e-registration kicks off Defecting to APC will be disservice to NNPP, Kwankwaso cautions Kano governor Tuberculosis: NCoS operates health clinics across custodial facilities Spokespersons Misau emirate confers historic title on Maibeti Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Okonkwo cleared to represent Nigerias Super Eagles Anthony Joshua breaks silence after fatal car crash in Nigeria AGF directs CAC Registrar-General to reverse changes in corporate filings of Abuja firms Zamfara Senator distribute motorcycles, sewing machines to constituents 2025 AFCON: Nigerias Super Eagles focused ahead of round of 16 vs Mozambique Breaking: Again, terrorists strike Niger communities, kill 42, kidnap freed Papiri students FERMA Joint Union denies allegation against governing board Breaking: 25 feared dead, dozens missing as boat capsizes After Venezuela, Trump shifts attention to Columbia, Cuba Venezuela gets new President moments after Maduros capture Anthony Joshua returns to UK Nigerian military exposes mastermind of suic!de bombing in North-east Trump drops captured Venezuela Presidents picture in handcuffs 10-man Mali down Tunisia to set-up Senegal quarter-final in 2025 AFCON Gombe government gives N14m to fallen journalists families after tragic road crash Burna Boy breaks spotify record Akpabio, Eno renew support for Tinubu Tax reform laws: House of Representatives move to expose saboteurs as National Assembly releases CTCs APC presents membership card to Katung in Southern Kaduna Wike rules out second chance for Fubara in Rivers Why I resigned as finance minister Kemi Adeosun Heirs Energies buys 20.07% Seplat stake from Maurel & Prom for $500m Naira ends 2025 at N1,429/$1, first annual gain after 13 years AltBank supports teachers as Nigeria confronts deepening classroom crisis LCCI urges consolidation of 2025 reforms, structural fixes in 2026 EPL: Declan Rice double seals Arsenal comeback against Bournemouth AFCON 2025: Senegal down Sudan to reach quarter-final Carragher predicts 2026 World Cup, Ballon dOr winners PANASA honours top Nigerian scrabble players Head-to-head exposed as Nigerias Super Eagles face Mozambique in 2025 AFCON round of clash Anthony Joshuas driver arraigned, sent to prison 2025 AFCON: CAF recovers stolen match ball from Algerian official Federal Civil Service digitisation: Workers, dons, others hail reform *GUARDIAN* Actor Timini Egbuson loses father Brahim Diaz sends Morocco to AFCON quarter-finals Gunmen demand N200m ransom for brothers kidnapped in Edo Late Reed stunner forces Liverpool to 22 draw at Fulham Tinubu orders nationwide security dragnet after Niger attacks as death toll rises NCoS debunks report of tuberculosis outbreak in custodial facilities, alleges ill intent ADC will sweep Oyo in 2027, Aborisade boasts Imo releases First School Leaving Certificate exam results after four-year delay FG withdraws defamation, cyberbullying suit against Sen. Natasha Ex-Afenifere scribe, don, calls for stronger Amotekun against bandits In Pictures: Zulum approves employment for 81 top KIU graduates National Assemblys certified copies validate concerns over alleged alterations to tax laws Benin, Niger in tit for tat diplomatic expulsions Bandits attack two LGAs in Niger, kill over 30, abduct many Taraba schools resume amid shift from boarding to day schooling Pastor Adeboye recounts how womans scars disappeared after his prayers Ogun announces January 5 for school resumption FERMA Joint Union denies claims of abuse of power by governing board American firm signs deal to supply advanced drones to Tompolos Tantita Cunha rescues 1-1 draw for Man United at Leeds Elland Road Again, Tyson Fury comes out of retirement Tinubunomics debate distorted by misleading fiscal calculations Budget DG Youth leaders push public engagement as new tax regime begins Terrorists kill seven in Plateau Police confirm abduction of brothers in Edo Ghanaians win Edos 10km Owan marathon Troops recover cache of 12.7mn ammunition, 13 rifles, arrest 13 Car accident kills 5 persons, injures 13 in Jos NDLEA seizes drugs in coffee, book parcels, arrests 22 Indians Niger Delta students union reaffirms commitment to peace, academic excellence Asake thrills Johannesburg fans at packed headline concert Edo gov threatens to revoke contracts over road project delays Lagos police launch investigation into Pastor Okafor over sexual allegations Ogun to uplift 2,000 womens groups through NFWP-SU initiative Yobe boat tragedy: 25 feared dead, 13 rescued, 14 missing after canoe capsizes Limited healthcare access leaves Makoko dependent on alternative medicine for malaria Army arrests native doctor, others, recovers 13 rifles in Delta After spoken English fears, Peller meets DDG ahead of IShowSpeeds visit Diri prostrates on The Lords Chosen altar, vows steady power supply in Bayelsa 7,000 persons get foundations free eye care surgery, services in Katsina 2027: Sen Natasha shrugs off Bellos senatorial bid in Kogi Central Anthony Joshua: Ghami, Latifs Janaza prayer service scheduled for London Central Mosque Falana accuses Trump of breaching international law in Venezuela, urges US sanctions Nigerian 7-footer James, 23 NBA Draft pick, makes controversial US college debut Before power: The first jobs of presidents, other world leaders AFCON: Senegal to face Mali in quarter-finals after 3-1 win over Sudan 2027: Obis camp draws red line, rules out VP role, says its presidency or nothing Ex-Barca star, Riqui Puig, to miss 2026 MLS season after second knee operation Barcelona derby: Subs Olmo, Lewandowski rescue Barca against Espanyol Northern women honour Shehu Sani with Freedom Fighter award Blind girl adopted by Oshiomhole in 2011 graduates with law degree Trillions diverted from LGs will be recovered Karimi UK watching Venezuela crisis closely -Badenoch Venezuela court names Rodriguez acting president after Maduro seized by US Otedola as Model of Profitable Domestic Investment Reps release certified copies of tax laws amid alteration allegation Are Nigerian leaders watching AFCON Morocco 2025 UniUyo: Alumni, NMA congratulate Provost-elect, College Of Health Sciences MAPOLY commissions special students entrepreneurship projects *THE AUTHORITY* Cancer data: NICRAT trains 24 registrars, data managers Akpabio Cares Initiative brings free medical outreach to Surulere, Lagos Yobe North Senator mourns boat accident victims, calls for safety measures Zelenskyy asks U.S. to target other dictators after Maduros capture NCoS responds to TB report, calls out misleading narrative OPHK troops neutralize 5 terrorists, uncovered large cache of high-calibre ammunition Wike wants states to copy Rivers Coalition for Tinubus re-election A Defining Moment for Nigeria: Why Staying the Course Matters FERMA UNION CLEARS GOVERNING BOARD OF MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS Kogi SDP Distances Party from Publicity Secretarys Controversial Post on Traditional Ruler Bassange Nation unveil BassaNge Progressive Union, cries for infrastructural development Massive turnout as Hon. Chinwe Nnabuifes mother is laid to rest in Umunze Diri assures Bayelsans of constant power supply by end of January, 2026 *SAHARA REPORTER* Nigerian Govt Withdraws Criminal Case Against Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Alleged Defamation Of Akpabio BREAKING: Bandits Storm Idofin Community In Kogi, Kill One, Injure Another EXCLUSIVE: Tiger Base Atrocities: Imo Police Staff Raise Alarm Over Threats To Life, Dismissal Plot By Unit Commander, ACP Oladimeji Nigerian Government Detains Zaria-Based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Khalifa For Weeks, Moves Him To Unknown Location 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 *PREMIUM TIMES* Tinubu condemns terrorist attack in Niger, orders security chiefs to apprehend perpetrators AFCON 2025: Chelle, Lookman lead Eagles push for quarter-final ticket Five killed, 13 injured in Plateau road crash How Fubaras second term victory will affect me politically Wike Police chief summoned over alleged demand of N100,000 from rape victim Amnesty International condemns fresh Plateau, Niger, Kaduna attacks Nigerian govt withdraws cyberbullying, criminal defamation charges against Akpoti-Uduaghan Police chief removed over intimidation, extortion TRIBUTE: Biodun Jeyifo, a radical humanist at 80, By Chidi Amuta Lead City University hosts conference to honour historian Toyin Falola at 73 Kwara schools to reopen amid security operations, govt launches radio learning Gunmen kill one in Kogi community Terrorists massacre, abduct Niger villagers near scene of last years schoolchildren abduction 2026 Proposed Budget: Tinubu raises health allocation but misses Abuja declaration target Nigeria Army kills two bandits, arrests suspected logistics supplier in Kogi Police chief summoned over intimidation, extortion of man who helped dying stranger 25 dead, 14 missing in Yobe boat mishap Ekid leaders take on Gov Eno over terrorism remarks REVIEW: In 2025, Nigerian women intensified push for gender reforms The rising tide of ADC in Kaduna: Who would the governorship cap fit', By Joel Bagudu AFCON 2025: Diarra stars as Mali defeat Tunisia on penalties to reach quarter-finals Zamfara lawmaker distributes cars worth N360m to 12 Islamic clerics Kwankwaso speaks on joining opposition coalition, Governor Yusufs planned defection DOWNLOAD: Certified True Copies of Nigerias new Tax Laws LG Funds: Senator attacks governors, says some engage in kleptomania and squandermania Nigerias Health Minister confirms mass vaccination against measles, yellow fever Nigerias Health Minister confirms mass vaccination against measles, yellow fever AU, South Africa raise alarm over US attacks on Venezuela Lagos Inferno: Fire service confirms eight dead, demolition underway Tax Laws Controversy: Reps release Certified True Copies Dar Al-Halals engagement with Katsina and a new phase for Islamic finance @Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed Trump says US will run Venezuela following kidnap of Maduro by American forces EPL Roundup: Arsenal open six-point gap as Arokodare begins 2026 with a win Drug-resistant infections rising across Africa, study warns Nigerias scholarship beneficiaries write minister over non-disbursement of 2025 funds Resident doctors to resume indefinite strike on 12 January Police arrest mother, son for alleged attempted human ritual in Ondo 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 driver with negligence, other offences over fatal Anthony Joshua accident AFCON 2025: Injured Super Eagles striker leaves Morocco, returns to club Sanwo-Olu orders demolition of burnt-out GNI building, as fire death toll rises to eight AFCON 2025: Iwobi demands full-throttle Super Eagles as AFCON knockouts begin AFCON 2025: Gabons poor performance triggers unprecedented government crackdown Katsina 2026 Budget: Roadmap to sustainable development, By Jeff Ukachukwu Fire kills six siblings in Plateau Koleoso 8 is a franchise that refused to bow out gracefully EFCC, prison officers clash over courtroom control at Malamis bail hearing No one escapes a broken society, By Osmund Agbo Ghanaian Noah remanded, referred for psychiatric evaluation UPDATED: Malami, wife, sons detention in prison extended as court postpones bail ruling EFCC, prison officers clash over courtroom control during Malamis bail hearing Goldberg captures Super Eagles momentum with new AFCON knockout TVC When one road has to do too much: The Bourdillon story, By Gbenga Onabanjo Yuletide Losses: How fire razed three major Lagos markets in one week *PULSE NEWS* Nigerian Breweries Reaffirms Commitment to Empowering Customers, Fostering Sustainable Business Growth The CBN Says Nigerians Have 72 Hours to Report Suspicious Transfers A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Home Workouts That Don't Feel Punishing Man City vs Chelsea: Enzo strikes late for managerless Blues to hand City title blow He is alive because of God's mercy — Pastor Adeboye highlights key exchange which saved Anthony Joshua's life Nigeria vs Mozambique: Mambas star threatens Super Eagles with 'weapons' ahead of AFCON 2025 clash Fulham vs Liverpool: Late drama at Craven Cottage as Reed's potential goal-of-the-season strike stuns Reds Real Madrid vs Real Betis: Los Blancos romp Helipolitans in Mbappe's absence to reduce deficit on Barcelona 'That's one thing about me' - Onyeka claims he is pleased with the competition in the Super Eagles team *AFRICAN PULSE NEWS* *GHANA* Ghana condemns US action in Venezuela, demands release of President Maduro GES releases SHS academic calendar; check details for single-track and double-track students Ghana opens diplomatic talks with Ukraine to save Ghanaian captured as a prisoner of war GMet gives crucial update on delayed 2025/26 harmattan: Everything you need to know Gov't declares Friday, January 9, 2026 a public holiday *UGANDA* Museveni speaks out Venezuela situation, lists lessons for Africa Karole Kasita gifts son with land on 3rd birthday Ministry of Finance allays fears on election-induced inflation Government unveils new cheap loan product for market vendors First Daughter Patience prays for 'peaceful, victorious' elections Wisdom Mwongyera; aka Weird Pastor: Uganda's boldest voice in comedy *KENYA* How U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro in 2 hours: Spies, strikes & military might Prophet Owuor & claims of miracles, prophesies & healings defining an era 2026 academic calendar: Exam timelines, key dates & what parents should know Make cabbage great again in January with this recipe for sautéed cabbage How Edwin Sifuna has emerged as a force shaping Kenya's post-Raila politics *SPORT* 10-Man Mali Edge Tunisia in Shootouts to Reach Qfinals - Thisday 2025 AFCON: CAF recovers stolen match ball from Algerian official - Blueprint A Dream Game !, Xabi Alonso Hails Gonzalo After Hat-Trick Heroics at the Bernabu - Softfootball AFCON 2025: S'Africa's coach vows 'no mercy' against Cameroon - Punch AFCON 2025: Senegal down Sudan to reach quarter-final - Blueprint AFCON 25: Nigeria vs Mozambique date, time and how to watch - 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