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Premarital sex can turn you to ‘nonsense!’

Fury, Usyk talk tough ahead rematch

Death-for-fowl: Obi lauds Adeleke’s intervention, berates legal system

18-year-old Nigerian-American wins awards in finance, AI inventions

What Fela’s life, death meant to me – Wole Soyinka

Rising afrobeats acts who made waves in 2024

Wizkid, Davido, other celebrity beefs that shaped 2024

Most prominent gospel artistes of 2024

Observe the age-old christmas traditions through positive connections

Pastors defrauded us while searching for my brother missing for 16 years – Sibling

Commotion as Farotimi, Babalola’s loyalists trade words

Lagos decries street begging

Rivers community hails Fubara on education

Relief materials for PWDs

Minister partners NACCIMA to address business challenges

Soaring costs, shrinking income dampen yuletide celebrations

Burna Boy, Chloe Bailey turn heads at Lagos nightclub

A fertility journey: How lifestyle changes led to a miracle (II)

Artistes who ruled 2024

Spotify celebrates Nigerian music at Wrapped party

Nigerian sports needs clear vision – Sambo VP Hammed

Samsix to headline ‘The New Wave Experience’ concert

Nigerians scoring stunners in Europe’s top leagues

Artistes should always tell their stories — Adekunle Gold

I put him in retirement, Dubois mocks Joshua

BetKing launches yuletide promo

NPFL: Musa fit for Tornadoes clash

Atalanta snub Liverpool interest in Lookman

Ali leads 18-man Super Eagles B squad for Ghana clash

FG unveils N59.4bn water project in Jigawa

Ibadan funfair tragedy: Fayemi mourns victims, urges stricter safety standards

Group advocates tech-driven future for Nigerian healthcare

Foundation remembers slain Osun lawmaker, donates books

Insecurity: Dont politicise NBS reports, Atiku warns FG

Ibadan funfair tragedy: Makinde cancels birthday celebrations to honour victims

Minister unveils mobile substations in Oyo, Ogun

Kaduna extends retirement age for tertiary staff to 65

VIDEO: Tinubu attends jumat service, visits mother’s house in Lagos

Tax reform to eliminate VAT on essential goods, boost economy – Oyedele

Yuletide: NMDPRA assures Nigerians of fuel availability, warns against panic buying

BREAKING: Yahaya Bello released after meeting bail conditions

Nasarawa lawmakers approve N402.57bn 2025 budget

Quantity surveyors push for cost-efficient construction in Nigeria

Customs promote over 4,000 senior officers, restructure key unit

Ibadan funfair tragedy: PDP blames economic hardship

Enugu lawmaker accuses minister of land grab over methanol plant

Air Force promotes 52 senior officers

NRC to offer free rides to 340,000 during Yuletide

NDLEA trains officers to tackle cross-border drug smuggling

FERMA begins repair works on Rivers, Aba link road

Navy promotes 146 senior officers

Death-for-fowl: Obi slams Nigeria’s legal system, hails Adeleke’s intervention

Group awards scholarships to students in Ondo, Edo, Delta

Kwara budgets N540.37bn for 2025, prioritises works, housing, education

Woman duped 17k with deepfakes in AI-driven romancescam

Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 3,542 operatives in Kano

Mutfwang, NDPHC partner to boost power supply with 132/33KV substation

Nigeria spends $19m on motorcycle spare parts importation annually -NADDC

El-Rufai’s son slams MDAs for frivolous spending on utensils, vehicles

Yuletide: CBN allows BDCs to purchase $25,000 weeklyonNFEM

11,200 doses of Mpox vaccine to arrive Nigeria Friday

NGX boss harps on leadership’s role in empowering next generation

Yuletide: Ogun promotes MSMEs with discounted sales

Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 28,300 operatives nationwide for festive season security

Army promotes 108 generals

FG reinstalls solar lights, CCTV on Second Niger Bridge

JUST IN: Court grants Farotimi N30m bail, bars media interviews

Ibadan funfair tragedy: Kogi gov calls for improved crowd control

SEC mandates public companies to publish financial statements online

IG unveils NPF insurance firm to strengthen security

Ibadan funfair tragedy: Tinubu orders probe as Oonis ex-queen detained, deaths rise

Experts call for business rescue amidst economic challenges

Yuletide: Soldiers arrest terrorist kingpins as DHQ vows to protect Nigerians

Raining curses on someone online is criminal offence, FPRO says

Ogun empowers 15, 000 artisans, traders with entrepreneurial skills

Local rice price drops in Enugu markets

Ekiti airport open for private jets landing January – Oyebanji

50% salary cut: Reps to return N704m to Tinubu

Edo traders will get interest-free loans from January – Okpebholo

Kaduna commits to combating malnutrition

Nigeria left for non-professionals, says NIPR boss

Yuletide: Ododo distributes 100 trucks of rice to residents

Katsina gov commends joint military efforts in tackling banditry

Opposition tags Tinubus N47.9tn budget unrealistic

Ignore distractions, Obong of Calabar tells Fubara

Why Mountain Top University introduced vocational training Olukoya

Awujale, Akarigbo, Daniel urge unity to realise Ijebu State

Govt must engage best brains to drive development Kumuyi

VANGUARD

Lagos diverts traffic for repair of Lagos-Badagry Expressway

Christmas: Over 1600 bags of fake rice seized – NAFDAC

Wike gives Abuja land owners fresh two-week ultimatum to settle bills on C-of-O

FG to review Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project

Crypto Adoption Surges with Youth in Africa

Naira depreciates to N1,660/$ in parallel market

FG to make 2025 impactful for businesses – Minister

Christmas: Police impose restrictions for peaceful celebration

Yuletide: CBN grants BDCs temporary access to buy $25,000 weekly

FG’s deficit spending falls 23% to N3.3trn in Q3’

Nasarawa Assembly passes 2025 appropriation bill of N402.57bn into law

Yahaya Bello regains freedom after meeting bail conditions

Family of missing Bible College student cries for justice, seeks Otti’s intervention

$20bn extra required yearly to achieve 2027 economy target – Edun

Yuletide: 10 ways to keep children safe during carnivals

Delta monarch sets up committee to reconcile aggrieved persons in Aboh Kingdom

Land revocation: Wike gives 762 affected landowners 2-week grace to pay

Air Force promotes 19 Air Vice marshals, 33 Air commodores

There’s less harassment, more professionalism at Lagos airport now – Keyamo

Police detain fake officer seeking bail for fraudsters

Court nullifies APC congresses in Rivers

King Charles jokes he’s ‘still alive’ amid cancer fight

Reps commence investigation into alleged forceful retrenchment of CBN staff

THE NATION

2025 Budget ambitious but achievable — Sanwo-Olu

Soun installs new Araba of Ogbomosoland, harps on religious harmony

Kwara community accuses monarch of intimidation, petitions IGP

Three police officers, female suspect die in Ondo  auto accident

OGIRS chair receives award

Mushin residents receive free medical treatment

NELFUND: Uniosun mandates fresh intakes to apply for student loan

APC chieftain urges Nigerians to eschew violence at Yuletide

Rivers crisis: Fubara hints at second term governorship interest

Uzodimma commends Okewulonu, Nnaji, Okere, Obi, others as they join APC

Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project to be reviewed

Kalu: Non-kinetic efforts to address security challenges in Southeast yielding results

How Jonathan influenced my political journey — Diri

Assembly passes Soludo’s N607bn 2025 budget

Obi of Onitsha unveils Ijele Masquerade sculpture in Enugu

Court restores suspended Edo LG chairmen, deputies

LG autonomy: ALGON praises Tinubu

JUST IN: Customs board promotes 4,291 senior officers

JUST IN: Wike issues two-week ultimatum to Abuja landowners to settle C-of-O bills

Rivers crisis: Fubara hints at second term governorship interest

Christmas: First Lady calls for love, unity, environmental stewardship

Federal govt gives subsidised inputs to 6,000 Kano wheat farmers

Illicit drugs: NDLEA strengthens airport operations as officers undergo advanced training

TSC Global, Del-York Group seal $4.5b deal to build Lagos Film City

Fayemi mourns loss of over 30 children in Ibadan stampede

NILDS decries low women participation in peace negotiations

Pastor Adeboye to hold one-day open crusade in Ilogbo-Ekiti

Were not against siting FG project in Enugu community, says lawmaker

NADDC: Spare parts importation in one year hits $19million

Group petitions Makinde over Ogunpa River channelisation threats

JUST IN: Army promotes 35 Brigadier Generals, 73 Colonels

JUST IN: Three police officers, female suspect die in Ondo accident

Kalu: Non-kinetic approaches improving security in southeast

How to unblock TikTok in the USA. Best Free VPN for TikTok 2025

Useful Tips from 1Win: Betting on Virtual Football Correctly

Works, housing, social protection, education top chart as Kwara Gov presents 2025 budget

Yuletide: Anambra police, road safety partner to ease Niger Bridge gridlock

Doghor Boyo awarded for security advocacy

FGN Power Company, Siemens Energy Commission two 63MVA substations in Oyo, Ogun states

Former President Jonathan influenced my political journey Diri

Ibadan funfair stampede: Reps speaker, deputy call for probe

Yuletide: FG offers 50 percent discount on road transport fares

JUST IN: Navy promotes 146 senior officers

Turjis ally who murdered Sokoto monarch, two others arrested

2025 Budget ambitious but achievable Sanwo-Olu

JUST IN: FG flags off free nationwide train ride

I am not indebted to FCDA, says Speaker Abbas

EU provides 1m funding to support flood, cholera response in Nigeria

UPDATED: Court grants Farotimi bail in defamation case

Kano Durbar listed as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage of humanity

NELFUND: Uniosun mandates fresh intakes to apply for student loan

EFCC clampdown on largest cybercrimes centre resolve to tackle menace NBM of Africa

50 bag First Class as Mountain Top University holds 6th convocation

Sanwo-Olu hails Oandos contributions to Nigerias energy sector

NAFDAC seizes N5billion fake rice

Addressing social injustice key to fostering peace, says Senator Natasha

Badenochs negative portrayal of Nigeria Police unfair-PCRC

Police arrest alleged notorious kidnap leader in Rivers

Real Experience International Missions empowers Ibadan community

Nigeria needs $20bn annually for economic growth Edun

Anti-open grazing: Oyo govt nabs herdsman, cattle in Ibadan

BREAKING: Court grants Dele Farotimi 30m bail

Never give up on your dreams Adesua Etomi-Wellington tells fans

Im more than just Wizkids baby mama Jada Pollock

Appreciate people who helped you before success Woli Arole tells followers

Raining curses on someone online is a criminal offence FPRO

How Pheelz influenced Olamide to sign me Adekunle Gold

Soun reaffirms commitment to development of Ogbomosoland

Yuletide: NSCDC boss orders deployment of 28,000 personnel nationwide

Senate threatens sanctions against Galaxy Backbone over staff recruitment

Redressing social injustice key to fostering peace, says Senator Natasha

Sanwo-Olu mourns victims of Ibadan stampede

Tinubu celebrates Prof. Olaopa at 65

Cybercrime: Police detain fake Navy officer in Yobe

Adeboye holds open crusade in Ilogbo-Ekiti Dec 23

T.Pumpy Estates set to host mega music concert to celebrate community, culture

THISDAY

FIRS Boss Faults PDP Youths Claim On Oyo 2027 Guber Ambition

Oyo Stampede: PDP Sympathizes With Govt, People

APC National Women Leader Hails Resilience of Benue Women, Lauds Gov Alia

Sanwo-Olu: Nigerias 2025 Budget Ambitious But Achievable

Works, Housing, Social Protection, Education Top Chart As Kwara Gov Presents 2025 Budget

Singapores TSC Global, Nigerias Del-York Group Seal $4.5bn Deal to Build Lagos Film City

Police Investigate Lady Who Swapped Blind Womans Card at ATM Pointin Anambra

Yahaya Leads Northern Govsin Plan to Restore Land, Boost Food Security

Employment: MDAs Must Comply With Federal Character Principle, Senate Warns

Osun Monarch: Arimoros Candidate Calls for Due Process, Warns against Imposition

Ardova: LPG Remains Nigerias Hidden Catalyst for Economic Renaissance

Ugochinyere: Lawyer on Laudable Lawmaking Ladder

A Ibom Speaker Celebrates Birthday, Pays Hospital Bills of Patients

Niger Assembly Passes 2025 Budget

Obi of Onitsha Unveils Ijele Masquerade Statue in Enugu, Lauds Gov. Mbahs Devt Strides

NGO to Host Webinar on Tech-driven Business Growth

Gtext Lands Takes Action Against Defaulters with New Refund Scheme

NASFAT Commiserates with Bayo Alabidun over the Demiseof Wife, Abibiat

FG Distributes Subsidised Fertiliser to 6000 Farmers in Kano

Edo LG Chairmen Reject Suspension by State Assembly

2025 National Budget Passes SecondReading at Senate, House of Representatives

UNICEF Unveils World-class Pharmaceutical Warehouse in Katsina

Kano Gov, Others Upgrade 20 Slaughter Houses to Supply Processed Meat to South

Abia Community Bemoans Withheld Diaspora Remittances, Arrested Devt Caused by Kingship Tussle

Christmas Celebration: Renewed Hope Initiative Disburses N1.9bn Support to Vulnerable Elderly Citizens Across 36 States, FCT

Associates, Clerics, Loyalists Gather to Celebrate Sarakis 62nd Birthday in Ilorin

Alogwu Joins 9mobile as New Chief Digital and Innovation Officer

Uber Launches Store Pickups in Lagos to Ease Deliveries at Christmas

Huawei Nigeria Set to Empower Tech Leaders

Kalu: Committed to People-oriented Legislative Frameworks

KevinOkyeres Springfield Hits NewMilestonewith Afina-1x Well Appraisal

Nkechi Springs:Recognition of an Impactful Life

Countdown To Yuletide

Accrued Pension Rights: FG Still Owing 18,000 Retired Employees

Oborevwori: States Should Support FG forNational ProgressDespite Party Affiliation

Civil Servants Decry Months of Power Outage in Rivers Secretariat Complex

Another Court Grants FormerKogiGovYahayaBello N500m Bail

AIbomSeeks FG, Investors Collaboration toRealiseIbomDeep Sea Port Project

STEAM Project Begins in 6 Pilot States with 222 Teachers

How Emerging Technologies Will Transform PR Strategies, Empower Professionals

SARAKI AT 62: AS DIFFERENT AS IT IS THE SAME

KEMI BADENOCH AND THE NIGERIAN POLICE

36 Years After Graduation, Army Day Secondary 88 Set Reunites, Relives Fond Memories

Wande Coal to Headline Trenchfest

RIDDING KADUNA OF CRIMINALITY

Yuletide: i-Fitness Unveils New Ogudu BranchDike Onwuamaeze

Rita Dominic Pledges Transformative Vision for 45th Miss Nigeria Pageant

Boosted by African Investors,Foreign Capital Inflows Soars 261.33% YoY

Driving Innovation and Creativity: How Odinaka George is Transforming FMCG Marketing in Nigeria

Airline Operators Groan over Multiple Taxation, Call for Review ofLeviesImposed byFG

As NIMET DG Marks One Year in Office

Govt-funded Trips:KeyamoPushes for Fly Nigeria Act

MMA2 Reinforces Safety Protocols atYear-end Meeting

LFZWins Best Infrastructure Development Company Awards

African Development Bank, PMI Partner to Strengthen Capacity Building

Stock Market Sustains Positive Run for Eighth Consecutive Session, Gains N467bn

USAID:U.S. GovernmentHasSupported Over 5m FarmersSince 2019

Nigerian Banks Harp on Cybersecurity Measures at Resilience Workshop

FIRS Boss Commends NPA on Success of Tinubus Sale of Crude Oil in Naira Initiative

DAILY TRUST

Uba Sani Signs Executive Order On Academics Retirement

Land revocation: Wike gives Onnoghen, Abass, Akume, others fresh 2 weeks to get C-of-Os

Truck crushes policemen, suspect to death in Ondo

Court Reinstates Suspended Edo LG Chairs, Deputies

Yuletide: FG begins free train ride nationwide

IPI Nigeria mourns late treasurer, Rafatu Salami

Navy pledges excellence in forensics, investigations

North impoverished by its political leaders for over 40 years Dogara

NSCDC deploys 28,000 operatives nationwide for Christmas, New Year celebrations

Army, Navy promote 254 senior officers

Econarix Review UK 2024: Scam or Legit Trading Platform’ Facts

North improverished by its political leaders for over 40 years Dogara

Bolt rewards performing drivers

Kaduna Marathon: Mother, teenage Daughter win top two positions

CNG rejects NBS crime report

Defamation: Court grants Farotimi N30m bail, bars him from talking to press

Obasekis Govt Spent N3.8bn On Museum Asset verification Ctte

Group lauds Tinubu for reappointing Shinkafi as SMDF Executive Secretary

How Jonathans agenda consumed me Politically Gov Diri

Centenary City Land Not Properly Acquired Enugu Assembly

Edo: Suspension of LGA Chairmen Sparks controversy

Im heartbroken, Atiku mourns Ibadan stampede victims

Adamawa Emirate Council Announces 32 Acting District Heads

Sokoto Rep, Umar Yusuf Yabo, provides feeder roads, schools, boreholes, others for constituency

PDP dead in my constituency Iboris daughter

EFCC quizzes Edo LG chairs over workers salaries diversion

Navigating Nigerias Cryptocurrency Ban: How Metaverse Offers Solutions for business with Holiverse advancement

Lawyer crowned 45th Miss Nigeria

National Sports Festival postponed for second time

Ecarunex App Review 2024: Scam or Legit Trading Platform’ User Facts!

People dumping insane persons from Abuja in our community Kaduna locals

Yuletide: Abuja clothing retailers record low patronage

Changan CS55 becomes Nigerias Car-of-the-Year

UniAbuja students reject renaming of institution after Gowon

Yuletide: Police release safety tips for Abuja residents

ECOWAS ENBIC implementation in Nigeria A game changer within the sub region

Re: The North and the burden of being

The vanity in the Abuja land

Ghana elections: Another good news out of Africa

Uniting humanity: The spirit of International Human Solidarity Day

GHANA Mahama constitutes team for anti-corruption drive

MOZAMBIQUE Cyclone Chido death toll rises to 73

UK doctor warned after unacceptable comments about Muslim patients

Benue Assembly suspends SUBEB chairman over recruitment controversy

N/Assembly honours UBA with disability friendly award

Why Christians shouldnt stay away from active politics Kumuyi

Coscharis Motors, Abro deepen partnership

FG reverses Ogunjimis appointment as AGF; Madein to complete tenure

Muslim rights group seeks probe after threat causes shutdown of U.S. mosque

NSCIA rejects Bauchi govs move to site Sayawa chiefdom hqtrs in Tafawa-Balewa

Christmas: Chicken costs N25,000, turkey N130,000

Foundation, firm partner for peace in N/Delta

European Muslims arrive in S/Arabia as Kings guests for Umrah, others

Marketers expect cheaper petrol as Dangote cuts price to N899.50k/litre

FRCN revives annual lecture series, focuses on food security

The Ant as a teacher

N59.4bn Greater Dutse Water project takes off in Jigawa

2024: Yobe overhauls agriculture

VALENTINE STRASSER Africas Youngest President Who Seized Power at 25

NEW TELEGRAPH

Land Revocation: Abbas Breaks Silence On Non-Payment

2025 Prophecies: Primate Ayodele Sends Strong Message To Abbas, Wike, Atiku, Tinubu, Others

Court Reinstates Suspended Edo LG Chairs, Deputies

Court Declares Rivers APC Congresses Illegal

Obi Commends Adelekes Intervention In Death By Hanging For Stealing

Approach 2025 With Optimism, Focus On Faith First Lady

NHW Graduate Over 40 Influencers, Health Workers From Lagos, Niger To Combat Health Misinformation

Okpebholo Lifts Ban on National Union Of Road Transport Workers

NHW Graduate Over 40 Influencers, Health Workers From Lagos, Niger To Combat Health Misinformation

Economy Requires $20bn Investment To Hit 2027 Target Edun

Nasboi Begs Davido For One Of His Unused Cars

How My Death Rumours Troubled My Family Yinka Quadri

Seven Year Old Dies In Stabbing Attack At Croatia School

NHW Graduate Over 40 Influencers, Health Workers From Lagos, Niger To Combat Health Misinformation

Osun Lawmaker, Oderinwale Donates N3m WAEC Fees To Students

Reps Begin Probe Of Sacked 1000 CBN Staff

Benue: Alia Creates Bureau For Livestock Devt

Kemi Badenochs Words On Nigeria Police Unfair PCRC

NHW Graduate Over 40 Influencers, Health Workers From Lagos, Niger To Combat Health Misinformation

Customs Board Approves Appointment Of DCG, 7 ACGs, 4,291 Others

Revoked Land: Wike Gives 2-Week Ultimatum Over C-Of-O

Court Jails Ex-IMF Chief, Rato For Tax Fraud

Ibadan Stampede: Abiodun Condoles Makinde, Victims

JUST-IN: Tinubu Observes Jumat At Alausa Central Mosque

Seasonal Forex Demand: CBN Allows BDCs To Purchase $25,000 Weekly

EPL: McTominay Explains Why He Left Man Utd

I Shouldve Invaded Ukraine Earlier, Putin Tells Russians

Two Missing, 13 Dead After Navy Speedboat Hits Ferry Off Mumbai

Calabar Carnival: Tourism Bureau Doles Out N1m To Hoteliers, Others

Nasarawa Assembly Passes Gov Sules N402.57bn 2025 Budget Into Law

Kwara Govt Presents N540.4bn Budget For 2025 Fiscal Year

Boxing Day: Akstreetz Plans For Fun With Hype And Bantz

Nollywood Blockbuster, Ijenwe Ala Dinma, Set To Premiere December 29

Palpable Excitement As Conversations In Transit Premieres Today On Screen

Death, An Indispensable Reality For Mankind

Wikes Aide Blasts Ugochinyere Over Serial Allegations Against Minister

Yuletide: First Lady Supports 250 Elderly Citizens In Osun

Three Policemen, One Other Die In Auto Crash

Mutfwang Presents C Of O To NDPHC

Jonathan Describes Rhoda Ikiogha As Mother To All

Soun Of Ogbomoso Declares 25 Years Agenda, Says Its Gods Mandate

Abbas, Kalu Mourn Victims Of Ibadan Funfair Stampede

CPS: Pencom Clears Over 30,000 Firms For FGs Contracts

Rand Paul Endorses Elon Musk For US Speaker

Fire Kills Man, Wife, Grandson In Ibadan

Mpox: Nigeria Receives 11,200 Doses Of Vaccine From US

Republicans Taking Orders From Elon Musk To Shut Down Govt Clinton

Yuletide: NSCDC Deploys 28,300 Operatives Nationwide

NPF Launches Insurance To Enhance Public Personnel Welfare

We Didnt Sell Any Aircraft To Iranian Firm Azman

FCT: Blackout As Vandals Attack Shiroro-Katampe Transmission Line

NACCIMA, Boi Seal Deal For Disbursement Of N75bn Lifeline Intervention Fund For MSMEs

IGP To Unveil NPF Insurance Company Monday

NSCIA Rejects Bauchi Govs Plan To Site Sayawa Chiefdom Hqtrs In Tafawa-Balewa

EFCC Begins Probe Of Suspended Edo Council Bosses

Alleged Fraud: Benue Assembly Orders SUBEB Chair To Step Aside

Oyebanji Hails Afe Babalola As Flight Operations Begin At Ekiti Airport

FGs Interventions In Agric To Tackle Rising Food Prices, Says Minister

Alia Clears Outstanding Allowances Of Benue Varsity Staff

TRIBUNE

Death penalty for fowl theft: Obi faults Nigeria’s legal system

Bauchi First Lady frowns at spate of children abduction

Sanwo-Olu charges Nigerians in diaspora on national devt

Yuletide: Ondo lawmaker distributes Christmas gifts to constituents at annual thanksgiving

Minister pledges commitment to presidential priorities for youth empowerment

Gov Uba Sani raises retirement age for Kaduna academic staff to 65

Absence of Cardoso, Labour Minister stalls planned probe of over 1,000 CBN staff retirement

Wike gives Abuja land owners fresh two-week ultimatum to settle bills on C-of-O

Shi’ites slam N200m suit on Police over disruption of activities in Abuja

Wike has no time for ‘political hushpuppies’ ‘ Aide

Youth corpers demand implemention of N77,000 monthly stipend

Okomu partners PIND to facilitate community peace, development

Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 850 personnel in Gombe

Power supply: FG commissions mobile substations in Oyo, Ogun

Yuletide: NSCDC orders deployment of 28,300 personnel nationwide

Works, housing, education top as Kwara gov presents N540bN 2025 budget

Army Council approves promotion of 108 senior officers

NGF endorses ACReSAL’s management plan to boost food security

Sokoto Gov directs commissioners to monitor Ministry projects

Remove our members from contributory pension scheme, Police retirees tell NASS

Food security: Kwara govt, World Bank train extension agents, farmers

Ogun govt trains over 15,000 artisans, traders

Bankole-Balogun assumes duty as EIRS Chairman

FG assures Nigerians of economic reform gains in 2025

Insecurity: Kalu excited over outcomes of non-kinetic initiative in South-East

Raining curses on someone online is criminal offence, punishable ‘ Police

Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 1,850 personnelinKogi

Over 74,000 farmers, agro-entrepreneurs benefitted from COSOP scheme ‘ IFAD

BREAKING: Court grants Dele Farotimi N30m bail

Police training institutions to get direct, sustainable funding ‘ IGP Egbetokun

Project participation: AGILE, VAI holds town hall meeting in Zamfara

Yuletide: Oborevwori’s wife hosts monarchs’ wives, market women to get-together

Again, vandals attack Shiroro-Katampe transmission line

Nigeria’s quest for energy security got muscular

Spyro, Kiekie, others attend Hilda Baci’s Christmas event

NACA inaugurates committee to curb public health challenge

Towards reducing energy deficit in Oyo State

Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 1,700 personnel in Niger

Curses won’t stop me,’ Oyedele opens up on tax reform battles

The 60-day medical intervention for residents in Ekiti

Gov Aliyu launches school enrollment drive in Sokoto

Ibadan children fun fair tragedy, AAC mourns victims

US: Starbucks workers union announces pre-Christmas strike

Metro bus driver fatally stabbed near University of Washington campus

Strengthening civilian-military bond to combat insecurity in Northern Nigeria

That Christmas may be merry again in Plateau

Beyond the Port Harcourt refinery

Burna Boy’s ‘Bundle by Bundle’ praises Naija’s party spirit

Nigeria achieving 80% success in anti-kidnapping efforts ‘ NSA Ribadu

Foundation advocates convening stakeholders’ forum to address ritual killings in Yorubaland

Jobs you can combine with your ‘9-5’ to make more money

FG redeploys permanent secretaries in civil service

Senate passes 2025 budget for second reading, adjourns till Jan 14

JUST IN: Dangote Refinery reduces petrol price to N899.50k/litre

How to Register at BC Game: Step-by-step Instruction

The Best Casino Resorts for Card Game Enthusiasts

FRSC requires you to have a razor blade in your vehicle. Here’s why

5 things that should not be in your kitchen

14 Nigerian celebrities who died in 2024

BLUE PRINT

Disability bill sails through first reading in Benue assembly

Christmas: Bishop Onyia advises Christians to be faithful, generous

Suspension of Edo LGA chairmen: All eyes on Tinubu, Supreme Court

Admission: KWASU denies affiliation withLamido School of Hygiene

Defamation: Farotimi gets bail, barred from speaking on matter

Apply for NELFund, Uniosun VC tells new students

Apply for NELFund, Uniosun VC tells new students

Again, Vandals attack Nigerias electricity transmission line

Were partners in progress, Barau tells journalists

Local equity market closes lower, sheds N72bn

Nasarawa Assembly passes N402.57bn 2025 budget into law, jerks it by N20bn

Breaking: Yahaya Bello meets bail conditions, regains freedom

How consultants hijacked N5bn Edo cyber security project Panel

NGF mourns children killed in Oyo Christmas funfair

Taraba: Chieftaincy tussle fuelled life-claiming crisis in Karim-Lamido LG- GMCN

Non-kinetic initiatives positively addressing South-east insecurity Kalu

NiMet predicts 3-day dust haze from Friday

Badenocks negative portrayal of Nigerian Police unfair PCRC

Christmas: NSCDC deploys 28, 300 tactical operatives to protect critical infrastructure

Owerri NBA, OWENO Foundation conclude medical outreach

Disability Bill sails through first reading in Benue Assembly

CSOs kick against Appeal Courtruling on Olaleyes conviction

Fire mishap kills husband, wife, grandson in Oyo

ICPCs N116.27bn recoveries in 2024

Imo lawmaker urges Seplat Energy to do more for oil-producing states

Tax reforms anti-North, says CNG

Kaduna hosts 3MTT summit, rewards tech innovators

IGP vows to inspire trust, confidence, cooperation in NPF

NBA Owerri branch, Oweno foundation end medical outreach

Governor Uba Sanis 2024 budget performance and 2025 budget

Adelegbe: Ondo most outstanding federal legislator

Agbasi: FERMA boss wins accolades for road revolution

Enugu government trains 450 livestock farmers under L-PRES initiative

Breaking: APC congresses in Rivers illegal, court rules

Unsolicited messages, others: Appeal Court slams fine on MTN Nigeria

Why we dont allow disabled inmates to use wheelchairs inside prisons NCoS

Breaking: APC congresses illegal, court declares

Breaking: US kills islamic state leader Abu Yusif in Syria airstrike

Air force promotes 19 Air vice Marshals, 33 Air commodores

Army promotes 108 Generals

Ghali Umar NaAbba

Fire outbreaks in FCT mainly caused by carelessness Comptroller Adebayo

My greatest gift is how God blessed me to be a Muslim Dadin Kowa

Nigerias quest for energy security got muscular

OSGoF holds survey coordination confab, advisory board on survey training

Injury keeps Moses Simon out till 2025

Yobe workers jubilate as government begins payment of N70,000 minimum wage

Northern group rejects NBS report on insecurity, ransom

Statistician-General not arrested NBS

Why raining curses on someone online is criminal offence Nigerian Police

Etinosa Idemudia: Popular actress marries Causasian lover

Breaking: At last, court grants Dele Farotimi bail

Sokoto: Monitor projects under your departments, Aliyu directs commissioners

Spurs survive scare, beat Man Utd to reach League Cup semi-finals

Nigerias Efe Ajagba on top among boxing heavyweights

Zamfara citizens urge former Governor Matawalle to return in 2027

Youth for good governance condemns Badejos arrest

Works minister commissions road projects in Zamfara, Kebbi

24 hours after presentation, Senate, Reps pass N49.7trn 2025 budget for second reading

THE AUTHORITY

Nigeria, US meet to bolster Defence Health Services, strengthen ties

Edo State Government Defies Supreme Court,Tinubu, says Suspended LGA Chairmen Remain Suspended

Navy board approves promotion of 146 senior officers

Civil Rights Group Hails Tinubus Decision to Stall Appointment of Acting Accountant-General

BenKalu Network Endorses Tinubus 2025 Budget as Masterstroke

2025 Budget: Matawalle Network Applauds President Tinubu for Visionary Leadership

Agatu boat mishap: Gov. Alia offset survivors medical bills

Bureaucratic Soldier, Kana Ibrahim heads Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace After Transformative Tenure at Defence

Edo State Governments Suspension of LGA Chairmen Sparks Clash with Tinubu, Supreme Court

JUST IN: NBS Breaks Silence as Rumours of DSS Arrest of Statistician-general Spread

MSMD, MSD hold end-of-year staff town hall meeting, to strengthen teamwork, restore lost glory

NCCSC graduation: CGC Adeniyi, Abejide charge customs officers to uphold professionalism

Regional ministry harps on partnership as NEDC reviews activities in 2024

Telephone users plunge by 2m to 157m

Were committed to world-class teleco services, says NCC boss

Weve witnessed rapid transformations in Nigerias telecom landscape Maida

PHOTO NEWS

PHOTO NEWS

President Xi Jinping meets with Macao SAR chief executive

Nigerias Quest For Energy Security Got Muscular

Chinas pearl: How Macao thrives since its return 25 years ago

Access Bank Hosts President Steinmeier, Commits to Strengthening German-Nigerian Trade Relations

Again vandals violate Shiroro-Katampe, Abuja, transmission line

From Potholes to Paradise: FERMAs Road Repair Initiative Wins National Acclaim

Tinubu appoints Ogbodo seven others as Permanent Secretaries

Reps to Donate N704.9m to Vulnerable Nigerians on Dec 31

CSOs urge FG to halt Shell,TotalEnergies divestments, demand accountability

Mouka wins Most Outstanding Foam manufacturing company

Reps passes N49.7trn 2025 budget for second reading

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Delta Speaker Promises Enhanced Welfare For Staff In 2025

Yuletide: Plateau CP Bans Night Grazing, Commercial Tricycles, Late Night Clubbing In Jos, Environs

JUST IN: Court Nullifies Rivers APC Congresses

Oduwole Forges Partnership With NACCIMA To Tackle Economic Challenges

Fubara Kickstarts N30.4bn Road Project Traversing 9 Kalabari Communities

2025 Budget: Enugu Allocated N213bn For Roads, Not N55bn ‘ State Govt

Katsina Applauds Joint Air, Ground Troops Operations On Bandits Camps At Bichi Hills

ATTAN Organises AGM, Launches Calendar, Association Stickers

Sports Journalism Key To Human Capital Development ‘ Mustapha

Kwara Reduces Debt By 50%, Says Gov At N540bn 2025 Budget Presentation

Plateau: Mutfwang Presents C Of O To Niger Delta Power Holding Company

Oyo/Osun Customs Command Declares N72.5bn As Revenue Generated Between January To November

Paddy Iyamu Emmanuel Foundation Holds Seventh Free Surgeries, Medical Outreach

Man Bags Death Sentence For Killing Six-month-old Baby

Police Arrest Alleged Kidnap Kingpin In Rivers

Nigeria Spends $19m On Importation Of Motorcycle Spare Parts Annually ‘ NADDC DG

I’m Not Just Wizkid’s Baby Mama ‘ Jada Pollock

Kuku’s One Year As MD FAAN:The Right Man For The Job

Patience Ozokwor Has Opens Up About Struggles Before Fame

Wike Issues Final Two-Week Ultimatum To Maitama II Landowners Over Payments

Okpebholo Felicitates Edo-Born New Miss Nigeria, Doris Ogah

Clergy Blames Elite For Nigeria’s Failure, Societal Evils

Abuja In Darkness As Vandals Destroy Transmission Line

NMDPRA Advises Petroleum Users To Avoid Panic Buying In Delta

Christmas: Okpurughre Doles Out Bags Of Rice, Cash To Widows, Aged People, Others

Awule Road, Others Will Be Completed Soon ‘ Aiyedatiwa

Ojukwu Jnr. Asks Tinubu To Release Nnamdi Kanu To Ease Insecurity In South East

Geezers Sports Unveils 2025 Vision With School Football League, African Role Model Awards

NBM Of Africa Commends Efforts As EFCC Targets Major Cybercrime Hubs

PDP Hails High Court Ruling Reinstating Chairmen, Vice Chairmen Of 18 Edo LGAs

Soun Counsels New Araba Of Ogbomosoland On Religious Harmony

PDP Hails High Court Ruling Reinstating Chairmen, Vice Chairmen Of 18 Edo LGAs

Traditional Birth Attendants: Stakeholders Tasked On Minimising Risks During Delivery

Interswitch Partners Financial Services Innovators To Empower Nigerian Youth

Tunji-Ojo Harps On Regulation, Professionalisation Of Private Security Sector

Arewa Women Greet Nigerians At Christmas, Hail Dangote Group

Yagba: Group Seeks Good Representative, Not Zoning In 2027

Obi Of Onitsha Unveils Ijele Masquerade Sculpture In Enugu, Lauds Mbah’s Devt Strides

TC Awards Felicitates Ghanaian President-Elect, John Dramani Mahama

Philanthropist Exhorts Ndigbo On Security In South East

Sanwo-Olu Wishes Lagos Residents Merry Christmas, Prosperous New Year

AUOMMATON President, Sulaiman, Denies Embezzling Union’s Funds

Anti-Open Grazing: Oyo Nabs Herdsman, Cattle In Ibadan

Awule Road, Others Will Be Completed Soon ‘ Aiyedatiwa

Enugu: Isi-Uzo LG Chairman Presents N5.5bn 2025 Budget Proposal To Legislative Council

Ibadan Stampede: Kalu Commiserates With Oyo Govt, Bereaved Families

Sayawa Chiefdom: Zaar Youths Laud Governor Mohammed

Ibadan Stampede: Gov Ododo Commiserates With Oyo Govt Over Unfortunate Deaths

Adejobi ‘ Raining Direct Curses On Someone Is Cyber Bullying

Atiku Questions Credibility Of NBS Website Breach

Oyo Resuscitates Abandoned Osupa Water Reservoir In Ogbomoso

YULETIDE: NSCDC Deploys 2,550 Personnel For Safety Of Lives, Properties In Oyo

NiMet, Nigeria Governors’ Forum Sign MoU On Meteorological, Climatological Data Sharing

Dr Salako Prioritizes Patient Experience, Preventive Healthcare

Okpebholo’s suspension Of LGA Chairmen Illegal, Undermines Tinubu’s Reforms, Supreme Court Judgement-Critics

Enugu Assembly Says Acquisition Of Centenary City Land Not Properly Done

NNPP Condemns Plot To Arrest Kano Governor’s Spokesperson

Funfair Stampede: Ododo Commiserates With Oyo On Unfortunate Deaths

Politics Of 2007: Nigeria’s Next President Will Emerge By Consensus, Showunmi Predicts

LEADERSHIP

Kaduna Gov Extends Retirement Age Of Tertiary Institution Workers To 65 Years

Yuletide: NRC, Police Beef Up Security As Federal Gov’t Begins Free Train Services

Again, Emefiele Loses Land, Warehouse With 54 Loaded Containers To Federal Gov’t

Herdsman Bags 5-yr Imprisonment For Open Grazing In Oyo

JUST-IN: Edo Court Invalidates State Assembly’s Resolution, Reinstates LG Chairs

Investic Pro Review 2024: Scam Or Legit Trading Platform’ ‘ User Rating!

Bitcoin Prime Review 2024: Scam Or Legit Trading Platform’ ‘ User Facts!

PICTORIAL: Ahead Christmas, Remi Tinubu Celebrates With Foster Children In Abuja

BREAKING: US Airstrike Kills Islamic State Leader Abu Yusif In Syria

PRINCESS OSIFO: PIONEERING AFRICA’S GAS REVOLUTION WITH VISION AND RESILIENCE

Yuletide: NSCDC Mobilises 28,000 Personnel Nationwide

Buy More American Oil, Gas Or Face Higher Tariffs’, Trump Warns EU Countries

C-of-O Fees: 762 Abuja Land Owners Risk Revocation As Wike Gives Fresh Ultimatum

JUST-IN: Truck Kills 3 Policemen, Suspect In Ondo

1 Killed, 8 Injured In Croatian Elementary School Knife Attack

Navy Promotes 146 Senior Officers To Next Ranks

Land Title: I’m Not Owing FCTA, Says Speaker Abbas

Ex-Boxing Champion Thierry Jacob Dies At 59

NSCDC Deploys 3,542 Operatives For Yuletide Season In Kano

CBN Grants BDCs Access To $25,000 Weekly For Seasonal Forex Demand

NGF Mourns Victims Of Oyo Christmas Party Stampede

Malaysia Announces New Search For Missing MH370 Flight 10 Years After

Army Promotes 35 Brigadier Generals, 73 Colonels To Next Ranks

Breaking The Silence: Addressing Violence Against Women, Girls In Kogi

IPI Nigeria Executive, Rafat Salami, Dies

BREAKING: Court Grants Dele Farotimi ’30m Bail

Raining Direct Curses Online Is Criminal Offence, Police PRO Warns

Illicit Drugs: NDLEA Strengthens Airport Operations

Mouka Redefines Employee Welfare, Workplace Sustainability

UAE Introduces 5-year Residency Visa For Expatriate Retirees

Raining Direct Curses Online Is Criminal Offense, Police PRO Warns

Supreme Court, Hajj Commission, UI Among ‘High Corruption Risk’ MDAs ‘ ICPC

Oando Foundation Deepens Environmental Advocacy With ‘Clean Our World’ Initiative

Troops Arrest 3 High-profile Terrorists, Kill 212 Others In 1 Week

Kwara Gov Hailed For Blazing The Trail In Appointing Great Number Of Journalists Into Positions

Understanding Akogun Oyedepo

Emotional Landscape’ ‘ Young Artists Take On Human’s Need To Emote

ANA Abuja Launches Maiden Publication, Awards Bisi Fayemi, Prof Udenta, Others

Obaseki Left N200bn Contractual Debts ‘ Umakhihe

Industrial Court To Give Judgement Over 4,449 Police Promotion Next Year

First Lady Condoles Makinde, Oyo Citizens Over Stampede Tragedy

TETFUND Boss Commissions N866m Building Projects At COE Akamkpa

NBA President Tasks Nigerian Varsities On ICT

Akwa Ibom Floats Oil Firm For Marginal Fields Exploration, Revives Ailing Industries

Anambra: Police Hunt Lady Who Allegedly Defrauded Physically Challenged Woman

How To Build A Thriving Skincare Business

Group Condemns Poor Service Delivery By Nigerian Immigration

We’ve Achieved 80% Success Against Kidnapping ‘ NSA

JAMB, NRC Lead In ICPC Ethics, Integrity Test

Over 10m Nigerians Benefit From BHCPF Healthcare Services ‘ FG

We’re Fully Behind Your Political Journey, Northern Groups Tell Wike

Remilekun Amos Launches Ministry’s New Chapter With Mega Crusade

NASFAT Commiserates With Alabidun Over Wife’s Death

Gov Moh’d Wants Life Insurance For Ex-Service Men

Tinubu Is A Comp- assionate First Lady ‘ Gov. Sani

Damning Security Stats: Atiku Says Hack On NBS Website Concerning

Tinubu’s Reforms Indicate Understanding Of Problems ‘ Group

Pension Fund Assets Hit N22trn As 10.5m People Join CPS

Importers Jittery As Dangote Refinery Slashes Pump Price To N899.50/litre

SPORT

Gani Adams congratulates striker on CAF Award – The Sun

1 Holiday Gift For Every NHL Team in 2024 – Bleacher Report

2024 NCAA Volleyball Tournament Bracket: Penn State vs. Louisville Championship Set – Bleacher Report

2025 ECOWAS Abuja International marathon scheduled for March 1

6 New Clubs for Marcus Rashford amid Transfer Rumors – Bleacher Report

Adeboye assures Tinubu of grassroots sports transformation – The Sun

Adesanya favourite for UFC Saudi Arabia – Punch

Afenifere celebrates Lookman, Super Falcons, Nnadozies CAF Awards – Guardian

Angolan footballer continues game after learning of brother’s death – Punch

Another Nigeria, Ghana clash as Flamingos, Maidens battle for Cup – Daily Trust

Anthony Edwards ‘Mad’ Wolves Lost; Karl-Anthony Towns Lived the ‘Dream’ in Knicks Win – Bleacher Report

Anthony Edwards Rips ‘Bulls–t’ Narrative That Suns’ Kevin Durant is Bad Leader – Bleacher Report

Astros’ Alex Bregman’s Top 10 Landing Spots in MLB Free Agency Amid Latest Rumors – Bleacher Report

ATCN confident trained officials, marshalls will boost motorsport in Nigeria – Daily Trust

Besiktas table three-year Onuachu deal – Punch

Best and Worst NFL Team Fits for CFP’s Top 10 2025 NFL Draft Prospects – Bleacher Report

Bill Miller Dies at 84; Former WR Won AFL Championships with Raiders, Dallas Texans – Bleacher Report

Broncos Legend John Elway to Be Subject of Netflix Doc Chronicling Iconic NFL Career – Bleacher Report

Bronny James Wows NBA Fans in G League Showcase Debut Despite Lakers’ Loss to Swarm – Bleacher Report

Browns’ Rooting Guide for 2025 NFL Draft Implications of Week 16 – Bleacher Report

Bulls’ Zach LaVine Talks NBA Trade Rumors: ‘I’m Not the One Controlling That – Bleacher Report

Buy or Sell Top NBA Trade Targets Changing Teams This Season – Bleacher Report

CAF Awards: Eagles Must Make Accolades Count, Says Ikpeba – New Telegraph

Carabao Cup: Why Man Utd lost to Tottenham Amorim – The Sun

Carmelo Anthony on LeBron James Rumors: ‘If He Wanna Get Traded, He’ll Get Traded – Bleacher Report

Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard Among Nominees for 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame – Bleacher Report

Chargers OL: Justin Herbert in ‘Sicko Mode,’ Hypes QB as ‘a F–king Animal’ After Win – Bleacher Report

Chelsea Trust In Mudryks Innocence Maresca Chelsea Trust In Mudryks Innocence Maresca – New Telegraph

College Football Playoff 2024-25: Playoff Odds, Schedule and Bracket Predictions – Bleacher Report

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons: I Don’t Need to Be Top-Paid Defensive Player on New Contract – Bleacher Report

Customs CG pledges support for volleyball growth – Punch

Dallas Wilson Asks for Oregon Release, 2025 5-Star WR Hopes to Sign with Florida – Bleacher Report

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Explains Cryptic Social Media Post, Says He’s Not Eying Trade – Bleacher Report

Eagles’ A.J. Brown Says ‘I’m Playing’ vs. Commanders Despite Knee Injury – Bleacher Report

EPL: Manchester United legend, Neville, predicts Arsenal will win league – Punch

EPL: Wolves name Vitor Pereira new head coach – Punch

F8 Ballers win Nathaniel Ogedegbe football tourney in Lagos – Guardian

Fantasy Football Week 16: Biggest Sleepers at Every Position – Bleacher Report

FIFA Awards: Eguavoen, Ekong Snub Vinicius – New Telegraph

FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles End 2024 as Africas Fifth Best Team – Thisday

FIFA rankings: Eagles end 2024 in 44th place – Punch

Football harder than being Prime Minister, says Tottenham coach, Postecoglou – Punch

Garrett Wilson on New Contract: ‘I Love the Jets’ but ‘Can’t Be Worrying About That – Bleacher Report

Ghanas Black Galaxies talk tough, promise – Guardian

GOtv Boxing Night 32: Omo Iya Eleja eyes N1m cash prize – The Sun

Hoffenheim offer Orban Lyon escape route – Punch

How to Register at BC Game: Step-by-step Instruction – Tribune

I convinced Keshi, didnt bribe to play at 2014 WCup Babatunde – Punch

Ika South wins Anioma Unity football tournament opener – Daily Trust

Jake Paul Teases ‘Big’ Boxing Announcement in January After Mike Tyson Fight – Bleacher Report

Jerry Jeudy, Josh Allen Headline Madden 25 NFL Player Ratings Update After Week 15 – Bleacher Report

Jets’ Rooting Guide for 2025 NFL Draft Implications of Week 16 – Bleacher Rep

Welcome to the weekend, let peace reign around you