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Tinubu nominates Magnus Abe as NUPRC board chairman, Adeniji for NMDPRA
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has nominated former senator Magnus Abe as chairman of the board of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and appointed energy lawyer Adegbite Adeniji as chairman of the board of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), subject to Senate confirmation. The nominations were contained in a statement issued on…
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Manchester United dismiss Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge
Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim after 14 months at the helm, bringing an end to a turbulent spell marked by poor results, internal tensions and inconsistent performances. The Premier League club confirmed the decision in a statement on Monday, saying the move was taken “reluctantly” but insisting it was the right time to make a change. United are…
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Nigerian Army reshuffles top command as COAS approves nationwide postings
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved a major redeployment and appointment exercise involving 2,313 officers of the Nigerian Army across formations and units nationwide. The decision was conveyed in a restricted signal issued by the Military Secretary (Army), Major General E. I. Okoro, dated 31 December 2025. The directive, which takes immediate effect, was…
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Suspected thief arrested with stolen items in Ekiti community
By Boye Oyeyemi – A young man suspected of stealing household items was on Sunday arrested by residents of the Balemo community along the Adebayo area of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The suspect, identified as Ayeni Adeyemi Emmanuel, was apprehended after he was allegedly found in possession of items suspected to have been stolen from a nearby residence. In a video…
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Falana slams courts for freeing alleged security funds looters
By Boye Oyeyemi – Human rights lawyer Mr Femi Falana (SAN) has criticised Nigerian courts for discharging suspects accused of diverting billions of naira meant for arms procurement, warning that such rulings are weakening the fight against terrorism and banditry. He argued that decisions that hinge on technical objections rather than the substance of alleged crimes have emboldened corruption in…
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Tinubu congratulates CPSO Usman Shugaba on 45th birthday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Chief Police Security Officer (CPSO) to the Presidency, Commissioner of Police Usman Musa Shugaba, on the occasion of his 45th birthday. In a congratulatory message on Sunday, the president praised Shugaba’s professionalism, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to duty, describing his service as a reflection of the finest traditions of the…
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Super Eagles aim for quarter-finals as they face Mozambique
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s Super Eagles will aim to continue their good run in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), held in Morocco, as they face Mozambique in a second-round tie this evening. The bone of contention is a ticket for the quarter-finals, and the Super Eagles, though not underrating the Mambas, have set their sights on victory.…
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‘Nigeria does not defend itself’ — Akeredolu’s wife mourns Anthony Joshua’s friends
By Boye Oyeyemi – Former Ondo State First Lady, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has reacted emotionally to the death of two friends of boxing champion Anthony Joshua, saying, “Nigeria does not defend itself.” Western Post had reported that the boxer was involved in a ghastly accident on the busy Lagos–Ibadan expressway. The crash killed two of Joshua’s friends, Ayodele Kelvin Olu (36),…
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Judicial activities to halt as Ondo officers commence strike Monday
By Boye Oyeyemi – Judicial activities in Ondo State are set to be disrupted as magistrates, presidents of Grade ‘A’ customary courts and legal research officers will commence an indefinite strike from Monday, January 5, 2026. The decision was announced by the Coalition of Magistrates, Presidents of Grade ‘A’ Customary Courts and Legal Research Officers within the state judiciary. In…
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Kwara lawmaker’s suspension rooted in legislative misconduct, assembly insists
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – The Kwara State House of Assembly has dismissed claims by the suspended lawmaker representing Edu State Constituency, Hon. Saba Yisa Gideon, that his three-month suspension was politically motivated. Hon. Gideon had alleged that the sanction was imposed because he refused to support an alleged 2027 governorship ambition of the Speaker. However, the assembly described the…
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