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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated a Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, as part of efforts to strengthen internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections. The committee was constituted to address internal conflicts within the ruling party and to develop strategies that will enhance unity, inclusiveness and effective mobilisation across the country. The committee is chaired by the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, while a former National Legal Adviser of the APC, Muiz Banire, will serve as Member and Secretary. Its membership comprises serving governors, members…

The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended eight individuals affiliated with the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba group for allegedly disrupting public peace, unlawfully assembling, obstructing traffic, and assaulting police officers in Sango-Ota. The arrests occurred following a disturbance on December 25, 2025, at Temidire Junction and the Under-Bridge area, where the group reportedly blocked roads, set bonfires, and engaged in confrontations with law enforcement. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident and the subsequent arrests in a statement to the media. The suspects, aged between 19 and 52, include both males and females, and were found…

United States President Donald Trump said US forces conducted “powerful and deadly” strikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria on Thursday, after he warned the group to stop killing Christians in the country. The Department of Defense said “multiple ISIS terrorists” were killed in an attack conducted at the request of Nigerian authorities, but few details were provided. The strikes hit IS targets on Christmas Day, according to Trump. “I have previously warned these Terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was,” he said in a post…

The National Caretaker Working Committee (NCWC) of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that it will continue to stand firmly on legality amid the party’s leadership crisis, insisting that constitutional provisions, subsisting court judgments and the rule of law remain non-negotiable. The committee, which is backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, used its Christmas message to reject rival claims of legitimacy, particularly those arising from the controversial Oyo convention, and warned party members against misinformation and propaganda. The position was contained in a statement issued in Abuja and signed by the National Publicity…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has urged Nigerians to prioritise their health and safety this festive season by making responsible, drug-free choices. In a Christmas message posted on its X page on Thursday, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) extended warm wishes to all Nigerians and to the officers of the NDLEA for their dedication in safeguarding communities from drug abuse. “Your dedication and sacrifice in protecting our communities from drug abuse are deeply appreciated,” Marwa said. He appealed to the general public to use the holiday period to make healthy…

Afrobeats icon Davido has cashed in after correctly predicting the outcome of Nigeria’s first match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. The singer and DMW Records boss had placed a bet on the Super Eagles’ Group C showdown against Tanzania in Fes, Morocco, predicting that both sides would score. His gamble paid off when Nigeria edged out the Taifa Stars 2-1 in a thrilling contest on Tuesday. Ademola Lookman’s late goal secured the victory for the Super Eagles and earned Davido a substantial payout of $96,564 (roughly N140 million). Despite controlling much of the game, Tanzania pegged them…

The Federal Government has approved a 50 percent reduction in train fares nationwide to ease travel costs during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos. Opeifa said the fare reduction took effect on Tuesday and has already recorded a high passenger turnout across major railway corridors. “At major stations along the Lagos–Ibadan and Abuja–Kaduna routes, as well as key narrow-gauge corridors, passengers turned out in large numbers, with several departures operating at near full capacity as early bookings…

Source, punch The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of two expansive parcels of land earmarked for the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Model Housing Estate. Justice Mohammed Umar made the order while ruling on a motion on notice filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, which was moved by its counsel, Osuobeni Akponimisingha. Justice Umar made the order as the defence counsel, Hassan Liman (SAN), raised no objection. In his ruling, Justice Umar directed the ICPC, on behalf of the Federal Government, to supervise the completion of the proposed 962 housing units on…

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Tuesday, joined Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, to inaugurate the first batch of 20 electric buses introduced for green shuttle services across the state. The inauguration ceremony, held at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, marked a significant step in the state’s transition to environmentally sustainable public transportation. Speaking at the event, Otti described the initiative as a defining moment in Abia’s journey towards a cleaner and more sustainable future. He said the state initially began its public transport reforms with compressed natural gas-powered buses but decided to move…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has made four telephone numbers available to residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to report uncleared refuse in their areas. This was aimed at addressing the growing waste problem in the FCT by ensuring that waste management contractors do their jobs as at when due. In a terse statement on Tuesday, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, urged members of the public to send pictures and videos of uncleared refuse to the phone numbers through WhatsApp. He said the location of the pictures and…