Doris Ogala released from police custody
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has regained her freedom after being arrested over allegations she made against popular cleric, Pastor Chris Okafor. The actress had earlier accused the pastor of promising to marry her during what she claimed was a relationship, allegations she raised shortly after reports emerged that the cleric was planning to wed. Ogala further claimed that the pastor later...
Autopsy reveals Odira Nwobu died from poisoning
An autopsy report on late Nollywood actor and skit maker, Odira Nwobu, has revealed that he died from poisoning, weeks after his sudden death in South Africa. Odira passed away while on vacation in South Africa, where he had travelled with friends. At the time of his death, reports attributed the cause to high blood pressure, a claim that shocked fans...
Police nab 3 with human parts in Osun
The operatives of the Osun State Police Command have arrested three suspects in Ile-Ogbo, Iwo Local Government Area of Osun State with items suspected to be human parts. The Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this via a statement issued on Monday, December 22, 2025. Ojelabi said the police received credible intelligence on December 3 that some...
Stock market investors gain N257bn
The Nigerian stock market sustained a positive performance on Monday, December 22, 2025, as investors added N257 billion to their portfolios. The continued uptick was a result of increased interest in stocks such as Aluminium Extrusion Industries, International Energy Insurance, Mecure, Royal Exchange, Austinlaz, and 29 other stocks. The market capitalisation, which opened at N96.936 trillion, closed at N97.193 trillion, representing...
Naira gains against dollar, trades N1,456/$ at official market
The naira opened the trading week on a stronger note on Monday, December 22, 2025, appreciating against the United States dollar at the official market to trade at N1,456.56. Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira gained N7.93. Dangote unveils hotline to report MRS stations selling PMS above ₦739 This represents a 0.5 per cent gain...
US to suspend visa issuance to Nigerians, others from January 2026
The United States Government has announced that it partially suspend the issuance of certain visas to Nigerians from January 1, 2026, following a new presidential proclamation on border and national security. The US Mission in Nigeria announced this via a statement on Monday, December 22, 2025. The Mission noted that the restriction was in line with Presidential Proclamation 10998, titled “Restricting...
Kaduna govt recruits 1,800 health workers
The Kaduna State Government has recruited 1,800 health personnel to enhance quality healthcare service delivery in the state. The Executive Secretary of Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Board, Prof. Bello Yusuf-Jamo, disclosed this during the presentation of the probationary appointment letters to the recruited health personnel in Kaduna on Monday. Yusuf-Jamo said the appoitment letters were issued after the completion of rigorous...
Dangote unveils hotline to report MRS stations selling PMS above ₦739
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has introduced a dedicated hotline for Nigerians to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above the approved pump price of ₦739 per litre. The refinery said the move is part of its commitment to transparency, affordability and consumer protection in the downstream petroleum sector. The hotline, 0800 123 5264, is...
FG approves mandatory drug test for public service job applicants
The Federal Government has approved the introduction of mandatory pre-employment drug testing for prospective applicants into the Nigerian Public Service. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Mr Segun Imohiosen. He said the policy is part of...
Christmas: Glo encourages Nigerians to live Christ’s teachings
Nigeria’s technology and telecommunications company, Globacom, has conveyed warm Christmas greetings to Christians in Nigeria and across the world as they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the company described Christmas as a season for deep reflection, calling on Christians to live by the teachings of Jesus Christ, particularly love, humility, obedience to God...
