Allegations of money laundering, tax evasion trail Rev. Mother Ajayi’s suspected ban from UK

Wura Kelani, Crime Reporter

Who is after Reverend Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi, the General Overseer of Love of Christ (LOC) Generation Church, United Kingdom? This is the mind-boggling question that has been troubling many of her admirers and followers. The highly revered evangelist, preacher, motivational speaker and philanthropist has become a subject of derision among some Nigerians living abroad, especially in the United Kingdom, where her church is based. The church, which sources said is small, is reportedly located in Clapham, London. Sources disclosed that Iya Adura, as Rev’d Mother Ajayi is fondly called,…

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Senegal stun Morocco to win 2025 AFCON

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Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye’s goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts at the end of a match marred by disgraceful scenes following a controversial penalty Brahim Diaz could have won the trophy for Morocco when he stepped up to take the spot-kick in the 24th added minute at the end of normal time. Morocco’s forward #10 Brahim Diaz kicks the ball to miss a penalty during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and…

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Asake settles feud with family, reunites with father, baby mama and daughter

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Popular Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has reconciled with his father, daughter and baby mama following weeks of public criticism over alleged abandonment. The reconciliation comes months after the artiste was called out on social media for reportedly neglecting his family after rising to fame and wealth. Earlier in 2025, Asake came under heavy fire after his baby mama, Adijat, accused him of abandoning her and their daughter despite her support during his early struggles. In March 2025, his father, Fatai Odunsi, a stroke survivor, also publicly…

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AFCON 2025: Host Morocco beat Cameroun 2-0, await Algeria/Nigeria winner for semi-final

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The Atlas Lions of Morocco booked a place in the semifinals of the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations on Friday after securing a 2–0 victory over the Indomitable Lions Camerou n at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Brahim Diaz opened the scoring in the first half to continue his impressive form at the tournament, while Ismael Saibari added a second goal after the break to seal the win for the Atlas Lions. Morocco took control of the match early and were rewarded in the 26th minute when…

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Fubara’s Impeachment: We are on course, Rivers’ Assemblymen snub plea to halt action

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The Rivers State House of Assembly has said it is still working on the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The Assembly led by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, on Thursday began the process of removing the governor and deputy, leveling eight allegations against them. But rumours emerged on social media on Friday that the Assembly had halted the impeachment proceedings. Chairman, House Committee of Information, Petitions and Complaints, Dr. Enemi Alabo George, in a statement on Friday, said the proceedings were in progress. He…

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Don’t touch Fubara, Rivers’ Elders and Leaders Forum warn Assemblymen

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The Rivers State Elders and Leaders Forum has called on the Martin Amaewhule-led state House of Assembly to suspend all impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara in order for peace to reign. Recall that the 27 lawmakers who make up the majority in the house had on Thursday served an impeachment notice on the governor and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over alleged misconduct and abuse of office. The lawmakers gave the governor seven days to respond to all the allegations levelled against him. But the forum, in a statement,…

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Dangote drags ex-NMDPRA boss, Ahmed to EFCC over corruption

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The Chairman of Dangote Industries, Aliko Dangote, through his legal representative, has filed a formal corruption petition against the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. This was disclosed in a statement, made available to newsmen, by the Dangote Group media team on Friday. Recall that Dangote had earlier petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate Ahmed for allegedly spending $5 million on his children’s secondary education in…

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More deadly strikes likely in Nigeria, if… Trump warns

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In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times published on Thursday, United States President Donald Trump signalled that the US could undertake multiple military strikes in Nigeria if violence against Christians persists. Trump, asked whether the December 25 military operation against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria marked the start of a broader campaign, said, “I’d love to make it a one-time strike… but if they continue to kill Christians, it will be a many-time strike.” The US strike, which Washington described as targeting Islamic State affiliates at the…

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Tinubu orders manhunt for terrorists who attacked Niger Market

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President Bola Tinubu has ordered a manhunt for the terrorists responsible for a deadly attack on communities in Niger State that left more than 40 people dead and many others abducted. In a statement on Sunday personally signed by him, the President said he had directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police and the Director-General of the Department of State Services to track down the perpetrators of the Kasuwan Daji attack and ensure they are brought to justice. “These terrorists…

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Alleged Murder: Mega crisis for Pastor Chris Okafor as Lagos CP orders investigation

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Chris Okafor, the controversial Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries continues to swim in the murky water of controversies as the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, to probe allegations of murder levelled against the self-acclaimed man of God. The order comes amid growing outrage generated by the viral sexual allegations circulating on social media in recent days. The popular cleric stepped down from pastoral duties on New Year’s Day as the allegations escalated, with several women,…

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FirstHoldCo says FirstBank meets ₦500bn regulatory capital requirement

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-Shareholders commit to future injection of more capital to the Groups’ other subsidiaries First HoldCo Plc (“FirstHoldCo” or “the Group”) has announced that its commercial banking subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria (FirstBank), has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) minimum capital requirement of ₦500 billion. This milestone was achieved following the completion of a series of strategic capital initiatives, including a Rights Issue, a Private Placement, and the injection of proceeds from the divestment of the Group’s merchant banking subsidiary. This successful capitalisation underscores strong market confidence in…

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2027: ADC faction releases congress guidelines

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A faction of the African Democratic Congress loyal to Nafiu Gombe on Friday released detailed guidelines for the conduct of congresses and a national convention for the 2025/2026 political year. The timetable and guidelines, contained in a circular personally signed by Gombe, are aimed at strengthening internal democracy and repositioning the party ahead of future elections. The development comes a day after the ADC faction distanced itself from the reported defection and registration of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at the party’s Enugu zonal office. The faction, which…

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Nigeria is not failing — our values are the problem

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by Olanrewaju Osho Many Nigerians who are genuinely troubled by the nation’s repeated detours on the road to development are united by one persistent word: Why. Why is Nigeria regressing instead of progressing? Why do we take one step forward and three steps backward? Why are corruption, cruelty, and criminality multiplying? Why does leadership keep failing us—or why are we failing leadership? Why are both leaders and citizens becoming increasingly self-centered? Why is the economy deteriorating while life grows harder by the day? The list of why questions in the…

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Global anger as US abducts Venezuela President, Maduro

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The US military operation that led to the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday sparked international alarm, with allies and foes of Washington and Caracas expressing disquiet. President Donald Trump said that the United States would “run” Venezuela and tap its huge oil reserves, and posted a picture of Maduro in custody on a US naval ship wearing a blindfold and handcuffs. Maduro and his wife were flown by helicopter to New York City, where they face drug-trafficking and weapons charges. They were seized by US special forces…

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How US bombed Venezuela, captured Maduro

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President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a “large scale strike” on the South American country. “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country,” Trump said on Truth Social, around two hours after explosions rocked Venezuela’s capital Caracas. There was no confirmation from Venezuela’s government of the fate of the leftist Maduro, in power…

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Banks’ bad loans spike after CBN’s forbearance withdraws

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Nigeria’s banking sector recorded a rise in bad loans in 2025 after the Central Bank of Nigeria withdrew the regulatory forbearance granted to lenders during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the apex bank’s latest macroeconomic outlook report. The report showed that the banking industry’s Non-Performing Loans ratio climbed to an estimated seven per cent, exceeding the prudential benchmark of five per cent. The CBN said the increase reflected the impact of ending the temporary reliefs earlier granted to banks to cushion the effect of the pandemic on borrowers. “The Non-performing…

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Fireworks in ADC as Nat. Chairman declares Obi’s defection illegal

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A faction of the African Democratic Congress, led by its National Chairman, Nafiu Gombe, on Thursday distanced itself from the reported defection and registration of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi at its Enugu zonal office. The faction, which described itself as the authentic national leadership of the ADC, said the exercise violated the party’s constitution and established membership procedures. In a New Year message issued in Abuja, Gombe stressed that it became important for them to clarify misleading information circulating in the public domain over the party’s membership…

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Tinubu’s new tax laws go operational today

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President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that the implementation of the new tax laws, including those enacted on June 26, 2025, and the remaining acts scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, will proceed as planned. In a statement he personally signed, Tinubu said the reforms represent “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation” for the country. The President clarified that the new laws are not intended to increase taxes, but to support a structural reset, drive harmonisation, and protect dignity while strengthening the…

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Rivers Assemblymen rejects Fubara’s “Christmas Gifts” say its unlawful

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The Rivers State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, rejected a N100,000 “Christmas gift” credited to the accounts of lawmakers on the orders of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the transfer as unsolicited and unlawful. In a statement on Tuesday, signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Enemi George, the lawmakers said public funds must follow due process, including legislative approval. The statement, titled “Return of Unsolicited and Unapproved N100,000 Transferred to the Personal Accounts of Honourable Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly by…

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Finally, Peter Obi dumps Labour Party, goes to ADC

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At last, former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has formally defected to the African Democratic Congress. Obi, who is also a former Governor of Anambra state, urged Nigerians and opposition forces to unite under a broad national coalition to “rescue Nigeria from poverty, disunity and democratic decline.” Obi announced his defection at the Nike Lake Resort, Enugu on Wednesday, where he delivered a New Year address, accusing the current political leadership of state capture, economic mismanagement and systematic erosion of democratic values. “This decision…

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Court remands ex-AGF Malami, son, wife in Kuje prison

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the remand of the Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing and determination of their bail application. The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, also ordered the remand of his co-dedendants, his son, Abubakar Malami, and one of his wives Bashir Asabe. Justice Nwite made the order after taking arguments from the defence team led by Joseph Daudu (SAN) and the prosecution counsel Ekele Iheneacho (SAN). Malami and his…

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Unveiling Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele close associates who died in Anthony Joshua’s car crash

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Two close friends and team members of world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, have been identified as the victims of the fatal road crash that occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday. Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Matchroom Boxing, confirmed in a statement that the deceased were Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, both of whom worked closely with the boxer for several years. “With profound sadness, it has been confirmed that two close friends and team members Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele have tragically passed away,” Matchroom Boxing said. The company added that…

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British envoy, Abiodun, Sanwo-olu visit, monitor Anthony Joshua’s treatment in Lagos hospital

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The Deputy Head of Mission of the British High Commission, Simon Field, has visited world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, in hospital following a fatal road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Ogun State Governor, Kayode Akinmade, on Monday, Field met with Joshua during the visit and also held discussions with Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as British officials continue to monitor developments surrounding the incident. “The British High Commission was…

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GTCO raises N10bn in private placement

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Lagos, London – December 30, 2025: Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Company”) has obtained the approvals of both the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”)and the Securities and Exchange Commission to undertake a private placement of its ordinary shares, subject to the fulfilment of the applicable conditions precedent and regulatory requirements. The Financial Holding Company had earlier on August 29, 2025 announced that its banking subsidiary (Guaranty Trust Bank Limited) had satisfied and surpassed the new CBN minimum capital requirement for commercial banks with international authorisation, having already…

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Makinde lied, I never promised to ‘hold down PDP’ for Tinubu — Wike

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has denied promising to deliver the major opposition party, PDP, into the hands of President Bola Tinubu as preparations are ongoing for the upcoming general elections in 2027. Wike clarified during a media chat at his office in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Monday, following an allegation by the Governor of Oyo State, that the FCT Minister was behind the current crisis bedevilling the Peoples Democratic Party, and the wave of defections by PDP governors, lawmakers, and others to the…

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Joining APC won’t earn you 2nd term, Wike tells Fubara, others

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Barr. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has warned that joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) or openly professing loyalty to President Bola Tinubu does not automatically guarantee a second-term ticket. Wike issued the warning on Tuesday while addressing supporters during a political engagement in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, as part of his ongoing consultations across the state. Wike’s warning comes some few weeks after his political godson turned rival, Fubara, who is also the governor of Rivers state, announced his decamp to…

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Ogun Govt. confirms two foreigners died in car crash involving Anthony Joshua

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The Ogun State Government has confirmed that two of the victims who died in the road accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, were foreign nationals. In a statement issued on Monday by the Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, the state government extended its condolences to the families, friends, and associates of the deceased. Providing additional details, Akinmade said, “The fatal accident occurred along the busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, within the Makun axis of Ogun State, and sadly claimed the lives of two…

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Heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua in fatal car crash, two associates die

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World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident today in Makun, Ogun State. Eyewitnesses report that the incident occurred along a busy highway of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway around past 11am on Monday. The vehicle carrying Joshua, a Lexus Jeep with the number plate, KRD 850 HN, reportedly collided with a stationary truck under circumstances that are still being investigated. A PUNCH staff member, Adeniyi Orojo, who witnessed the accident, told PUNCH Online that Joshua sustained minor injuries, saying that two people died on the spot. Orojo, who stated…

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Nigeria wins battle of the Eagles to advance to AfCON knock out stages

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles feasted on the Cathage Eagles of Tunisia to win their second group match at the ongoing African Nations Cup to secure a ticket to the knockout stages of the biennial championship. Nigeria join record title holders, Egypt to reach the Round of 16 of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), even as Matchday 2 of the group stage are yet to be concluded. In front of the roaring fans at the Complexe sportif de Fès in northeastern Morocco, the Super Eagles triumphed 3-2. The Nigerians, who…

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Love struck SGF, George Akume’s wedding pictures to Ooni’s ex-Queen rocks internet

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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has officially wed Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The announcement was made public on Friday by a facebook user and member of the Dajoh family, Abraham Double-d Dajoh, via a celebratory social media post. Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh. While the union is reportedly established, the Queen was officially welcomed into the Dajoh family home in Mbakor, Benue State, this December. | Credit: Dajoh Family. He confirmed the union…

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US launches ‘numerous’ deadly strikes on terrorists in Nigeria -Trump

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United States President Donald Trump said on Thursday that US forces conducted deadly strikes against Islamic State terrorists in Northwestern Nigeria, and vowed more attacks if the militants keep killing Christians. The president stated this on his Truth Social platform, adding that the Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes. He wrote, “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen…

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Kenyan church celebrates birth of black Messiah on Christmas day

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In a small candlelit room in western Kenya, worshippers dressed in white gathered at Christmas to mark the birth of what they describe as the “Black Messiah.” They prayed before a photo of Mama Maria, the African woman who co-founded their religious movement — Legion Maria. Hours earlier, AFP reporters met a man who introduced himself as a prophet, Stephen Benson Nundu. Nundu carried a framed photo of Baba Simeo Melchior — the so-called “Black Messiah “— who eyes the camera with his hands clasped and a large medallion around…

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Show of solidarity, as Muslims join Christians for Christmas service in Kaduna

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Muslims from across Northern Nigeria on Thursday joined Christians at the Christmas service of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry in Kaduna, in a display of interfaith unity aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence. The General Overseer of the church, Pastor Yohanna Buru, said the participation of Muslims in the annual Christmas celebration had become a long-standing tradition, drawing attendees from across the 19 Northern states. Buru said Muslims from different Islamic sects, including Tijjaniyya, Shi’ite groups under the Islamic Movement, and Sunni Muslims, attended the service to celebrate the birth…

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Security tightened, worshippers killed, scores injured in Maiduguri Christmas eve bombing

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Five worshippers were reported killed and about 35 others injured as a suicide bomber detonated explosives at Gamboru Juma’at Mosque in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital a day before Christmas. Officials of the mosque said the building has the capacity to accommodate between 50 and 60 people, and that the explosion killed many worshippers inside. An official of the mosque, who declined to be named, said, “On a day like this, the mosque is usually very crowded because of market activities, and it was the least expected.” The Daily Trust…

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I will work against Tinubu in 2027, Oyo State Gov., Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared he will not support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, urging former ally and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to allow others make their political choices. Speaking on Tuesday during a media chat in Ibadan, Makinde said he was surprised when Wike reportedly told Tinubu he would “hold the PDP” for him in 2027. “I was in a meeting with President Tinubu, Nyesom Wike, and others when Wike volunteered to hold the PDP for Tinubu against 2027, and I was in shock. Wike…

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Firm drags Parallex Bank to court over N7.15bn funds, unreleased shipping documents

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A Lagos-based equipment, machinery, and logistics firm, FHT Mega Express Limited, has sued Parallex Bank Limited at the Lagos State High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square, over an alleged failure to release shipping documents for imported goods worth €7,310,257.99 despite receiving 100% full payment of N7,154,677,000 to establish the applicable letters of credit since 2023. The company is seeking a court order to freeze N7.15 billion in the bank’s accounts across Nigeria in interest-yielding instruments pending the substantive suit.Through its counsel, Adedayo Oshodi (SAN), FHT filed a motion ex parte marked…

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Pastor Chris Okafor meets Doris Ogala, begs her to allow peace to prevail

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The Nigeria Police Force has released Nollywood actress Doris Ogala in Lagos after the actress was re-arrested in Abuja shortly following her bail in Lagos. Ogala was brought to Lagos by a police team from the Zone 2 Command. The incident reportedly escalated when Ogala’s lawyer, Marshal Abubakar, attempted to document the police’s actions. Sources said officers violently attacked Abubakar, seized his phones, and accompanied Ogala on a flight to Lagos. SaharaReporters learnt that a Take It Back Movement Coordinator, Jamiu Towolawi, aka Jharmo, secured the actress’ release by getting…

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Presidency clarifies controversy over alleged discrepancies in tax new laws

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The presidency on Monday weighed in on the controversy trailing the new tax laws scheduled to take effect on January 1 in the country. This comes as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and several civil society organisations called for the suspension of the implementation of the laws. A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulsamad Dasuki, recently raised concerns about what he described as discrepancies between tax laws passed by the National Assembly and the versions subsequently gazetted and made…

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FG declares public holidays for Christmas, Boxing Day

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The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day. The government also declared Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the New Year celebration. The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. According to the statement, the minister urged Nigerians to reflect on the values of love, peace, humility and sacrifice associated with the birth of…

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Only my throne can confer title bearing Yorubaland -Alaafin

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Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, the Alaafin of Oyo, has stated that he is the only traditional ruler with the authority to confer chieftaincy titles bearing the name “Yorubaland.” The monarch asserted on Sunday at the Aganju Forecourt of the Oyo Palace during the installation of former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdul-Aziz Yari, as Obaloyin of Yorubaland, and Seyi Tinubu as Okanlomo of Yorubaland. Owoade said chieftaincy in Yoruba tradition is neither ornamental nor granted as a favour, but a serious responsibility rooted in history, authority and service. According to…

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FG secures release of 130 Niger State Catholic school pupils

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The Federal Government has secured the release of 130 kidnapped schoolchildren whisked away by gunmen from the St. Mary’s Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, Niger State. A presidential spokesman, Sunday Dare, announced this on his official X handle on Sunday. “Another 130 abducted Niger state pupils released, none left in captivity,” Dare said in the post on X. The post was accompanied by a photo of smiling children and a woman.

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Indomie vegetable flavour is dangerous to your health, NAFDAC warns

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the recall of Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles following the discovery of undeclared allergens in the product. In a public alert issued on Friday, numbered 041/2025 and published on its official website, NAFDAC said, “the French authority (Rappel Conso of France) has issued a notice regarding the recall of the Indomie brand noodles, Vegetable Flavour.” The agency explained that the recall was prompted by health concerns, noting that it was “due to the presence of undeclared…

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How Pastor Chris Okafor messed up my life -Actress Doris Ogala laments

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Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala is heart broken and devastated over her failed romance with the founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, Pastor Chris Okafor. Reports reaching National Infinity indicate that the unconsolable actress has contemplated suicide once. Doris was seen weeping in a viral video after reports surfaced that Pastor Chris Okafor is getting married to another lady. In the video, she stated that she would not allow the cleric to marry another woman because she lost his baby and her brother during her romance with the man…

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Dangote, Monopoly Power, and Political Economy of Failure

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BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria’s refining crisis is one of the country’s most enduring economic contradictions. Africa’s largest crude oil producer, strategically located on the Atlantic coast and home to over 200 million people, has for decades depended on imported refined petroleum products. This illogicality has drained foreign exchange, weakened the naira, distorted investment incentives, and hollowed out state institutions. Instead of catalysing industrialisation, Nigeria’s oil wealth became a mechanism for capital flight, rent-seeking, and institutional decay. With the challenges surrounding the refining of crude oil, the establishment of Dangote Refinery…

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Pres. Tinubu presents N58.18tn 2026 appropriation budget to NASS

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The President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has earmarked N5.41tn for Security, as the single largest allocation in the proposed 2026 budget presented to a joint session of the national assembly. It marked the third consecutive year that defence and security spending has taken priority since the administration began presenting national budgets in November 2023. Tinubu whil,e presenting the budget, disclosed that the N58.18tn 2026 Appropriation Bill remained the foundation of economic growth, investment and social stability. Under the proposal, defence and security will receive N5.41tn, ahead of infrastructure, education and…

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Don’t push me to issue executive order over LG autonomy, Tinubu warns Govs.

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President Bola Tinubu has cautioned governors that he may be forced to issue an executive order to enforce direct allocations to local governments if they fail to comply with the Supreme Court ruling affirming financial autonomy for Nigeria’s third tier of government. Tinubu gave the warning during the 15th National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, on Friday. Addressing the NEC members, comprising governors, National Working Committee members, and other party leaders, Tinubu said, “The Supreme Court has capped it…

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Olamide Abegunde Bags African Entrepreneurship Excellence Award 2025

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The Chief Executive Officer of Rusteve International Limited, a versatile construction company. Mr.Abegunde O. Olamide was on Friday 28 November, 2025 awarded the African Entrepreneurship Excellence Award 2025 by the Netherland-based, The Voice Achievers Award (TVAA), an off-shoot of The Voice News Magazine, Almere, Netherlands. To bag the award, Mr.Olamide Abegunde, beat very prominent nominees in the business entrepreneurship space in Africa at the event which took place at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos gathering the crème de la crème of the business and diplomatic world in…

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Naomi Odiboh becomes The Voice Achievers Award Ambassador

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A Senior Secondary II student of Supreme Educational Foundation, Magodo, Lagos,Naomi Osemeeghonghon Odiboh has emerged The Voice Achievers Award Ambassador. The conferment done by Ambassador Elvis Iruh, the CEO, The Voice Achievers Award was witnessed by local and international audience, at the event which took place at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos gathering the crème de la crème of the business and diplomatic world in Africa and Europe In her speech titled “Africa Deserves Better” and read out on stage, Naomi stated that it is impossible to…

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Ahmed, Komolafe step down as NMDPRA, NUPRC MDs

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The Chief Executive Officers of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Gbenga Komolafe and Farouk Ahmed have resigned their appointments. In their place, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu nominated Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as Chief Executive Officer of the NUPRC and Engineer Saidu Aliyu Mohammed as Chief Executive Officer of the NMDPRA. In separate letters to the Senate, the President requested expedited confirmation of Oritsemeyiwa Amanorisewo Eyesan as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and Engineer…

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Burkina Faso releases Nigeria’s military aircraft, detained soldiers

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Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian soldiers detained after their aircraft made a forced landing in the Sahelian country 13 days after they were detained. The soldiers were released after President Bola Tinubu sent a delegation led by Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, to meet with Ibrahim Traoré, Burkin Faso’s junta leader, on Wednesday. A statement issued by Alkasim Abdulkadir, Tuggar’s spokesperson, said both sides amicably resolved the issue concerning the Nigerian Air Force pilots and crew. The soldiers were detained for nearly two weeks after the Confederation of…

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Protesters storm AGF, ICPC, CCB offices, demand probe of NMDPRA boss alleged fraud

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Protesters from the Situation Room for Oil Sector Reforms on Monday occupied the offices of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Abuja, demanding the immediate resignation of Engr. Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The protesters alleged the misappropriation of over $5 million in the NMDPRA under Ahmed. They also raised the issue of conflict of interest concerning Ahmed’s son, Faisal, who reportedly works for…

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