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Former minister of state for petroleum resources, Timipre Sylva, has announced the death of Solomon Baribote, a close aide and longtime associate, describing the loss as a deeply personal blow that has left him heartbroken.

Residents of Tangaza and Tambuwal Local Government Areas of Sokoto State have confirmed separate drone att+cks on their communities, which they allege were carried out by the United States military.

  Explosions were reported late Thursday night, Christmas Day, in the ancient town of Offa, Kwara State, sparking fear among residents and causing damage to property.

 The Armed Forces of Nigeria have announced the successful execution of precision airstrikes against identified foreign ISIS-linked t+rrorist elements operating in parts of the Northwest, in close collaboration with the United States.

TheCable reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has traced 41 properties valued at about N212 billion to Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, in connection with investigations into his tenure in office.

The National Assembly has ordered the re-gazetting of recently assented tax reform laws following allegations that the versions published in the Federal Government’s Official Gazette differ from those passed by lawmakers.

President Bola Tinubu has approved joint precision str+ke operations by Nigerian forces and the United States against two major Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist enclaves in Sokoto State, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.

The presidency on Friday announced that Nigeria has secured USD 1.26 billion in financing for Phase One, Section Two of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. President Bola Tinubu commended the Ministries of Finance and Works, and the Debt Management Office (DMO) for their collaboration on the transaction.

The Dajoh family has officially announced the marriage of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to his new wife, Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh.

  At the direction, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorists in Northern Nigeria” - U.S. president, Donald Trump confirms multiple Airstrikes in North-West Nigeria targeting terrorists

Former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary Senator Iyiola Omisore has revealed that Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola repeatedly contacted him to block Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke from joining the APC.

Nigerian entertainer and social activist Charly Boy stirred widespread reactions on social media after posting a cryptic message on X (formerly Twitter), questioning whether the United States President Donald Trump had launched a military strike.

According to a report by the Punch on Thursday, December 25, 2025, the political rift between Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has escalated into a highly personal and public confrontation, with their aides engaging in a bitter war of words over the origins and legitimacy of their principals’ careers and wealth.

Public Affairs Analyst Wale Fatade commented that Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is currently too absorbed in political issues in Rivers State to engage significantly with the media.

  In a recent interview on Symfoni TV, veteran actor, lawyer and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, spoke on the political crisis in Rivers State, blaming internal divisions among key political actors for weakening the state’s political influence and control over its own affairs.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will on Monday, December 29, hold his end-of-the-year media chat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ogbonna Nwuke, on Monday escaped death by whiskers after his sport utility vehicle (SUV) burst into flames in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.

According to our report, political analyst Austin Aigbe has revealed that former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike attempted to prevent Governor Siminalayi Fubara from defecting to the APC, but delayed action created the opening Fubara needed.

President Bola Tinubu agreed to reinstate Siminalayi Fubara as the governor of Rivers state — but with the condition that he will not seek re-election in 2027, 

  Dele Fanimo, a political and public affairs analyst, has stated that Governor Siminalayi Fubara became governor of Rivers State without spending his own money on the election. Fanimo said that Fubara’s candidacy was fully supported and funded by his political benefactor, former Governor Nyesom Wike.

The recently defected Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday visited the national headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

  Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour became the highest-grossing concert tour in history, generating over $2 billion from 149 shows across five continents and attracting more than 10 million fans. 

Popular content creator Peller reportedly humbled himself by kneeling down to beg Jarvis after their recent fallout, according to revelations by his close friend, Joblaq.

  Nigerians holding second citizenship from Caribbean countries like Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica face new challenges after the US added these nations, along with Nigeria, to its partial travel restriction list. This means Nigerians could face limits whether traveling on Nigerian or Caribbean passports.

A professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has d+ed after being sh%t at his Brookline home on Monday evening.

Popular cleric, Pastor Chris Okafor, has reportedly married his fiancée, just days after Nollywood actress Doris Ogala accused him of being in a long-term relationship with her.

  Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive officer of Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA has tendered his resignation.

Players from within and outside Nigeria will gather from January 11 to 17, 2026, in Rivers State for the 2026 NPA Port Harcourt International Polo Tournament with the theme: “United By The Game.”

Former All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesperson, Timi Frank, has expressed concern over reports of an alleged accelerated promotion of President Bola Tinubu Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the rank of Brigadier-General shortly after attaining the rank of colonel.

Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, was the target of a near-violent mob attack on Tuesday while visiting the palace of the District Head of Dutsi in his home state of Katsina.

According to Arise News, Former Rivers State governor and political leader, Nyesom Wike, has stirred national discussion with his statement that, as far as the presidential election is concerned, it must go to the South. His comment has brought back the long-standing debate about power rotation and fairness in Nigeria’s political system.

Veteran journalist and ADC Chieftain, Chief Dele Momodu, has reacted to a report attributed to the White House which listed Nigeria among countries facing restrictions on entry into the United States.

Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has ignited yet another public discussion by issuing a stern warning to Nigeria’s political figures, especially governors, regarding their alleged corruption and the dire repercussions he believes will follow.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has been cautioned against holding any form of meeting with former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, amid ongoing political tensions in the state.

Barrister Darlington Agomuo has stated that Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who recently joined the APC after having disputes with Nyesom Wike and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, now has a strong connection with President Bola Tinubu.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has hit back at Nigeria following a petition filed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Every week, President Tinubu faces a new problem. His Tinubu administration seems to be walking from one crisis to another every now and then.  Is it negligence, incompetence, or just bad luck? While security challenges are surging, the US is breathing down on him.

The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bagom, has dismissed 30 special advisers as part of a governance restructuring exercise.

Paul Doyle has been sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison for deliberately driving into crowds during Liverpool FC’s Premier League title parade, inj¥ring 134 people aged between six months and 77 years.

Mariah the Scientist is reportedly engaged, as her longtime boyfriend, Young Thug, proposed during a live performance. Video footage shows the rapper presenting an engagement ring on stage while the words “Will You Marry Me” lit up behind him.

Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) begin a protest in Lagos on Wednesday against the worsening insecurity in the state, despite holding a late-night meeting with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock on Tuesday.

The Department of State Services has arrested an Osun State–based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan, following a pro-Palestine protest held in the state, according to Western Post.

President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation expanding U.S. entry restrictions on nationals from countries with persistent vetting and information-sharing deficiencies to protect national security and public safety.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, following a viral video showing him driving recklessly during a livestream, which resulted in a serious road crash. The police described his actions as “s+++dal” and capable of end@ngering other road users.

The Federal Government has recorded a major revenue shortfall in the 2025 fiscal year, missing its target by about ₦30 trillion, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has disclosed.

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has confirmed an accident involving a Cessna 172 aircraft operated by Skypower Express at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State.

  The controversial plan to decorate Nurudeen Yusuf, aide-de-camp (ADC) to President Bola Tinubu, as a one-star general on Monday evening was shelved at the last minute after an intervention by two former chiefs of army staff, According to  TheCable. 

  Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, has filed a formal petition with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against Ahmed Farouk,

  TAKE THE WINDOW OF QUIETUDE FOR THERAPY The recent posts by Regina present a version of events that is both misleading and inconsistent with long established family practice. Publicly sharing moments involving the children has never been new, unusual, or controversial within the family.

The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Petroleum Resources has invited the Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to address disagreements threatening Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector.