GUARDIAN
Biden says America ‘stronger’ on world stage in farewell speech
Israel, Hamas close to ceasefire with release of 33 hostages
Melania Trump indicates she will mostly live in White House
China ‘will never surpass us’ Biden
Lagos Assembly alleges infractions against Obasa, elects first female Speaker
Tension at PDP secretariat as Anyanwu resumes
Court ruling resolves PDP leadership dispute in Rivers Ex-spokesman
Tax Reform Bills on track for passage as Senate, FIRS clear key hurdles
7 things to know about Lagos Assemblys new Speaker
Man arraigned for fraudulently obtaining N615,000 from PoS operator
Seven dead as fleeing bandits unleash terror on Nasarawa community
Gospel artiste arrested for killing girlfriend in Nasarawa
Airstrike: HURIWA laments killing of 16, says its one mistake too many
Telcos to suspend USSD services in two weeks over N250b bank debts
Tribunal orders N19.4b payment for breach of National Theatre contract
Police asks court to dismiss Dantata’s request for int’l passport release
Court grants bail to 12 alleged killers of Oyo undergraduate
Everybody Loves Jenifa hits 1.6b in box office haul
Tax Reform: Labour pushes for deeper, wider engagement
USSD codes may become inactive in 14 days over banks N250b debts
Clark seeks suspension of NGF as report exposes states shortcomings
Nigeria, others to lead Africas growth as WESP pegs global output at 2.8%
To insulate judges integrityfrom benevolent executive actions
Tax Reform Bills set for passage as Senate, FIRS clear key hurdles
Conflicts in Nigeria pushing more women into poverty, says report
CSO queries funding questionable allocations in 2025 budget with loans
Full deregulation, competition will reduce fuel prices, says report
Oborevwori approves adjustment of portfolio for two cabinet members
NASS to probe alleged loss of N4tr to waivers by govt agencies
EFCC detains five Katsina revenue officials for alleged N1.3b fraud
Don sets agenda for newly elected Ohanaeze president
EU, UK, NATO leaders to hold Feb 3 defence talks
PUNCH
JUST IN: Tyson Fury retires from boxing
Suspected kidnappers kill vigilante, abduct colleague in Lagos community
Abducted Anambra reverend sisters released after six days in captivity
Again, Boko Haram strikes in Borno, kills 40, abducts scores
Gospel singer arrested with severed corps member’s head in Nasarawa
Alaafin Owoade: Oyo’s long wait for monarch after Oba Adeyemi ends
Port rehabilitation delayed despite $700m loan
Depots raise petrol price to N950/litre
Inside story: How hubris, intrigues, power play sealed Obasa’s fate
N200bn USSD debt: NCC to name defaulting banks this week
Tariff hike: Telcos, ICT firms owe banks N1.69tn
Accidental bombing: Air chief sends probe team to Zamfara
NERC transfers full electricity regulatory oversight to four states
Chelle eyes 2026 W’Cup, signs two-year Eagles deal
FG to unveil three cancer facilities in May – Minister
N’Assembly faults JAMB’s spending, threatens zero allocation
NLC demands new minimum wage for Lagos media workers
MAPOLY shut as students protest results verification
Tax bills: Senate meets FG team, plans public hearing
Reps berate Customs, Immigration for shunning probe hearing
Stampede: Judge faults Ooni’s ex-queen, others’ detention, grants N10m bail
Immigration intensifies border patrol over Lakurawa
Lagos varsity retirees lament 31-month unpaid pension
Food security: Ogun supports 8,755 farmers with inputs, equipment
2027: Oborevwori not hungry to abandon PDP Commissioner
Reps pledge more funding for Army to combat insecurity
Kwara traders protest as govt barricades business hubs
IG orders training, weekly lectures to enhance police professionalism
Waivers: NAssembly probes N4trn revenue shortfall
Sudanese army seizes key city from rebels
THISDAY
2025 Budget, Tax Bills Top Agenda as NAssembly Resumes Plenary Today
JCI Nigeria Reignites Partnership with Federal Ministry of Youth Development to Empower Nigerian Youth for National Development
FCT-IRS Issues January 31 Deadline to MDAs, Employers of Labour to Fill Annual Tax Returns
Nigerias Oil, Condensate Output Rise 30m Barrels Y-o-Y Amid Anti-crude Theft Fight
Fresh Concerns over Fuel Price Hike as Oil Surges Past $81/barrel
CDS: Terrorists Getting Foreign Funding to Continue Destabilisation of Nigeria
In Clinically Plotted Coup, Lagos Speaker Impeached While Returning Home from US
Bagudu Upbeat on N36.35tn Revenue Target in 2025 Appropriation Bill
National Assembly Flays MDAs Poor Remittances to Federation Account in 2024
NAPPS, DLN Sign $1bn AI-powered Digital Education Learning Platform
NSE Kicks over FGs Appointment of Unqualified Persons into River Basin Authorities
Tax Reform Bills: Consultations with Stakeholders Yielding Positive Results, Says FIRS Boss
Islamic Development Bank: Edun Seeks Bold Reforms, Innovative Financing
TMP Project Probe: House Cttee Faults Absence of Interior Minister, Customs
Police Strategic Managers Must Be Proactive, IGP Charges
Telcos May Suspend USSD Service over N200bn Debt Owed By Banks
PSC Promotes 11 Compols to AIG, Dismisses 2 ASPs, Others Over Misconduct
Diri Lauds Police Role in Peaceful Bayelsa, Decorates Five New Officers
Cost of Living Crisis: One in Six UK Workers Skipping Meals to Survive, Says TUC
Ibadan Stampede: Court Grants ex-Queen Naomi, Two Others Bail
Nigerian Civil War 53rd Anniversary: Foundation Appeals to IPOB to Lay Down Arms
Makinde Presents Instruments of Office to New Alaafin, Oba Owoade
Air Chief: Pre-colonial Nigeria Built on Values of Unity, Community, Innovation
Kidnapped Benue Farmer Murdered by Herdsmen after CollectingRansom
Misconduct: PSC Dismisses Two Assistant Superintendents of Police
Military Airstrike Destroys Bandits Enclave in Zamfara, Kill Scores
12 PDP Lawmakers in AbiaAssembly Wont Defect
DMO Lists 2 FGN Savings Bonds in First Offer for 2025
Ibadan Stampede: Court Grants N10m Bail to Ex-Queen Naomi, Others
Senate Decries MDAs Low Remittances to Federation Account in 2024
Lagos Assembly Sacks Speaker, Obasa
APC Chieftain Tackles FGs Economic Team over Poor Budget Implementation
SUN
Tax reform bills: Senate working with FG to serve Nigerians Moro
Clark calls for suspension of NGF until it realigns with good governance
PDP replaces SEast National Vice Chairman
Obasa: Lawmakers, workers rejoice following speakers impeachment
Ohanaeze election: Igbos happy with emergence of Senator Mbata Okeugo, President General of Igbo Delegates Assembly
NRM rejects claims of emergency convention, files complaints with IGP, DSS
BREAKING: Obasa impeached by Lagos lawmakers
Chelle vows Super Eagles ll score plenty goals
Well achieve N36.35 trillion 2025 revenue target, assures Bagudu
Insecurity: IGP urges police commanders to improve anti-crime strategies
Wike bans used items markets, scavenging activities in FCT
Samuel Ladoke Akintola Memorial lecture & colloquium set for January 16 in Ogbomoso
National grid will continue to collapse until insecurity in the north is addressed Power Minister
Group leads operation to smash child trafficking syndicate, rescue victims in Jos
VANGUARD
Grammys still set for February 2 despite Los Angeles fire tragedy
Terrorists kill 50 in Borno, Nasarawa
4 missing A’Ibom firefighting trucks found leased to Rivers firms
Naira appreciates to N1,655/$ in parallel market
Quality of life: Nigeria ranks 135, among lowest in global rankings — Report
2025 budget: No end to national grid collapse — FG
Why we impeached Obasa, removed Clerk, dissolved all committees — Lawmakers
21m housing gap: Nigeria needs N5trn for 2.7m new houses annually in 10 years
Woman cuts 10-yr-old boy with blade for stealing N600 to buy friends ice cream
Hollywood actress, Dalyce Curry’s body found burnt in Los Angeles home amid wildfires
Court nullifies Rivers PDP congresses, restrains Chairman, others from acting as executives
Drama as detained Obasa supporters chant Tinubu’s ‘On Your Mandate’ anthem in police van
OPEC quota eludes Nigeria amid rising oil output
Lagos NLC shuts TV, radio stations over N85,000 minimum wage
Ibadan Stampede: Court grants N10m bail to Ooni’s ex-queen Naomi, others
‘Gospel singer’ found with girlfriend’s head during church service in Nasarawa
Mojisola Meranda: Things to know about Lagos first female Speaker
Hospitals in Akwa Ibom indulge in organ harvesting; 750,000 children trafficked – NAPTIP
FG to blacklist 18 banks owing telcos N200bn on USSD
How I’ll work to qualify Super Eagles for 2026 World Cup — Chelle
Woman who stopped Ibom Air flight to Abuja over luggage granted bail NCAA
Ibadan Stampede: Court grants N10m bail to Oonis ex-queen Naomi, others
South Koreas impeached president gets pay rise
Army apprehends 15 over suspected oil theft in Niger Delta
Edo Tribunal: Asue media organization reaffirms confidence in democracy, justice for the people
Makinde presents staff of office to new Alaafin [Photos]
LEADERSHIP
Global Smartphone Market Rebounds With 4% Growth After 2-year Slump
My Support For Tinubu Not For Politics But Good Governance, Patriotism ‘ Oborevwori
Despite Fuel Price Drop, Transporters Say Fares Slash Not In View
Power Generation Rose By 30% In 2024 ‘ Adelabu
Internet Usage Rises To 870,398 Terabytes In October
Alaafin Stool: Gov Makinde Threatens To Prosecute Oyo Kingmakers Over Alleged Bribery
10 Facts About 44-yr-old New Lagos Speaker Mojisola Meranda
Vandals To Face Murder, Economic Sabotage Charges As FCTA Strengthens Security Measures
Fury Announces Retirement From Boxing
Alaafin Begins 21-day Traditional Rites
IGP Orders Specialised Training For Police Investigators
TRIBUNE
Gov Oborevwori not hungry to defect to another political party ‘ Commissioner
NLC shuts TV, radio stations over non-implementation of N85,000 Lagosminimumwage
Akwa Ibom: Police vows to clam down on open grazing law offenders
Alaafin: Why I may prosecute Oyo kingmakers ‘ Makinde
FG probes rise in religious tension in South West
Alleged misconduct: PSC dismisses two senior officers, demotessixothers
Reps tackle NPC over readiness to conductcensus
Tax reform bills: Senate to continue deliberations with FG ‘ Senator Morro
Over 48,900 inmates awaiting trial nationwide ‘ NCoS CG
Power tussle in PDP gets messier as protesters storm national secretariat
Kidnapped catholic nuns, Judge released in Anambra
We can’t guarantee end to frequent national grid collapse ‘ Power minister
NATION
How Fed Govt plans to raise N36.35tr revenue, by Bagudu
Why Lagos Speaker Obasa was removed
Makinde presents instruments of office to Alaafin
Telcos to disconnect banks over N250b USSD debts
Zulum condemns killing of Borno farmers by ISWAP insurgents
Anyanwu defies court order, resumes as PDP National Secretary
Tax Reform Bills: Senate panel, Fed Govt team meet
NAF probes alleged accidental bombing of civilians in Zamfara
Fed Govt okays four airlines for 2025 hajj operation, says NAHCON chairman
Funke Akindeles Everybody Loves Jenifa hits N1.6bn in box office
Court restrains Wike-backed PDP executive committees in Rivers
Fed govt confident of achieving N36.35trn revenue target for 2025
Insecurity: FCTA bans scavenging, suspends Pantaker operations in Abuja
JUST IN: Makinde swears in 48 Permanent Secretaries
Fed govt begins payment of 20% pension increment to pensioners
DAILY TRUST
DMO announces subscription window for January FGN savings bonds
2027: Agitation for powershift to Ogun West now popular demand
How Nigeria can attain zero hunger, agro-prosperity Rep Isiaka
Prostate Cancer: 30,000 men targeted for screening in Kwara
Why Nigeria needs education for industrial development NESG
EFCC detains Katsina govt officials for diverting N1.3bn aid from WHO, others
Senate, AGF meeting over tax reform bills deadlocked
How Boko Haram killed 40 farmers in Borno Survivors
Single-use text books: Parents allege racketeering in private schools
Woman arrested attempting to dump newborn baby in FCT
Tax reform bills top agenda as N/Assembly resumes today
Solid mineral sectors grossly inadequate budget allocation
FCT council maiden tournament to honour Tinubu, Wike, others
2025 Hajj: FCT fixes January 30 deadline for registration
What my surviving brother told me on Abuja school explosion
JAPAN: 6.8 magnitude quake strikes Kyushi region
BELGIUM: National strike disrupts flights, trains, schools
MOZAMBIQUE: New parliament opens amid protest, boycott
SOUTH KOREA: Impeached president gets pay rise
NERC approves 375.63MW off-grid licences for coys in 9 months
Global oil price hits $81 as US imposes sanctions on Russia
OML120: General Hydrocarbon denies owing First Bank $225m
SIFAX Group among top 20 tax-compliant firms in Lagos in 2024 FIRS
Well achieve N36.35trn projected revenue in 2025 Bagudu
NRC rewards staff who returned passengers wallet containing dollars
Godswill Akpabio boys gave us a good fight- ABS coach
Govship aspirant to Soludo: You promised us Dubai but insecurity has worsened under you
Clark calls for suspension of Nigerian Governors Forum
Urban Renewal: Traders protest fencing of businesses by Kwara govt
Shekarau-led Northern group condemns Air Force bombings of civilians
Corruption: Police commission sacks 2 officers, demotes 6
FG confirns bird flu outbreaks in Kano
Pensioners still receiving N2000 in Benue NUP
Court sacks Rivers PDP Chairman
AUTHORITY
Olawepo-Hashim explains how insecurity hinders agro productivity in Nigeria
Parents stranded as Ausphine school shuts down campus in Abuja
National Assembly probes N4.9trn revenue shortfall
Zamfara PDP knocks Gov Dauda for alleged excessive spending on projects
Reps fumes as Customs, Immigration bosses shun invitation
CNG lauds Ndume, warns pro-Tax Reform Bills northern lawmakers of serious consequences
BUSINESSDAY
Healthcare costs push Nigerians into poverty
Why Obasa was impeached as Lagos Assembly speaker
Banks, FIRS in tango over windfall tax
Zeenab Foods targets N10bn from Series 3 commercial paper issuance
Stocks defy analysts expectation as week opens on negative note
Nigeria’s non-oil sector could be the saving grace for naira’s value
Peace building for national reconciliation and economic revival (Part 1)
Ghana cuts size of government, to seek more IMF funding
Allen Onyema: Time to support the man of peace
Banks, FIRS in tango over windfall tax
DAILY INDEPENDENT
Why You Should Try Goat Farming This Year
2025 Budget: Reps Pledge Support For Nigerian Army To Tackle Insecurity
Senate To Hold Public Hearing On Tax Reform Bills Soon
Police Bust Child Trafficking Syndicate, Arrest Kingpin In Jos
Senate Warns NWDC, SEDC Nominees Against Failures
Edo Election Petition Tribunal Adjourns Sitting, To Commence Full Hearing January 15
Court Nullifies Rivers PDP Congresses, Restrains Chairman, Other Executives to
Aniagwu Reels Out Oborevwori’s Achievements In 19 Months
NEW TELEGRAPH
New Year Message: Political Competition Should Define New Nigeria
Kana: Safety, Efficient Air Navigation Pivotal To Economic Development
N2.8bn For Electricity To Embassies, Consulatesll Boost Operations
Nigerian Navy Destroys 9 Illegal Refining Sites In Ondo
Genuine Policy Implementation To Spur Growth
Beyonce Donates $2.5m To California Wildfire Victims
Zamfara ACReSAL: NGO Trains Community Leaders, Others On Sustainable Land Mgt Practices
Committee Announces Burial Programmes For Prof. Madunagu
BLUEPRINT
PDP: South-east gets new National Vice Chairman
Nigeria’s Super Eagles: Eric Chelle promises attacking football
IGP orders CID investigators training, weekly lectures across levels
EFCC nabs 5 Katsina internal revenue officials for N1.3bn ‘fraud’
Parents stranded as Abuja school shuts down, seeks government action
NASS decries MDAs’ low remittances to Federation Account in 2024
Funke Akindele’s ‘Everyone Loves Jennifer’ generates N1.6bn in cinemas
After unveiling, Eric Chelle heads to Europe, to meet Osimhen, Lookman, others
Moody’s predicts 4.2% growth for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2025
Air, ground assault devastates Turji’s stronghold, kills scores
How 2025 projected economic gains may be truncated
Lagos Assembly: First female Speaker replaces impeached Obasa
Popular gospel singer arrested for beheading girlfriend
Again, Tyson Fury announces retirement from boxing
2025 UTME registration: JAMB tasks staff on hitch-free exams
Insecurity: Uba Sani recommends Kaduna model
Zamfara PDP supporters slam Gov. Dauda over alleged overspending on public projects
