At least three people have been killed and three others kidnapped after suspected bandits attacked Bundu Kahugu community in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack happened late on Monday night, December 29, 2025, leaving residents in shock and fear. A community leader, Ishaya Dauda, said the attackers entered the village around 11 […]
Hajj Ministry Suspends Umrah Firm, overseas Agent for Violations Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Sunday announced the suspension of an Umrah company and its overseas agent for failing to provide contracted accommodation for pilgrims. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the ministry said the company violated […]
SERAP Sues Governors, Wike over N14trn Fuel‑subsidy Savings The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated a legal battle against the 35 state governors and Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, regarding an alleged lack of transparency over the expenditure of approximately N14 trillion in fuel subsidy savings. […]
The University of Ilorin Sanctions 13 Students The University of Ilorin has enforced disciplinary measures against 13 students following the Students’ Disciplinary Committee’s 227th meeting held on October 9, 2025. According to reports dated December 22, 2025, the university expelled six students, namely Abdulhafeez Abdulhammed (Educational Technology), Esther Ajuma Matthew (Human Kinetics), Divine […]
Electricity supply across Nigeria has been restored following a national grid collapse that left homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure without power earlier this week, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has confirmed. The disturbance caused a sudden drop in electricity generation and distribution, leaving many regions with little to no power. Some areas recorded […]
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) Plc has disclosed that it guaranteed over ₦100 billion worth of agricultural loans in 2025, recording its highest annual credit guarantee performance to date. NIRSAL made the disclosure on Monday, December 29, 2025, noting that the guarantees were issued to de-risk agricultural lending by […]
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said on Monday that the club has reached the right moment to change its tactical formation, stressing that the decision is driven by football considerations rather than media or external pressure. Amorim made the remarks following United’s recent switch from his preferred three-defender system, explaining that consistency was crucial […]
Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has suggested that an unnamed politician has already accepted a vice-presidential slot. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Keyamo said, “Someone has already accepted to be vice-presidential candidate.” He did not disclose the identity of the individual. Keyamo contrasted what he described […]
The Abia State Government has announced plans to revive the moribund Aba Textile Mills as part of its strategy to boost industrial growth and create employment opportunities for residents. Governor Alex Otti disclosed that negotiations are ongoing with a Lebanese company and other foreign investors to revitalize the factory, which was once a key […]
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, alongside three other significant bills, signaling Anambra State’s readiness for the new fiscal year. The 2026 budget, increased slightly from ₦757.5 billion to ₦766 billion by the State House of Assembly, prioritizes economic growth, infrastructure development, and social welfare programmes. Of the […]
