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December 18, 2025

Australian PM announces tougher hate laws after Sydney terror attack

The prime minister announced “a package of legislative reforms to crack down on those who spread hate, division, and radicalisation”.

Shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Australia
December 17, 2025

Lawmakers pray for Nigeria as national assembly holds Christmas carol

Senators and House of Representatives members have harped on the need to continue to pray for peace in Nigeria.

National Assembly holds Christmas carol
December 16, 2025

2026 Hajj: Intending pilgrims to fly to Saudi Arabia via Yobe airport

Mustapha Geidam, the ministry’s permanent secretary, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

Katsina Hajj pilgrims
December 15, 2025

We will immortalise Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi: Governor Uba Sani

The governor made the commitment on Sunday, when he led a 30-member delegation on a condolence visit to the family.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
December 15, 2025

Nigerians lament exorbitant prices of Christmas hampers, decorations

“A Christmas tree now costs N90,000, as against N40,000 in 2024. People are settling for tortoise-leaf potted plants, which cost ₦75,000,” said an Abuja resident.

Christmas decorations on Enugu streets
December 15, 2025

Ibadan: Governor Makinde subsidises food items for civil servants ahead of Xmas

The Oyo state government has begun subsidising food items, such as bags of rice, vegetable oil, and chicken, for its workers.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde
December 15, 2025

Father, son behind Bondi Jewish festival shooting that killed 15: Police

The father and son were identified by state broadcaster ABC and other local media outlets as Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram, respectively.

Shooting at Bondi Beach
December 15, 2025

Governor Nwifuru promises Ebonyi workers N150,000 Xmas bonus

Governor Francis Nwifuru on Sunday announced a N150,000 Christmas bonus for all categories of civil servants in Ebonyi.

Governor Francis Nwifuru
December 14, 2025

Islam: AI can take Muslims to paradise, hellfire, says Pate 

Mr Pate made the call on Sunday at the inauguration of the newly elected executives of the Adamawa Muslim Council in Yola.

December 14, 2025

Lagos: Gov Sanwo-Olu, APC chieftain hail Tinubu’s leadership

“We acknowledge with gratitude and commend the good intentions of President Bola Tinubu to make Nigeria a safer and more prosperous place,” said Mr Ojelabi.