PUNCH
US proposes mandatory five-year social media history for visa-free travellers
Trump calls himself ‘Hardest working,’ dismisses health concerns
PDP chaos: Wike, Makinde forces revive war over INEC’s nod
FG pushes for N17.89tn new loans to finance 2026 budget
FG opens diplomatic talks with B’Faso over detained aircraft, soldiers
Tinubu tackles VIP police escort abuse, Soyinka faults Seyi’s entourage
US Congress panels talk tough over Nigeria IDP crisis
ECOWAS Court: Nigeria tops countries ignoring judgments
‘We’ll use sports to cement inter-ethnic unity in N’Delta’
Tinubu meets Osun APC governorship aspirants, urges consensus candidate
Backlash over my interaction with Adeleke at Ooni’s event ‘needless controversy’ — Remi Tinubu
Kidnapping now major funding source for terrorists, others – FG
Breakdown of interfaith trust threatens Nigerias stability, SGF warns
America wont ignore killings in Nigeria US Congress
Poor data, low political will threaten womens economic empowerment BudgIt
Nigeria leads in unenforced ECOWAS court judgments Official
Tinubu directs NIPSS to conduct nationwide security review
Reps summon Cardoso over non-remittance of 16tn revenue
Limit childrens access to phones, social media, Kate Henshaw urges parents
Tinubus ambassadorial nominee struggles to name Ekiti senators
Tinubu creates panel to clear N1.5tn debts owed 2,000 contractors
ECOWAS appoints Dangote to lead business council for economic growth
Meta gives Instagram users new algorithm controls
Fubara denies rift with Rivers lawmakers
Tinubu meets Osun APC governorship aspirants, urges consensus candidate
BREAKING: C’River lawmakers sack LG chair over misconduct claims
Ningi protests withdrawal of his police orderly during plenary
FIRS, France partner on digital tax reform
Kwara rep pushes bill to create new LGs, boost security
Nigeria to deepen ties with Thailand
Musa hails troops for foiling Benin coup attempt
Tinubu restates police withdrawal from VIPs, directs Shettima to lead ranch initiative
FG arraigns ex-aviation minister Stella Oduah over 5bn corruption allegations
Turaki declares PDP united as 29 state chairmen validate leadership
Ndume lauds Tinubus security efforts, urges stronger support
Nearly 200 children conceived from sperm donor with increased cancer risk
Human rights not negotiable, says Anambra gov’s wife
Global stocks fall ahead of Fed rate announcement
THISDAY
Nigeria’s Active Internet Subscribers Hit 142.6M as Mobile GSM Maintains Lead
Tinubu Constitutes 7-man Inter-ministerial Committee To Resolve N4tn Debt Owed 2,000 Contractors
Fury in Senate as Tinubus Ambassadorial Nominee Fails to Name Ekitis Three Senators
Ahead of Osun APC Guber Primary, Tinubu Meets 8 Aspirants
Tinubu Directs Civil Defence To Takeover VIP Security Duties
Lawmaker Protests Withdrawal of Police Orderly, Demands Nationwide Enforcement of Presidential Directive
Tinubu Unveils New Security, Economic Blueprint To Unlock Nigerias Marine Wealth
PDP Condemns Gov Fubaras Defection, Calls Move Self-Inflicted Injury
FG Arraigns Ex-Aviation Minister Stella Oduah on Alleged Fraud Charges
PDP Accuses Wike of Deepening Illegality With Purported Caretaker Committee
Court Sentences Police Officer to Death for Killing UNIJOS Student
Kaduna Financial Inclusion Rises to 66%, Says Finance Commissioner
Soyinka Criticises Seyi Tinubus Large, Armed Security Escorts
How Sorted Concierge Is Redefining the Hospitality and Lifestyle Industry in Africa
Stock Market Depreciates by N310.85bnon Profit-taking in Zenith Bank, Others
FG, SEC, NGX Group Forge Unified Direction on Capital Gains Tax Reform
Financial Institutions Shun Real Sector Lending, Deposit N61.57trn with CBN in November
GUARDIAN
FG begins N4tr GenCos debt repayment, unveils N590b first tranche bond
Tinubu orders Ribadu to train, arm more forest guards to tackle kidnapping, banditry, others
US to demand 5-year social media history for visa-free travellers
VIPs’ escort withdrawal: We need all forces on ground, fully utilised, says Tinubu
Kano lawyers petition Tinubu, NSA over parallel Shariah body
Buhari will account for 2015 Zaria massacre on judgment day El-Zakzaky
NURTW raises concerns as Ogun moves to replace old parks with modern terminals
Rowdy session as Reps summon CBN gov over non-remittance of 5.2tr operating surplus, 11tr revenue discrepancies
FG approves overhaul of airport navigation, communication systems
Tinubu forwards 2026-2028 budget plan to Reps for approval
Nigeria will be delisted from Country of Particular Concern list Akume
Trump calls media reports on his health seditious
Osun 2026: Seven gov aspirants step down for Oyebamiji after meeting Tinubu
ECOWAS to slash air fare, eliminate taxes by January 2026
Tinubu moves to resolve outstanding payments to over 2,000 federal contractors
FIRS, France agency seal tax-administration deal as FIRS readies NRS rollout
MAAUN under pressure as anti-corruption agency queries compulsory N750,000 graduation levy
SERAP, editors warn against media repression
Primary: Tinubu rallies Osun APC governorship aspirants, pushes unity, consensus
VIPs escort withdrawal: We need all forces on ground, fully utilised, says Tinubu
Tinubu orders Ribadu to train, arm more forest guards to tackle kidnapping, banditry, others
Air traffic controllers accuse FAAN of flouting union constitution, seek sanctions
Osun election: Adeleke clinches Accord Party ticket, confident of reelection
Ningi exposes uneven enforcement of order on withdrawal of police orderlies
Nigeria houses 70% of illicit arms in West Africa, says CISLAC
ICPC, FRC move to tighten grip against financial mismanagement
Blue economy: Tinubu directs NIPSS to lead nationwide reforms
Obong of Calabar expresses concern over reversal of National Language Policy
Ex-lawmakers drag ADC to court, demand deregistration over electoral irrelevance
Nobel peace laureates who did not pick up their prize
Accord Party screens, clears Adeleke for Osun governorship primary
APC doors open to Plateau governor Mutfwang, Adeleke
UniAbuja professors reject new VC appointment over alleged eligibility breach
Federal High Court condemns use of Justice Ojukwus photo for murdered Justice Okogwu
FG arraigns ex-aviation minister Stella Oduah over alleged N2.4b fraud
Ajadi meets Iseyin councillors, pledges to advance Makindes governance plan
Nigerias smartphone shipment grows by 29% amid currency gains
VANGUARD
FEC endorses new industrial policy, okays ₦58bn for 200 electric buses, ₦187.8bn contract for BOI
PDP: Tensions ease as 27 state chairmen declare full loyalty to Turaki-led NWC
Police orderly withdrawal: Senators kick, Tinubu insists
US lawmaker, Moore visits Benue, flays violence driving thousands Into IDP camps
Police orderly withdrawal: Senators kick, Tinubu insists
Lagos unveils 2 fresh diaspora insurance plans
Insecurity: We’re not honest with Nigerians — Sultan slams faith leaders
I’m upset over ₦4trn debts owed to over 2000 contractors – Tinubu
Relief for 1,500 Bariga residents as generosity drive mobilises aid
FG wades in as Burkina Faso refuses to release seized NAF C-130 plane, 11 soldiers
We wont look away US Congress reasserts stand against Christian persecution in Nigeria
Insecurity: NIDCOM warns Nigerians against risky migration
Defection: I love PDP but things fell apart everyday – GovAdeleke
Reps order suspension of COVID-19 loan deductions
Lagos to release 91 inmates in observance of UN Human Rights Day
Lawan named patron of Tinubu House-to-House Network
High airfares: We cant fix fares in deregulated market FG
Stowaway caught clinging to aircraft tyres at Ilorin airport
Tinubu tasks Osun APC governorship aspirants on unity, consensus
Be ready to respond to threats against Nigeria-Defence Minister tellstroops
FEC endorses new industrial policy, okays 58bn for 200 electric buses, 187.8bn contract for BOI
IED explosion injures four in Borno, Boko Haram attack Yobe police officers home
US to mandate 5-year social media history for visa-free travellers
Rivers residents appeal to Fubara to save newly constructed road from erosion
ECOWAS appoints Aliko Dangote as pioneer chair of Business Council to drive regional economic growth
Petrol supply from Dangote Refinery surges 37.7% to 23.52m litres daily as imports hit 52m litres
Atiku condemns Lamurde violence, calls for urgent action and justice
Tinubu transmits 2026-2028 MTEF/FSP to Reps
Insecurity: Falana alleges refusal to try some terror suspects, seeks NBAs sanction
Lawyers petition Tinubu, NSA over Gandujes parallel Shariah police in Kano
Nigerian passengers to benefit as Delta equips 1,000 aircraft with Wi-Fi
Blue economy as growth engine: Tinubu directs NIPSS to lead nationwide reforms
Sanwo-Olu launches N150Bn CNG truck Initiative to Modernise Lagos logistics
Police Withdrawal: Tinubu directs ministers to obtain presidential clearance for escorts
FIRS, security agencies step up alliance ahead of new revenue law
Ekiti Cargo Airport ushers in new era of aviation development Keyamo
Police smash car-snatching syndicate in Abuja, recover six stolen vehicles, seize 15m cash
ECOWAS approves measures to cut air travel costs in West Africa
Nigerias swift response prevented military coup in Benin Republic, Musa tells 27 new Major Generals
Ndume hails Tinubus security drive, says measures already yielding results
Tinubu unveils security, economic blueprint to harness marine, aquatic resources
Cross River Assembly removes Bekwarra LG chairman, orders bye-election
Senators kick against selective withdrawal of Police orderlies
Defence Minister, Musa charges newly promoted Major Generals to lead with courage, integrity
Tinubu orders comprehensive enforcement of police withdrawal from VIPs
Stop harassing journalists, others SERAP, NGE tell Tinubu govt, governors
Reps in rowdy session as lawmakers clash over probe of CBNs alleged 16.3tn non-remittance
LEADERSHIP
Employers Fail To Enrol 73.23m Workers For Contributory Pension Scheme
Federal Government Unveils Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme
Bauchi Gov’t Denies Governor Bala Mohammed’s Alleged Defection From PDP
Kano Lawyers Group Petitions Tinubu Over Parallel Hisbah Recruitment By Ganduje
COAS Shaibu Commissions Development Projects At Lagbaja Cantonment In Lagos
Outrage As Ambassadorial Nominee Struggles To Name Ekiti Senators
Tinubu Meets Osun APC Governorship Aspirants, Seeks Consensus, Party Unity
Reps Want COVID-19 Loans Waived
Tinubu Sets Up Ministerial Panel To Clear Debts Owed 2,000 Local Contractors
Tinubu Transmits 2026-2028 MTEF/FSP To Reps For Approval
Petrol Import Rises To 52.1m Litres In November Despite Drop In Consumption
Federal Government Can’t Fix Airfares, Sector Fully Deregulated — Keyamo
Disquiet As Reps Summon CBN Governor Over Non-remittance Of N15trn To Federal Government
ECOWAS Announces Tax-free Air Travel Across Members-States
Defence Minister Tasks 27 Newly Promoted Army Generals To Lead With Courage, Integrity
FIRS, France Partner On Digital Tax Reform To Strengthen Nigeria’s Revenue System
Alleged Impersonation: Trial Of Lawyer, 1 Other Stalled As Defence Seeks Adjournment
‘PDP State Chairmen Are With Us’, Turaki Taunts Wike’s Camp
ECOWAS Warns Of Growing Threats, Seeks Stronger Democratic Governance In West Africa
Insecurity: Sultan Seeks Dialogue As CAN Demands Action Against Sponsors Of Violence
₦235bn Capital Raise Meant To Strengthen Ellah Lakes’ Operational Platform — Farrer
12 hours ago
Burkina Faso Frees 11 Nigerian Military Officers, Aircraft After Emergency Landing
Insecurity: Tinubu Orders NSA, DSS To Act, Wants Forest Guards Armed
NATION
More aircraft, stronger competition will cut airfares Keyamo
Defence Minister to Generals: lead with loyalty to constitution, C-in-C
Senate screens Jimoh Ibrahim as non-career ambassador nominee
Ex-Senate president Lawan rallies north, predicts 75% votes for Tinubu in 2027
Court sentences man to three years imprisonment for diversion, forgery in Kano
Adegbonmire hails Tinubu as Mega Empowerment initiative impacts lives in Ondo
Property owners threaten legal action over Apapa road demolitions
Reps to FG: declare January 15 national public holiday to honour fallen soldiers
Reps move to probe indiscriminate land sale, mining in Abuja
Nigeria urges ECOWAS to remain steadfast in defending constitutional order
Tinubu sets up panel to clear N1.5tn debt owed to 2,000 federal contractors
FG ramps up AMR response amid declining donors support
Tax Reform: JTB transitions to JRB ahead of 2026 tax regime
FG rallies security agencies, telecoms, media against kidnapping
Fubara denies rift with Rivers Assembly, vows to meet lawmakers demands
Prof. Duru gains recognition for work on gender, media reform, governance
Reps summon CBN governor over non-remittance of N16 trillion to government coffers
FG unveils three documents on teachers development, two others
NNPCL imports boost national petrol stock to 71.5ml/d in November
Niger Delta powers Nigeria but suffers neglect, stakeholders warn
US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry
Tinubu unveils new security, economic blueprint to harness Nigerias marine wealth
FG assures indigenous contractors of patronage in infrastructure development
Ningi faults withdrawal of police orderly, insists presidential security directive be enforced evenly
Ex-Aviation Minister Stella Oduah arraigned with former aide over alleged N5b fraud
Omoni Oboli wins YouTube Nigeria content creator of the year award
2Baba apologises to Nigerians amid marital controversy
Daily petrol consumption down by 3.8ml/d to 52.9ml/d in November
Ndume: Tinubus security measures delivering results
ICPC tracks N36trn road projects nationwide, says procurement corruption threatens development
We wont allow criminals to dictate pace of events in Kaduna Gov Sani
Rowdy session as Reps members clash over procedure on CBNs alleged N16tn non-remittance report
DAILY TRUST
Customs: Within 7 months, we impounded goods worth N10bn in South West
2027: Falana, Utomi, Others, Demand Electoral Reforms, Threaten Mass Protest
ICPC: Corruption in Nigeria so deep, 80% could be jailed
Zaria massacre: Buhari and I Will meet on Judgement Day, says Zakzaky
Tinubu: No going back on withdrawal of police from VIPs
N2.4bn fraud: FG arraigns former Aviation Minister
Drama as Ambassadorial nominee struggles to name Ekiti senators
Be ready to respond to threats, Defence Minister charge troops
I wanted to escape to US, says stowaway nabbed at Ilorin Airport
Corruption in Nigeria so deep, 80% could be jailed ICPC
Turaki meets 29 state chairmen, tightens grip on PDP leadership
Rowdy session as reps summon CBN Governor over alleged N16.3trn unremitted funds
Soldiers gun down Turjis ally, Kachalla Kallamu, in Sokoto
Kogi unveils free trade zone, set to attract $2$5bn FDI in 7 years
Soyinka: Tinubu overdoing things, security around his son enough to foil Benin coup
Corruption plaguing procurement systems in MDAs ICPC
Millions of out-of-school children a national emergency Shettima
Court orders service of N40bn suit against Wike
FG injects N31.35bn into rural economies in N/Delta
2027: Fubaras defection throws new issues in struggle for Rivers
Nigeria must build its economic power to play leadership role
Sharia, sovereignty, and the true meaning of Nigerias constitution
Insecurity: West Africa in a state of emergency ECOWAS president
Guinea-Bissau coup leader barred from running for president
Non-oil exports: Nigerias current account hits US$5.28bn in Q2 2025
AUTHORITY
African Nations Move Towards unified Reparations Claim Against Britain
TETFund, NACCIMA seal deal to Boost research, innovation, industry-ready graduates
CSOs demand removal of Reps committee chair over alleged extortion of exam bodies
UNIPASS launches operations in Nigeria, pledges transparent study-abroad pathways, scholarships
Groups fault Soyinkas comment, say tight security for Seyi Tinubu justified, not political
CMG unveils theme and logo for 2026 Spring Festival Gala
PDP: Turaki tightens grip as 29 state chairmen meet in Abuja
BUSINESSDAY
Falana urges increased funding, satellite technology to combat insecurity, protect citizens
Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominee falters at Senate screening after failing to name Ekiti senators
Stella Oduah arraigned in Abuja over alleged N2.4bn aviation fraud, granted bail on self-recognition
‘Thought it was headed to the US’: Desperate stowaway arrested in Ilorin
Obasanjo urges leaders to place Nigeria’s interest above short-term gains
Tinubu sets up inter-ministerial committee to clear debts owed 2,000 contractors
Coups: Sit-tight leaders, insecurity deepen W/ Africa’s democratic crisis
Foreign investors return to Nigeria stocks after FX reset
Tinubu blows hot over slow implementation of security emergency
State-owned airlines ignite price war, slash fares on secondary routes
Nigeria risks FDI as 30% CIT beats global average
Naira cools for seven straight trading days
Tinubu transmists 2026–2028 MTEF, FSP to NASS, seeks approval
Bandits kill 17 returning IDPs in Taraba
Senate approves Tinubu’s $21.5bn, €65m, and 15bn Yen loans, ₦757bn bond for pension liabilities
Anger in Senate over withdrawal of police orderlies from senators
Frustration mounts in Reps over delayed funding for constituency projects
Reps summon CBN governor over non-remittance of N5.2trn surplus, N11trn revenue
NEW TELEGRAPH
Obasanjo Endorses Homegrown Foods To Fight Malnutrition
Hold Makinde, Not Tinubu Responsible For PDP Woes Oyo APC
Insecurity: Sultan Urges Dialogue As CAN Calls For Crackdown On Terrorism Sponsors
Lagos Launches Major Reforms To Modernise Maritime Logistics
FIRS, French Tax Agency Partner On Digital Transformation, Others
Tinubu Endorses Oyebamiji As Osun APC Consensus Candidate
Malami Refutes EFCC Investigation, 46 Bank Accounts Allegations
Insecurity: Tinubu Orders NSA To Arm Forest Guards
New Tax Regime: JRB Tasks FG On Dismantling Roadblocks
Regional Integration: Dangote Emerges ECOWAS Business Council Chair
2026: ECOWAS Moves To Cut Air Transport Taxes, Reduce Flight Costs
Schools Urged To Prioritise Safety, Uphold Students Rights
Corruption Erodes Democracy, Slows Devt Reps
Again, Wema Bank Emerges Champions At Nigeria Bankers Games
Tinubu Meets Osun APC Governorship Aspirants, Calls For Unity
Tinubu Reaffirms Withdrawal Of Police Escorts From VIPs
Tinubu Unveils New Security, Economic Blueprint To Harness Nigerias Marine Wealth
Again, Stella Oduah Arraigned On N5bn Corruption Charges
NIS Debunks Viral Facebook Post, Confirms No Ongoing Recruitment
FG Adds 5,000 More PHCs To BHCPF, Targets 17,000 Functional Facilities
Group Demands Disbandment Of Private Hisbah In Kano
Burna Boy Drops Love Music Video From No Sign Of Weakness Album
Fubara Defends Defection To APC Amid PDP Crisis
Soyinka Calls Out Seyi Tinubu Over Excessive Security Escort
Smart BM: The Young Nigerian Streamer Navigating Fame, Education And Fast-Changing Digital Culture
BLUEPRINT
Reps give banks ultimatum to provide tax deductions, charges details
Uneasy calm over withdrawal of Police orderlies from Senators
Instagram users given new algorithm controls
Insecurity: Tinubu approves firearms for Forest Guards
NNPCL, major filling stations reduce petrol price across Abuja
Battle of the Sexes will not damage womens sport Sabalenka
Tinubu seeks House of Representatives approval for 2026-2026 MTEF/FSP
NAS fetes IDPs, preaches access to quality life is human rights
What UNESCO is doing on sustainable, equitable water security in Niger Basin NWRI DG
No going back on withdrawal of police officers from VIPs Tinubu
Insecurity: Stop Announcing Your Location Ex-NYSC DG Warns Corps Members In Kaduna
N5bn corruption charges: Ex- Aviation minister arraigned in Abuja
Use of Justice Ojukwus photo for murdered colleague reckless, misleading Court
Disability groups want inclusive policies, improved coordination
Scaling youth agripreneurship key to transforming Nigerias agri-food systems Kyari
Army neutralise notorious bandit leader Kallamu in Sokoto
Nigeria Tax Act 2025 will boost economy, improve standard of living -KGIRS chairman
