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The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, December 25; Thursday, December 26; and Thursday, January 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, in Abuja. The minister extended warm seasonal greetings to Christians in […]

The United States government has recalled its ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, as part of a wider diplomatic reshuffle ordered by President Donald Trump. The move is one of nearly 30 changes affecting ambassadorial and senior embassy positions across the world. It is aimed at aligning US diplomatic representation abroad with President Trump’s “America First” foreign policy agenda. Officials at the US State Department confirmed that the affected ambassadors were […]

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointments of Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The confirmations followed their nominations by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and were fast-tracked by the Senate to ensure continuity in the regulation of Nigeria’s petroleum industry. Eyesan, a […]

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2026 Appropriation Bill, paving the way for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to present the budget proposal to a joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives. President Tinubu convened an emergency meeting of the council on Friday at the State House, Abuja, to deliberate on the 2026 budget estimates. The meeting considered a single-item memorandum focused on the proposed fiscal […]

Nollywood actor Jamiu Azeez has publicly apologised to his senior colleague, Opeyemi Aiyeola, expressing remorse over his past actions and appealing for her forgiveness. In an emotional message shared on Instagram, Azeez described Aiyeola as a mother figure, sister, confidant, and benefactor, acknowledging that he caused her deep pain. He said the apology was a sincere and open admission of wrongdoing, accompanied by regret over the hurt he inflicted. The […]

A former senator representing Kebbi Central, Farouk Bello Bunza, has criticised the decision of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) to revoke the sale of a Banana Island property valued at N4.5 billion, describing the action as unjustified and inconsistent with the terms of the transaction. Bunza said he would challenge the revocation in court, arguing that NDIC’s decision was not supported by either the original contract he executed with […]

A civil society organisation, the Centre for Leadership Legacy International (Centre LLI), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to uphold transparency and integrity in governance by thoroughly examining allegations of certificate irregularities involving the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Davies Isaiah Ijele, the group said the allegations have become significant enough to warrant official scrutiny, warning that failure to address them could […]

Afrobeats superstar Davido will headline the official opening concert of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to take place in Rabat, Morocco. The concert is scheduled for Saturday at the Olm Souissi Fan Zone, one day before the tournament officially kicks off. It will feature an international lineup of artists, including global hip-hop star French Montana, Moroccan singer Douaa Lahyaoui, French-Moroccan hitmaker Lartiste, and rising artist Says’z. According […]

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has launched a technology and sports competition aimed at discovering and celebrating young talents in Ogun State. The three-day event, tagged Tech Meets Basketball and organised by the Bosun Tijani Foundation, is scheduled to commence on Friday, December 19, at the Alake Sports Complex, Ijeja, Abeokuta. According to the organisers, the tournament will feature basketball games alongside a technology showcase […]

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has said she deliberately avoids attending certain events because she is mindful of people’s intentions. In a post shared on her Instagram page, Okorie warned that not all invitations are genuine, claiming that some are deliberately designed to harm or destroy unsuspecting guests. She stressed the need for prayer and spiritual discernment, noting that only God can reveal the true intentions of people around an individual. […]