APC fixes national convention for March 2026
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled its national convention for March 2026 as part of a wide-ranging programme of congresses at all levels of the party. The party disclosed this on Saturday in a detailed timetable outlining activities for its 2025/2026 ward, local government, state and zonal congresses, which will culminate in the national convention. The timetable was signed...
Dangote to appear before ICPC over $7m school fees claim against ex-NMDPRA chief
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has opened an investigation into corruption allegations levelled by businessman Aliko Dangote against the immediate past Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Alhaji Farouk Ahmed. As part of the investigation, the anti-graft agency has invited Dangote to appear before its investigators or be represented...
Mbappe equals Ronaldo record as Real Madrid beat Sevilla
French superstar Kylian Mbappe matched Cristiano Ronaldo's club record for goals in a calendar year as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 2-0 on Saturday in LaLiga. Mbappe levelled Ronaldo's tally of 59 goals in 2013 by stroking home a late penalty, after Jude Bellingham sent Madrid ahead with a first half header. The victory allowed Los Blancos, second, to cut the gap...
Troops arrest gunrunner, recover ammunition in Plateau
Troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP), have arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered arms and a large cache of ammunition during intelligence-led operations in Plateau State. The operations, carried out on December 19, 2025, were part of ongoing efforts to curb the proliferation of illegal arms and ensure...
Kebbi govt denies involvement in Malami’s EFCC case
The Kebbi State Government has rejected claims that it played any role in the ongoing Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigation and detention of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN). The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Nasir Idris said petitions currently being probed by the EFCC against Malami did not originate from the state government. He emphasised that...
EPL: Gyokeres ends drought to gift Arsenal top spot for Christmas
Viktor Gyokeres ended a barren goalscoring run from the penalty spot to send Arsenal back top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win at Everton on Saturday night. Arsenal had been usurped at the top of the table by Manchester City earlier on Saturday, but restored their two-point advantage despite another unconvincing performance. The Gunners needed a stoppage time winner...
Tinubu renames Bauchi varsity after Sheikh Dahiru
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Medical Sciences, Azare, as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi University. Tinubu announced this during a condolence visit to the state government and members of the family of the late scholar on Saturday. The president described the late Sheikh as a man who loved humanity, brought impactful knowledge to the people, and worked hard...
NiMet predicts three days of sunshine, haziness nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected predominantly sunny and hazy weather conditions across the country from Sunday to Tuesday. According to the agency’s weather outlook issued on Saturday in Abuja, the northern parts of Nigeria are expected to experience mostly sunny skies throughout the period, while hazy atmospheric conditions will prevail across the North-Central states. NiMet also indicated that on...
Fire guts FIRS headquarters in Abuja
A fire incident on Saturday occurred at some offices in the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) headquarters in Abuja. A statement issued by Sikiru Akinola, Technical Assistant (Print Media) to the Executive Chairman of FIRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji, said the fire broke out on the fourth floor of the building. Akinola disclosed that the fire incident was promptly responded to by...
Our diversity must unite us — Uba Sani
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has reaffirmed his commitment to building a state where diversity is embraced as a source of strength and every citizen is given the opportunity to live with dignity. The governor spoke on Saturday as the Chief Host at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Nigeria Aid Group of Islam, Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), where...
