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Akpabio greets Nigerians at Christmas, urges peace, love, unity
The Senate President noted that Jesus Christ exemplified peace, love and generosity, adding that his birthday should be an occasion for joy and merriment. The post Akpabio greets Nigerians at Christmas, urges peace, love, unity appeared first on Vanguard News.
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LASEMA raises alarm as Lagos Island fire escalates
The directive was issued on Wednesday night by LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, after an on-the-spot assessment of the incident.
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2027: Tinubu inaugurates APC Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Lagos, inaugurated a Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation to resolve conflicts within the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The committee, which comprises Governors of the party, members of the Federal Executive Council, and other notable stakeholders, has the Governor of [...]
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Etta Eyong emerges Cameroon hero in tense AFCON win over Gabon
It was the first time Cameroon have beaten central African neighbours Gabon in the AFCON after a loss in 2010 and a draw seven years later. The post Etta Eyong emerges Cameroon hero in tense AFCON win over Gabon appeared first on Vanguard News.
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EFCC reacts to court order granting Malami bail
The reaction by the EFCC followed the claim by Mr Malami's media aide's claim that the commission disobeyed a court order granting the former AGF bail. The post EFCC reacts to court order granting Malami bail appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Christmas Eve Explosion: Government Has Failed To Protect Nigerians — PDP
  The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Christmas Eve explosion at a mosque in Gamboru Market, Maiduguri, Borno State, describing it as “another sad reminder of the rising insecurity” in the country and accusing the Federal Government of failing in its primary responsibility to protect lives and property. In a statement signed […]
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Akpabio Greets Nigerians At Christmas, Urges Peace, Love, Unity
  The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerians, particularly Christians, on the occasion of the Christmas celebration, urging citizens to embrace peace, love and unity. In a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio stressed the importance of […]
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Borno mosque explosion unacceptable, PDP slams FG
The PDP has condemned the recent Borno mosque explosion, describing it as unacceptable and a tragic reminder of the government’s failure to protect lives. Read More: https://punchng.com/borno-mosque-explosion-unacceptable-pdp-slams-fg/
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‘A New Dawn Is Breaking’, Aso Rock Chaplain Adegbite Urges Hope, Unity At Christmas
  The chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos State chapter, and chaplain of the Aso Rock Villa Chapel, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and optimistic about the nation’s economic future, saying Nigeria was on the brink of a new dawn. In his Christmas goodwill message to Christians and […]
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Update: Police confirm 5 killed, 35 injured in Maiduguri explosion
The police said the suspected bomber detonated an IED at 6:15 p.m. during congregational prayers around Gamborun area. The post Update: Police confirm 5 killed, 35 injured in Maiduguri explosion appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Tinubu announces new development on Christian genocide allegation
President Bola Tinubu has disclosed a new development concerning Donald Trump's Christian genocide allegation, while sending his Christmas message to Christians.
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Chimamanda Adichie Denies Appointment As UNN Visiting Professor
  Globally renowned writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has dismissed reports claiming she was appointed a visiting professor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). Adichie refuted the claims in a statement issued on Wednesday by her communications team, signed by Omawumi Ogbe, who disclosed that no such offer was ever made to the award-winning author. […]
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UPDATED: 5 Die, 35 Injured In Borno Mosque Bomb Blast As Zulum Condemns Suicide Attack
  Five persons have been confirmed dead, while 35 others sustained varying degrees of injuries when a teen suicide bomber detonated the bomb strapped on his body in the midst of worshippers at a mosque in Ngamboru Market, Maiduguri, during evening prayers on Wednesday. An eyewitness, on the condition of anonymity, said the blast occurred […]
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Christmas: Remi Tinubu Calls For Love, Compassion, Generosity
  The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs Remi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to embrace love, compassion, kindness and generosity as they celebrate Christmas. In her Christmas message, Senator Tinubu said the Yuletide season, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ, should remind Nigerians of the values that unite them as […]
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Plateau records two deaths from Lassa Fever
He said the incident manager would also sensitise the public on preventive measures through media engagement and capacity building for health workers and infection prevention. The post Plateau records two deaths from Lassa Fever appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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JTF Troops Bust Gunrunning Syndicate, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover Weapons In Plateau
  Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP) have successfully disrupted a suspected gunrunning network and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Vom, Jos South local government area of Plateau State. The operation, carried out in the early hours of Wednesday, December 24, 2025, was part of ongoing efforts […]
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Deputy senate president mourns death of two Kano lawmakers
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin mourns the death of two Kano lawmakers, Aminu Saad Ungogo and Sarki Aliyu Daneji, who passed away on Wednesday. Read More: https://punchng.com/deputy-senate-president-mourns-death-of-two-kano-lawmakers/
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UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas
Two British campaigners are among five people denied US visas after the State Department accused them of seeking to "coerce" American tech platforms into suppressing free speech.
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Igbo-Eze South workers receive Christmas gifts as chairman assures of better working environment
The council chairman announced that the council is preparing to commission an ultramodern secretariat complex currently under construction by his administration. The post Igbo-Eze South workers receive Christmas gifts as chairman assures of better working environment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Cubana Chiefpriest's convoy to Owerri trends, shares food items to mammoth crowd
Cubana Chiefpriest made a grand entrance in Owerri to celebrate Christmas with his family, sharing food items and supplies with villagers in a heartwarming gesture.
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Oil & gas: Eyesan takes over at NUPRC, promises upstream sector reset
According to the statement, Eyesan set a firm production target aimed at boosting Nigeria’s crude oil output while significantly increasing gas production. The post Oil & gas: Eyesan takes over at NUPRC, promises upstream sector reset appeared first on Vanguard News.
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PDP Condemns Maiduguri Mosque Explosion, Says Tinubu’s Govt Has Failed
The party said the administration of President Bola Tinubu has failed woefully in protecting the lives and property of Nigerians. The post PDP Condemns Maiduguri Mosque Explosion, Says Tinubu’s Govt Has Failed appeared first on Channels Television.
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Adekunle Gold, Simi announce second pregnancy in new video, ‘My Love Is The Same’
Simi also broke the news of their first pregnancy during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 with a dance challenge of her hit song ‘Duduke’. The post Adekunle Gold, Simi announce second pregnancy in new video, ‘My Love Is The Same’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Christmas: Atiku Urges Nigerians To Embrace Peace, Unity, National Renewal
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has extended Christmas felicitations to Nigerians, calling on citizens to use the season as a period of deep reflection, peace-building, and national renewal. In a Christmas message issued by his Media Office in Abuja on Wednesday, Atiku congratulated Christians across the country and around the world as they marked Christmas […]
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Atiku Accuses Tinubu Of Defying Supreme Court Over Local Government Autonomy
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of deliberately disobeying a binding Supreme Court judgement directing the Federal Government to begin direct disbursement of local government allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). In a statement on Wednesday, Atiku said the Tinubu administration’s refusal to enforce the judgement almost two years […]
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LASTMA to close Adeniji Adele, CMS, Marina routes for Eyo procession
LASTMA announces road closures on Lagos Island for the Eyo Festival. See affected routes like CMS & Marina and plan your journey with our listed alternativ Read More: https://punchng.com/lastma-to-close-adeniji-adele-cms-marina-routes-for-eyo-procession/
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Christmas: Kukah calls Nigerians to faith, courage, national renewal
Bishop Kukah recalled the words of Prophet Isaiah that people who walked in darkness have seen a great light, stressing that the light of Christ is one which darkness cannot overcome, and that Nigerians must deliberately choose hope over despair. The post Christmas: Kukah calls Nigerians to faith, courage, national renewal appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Car somersaults into Abuja stream
“It happened suddenly. The car lost control, flipped repeatedly and fell under the bridge. People quickly gathered to help the driver" The post Car somersaults into Abuja stream appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Maiduguri bomb blast: Man shares photo, mourns brother killed in mosque attack
A young man shared a touching post on social media hours after a tragic bomb attack on a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State, which killed his brother.
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Burundi player slumps and dies on the pitch after his 'withcraft' backfires
A player in the second division of Burundi football Igiraneza Aimé Guéric slumped and died on the pitch and fans claimed that his witchcraft backfired.
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Mbah Signs N1.62trn Enugu Budget 2026 Into Law, Says N870bn IGR Target Realisable
…As House retains N1.3Trn Capital Expenditure, N321 billion Recurrent Expenditure …_Economic sector tops sectoral allocations with N825.9% of total budget Patience Ogbodo-Iwuagwu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has… The post Mbah Signs N1.62trn Enugu Budget 2026 Into Law, Says N870bn IGR Target Realisable appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Lagos man force-fed wife’s lover poison, cuts body into pieces for disposal
The defendants were charged on three-counts, bordering on alleged murder of Bello, a 45-year-old man that they kidnapped and held hostage after they lured him to their home at the Ikorodu area of the state.
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Breaking: Panic as massive fire outbreak hits Great Nigeria tower in Lagos, see trending video and photos
A fire has broken out at the Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos Island. Videos and photos from the scene are trending as emergency responders tackle the blaze.
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FULL LIST: Top nine Africa’s most awarded artists
African music has grown into a powerful global force, driven by artists whose consistency, creativity, and cultural influence have earned them widespread recognition. These musicians have collected hundreds of awards The post FULL LIST: Top nine Africa’s most awarded artists appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Odunayo marks 100 days in office, promises more development in Itire-Ikate
The Chairman of  Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area (LCDA),  Hon. Daniel Odunayo, has promised more people-centered projects as he marks 100 days in Office. Odunayo, who  commissioned seven roads in The post Odunayo marks 100 days in office, promises more development in Itire-Ikate appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Christmas: Uzodimma urges leaders to govern with humility
He noted that despite his divinity, Christ humbled himself to be born in a manger and not a palace and gave his life for mankind in the highest demonstration of love. The post Christmas: Uzodimma urges leaders to govern with humility appeared first on Vanguard News.
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