Explosion rocks Kebbi hospital
An early morning explosion on Tuesday shook the General Hospital in Bagudo, Kebbi State, sparking panic among residents and hospital staff. The blast reportedly damaged part of the hospital’s staff quarters, the Kebbi State Police Command confirmed. SP Bashir Usman, the police spokesperson, said security personnel responded immediately, and no casualties were reported. In a statement, Usman said the area was...
Akume’s wife urges SGF to reaffirm Christian faith
Mrs. Regina Akume, member of the House of Representatives for Gboko/Tarka Federal Constituency, has publicly appealed to her husband, Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), to recommit to his Christian faith. Her remarks, made during celebrations held in Makurdi, Benue State, also coincided with the SGF’s 72nd birthday and a family wedding. Addressing guests at...
Yahaya Bello declares ambition to contest Kogi Central Senate seat
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello has officially announced his intention to run for the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Bello made the declaration on Monday during a visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community stakeholders from the senatorial district. A video of the...
Tinubu discloses Anthony Joshua’s associates killed in road crash
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the identities of the two people who died in the road crash involving Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua on Monday, December 29, 2025. Two people died after a Lexus SUV conveying Joshua and his team rammed into a stationary truck along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. The boxer survived the crash with minor injuries and was...
Kidnappers demand N500m for five road workers abducted in Kwara
Five road construction workers kidnapped in Kwara State are reportedly being held for a ransom of N500 million, their families have revealed. The workers were abducted on December 15, 2025, at a Kwara State Government road construction site along the Sabaja/Owa-Onire Road in Isin Local Government Area. The victims—Ademola Afolabi, Abdullahi Lade, Emmanuel Okuwadare Kayode, Fatai Akin, and their driver,...
Man kills stepbrother over N4,000 debt
A man identified as Lekan Lasisi has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command after a dispute with his stepbrother over a N4,000 debt led to the latter’s death in Abule Tuntun, Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. The incident occurred on December 19, when Lasisi reportedly confronted his stepbrother over his repeated borrowing and failure to repay...
US airstrikes: Nigerian military monitors fleeing terrorists
The Nigerian military is intensifying surveillance on Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters who are fleeing their hideouts following recent United States airstrikes. US President Donald Trump announced on Christmas Day that the American military carried out targeted strikes against Islamic State positions in north-western Nigeria. The Nigerian government confirmed the operation, describing it as part...
Otedola sells Geregu Power shares for N1trn
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has sold his majority stake in Geregu Power Plc for N1.088 trillion, marking a major shift in his business focus. The deal, which was financed by a syndicate of lenders led by Zenith Bank Plc, was disclosed by the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) on Monday, December 29, 2025. Prior to the sale, Otedola’s investment vehicle, Amperion Power...
Naira appreciates against dollar at official market
The naira opened the trading week with appreciation against the United States dollar at the official market, trading at N1,442.51 on Monday, December 29, 2025. According to data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the naira gained 86 kobo. This represents a 0.05 per cent gain when compared to December 24, 2025, when the local currency traded at N1,443.37...
Ekiti 2026: PDP excluded as INEC releases governorship candidates list
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the official list of candidates for the June 20, 2026, Ekiti State governorship election, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) conspicuously missing from the list. The list, displayed at INEC’s state headquarters in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, features governorship candidates and their running mates from 12 political parties cleared to contest the poll. Among...
