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December 31, 2025

Alleged $9.7 Million Terrorism Financing: Court remands Bauchi finance commissioner, three others

The EFCC’s counsel said a counter affidavit was filed to oppose the application for bail.

efcc
December 31, 2025

FG halts plans to cede 10,000 hectares of land to Cameroon

Mr Abang said the proposed cession was linked to the 2002 International Court of Justice ruling.

Nigeria/Cameroon border
December 31, 2025

I joined Labour Party before Peter Obi, not defecting to ADC: Alex Otti

The governor stated, “If you remember, I joined the Labour Party before Peter Obi, so I did not join the party with him.”

Alex Otti and Peter Obi
December 31, 2025

Troops rescued 1,023 kidnap victims, recovered 189 guns in North-West:GOC

Mr Ajose said the efforts restored security and economic confidence in the region.

Troops
December 31, 2025

Nigeria’s economic activity strengthens in December as PMI hits 57.6 points

The report said that the sustained improvement reflected continued expansion across major employment-generating sectors.

CBN governor Yemi Cardoso
December 31, 2025

Troops nab alleged suicide bomber, IEDs dealer in Borno

The military identified the suspect as Abubakar Mustapha.

Troops in Maiduguri
December 31, 2025

NECA faults government’s ban on sachet alcohol

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has faulted the ban on alcohol in sachets and small bottles.

Alcoholic beverages in sachet
December 30, 2025

Anthony Joshua Crash: Nigerian youths urge govt to improve emergency response on highways

Mr Ibrahim noted that lives were often lost not only at the point of impact but also due to delayed or inadequate emergency response.

Anthony Joshua involved in accident
December 30, 2025

Abiya appointed acting NNPP Kano chair amid leadership shake-up

Mr Bature said the NNPP State Executive Committee endorsed Mr Abiya’s appointment at an emergency meeting at the party’s secretariat in Kano.

New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP)
December 30, 2025

Govt cautioned against over-reliance on military action to curb insecurity

While acknowledging the efforts of security agencies and ongoing military operations, Mr John stressed that violent extremism could not be defeated by force alone.

Terrorists