FG congratulates INEC chairman, Amupitan, on University of Jos honour
The Federal Government has formally congratulated Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following his conferment with the prestigious “Great Ambassador of the University of Jos” award. In a letter personally signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, the government described the recognition as a testament to Amupitan’s lifelong...
6 Rivers Rep members dump PDP for APC
Six members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives from Rivers State have dumped the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers announced their defection via a letter read by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary in Abuja on Wednesday, December 23, 2025. The lawmakers include Dumnamere Dekor (Khana/Gokana federal constituency),...
Nine dead after truck rams commercial vehicle in Gombe
At least nine people have been confirmed dead following a fatal road accident along Yola Road in Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State. The crash occurred on December 22 at about 7:00 a.m. near Kaluwa Village and involved a DAF truck and a Sharon commercial vehicle, both travelling in the same direction. According to sources, the DAF truck, with registration...
Nigeria leads Africa as largest nation to sign new US healthcare deal
Nigeria has entered into a new healthcare partnership with the United States aimed at strengthening the country’s health system under a revised global health framework. The agreement, which will run for five years, is designed to replace earlier health support arrangements under the now-dissolved United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Under the deal, Nigeria is expected to mobilise $2.9 billion...
Kano: Police arrest notorious inter-state serial killer, Abba Fiya
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a notorious armed robbery suspect, Abba Aliyu, popularly known as Abba Fiya, following a distress call reporting an armed robbery incident in Hausawa Quarters, Kano. The suspect was arrested on December 21 by operatives of the Command’s Anti-Daba Unit while responding to the emergency report. According to a statement issued by the Police on...
Bandits raid NSCDC outpost in Niger, cart away rifle
Suspected armed bandits have attacked a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) outpost at Ibrahim Leteh Village along the Wawa–Luma Road in Niger State, carting away a service rifle. The attack occurred in the early hours of December 22 at about 4:30 a.m., when a large number of assailants stormed the nipping point and opened fire, security sources said. During...
Military arrests four policemen for illegal VIP escort duty
The Nigerian military has arrested four police officers for allegedly providing unauthorised escort services to a VIP in violation of President Bola Tinubu’s directive banning the use of police personnel for such duties. Police sources said the arrest took place on December 17 at about 9:30 a.m. while the officers were reportedly engaged in VIP escort operations. Those arrested were identified...
‘My son returns home’: Ooni hosts Asake, mother at palace
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has hosted Afrobeats star Asake and his mother at the royal palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Ooni shared a video of the visit on his X handle on Monday night, describing the singer as “my son” while praising his global success and strong Yoruba identity. According to the traditional ruler, Asake spent some of...
Court orders final forfeiture of N1.9bn land approved for Jonathan Estate to FG
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of a N1.9 billion expanse of land approved for the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Model Housing Estate to the Federal Government. Justice Mohammed Umar granted the motion on notice moved by the counsel for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Osuobeni Akponimisingha, which was not opposed...
K1 withdraws from Awujale race, drops suit against Ogun govt
Veteran Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Adesanya, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has filed a Notice of Discontinuance in the ongoing tussle over the vacant Awujale of Ijebuland throne in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The development signals K1’s decision to withdraw from further legal or procedural involvement in the race for the revered traditional stool, bringing a new twist to the...
