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Nigerian Army rescues eight abducted civilians along Ikang–Cameroon waterways
The Nigerian Army has announced the rescue of eight civilians abducted by suspected militants along the Ikang–Cameroon waterways in Cross River State. According to the army, troops of the 13 Brigade operating from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ikang carried out the successful rescue following a swift and coordinated response to a distress call received on 29 December 2025. The…
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Chieftaincy row brews in Ondo as ruling house challenges Olu-Oke selection
By Boye Oyeyemi – A fresh crisis has hit Oke-Igbo Kingdom in Ondo State following a petition by the Kuole-Oloje Ruling House to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the appointment of the Olu-Oke of Oke-Igbo. In the petition, submitted through its legal representatives, the ruling house asked the governor to exercise his executive powers to review the appointment, insisting that its…
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The role of Nigeria’s 2025 tax act in agribusiness expansion, by Ade Adefeko
Nigeria’s 2025 Tax Act represents a watershed moment for the country’s agribusiness sector. As one of four comprehensive fiscal reform acts signed in June 2025, this landmark legislation is poised to revolutionise how multinational corporations invest in, operate within, and grow Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. Through strategic incentives, streamlined regulations, and forward-thinking policy frameworks, the government is making a deliberate…
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Nwabali, Onyeka battle for fitness ahead of Nigeria–Uganda game
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has expressed doubts over the availability of Stanley Nwabali and Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s final group game against Uganda at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Speaking during his pre-match press conference on Monday, Chelle confirmed that both players are currently nursing injuries and may miss Tuesday’s encounter. According to the…
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Babajide Sanwo-Olu: Africa’s most underrated governor, by Olabode Opeseitan
IN THE BEGINNING He emerged on Nigeria’s political scene like a quiet storm: unexpected, undeniable, and transformative. From the fringes, he became the Number One citizen of the largest and most prosperous state in the country. He was not even a front-runner in the election that birthed him, if he was in the running at all. His story echoes Romans…
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NSC DG visits Anthony Joshua, sympathises with families of accident victims
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has expressed deep sympathy to global boxing star Anthony Joshua and the families of victims involved in a fatal road accident that occurred on Monday, December 29, on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Hon. Olopade paid the visit to the former world heavyweight boxing champion on behalf of the chairman…
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Ahead of January 1 commencement, Anambra, Zamfara domesticate new tax laws
Ekiti, Zamfara and Anambra states have taken steps to domesticate the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, aligning their tax systems with the ongoing national tax reforms scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026. Ekiti became the first state to domesticate the law after Governor Biodun Oyebanji assented to the Ekiti State Revenue Administration Law, 2025, on December 23. Zamfara followed…
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Morocco whips Zambia 3-0 to secure Group A top spot
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 hosts Morocco cruised to victory over Zambia to secure top spot in Group A as they welcomed back captain Achraf Hakimi from injury. The Atlas Lions, who held only a two-point cushion over second-placed Mali after taking four points from their first two games, started with intent in Rabat. Ayoub El Kaabi headed them…
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AFCON: Egypt, Angola’s Group B tie ends in stalemate
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush remained unused substitutes as Group B winners Egypt drew with Angola at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The seven-time champions fielded an entirely changed starting XI, having already secured top spot heading into their final game, and lacked a cutting edge in Agadir. Angola needed a win to boost…
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South Africa seals round of 16 ticket with 3-2 win over Zimbabwe
South Africa booked their place in the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakech. In a see-saw game, Oswin Appollis’ late penalty helped Bafana Bafana finish second in Group B, behind Egypt, who drew their final game 0-0 against Angola, while Zimbabwe were eliminated in fourth. South Africa…
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