Category: News
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MILITARY BACKS U.S. STRIKE SUCCESS IN SOKOTO, WARNS: DON’T HARBOR TERRORISTS
Bombs away and on target: Defence HQ doubles down on the U.S.-led Sokoto airstrike’s effectiveness, urging locals to report—not shelter—fleeing terrorists amid ongoing damage checks. Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, Defence Media Operations Director, briefed Abuja journalists Wednesday on 2025 ops. “Intelligence confirmed terrorists in the zone pre-strike; full battle assessment drops soon—stick to Presidency/Foreign Affairs statements…
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LAGOS POLICE LAUNCHES 24/7 PATROLS ON NEW COASTAL ROAD
Traffic hell to smooth sail: Lagos cops just rolled out massive security on the hot new Coastal Road, fixing one-way chaos and crashes with non-stop patrols. CP Olohundare Jimoh announced it Wednesday during a Victoria Island “Show of Force.” Over 30 six-man armed teams plus 20 tactical squads now blanket the route—opened to slash Lekki…
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PETER OBI LEADS MASS DEFECTION TO ADC – OPPOSITION REBORN?
Game-changer alert: Peter Obi and a Southeast political powerhouse squad just ditched Labour Party for ADC at an explosive Enugu rally, vowing to “rescue Nigeria” from APC’s grip. The 2023 LP presidential flagbearer, joined by ex-PDP chair Okwesilieze Nwodo, ex-Deputy Speaker Emeka Ihedioha, Senators Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye, Enyinnaya Abaribe, and heavyweights like ex-Senate President…
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BAUCHI GOV SIGNS N877BN 2026 BUDGET OF CONSOLIDATION
New year, big bucks: Gov. Bala Mohammed inked the N877 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill Wednesday, trimming a slight N1bn from his original N878bn proposal for “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability.” Mohammed praised lawmakers for their swift, thorough scrutiny after his Nov. 27 presentation. “The House fulfilled their promise of timely, objective review—activating implementation from Jan.…
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SWEET POTATO PRICES PLUMMET 100% IN BAUCHI MARKET GLUT
From feast to famine for farmers: Sweet potatoes crashing over 100% at Bauchi’s Wunti Market—medium bags now N5,000 (down from N15,000), baskets N500 (from N2,000)—thanks to bumper supplies and weak demand. NAN checks revealed poor patronage amid cereal/perishable price drops this harvest. Grocer Malam Baba Ahmed at Wuntin Dada blamed ample food alternatives: “Last season…
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WIKE TO SPILL RIVERS PEACE DEAL DETAILS SOON – ACCUSES FUBARA OF BACKING OUT
Political bombshell brewing: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike vows to expose the full Tinubu-brokered peace terms with Gov Siminalayi Fubara, slamming him for reneging on the June 2023 Rivers truce. Wike dropped the hint Wednesday during a “thank-you” tour of Tai LGA, Rivers State. “Very soon, we will let people know what we agreed on before…
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PETER OBI’S ADC SWITCH BOOSTS NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY – EXPERT
Opposition on life support? Peter Obi’s jump to ADC with Southeast heavyweights could be the shot in the arm Nigeria needs to dodge a one-party slide. Public Affairs Analyst Dr. Ambrose Igboke, Chairman of Public Affairs Analysts of Nigeria (Enugu Chapter), told NAN Wednesday it’s “fresh air in the polity.” With APC hoovering up governors…
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TINUBU HAILS WALE EDUN’S ROYAL KNIGHTHOOD: CVO HONOR FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CHAMP
President Bola Tinubu lit up Tuesday with congrats to Finance Minister Wale Edun on his shiny new Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) from King Charles III – a nod to Edun’s epic grind boosting the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, that global youth powerhouse shaping character, skills, and leadership for thousands of Naija…
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NECA SLAMS SACHET ALCOHOL BAN: JOBS & ECONOMY AT RISK
Banning cheap booze in sachets sounds noble, but NECA warns it’ll unleash smugglers and torch jobs especially with Nigeria’s 1,000+ porous borders begging for trouble. Director-General Wale Smatt-Oyerinde fired off at a Tuesday Lagos briefing: “A blanket ban isn’t the solution it threatens investments and unemployment we can’t afford.” Instead of job losses and police…
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NEW TAX LAW TO SUPERCHARGE REAL ESTATE & HOME OWNERSHIP – NIESV
Tax cuts sparking a housing boom? NIESV President Victor Alonge says Nigeria’s fresh reforms kick in Jan. 1, 2026, slashing burdens on construction and making homes more reachable. Alonge shared the optimism Tuesday at a Lagos presser during QShelter Ltd and M.I. Okoro & Associates’ MoU signing to market Renewed Hope Housing in Abuja, Kano,…
