Tinubu Seeks Legislative Reset of 2024, 2025 Budgets in Major Fiscal Overhaul.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly to repeal and re-enact the 2024 and 2025 national budgets, a move aimed at realigning Nigeria’s fiscal framework with current economic realities and ending the practice of overlapping appropriation cycles.   In a letter dated December 18, 2025, and addressed to the Speaker of the…

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Maresca Firmly Dismisses Manchester City Succession Rumors, Affirms Chelsea Commitment.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has unequivocally dismissed mounting speculation linking him to the Manchester City managerial position, labelling the rumors as baseless. Recent reports had suggested Maresca, a former assistant to City boss Pep Guardiola, could be a candidate to succeed his mentor at the Etihad Stadium. The 45-year-old Italian, however, moved to quash the…

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Customs Intercept Smuggled Goods Worth ₦82 Million in Bauchi Zone.

Bauchi – The Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘D’, of the Nigeria Customs Service has seized smuggled goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of over ₦82.1 million in a two-week operation across nine states in the country’s North-East and North-Central regions. The Zone Comptroller, Mr. Abdullahi Kaila, disclosed this during a press briefing in Bauchi…

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IPMAN eyes refinery ownership, orders members to buy Dangote fuel.

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has revealed plans to venture into refinery ownership, subject to regulatory approval, as part of efforts to deepen domestic refining and reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported petroleum products.   The association also directed its members nationwide to prioritize the purchase of Premium Motor Spirit from the Dangote Petroleum…

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Frenchwoman Jailed 10 Years for Terrorist Conspiracy.

A French court has sentenced Carole Sun, 30, to 10 years in prison for participating in a terrorist conspiracy linked to the Islamic State group.   Sun, who travelled to Syria in 2014, was repatriated to France in 2022 after years in detention camps.   The court found that she knowingly associated with high-profile IS…

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Kogi Monarch, CAN Suspend Church Activities Over Security Threats.

The Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, has ordered the suspension of church activities following security threats.   The decision followed reports of attacks on churches and the recovery of arms from criminal hideouts in the area.  …

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Insecurity: Tinubu Reaffirms Push for State Police, Assures US, European Allies.

President Bola Tinubu has renewed his advocacy for the creation of state police, revealing that he has assured the United States and European partners of his commitment to implementing decentralized policing in Nigeria.   Tinubu said state police “must happen” as part of broader efforts to address insecurity and strengthen governance at the subnational level….

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Yuletide: FCT Police Deploy Over 2,000 Officers to Worship Centers, Public Areas.

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has deployed over 2,000 officers across Abuja to ensure security during the Yuletide celebrations. The Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, ordered the deployment of 2,202 personnel to places of worship, recreational centers, highways, motor parks and other public spaces, according to a statement released on Thursday by the…

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Akpabio Healthy, Aide Dismisses Social Media Rumors

An aide to Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that the Senate President is unwell. Mr Kenny Okolugbo, Consultant on Communications and Strategy to Akpabio, described the claims as false and unfounded during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Thursday. “The Senate President is very healthy and…

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Copyright Dispute: Fewchore Studios rejects Lere Paimo’s claims, insists Ogbomoso history is public domain

Fewchore Studios has firmly denied allegations of copyright infringement levelled by Nollywood veteran Chief Olalere Paimo, maintaining that no individual holds exclusive rights to the history of Ogbomosoland. The production company denies remaking the veteran actor’s classic film, stating their project is an original historical adaptation authorised by the Soun of Ogbomosoland. The rebuttal follows…

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