Nigeria News Fubara challenges ALGON to triple support for families of fallen soldiers December 23, 2025 Helen Okechukwu Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has challenged the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) to significantly increase its financial commitment towards the welfare of families of fallen and retired…
Entertainment Portable attacks Iyabo Ojo, labels actress ‘bad example’ December 23, 2025 Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has sparked outrage on social media after criticising Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo for publicly commending single mothers. In a video…
Health Fubara inaugurates remodelled Ahoada zonal hospital, ending years of abandonment December 23, 2025 Friday Omosola Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday inaugurated the remodelled and expanded Ahoada Zonal Hospital, ending years of neglect that stalled the project across three successive administrations. The facility has…
Sports Super Eagles begin AFCON Campaign with 2–1 win over Tanzania December 23, 2025 Damilola Goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman earned Super Eagles of Nigeria three points in a closely contested Group C fixture against Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fès on…
Nigeria News Released NAF C-130 plane lands in Banjul, en route Portugal for depot maintenance December 23, 2025 Alade Adisa The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) confirmed on Tuesday that its C-130 aircraft, which earlier made a precautionary landing during a ferry flight in Bourkina Faso, has successfully continued its journey…
Politics Sanwo-Olu swears in Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa as Agege LG Chairman December 23, 2025 Friday Omosola The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa as the substantive Chairman of Agege Local Government. Obasa is the son of the Speaker of the Lagos…
Nigeria News Senate passes Tinubu’s N58.47tn 2026 budget for second reading December 23, 2025 Damilola The Senate on Tuesday advanced President Bola Tinubu’s N58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving the Bill at second reading after an extensive debate on the floor. The Bill, sponsored by…
Nigeria News INEC turns down Turaki-led PDP NWC recognition December 23, 2025 Damilola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declined to recognise the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki, citing existing court rulings and…
UK NEWS UK raises inheritance tax threshold for farms December 23, 2025 Fatimah Idera The UK Government has softened its proposed inheritance tax changes for farmland, raising the threshold from £1m to £2.5m following months of protests by farmers and growing unease within the…
Sports Bongonda volley hands DR Congo narrow AFCON win December 23, 2025 Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi DR Congo began their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Benin in Group D, as Theo Bongonda’s early strike proved enough to secure three…
