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Nigeria Secures $1.2 Billion UAE Financing for Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway

  • December 27, 2025
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The Federal Government has secured approximately $1.2 billion in financing from the United Arab Emirates to accelerate the construction of a critical segment of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway. According to a statement released by the Presidency on Friday, the funds are earmarked for a 56-kilometre stretch of the ambitious 700-kilometre project, which aims to link […]

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Nigeria hints on Further Air Strikes by Joint US-Led Operation Against Jihadists

  • December 27, 2025
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Nigeria has announced that more military strikes against insurgent groups are expected following a Christmas Day bombardment by United States forces in the country’s northwest.   The Nigerian government emphasized that the operation, which targeted militants linked to the Islamic State (ISIS), was a collaborative effort between the Nigerian military and Washington.   This surge […]

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Ex-IGP Calls for Prayers, Unity to Restore Peace in Nasarawa, Nigeria

A former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar-Adamu (Rtd), has appealed to Christians across the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State to unite in prayers for lasting peace and improved security in the state and the country. In a Christmas message issued in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, Abubakar-Adamu urged residents to combine prayer […]

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Tinubu Worships at Lekki Mosque as Imam Calls for Unity, Steadfast Leadership

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday observed Jumat prayers with Muslim faithful at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos, where prayers were offered for the success of his administration. The visiting Imam, Dr Salahudeen Arriyadhi, used the sermon to encourage the President to remain focused on governance despite public criticism, noting that leadership often comes […]

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SGF George Akume Marries Former Olori of Ife, Queen Zaynab

  • December 26, 2025
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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has officially tied the knot with Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.   The union was brought to public light this December following a series of celebratory social media posts by the Dajoh family, […]

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Political Alliance Talks Intensify as 2027 Nears

As Nigeria’s 2027 presidential contest draws closer, political negotiations within the opposition landscape are heating up, with renewed calls for former Labour Party (LP) flagbearer Peter Obi to join forces with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).   Atiku, who defected to the ADC to spearhead a […]

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Israeli Prime Minister Condemns Violence, Christian Persecution in Nigeria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly condemned the persistent violence and alleged religious persecution in Nigeria, calling on authorities to take urgent steps to protect vulnerable communities and restore peace.   His remarks came in a Christmas message that addressed global concerns about religious freedom and ongoing conflicts affecting civilian populations.   The Israeli […]

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Sanwo-Olu Orders Demolition of 22-Storey Great Nigeria Insurance Building After Devastating Fire

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the demolition of the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building located on Martins Street, Lagos Island, following a massive fire that severely damaged the structure.   The governor announced the decision after personally visiting the scene to assess the extent of destruction and the potential risks posed by […]