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  A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from going ahead with its planned national convention.

  Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, on Friday attended the burial of highlife legend Mike Ejiagha in Enugu state.

 The U.S. government shutdown is now nearing its second month, and its effects are spreading across the country. 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has urged government appointees to look at the body language of president Bola Tinubu instead of fighting him (Onyema).

 Human rights activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has spoken about an alleged failed military coup that recently made headlines in Nigeria. During an interview with News Central TV, Sowore said he was not surprised by the development, claiming that information about the planned coup had been circulating for a while.

The Carpenter’s Church has announced the passing of its presiding pastor, Pastor Mrs. Nkechi Chinyere Ene, describing her transition as a great loss to the church and the body of Christ.

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has once again expressed his deep attachment to Nigeria while sharing his views on freedom and life abroad.

The Presidency has confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15% import duty on petrol and diesel, saying the move is intended to boost local refining and reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported fuel.

Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has rusticated a 200-level Biotechnology student, Ezi Ugoma, for uploading on TikTok a video showing a d+ing student allegedly involved in an ab@rtion.

  Finance Minister Wale Edun was reportedly taken to London for medical treatment after allegedly collapsing upon seeing a “k+ll list” connected to a suspected coup plot aimed at overthrowing President Bola Tinubu.

Media personality Noble Igwe has opened up about the personal reason he has chosen not to relocate abroad with his wife, Chioma. 

President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet is currently embroiled in a forgery controversy following a decision by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which has authorized legal proceedings against one of the Ministers.

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has demanded a retraction and apology from the Punch and Daily Times newspapers over an alleged coup rumour against the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved the posting and appointment of senior officers to key command, staff and instructional positions across formations, units and training institutions of the Nigerian Army (NA).

 A foreign national has been arrested in Kenya after a disturbing incident at a hotel in Diani, followed by a confrontation at Diani Police Station where he allegedly assaulted uniformed officers. 

A member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Kanmi Ajibola, has taken the Nigerian military to court over the recent allegations of a coup attempt to oust the democratic government and remove President Bola Tinubu.

Unease in Abuja and beyond, creating an atmosphere of tension as the Nigerian Army intensifies its crackdown following a thwarted coup attempt.

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has disclosed the reasons why she invited Senator Godswill Akpabio to a project commissioning in Kogi State. According to her statements which were shared by VANGUARD, she pointed out that she was celebrating her second year as a lawmaker.

  An economic review has advised the Central Bank of Nigeria to issue higher-denomination naira notes such as N10,000 and N20,000 to restore the currency’s portability and ease the rising cost of cash transactions.

American singer, songwriter, and dancer Ciara Princess Wilson,  has praised the remarkable evolution of Lagos, Nigeria.

The Enugu State Government has confirmed the arrest of Mr. Ozioma Okonkwo, a native of Imo State, for allegedly d+filing his two biological daughters, aged two and five.

Fuel prices in Nigeria are expected to increase as President Bola Tinubu has approved a 15% import tariff on petrol and diesel, to take effect immediately.

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has condemned the federal government’s decision to impose a 15 per cent import duty on refined petroleum products. 

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has dismissed claims that he was arrested in connection with an alleged coup plot.

  Grace Andreas Karka, former Managing Director of Bonghe Microfinance Bank, has been sentenced to five years in prison for misappropriating N32 million from her own bank and transferring part to a man identified as Prince Moses Batalu.

Military authorities are continuing investigations into a foiled coup attempt against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, and PREMIUM TIMES has obtained exclusive details on 16 officers currently detained in connection with the plot.

  The entire Enugu State caucus in the House of Representatives has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). 

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has announced a special prayer session dedicated to unmarried youths, mature singles, waiting mothers, and their families.

Relations between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) and Senate President Godswill Akpabio appear to be warming as the Kogi lawmaker has invited Akpabio and other Senators to a project commissioning in her constituency.

Foluke Adeboye, wife of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has shared how a meal brought to their home on New Year’s Day claimed the life of their family dog after she instructed that the food be given to the animals instead of the household.

  New details have emerged in the investigation into an alleged coup plot in which a recently deployed air force officer was reportedly assigned to assa§§inate Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Cable reports.

Newly confirmed Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has pledged to lead a versatile, disciplined, and intelligent Nigerian Air Force (NAF) capable of keeping insurgents “running without time to think or plan.”  

  The newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, says the Nigerian Navy will adopt advanced technology such as drones and artificial intelligence to strengthen maritime security and curb oil th£ft, PM News reports.

The newly confirmed chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has said that elections will be credible under his watch, with losers congratulating the winners.

Police in Tanzania’s main city Dar es Salaam have fired tear gas to disperse opposition supporters protesting against the general election taking place in the East African state.

  Nigerian musician Martins Okey Justice E, popularly known as J. Martins, has survived a fatal accident along the Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway.

  Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies have placed the nation “firmly on the right path,” highlighting a drop in the price of rice from ₦120,000 to ₦80,000 per bag.

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has directed banks, stockbrokers, and other financial institutions to begin deducting a 10% withholding tax on interest earned from short-term securities.

  Members of the House of Representatives have raised alarm over alleged terr%rist thr+ats to b%mb the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, warning that such an att+ck could paralyse legislative activities and destabilise the country’s democracy.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man identified as Innocent Chukwuma in Oyigbo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for allegedly using his social media handle to call for a military takeover of the Nigerian government.

A social media sensation known as N’ututua has denied ever scamming anyone using the name of popular Nigerian singer, Flavour N’abania.

  The General Overseer of the Living Word Conquerors Global Assembly, Bishop David Abioye, has criticized Nigerian leaders for allegedly denying the ongoing Christian g+nocide in the country.

  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Bode George, has lamented that his children are struggling to find jobs in Nigeria because of his name.

From December 1, 2025, international passengers flying into or out of Nigeria will pay an additional $11.5 levy per ticket under the new Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) initiative.

Armed police officers on Tuesday sealed the Lagos headquarters of Nestoil Limited following a Federal High Court order authorising First Trustees and its subsidiary, FBNQuest Merchant Bank, to take over the company’s assets over an alleged multibillion-dollar debt default.

A car hire operator has accused Nollywood actress Regina Daniels of owing him ₦570,000 after allegedly using his vehicle and driver for over a week without settling the full payment.

  Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has revealed that the United States has revoked his visa, preventing him from entering the country for the time being. 

  Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has gifted the Super Falcons a total of ₦50 million as motivation ahead of their second-leg clash against Benin Republic in the 2026 WAFCON qualifiers.

  Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to participate in the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum (2025APCS).

Former CBN governor and 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has criticised the federal government for continued borrowing despite removing fuel subsidy.