I’m Gerald Mamman Musa, bishop of the Katsina Catholic Diocese, has called on the federal government to provide targeted support for farmers and rural workers and to strengthen micro, small, and medium enterprises through grants and soft loans, urging leaders to act in line with the spirit of Christmas. The bishop made the appeal…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged Nigerians to reject any tax law that “was distorted or falsified”, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and fairness in the formulation of fiscal policies. The labour body stressed that laws affecting workers must be carefully crafted to avoid serious errors or political manipulations that could harm…
Two members of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, have d!ed within hours of each other on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Ungogo, chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, reportedly d!ed at the Assembly complex after a brief illness. He represented Ungogo Constituency.…
A fire broke out at the Great Nigeria House in Lagos Island this evening December 24. Men of the Lagos fire service have been alerted and are responding promptly to contain the situation. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
An Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode on Monday dismissed an application filed by Fuji musician, Otunba Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, seeking to halt the ongoing selection process for the next Awujale of Ijebuland. Ayinde, a member of the Fidipote ruling house, had approached the court to challenge the committee…
Former Brazil international and long-time Barcelona defender, Dani Alves, has completed the acquisition of Portuguese club Sporting Clube de São João de Ver. Alves, now 42, is also considering signing a six-month contract to play for the outfit, according to ESPN. Sporting Clube de São João de Ver, based in the Aveiro District…
The Federal Government has formally designated kidnappers and violent armed groups operating across Nigeria as terrorists, signaling a tougher national approach to rampant abductions, attacks on farmers, and ongoing community violence. The announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, at the Federal Government’s end-of-year press briefing in Abuja on…
A Nigerian woman, Hajara Umar Lamus, has d!ed in a motor accident seven days to her wedding in Nasarawa State. It was gathered that the deceased was travelling from Lafia to Wamba in Nasarawa when the accident occurred on December 20, 2025. According to the wedding invite, Hajara was set to marry her man,…
The United States has announced plans to partially halt the issuance of visas to Nigerian citizens beginning January 1, 2026. In a statement released on Monday, December 22, the U.S. Department of State said the suspension will affect nonimmigrant B-1/B-2 visitor visas, as well as F, M, and J student and exchange visitor visas. All…
A Nigerian–American, Izunna Okonkwo, has been indicted alongside five others of different nationalities over an alleged $41m stock market fraud in the United States. According to a statement shared on the United States Department of Justice website on Sunday, Dec. 20, Okonkwo and the other defendants allegedly engaged in insider trading between June 2020 and…
