The South-East Youths for Development and Good Leadership and some residents in the South-East region have expressed concerns over the severe hardship faced by travellers returning home for the Christmas season, particularly on major highways linking the region with other…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called for an investigation into the passage of the tax reform laws. The association cited serious concerns over the integrity, transparency, and credibility of Nigeria’s legislative process. Its president, Afam Osigwe, made the call…

The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has set aside the judgment of the Osun State High Court which dismissed a chieftaincy suit challenging the appointment of Oba Kehinde Oladepo as the Salu of Edunabon. The appellate court, in a…

The Federal Government has ordered an immediate security reinforcement at all dormant oil wells in Ogoniland, Rivers State, to prevent interference and acts of sabotage. The government also vowed to identify and prosecute those responsible for the massive oil spill…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of attempting to weaken the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in support of President Bola Tinubu’s second term ambition. Mr Makinde made the remarks while…

The 2026 Appropriation Bill of N58.47 trillion has scaled second reading in the Senate.This followed the presentation of the lead debate on the general principles of the bill by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, during Tuesday’s plenary. President Bola Tinubu…

Arsenal advanced to the Carabao Cup semifinals after a dramatic quarter‑final clash with Crystal Palace in the London derby at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. The match finished 1‑1 in normal time before heading to a penalty shootout, where…

Most federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) failed key ethics and compliance standards in the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission’s (ICPC) 2025 assessment, with several agencies, including the Supreme Court, scoring zero. The findings were revealed on…

The United States government has announced a Christmas self-deportation incentive, offering undocumented immigrants free flight tickets and a $3,000 cash bonus to voluntarily leave the country before the end of the year. The announcement was made in a statement released…

Veteran Nigerian heavyweight Ike Ibeabuchi has declared himself ready to break George Foreman’s age record when he fights for the World Boxing Bureau Heavyweight Championship on Christmas Eve in Lagos. The 52-year-old will face Kabiru Towolawi in a 12-round main…

Released on 20 December 2025, on YouTube via Only Good Films TV, ‘Christmas with Livinus’ is directed by JBlaze, with Biodun Stephen pulling double duty as producer and actor. The film is anchored by Nollywood icon Nkem Owoh, who delivers…

Ten newly appointed permanent secretaries in the Adamawa State civil service have been inaugurated. The state governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, supervised the swearing-in of the new top civil servants on Tuesday, charging them to uphold integrity and dedication in the discharge…

Senator Allwell Onyesoh, representing Rivers East Senatorial District, on Tuesday explained why he defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, blaming what he described as deep-rooted impunity and the erosion of the party’s founding ideals.…

The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has said Nigerians should direct more scrutiny at the federal government over the country’s persistent insecurity, arguing that security agencies and the bulk of public revenue remain under federal control. Mr Radda made the…

A tragic accident involving a fuel tanker and the convoy of Senate President Godswill Akpabio claimed the life of a police dispatch rider, Ibrahim Hussaini, on Sunday. Akpabio made the announcement on Tuesday while addressing lawmakers during plenary, expressing his…