Entertainment Nollywood icons, stars who passed away in 2025 December 20, 2025 Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi The year 2025 marked a solemn period for Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood, as it mourned the loss of several talented actors whose work helped shape the landscape of contemporary and…
Politics PDP condemns Tinubu’s 2026 budget as ‘consolidated renewed sufferings’ December 19, 2025 Ismaeel Aleem The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s newly presented 2026 budget, rebranding its official theme of “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity” as…
Politics INEC warns two PDP-led factions to put their house in order ahead of 2026 elections December 19, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has summoned the warring factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a joint meeting, warning that it would strictly adhere to the law…
Nigeria News Tinubu warns govs of executive order over direct funding for local govt December 19, 2025 Damilola President Bola Tinubu has cautioned state governors that he may invoke executive powers to enforce direct disbursement of funds to local governments if they fail to comply with a recent…
Sports UEFA doubles club payments after Women’s Euro 2025 December 19, 2025 Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi UEFA has underlined its commitment to the growth of women’s football by distributing a record 9m euros (£7.9m) to clubs across Europe following Women’s Euro 2025, doubling the amount paid…
UK NEWS Editors warn Starmer plan threatens media scrutiny December 19, 2025 Fatimah Idera The Society of Editors has criticised plans by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s government to reduce daily media briefings at No 10, warning the move could weaken transparency and democratic…
UK NEWS Pope names Richard Moth Archbishop of Westminster December 19, 2025 Fatimah Idera The Vatican has announced the appointment of Richard Moth as the new Archbishop of Westminster, making him the leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. He succeeds Cardinal…
Nigeria News Full speech: Tinubu presents 2026 budget, aims for stability, inclusive growth December 19, 2025 Oloye President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja, describing the budget as a key instrument for consolidating…
Sports Guardiola urges City to plan for future after his reign December 19, 2025 Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi Pep Guardiola has warned Manchester City they must be ready for a future without him, admitting that no manager can remain in charge forever as speculation grows over his long-term…
APC NEWS Fani Kayode says APC has united Northern, Southern minorities, now controls 29 of 36 States December 19, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has further strengthened its political dominance across Nigeria following the reported defection of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, a development former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode…
