The Federal Government has declared December 25 and 26, 2025, as well as January 1, 2026 as public holidays to commemorate Christmas, Boxing Day and the New Year. The declaration was made on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi […]

The Federal Government has formally classified kidnappers and violent armed groups as terrorists, a decisive policy shift aimed at curbing widespread abductions, attacks on farmers and persistent insecurity in rural communities across the country. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during the government’s […]

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to appear on the popular current affairs programme, Journalists’ Hangout, airing on TVC News today at 5:00 pm, where he will speak on the state’s development strides and policy outcomes over the past year. The interview is expected to focus on major projects and reforms undertaken by the […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a strong warning to telecommunications operators, urging them to urgently improve the quality of their services or face regulatory sanctions. The caution follows sustained complaints from subscribers across the country who have decried unstable and poor network performance, particularly during and after the festive season. Many users reported […]

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have maintained their standing in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, remaining 38th globally in the December 2025 edition released on Monday. The team’s position was unchanged following a quiet period without competitive international fixtures, allowing Nigeria to retain its previous points total of 1,502 recorded in November. On the African continent, […]

Anthony Joshua’s emphatic knockout victory over social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami has been celebrated as a statement performance, but the British heavyweight is set to part with a substantial portion of his earnings to tax authorities. The former two-time world champion stopped Paul in the sixth round on Friday night, using his physical […]

President of the Dangote Group, Dr Aliko Dangote, has issued a seven-day notice to a Kaduna-based businessman, Kailani Mohammed, demanding a full retraction and public apology over what he described as defamatory statements, or risk a N100 billion legal action. In a formal letter dated December 20, 2025, Dangote accused Mohammed of making damaging claims […]