Nigeria News Tinubu approves cancellation of $1.42bn, N5.57tn NNPC debts to Federation Account December 29, 2025 Oloye President Bola Tinubu has approved the cancellation of a significant portion of debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account, wiping off about…
APC NEWS Lagos APC rebuffs ADC criticism of Tinubu’s Europe trip December 29, 2025 Ismaeel Aleem The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rebuked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for criticising President Bola Tinubu’s recent trip to Europe, insisting that “Nigeria is…
Nigeria News DSS arrests suspects linked to 2023 kidnap, murder of Ekanem Ephraim December 29, 2025 Umar Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested members of the gang responsible for the abduction and killing of Professor Ekanem Ephraim, a neurology professor murdered in 2023,…
UK NEWS Regulator warns on weight-loss jab scams December 29, 2025 Fatimah Idera Health experts have warned people against buying weight-loss injections from social media sellers or other unregulated sources, as demand for the drugs continues to surge. Medications such as Wegovy and…
World News Trump, Netanyahu in high-stakes talks as war fears rise December 29, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet Donald Trump at the US president’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Monday evening, amid growing concern that Israel could launch new military offensives against…
World News China simulates blockade of Taiwan in large-scale military drills December 29, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso China has launched large-scale live-fire military drills around Taiwan, simulating a blockade of key ports, strikes on maritime targets and the deterrence of international involvement, in what Beijing described as…
Sports AFCON: Chelle hails Super Eagles’ commanding display to reach knockout stage December 29, 2025 Boluwatife Kehinde Nigeria sealed their place in the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a thrilling 3–2 win over Tunisia on Saturday night in Fez, and head…
Sports AFCON 2025: Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria reach round of 16 December 29, 2025 Boluwatife Kehinde This was contained in a statement released on Monday titled, “AFCON 2025: Final group games begin as knockout race tightens in Morocco
Health Resident doctors warn of fresh nationwide strike over unimplemented MoU December 29, 2025 Damilola The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised the alarm over a possible nationwide shutdown of medical services, warning that a new round of industrial action may be unavoidable…
Nigeria News AKK gas pipeline to commence operations early 2026 — NNPCL CEO December 29, 2025 Damilola The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Bashir Ojulari, has announced that the $2.8 billion Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) gas pipeline is scheduled to begin operations in early 2026, marking a…
