THISDAY
Trump Expands Travel Ban, Adds Syria, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan
Stock Market Advances by N13.5bn on Gains in Guinness, 30 Others
DMO Raises N5.26trn from Bond Market to Support FG Bridge Budget Deficit
Alleged Corruption: Dangote Drags NMDPRA CEO Farouk to ICPC
DMO Engages Northern States on Borrowing Processes, Debt Sustainability
MTEF/FSP: Senate Backs Lower Oil Benchmark, Approves N54.46trn 2026 Spending Plan to Steady Economy
NBA Tackles Police over Planned Resumption of Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement
Senate Orders Probe into Fake Death Reports on Akpabio, Gowon
CBN Revokes Licences of Aso Saving, Union Homes over Capital, Compliance Breaches
No Fewer Than 507 Persons Killed, 377 Abducted by Suspected Bandits in Kwara in 10 Months, Says Kwara PDP
Stakeholders Sue for Peace inDelta Oil Producing
Police Arrest Nine Suspects for Alleged Robbery in Rivers
Delta Community Seeks GovsIntervention to Upgrade Hospital
FRSC Warns Actors, ContentCreators on Dangerous Road Use
Makinde: Government Has Engaged Amotekun to Protect Varsity Staff, Students
Osun APC Primary OutcomeTells Story of Loyalty, Patience
Adamawa Clashes: Tsobo CommunityDecries Violence, Demands Justice
FAAC Disburses N1.923trn Nov Allocation As Federation Revenue Grosses N2.343tn
Fear Grips Kano Communities as Bandits Launch Fresh Attacks, Abduct 7
CJN, GovsforLaw School Class of 1985 40th Call to Bar Anniversary
Supreme Court: President Not Empowered by Constitution to Suspend Governors, Legislators
President: Buhari Taught Nigerians That Being in Public Office is Trust, Not Windfall
FG Charts New Path to Tackle Rising Debt, Mobilises Mass Savings
Governors Hail Rising Health Funding, Strong Accountability at PHC Awards
FG, Maritime Innovations Hub Unveil Blueprint to Power Nigerias $1trn Economy Through Blue Economy
Inflation Sustains Downward Trajectory, Drops to 14.45% Amid Moderation in Energy, Food Prices Inflation Sustains
NCDMB Attributes Nigerias 61% Local Content Feat to Media SupportNCDMBNCDMB Attributes Nigerias 61% Local Content Feat to Media Support
House Committee Summons Management of Benin, Port Harcourt, Ibadan Discos Over N100bn Payment Default
Alleging Assault on SCourts Judgement, Lagos AG Urges Tinubu Not to Sign Central Gaming Bill
Oyedele: Nigeria Has Moved From Rapid Economic Decline Toward Stability, Growth, Restoration of Investor Confidence
Land Encroachment: Gov AbdulRazaq Directs Immediate Fencing of Kwara Poly
2027: LP Vows to Contest All Elective Positions in Ogun
Re-engage with Sahel Nations, President Mahama Urges West African Leaders
EndSARS: Lai Mohammed Says Troops at Lekki Tollgate Fired Blank Ammunition
Malami Accuses EFCC Chair of Bias, Seeks His Recusal, Alleges Political Persecution
Closure of Health Institutions: Group Says 10,000 Katsina Students Affected
Nigerias Crude Exports Hit N12.8tn, Oil Trade Drives Q3 External Balance
PUNCH
BREAKING: Police arrest popular TikToker Peller over reckless driving
BREAKING: US expands travel restrictions, adds Nigeria to list of countries
Egypt edge Nigeria 2–1 in pre-AFCON 2025 friendly
Tinted permit: NBA moves against IG on Jan 2 crackdown
Rivers emergency: S’Court verdict, incentive for constitutional tyranny, says ADC
N154.3bn student loans disbursed in 19 months – NELFUND
Japa boosting diaspora remittances, says Alake
Insurgency: FG to acquire 24 fighter jets for €1.2bn
Buhari suspected his Aso Villa office was bugged – Daughter
CBN tightens rules as digital transactions surge
Nigeria’s World Cup dream alive as DR Congo face player eligibility probe
Dangote petitions ICPC, demands arrest of NMDPRA boss over corruption allegations
Improved human living conditions, key to eradicating malaria NIMR
Reps probe detention of Nigerian military aircraft, personnel in Burkina Faso
ICPC confirms receipt of Dangotes petition against NMDPRA CEO
Labour alleges plot to disrupt protest, threatens indefinite strike
Japa now paying off, adding value to national economy, says Alake
Vegetable oil producers warn of job losses due to cheap imports
FBI widens net in hunt for Brown University shooter
Nasarawa gov announces end-of-year bonus for workers
Kidnapping no longer easy for criminals in Rivers, says Fubara
Government cant tackle insecurity alone – Yoruba elders
Reps give CBN deadline to reconcile N5.2tn unremitted operating surplus
Kogi uncovers huge arms stockpile, intensifies crackdown on criminals
JUST IN: Senate passes 20262028 MTEF, Tinubu set to present 54.4trn budget
Why unemployment persists among Nigerian graduates Ex-Rivers commissioner
Reps seek improved internship opportunities for nursing, radiography graduates
Reps begin probe into Nigeria’s drug abuse rate
Delta gov signs N1.729tn 2026 budget into law
First Lady empowers 250 elderly persons with N50m in Nasarawa
Hundreds of dinosaur footprints discovered in Italy
Hollywood filmmaker’s son charged in parents’ double murder
NDIC to pay depositors of Aso Savings, Union Homes up to N2m
Buhari suspected his Aso Villa office was bugged – Daughter
Senate seeks support for farmers over farm produce price crash
Court did not stop tinted glass enforcement Police
FG earns 12.81tn from crude oil exports in Q3 – NBS
UNICEF, Bauchi to vaccinate 127,550 children in one LG
Senate panel clears three ambassadorial nominees
NIMC promotes 523 employees, warns against extortion
132 Nigerian firms secured N51.7bn, $359m in local content funds NCDMB
EEDC blames gas shortages for South-East poor power supply
State of emergency: Kenneth Okonkwo criticises Supreme Court judgment
Buhari’s ‘other room’ joke funny, but told on wrong stage Aisha
C’River orders commercial vehicles to use approved colours
Security agencies ‘closing in’ on bandits behind Kogi church attacks – Commissioner
GUARDIAN
Trump places Nigeria, 14 others on partial travel restrictions to US
Tinubu shelves planned ADC promotion after military pushback
Book names EFCC originator of naira redesign as DSS details Buhari’s rationale
How wealthy countries aid Nigeria’s $400B loot by politicians
FG banks on looming raw export ban amid weak STI ecosystem
Gains in 28 stocks lift capitalisation by N3 billion
Nigeria needs $26 billion to close energy gap, stakeholders claim
FG to issue N1.23tr power bond to address GENCO debt, boost market confidence
Tinubu urges electoral reforms, party unity as leaders debate democratic ethos
Kano Hisbah seizes alcohol shipment from Lagos, arrests driver
Oborevwori signs Deltas N1.729tr 2026 budget into law
Why mixed reality could change science education in Nigeria forever
Ondo communities accuse forestry firms of neglecting CSR commitments
Senate okays MTEF for 20262028, paves way for Tinubus 54.4tr budget presentation
How $285m TotalEnergies tribunal award is redefining oil governance in Nigeria
Dangote petitions ICPC, seeks probe of NMDPRA MD over alleged fund misuse
UNIABUJA promotes 218 as 30 academics rise to professor
Rivers: Supreme judgment means Tinubu can suspend 36 govs at same time Okonkwo
Wage dispute: Court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 61 million
Senate moves to shield farmers from price collapse
NANS, CSO seek end to Dangote, NMDPRA boss feud
CBN revokes licences of Aso Savings, Union Homes as NDIC begins deposit payments
NMDPRA not undermining regulatory independence
Senate orders probe into online reports on Akpabios health
Oborevwori endorses agitation for Anioma State
Again, coalition heightens call for ban on GMO foods
Stop ad hoc welfare gestures for women, build natural support system BudgIT tells states
Tinted glass enforcement revives police, NBA dispute ahead of January deadline
Rivers community protests electricity, water outage for over two years
NFF reignites Nigerias World Cup hopes, petitions FIFA, alleges DR Congo breached rules
Reps probe detention of Nigerian Air Force crew in Burkina Faso
Police insist tinted glass permit enforcement not halted by court
Women-led housing project in Ogun State wins sustainability award
NAWOJ celebrates Ann Godwin for winning NMMA Female Reporter of the Year, DMOMA award.
How wealthy countries aid Nigerias $400B loot by politicians
Obong of Calabar declares open Utomo Obong 2025
FG halts sachet alcohol ban pending consultations
Zamfara gov launches project for peace, stability in conflict-affected areas
FG takes over N47b abandoned Wuju-Wuju Jakara road in Kano
Suicide bomber kills five soldiers in northeast
Bondi Beach hero becomes source of pride in Syrian hometown
Poverty, high cost of living threaten livelihoods, TUC President warns
How I won Ghana presidential election after Oonis prayers Mahama
Panic grips Osun community as gunmen abduct ex-Customs officer, kill one
VANGUARD
Police insist no court order restrained tinted glass permit enforcement
Ned Nwoko Insists Regina must undergo drug rehab before access tochildren
Budget ministry adopts ECM to bolster efficient, transparent operations
Stock market extends gain by N13bn
Cardoso reaffirms commitment to Nigerias economic stability
Turaki tightens grip on PDP as ex-govs, ministers close ranks
Edo NLC factions differ on planned nationwide strike
Family, hospital tango over womans death after childbirth
Photos: Akpabio dispels ill-health, death rumours with photos from Senate plenary
Senate approves three-year 20262028 MTEF/FSP projections
Go hard after terrorism financiers, Ogun students charge Tinubu
NPA records 1,085% jump in export containers as Q3 cargo throughput hits 33.5m tons
Reps begin nationwide probe to tackle drug abuse, trafficking
Falana to AGF: Prosecute 10 soldiers, 400 terrorism financiers
DMO to States: Borrow responsibly, in accordance to law
Senate urges FG, states, LGs to roll out fertiliser subsidies
EFCC sparked Naira redesign disaster, book exposes
Dangote petitions ICPC, seeks probe of NMDPRA boss over alleged corruption
Insecurity: Northern reconciliation group visits CAN, JNI in Kaduna
2027: Our projects will give Tinubu easy ride in Rivers Fubara
FG to launch N1.23trn power sector bond to address GENCOs debt
Reps urge FG to commence emergency works on collapsed Ideato South roads
Police arrest nine suspected gun runners, arms couriers, recover AK-47 rifles, pistols
Ex-CJN Ibrahim Muhammad is dead, Bauchi Governor mourns
2027: SEast now APCs stronghold, Ikonne tackles Abaribe over Tinubus victory
Nigerias 80% youth unemployment rate an indictment on leadership Peter Obi
Kebbi Gov signs N642.9bn 2026 budget into law
Workers, masses facing worst survival crisis in Nigerias history NLC
International Claims Commission for Ukraine set up for reparations
Senate asks NSA, DSS to investigate rumours of Senate Presidents alleged collapse
LEADERSHIP
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Citing Security Concerns, US Adds Nigeria, 14 Others To Travel Restrictions List
Nigeria Suffer 2-1 Defeat To Egypt In Pre-AFCON Warm-up Match
2026 World Cup: FIFA Announces New Ticket Pricing Tier For Fans Of Qualified Teams
National Grid Power Generation Drops Amid Gas Supply Constraints, Says NISO
‘How I Make My Money, Fund My Kids’ Education’, NMDPRA Boss Breaks Silence On Dangote’s $5m Graft Allegation
Senate Slashes Oil Benchmark To $60pb, Okays N54.46trn 2026 Spending Plan
ICPC Vows To Thoroughly Probe Allegations Against NMDPRA Boss
Customs Intercepts N2.28bn From Dubai-bound Austrian National At Lagos Airport
Hisbah Operatives Intercept Kano-bound Alcoholic Drinks
Ohanaeze Affirms Support For Matawalle, Urges NANS To Abandon Protests
Osimhen, Lookman, Bassey Headline Nominations For Prestigious Nigeria Pitch Awards 2025
Alleged Graft: Timi Frank Urges Tinubu To Probe NMDPRA CEO, Lauds Dangote
Reps Probe NMDPRA’s Boss Over Alleged Corruption
Rivers Emergency Rule: Supreme Court Verdict, A Win For Nigerians — Fagbemi
BREAKING: Dangote Petitions ICPC, Demands Arrest Of NMDPRA Boss Over Alleged Fraud
Massive Arms Cache Uncovered In Kogi As Governor Ododo Vows Total War On Criminals
‘Buhari’s Naira Redesign Targeted Vote-Buying, Not Political Party’, New Book Reveals
JUST-IN: Nigeria’s World Cup Dream ‘Alive’ As DR Congo Face Player Eligibility Probe
Senate Seeks Price Crash Of Farm Inputs, Support For Farmers
No Court Order Bars Enforcement Of Tinted Glass Permit Policy, Police Tell NBA
Governor Oborevwori Signs N1.7trn 2026 Budget Into Law
Ex-President Buhari’s Death Caused By Pneumonia, Not Poison — Aisha
Why Buhari Found It Hard To Detach Himself From Mamman Daura — Daughter
‘We Wrote Notes Like Spies In Aso Rock’, Says Buhari’s Daughter
‘No Forged Signature, Buhari Personally Signed Documents’, New Book Reveals
Abia Oil Producing Community Honours Okunbo For Driving Peace, Development
Senate Orders Probe, Sanctions Over Death Claims On Akpabio
Benin Republic Jails 30 Over Foiled Coup Attempt
Minister Advocates Consolidated Social Register For Vulnerable Nigerians
JUST-IN: CBN Revokes Operation Licenses Of Aso Savings, Union Homes Savings
No Mother Can Be At Peace While Separated From Her Children — Regina Daniels
Ex-Bank Chief, Accomplice Jailed For N67.5m Forex Fraud
Why Buhari Didn’t Sack Underperforming Ministers, Aides – Aisha
‘Why Buhari Didn’t Name Successor Before Leaving Office’, Ex-DSS DG Bichi Reveals
Gunmen Kill Resident, Abduct Ex-Customs Officer In Osun
Cross River Orders Transporters To Paint Vehicles In Official Colours
ederal University Lokoja Appoints Professor Ibileye As 4th Vice Chancellor
‘Aso Rock Gossip Made Buhari Locking His Room, Mistrusted Me During His Illness’ — Ex-First Lady Aisha
Nigeria Prize For Science Seeks Breakthrough Research, Innovations For Measurable Impact
Trump Slams BBC With $10bn Lawsuit Over Edited Documentary
NATION
Appointment of Musa as Defence Minister timely, strategic, says Nduka
Firm to empower 1,000 Widows, single mothers with skills, startup kits
NAF Chief: Ending insecurity requires communities support
Cardoso woos global investors, pitches Nigerias reform agenda
FG to improve literacy, reading culture among children in IDP camps
Wike hails Tinubus appointment of Prof Orluwene as UNIPORT teaching hospital CMD
Senator Kalu appreciates Varsity for naming building after him
Supreme Courts decision on Rivers emergency rule plus for nations democracy, Fagbemi
Police arrest 10 suspects in gun, drug crackdown
Peller: FRSC warns celebrities, influencer against road filming
Bauchi Gov mourns ex-CJN Muhammad
NPA: Export containers jump 1,085% in Q3 2025
NMDPRA, Dangote feud could discourage investors, coalition warns
Water crises threaten Nigerias food, energy security, experts warn
Fola apologises amid backlash over chaotic first headline show
Communal crisis: Ondo govt goes tough, vows to deal with perpetrators
Youre wrong, expect Asiwaju Tsunami in 2027 Ikonne taunts Abaribe
BREAKING: Senate passes 2026-2028 MTEF/FSP
ASUP urges Fed Govt to wrap up talks on 2009 renegotiation
2027: APC group opposes alleged plan to impose candidates for AIbom Assembly seats
Govt Urged to adopt Mowe golf town model as project wins Green sustainable housing Award
NOUN awards degrees to six inmates at Kuje Custodial Centre
Tinubus digital drive boosts mining cadastre revenue to over N30bn Nkom
Gunmen abduct ex-Customs officer in OsunKwara border community
DAILY TRUST
ADC promotion: A memo to President Tinubu on military tradition
NLC mobilises for nationwide protest over insecurity
ICPC: We’ll probe NMDPRA boss
‘Buhari didn’t endorse Lawan as consensus candidate’
Reps give CBN ultimatum over unremitted revenuesAisha Buhari: My late husband Believed I Planned To Kill Him
Aisha: Why Buhari didn’t sack underperforming appointees
NLC mobilises for nationwide protest over insecurity
ICPC: Well probe NMDPRA boss
Buhari didnt endorse Lawan as consensus candidate
Reps give CBN ultimatum over unremitted revenues
NBA, Police disagree over enforcement of tinted-glass permit
Senate directs NSA to probe death reports on Gowon, Akpabio
Yuletide: Reps urge IGP to deploy police along AbujaLokoja expressway
NUC Visits Iconic Open University for B.CHS. Community Health Science Verification
Elon Musk becomes first individual to exceed $600bn net worth
Aisha: Why Buhari didnt sack underperforming appointees
New book reveals why Buhari didnt support Osinbajos presidential ambition
Transcorp Hotels Plc Appoints Awele Elumelu as board Chair
Ex-CJN Tanko Muhammad dies at 71
Aisha Buhari: My late husband Believed I Planned To Kill Him
Again, fire razes Gombe timber market
NIGERIA DAILY: Why FG Is Moving BOI Headquarters Back To Lagos
Tinubu charges Nigerian Army to Stay Apolitical
Soldiers kill 5 kidnappers, rescue victims in Plateau, Kaduna
Gunmen kidnap 18 travellers, 11 rescued
Children with disabilities left out of Nigerias budgets
Police to resume tinted glass permit enforcement Jan 2
Banditry: PDP asks Tinubu to probe video Implicating Kwara officials
BUSINESSDAY
Passengers safe as Skypower Express aircraft crashes at Owerri airport
AFCON 2025: Egypt edge Super Eagles 2-1 in warm-up friendly
Reps urge FG to intensify diplomacy over detention of NAF crew, aircraft in Burkina Faso
DMO urges states to follow fiscal responsibility rules in borrowing
ICYMI: Reps summon Dangote, NMDPRA boss over renewed downstream sector rift
Dangote petitions ICPC, demands prosecution of NMDPRA CEO Ahmed over corruption
Dangote releases more details of elite Swiss schools attended by NMDPRA CEO’s children
Nigeria extends disinflation streak but December blip looms
FG’s N30trn revenue shortfall raises fresh doubts over 2026 budget
NSIA hits $3bn net assets as sovereign fund expands development footprint
Nigeria extends disinflation streak but December blip looms
Controversial promotion: Tinubu suspends ADC’s new rank decoration
NEW TELEGRAPH
2026 Budget: Senate Reduces Oil Benchmark To $60 Per Barrel
ICPC Confirms Receipt Of Dangotes Petition Against NMDPRA CEO, Ahmed
NASS To Release New Electoral Act To Address Gaps, Says Alli
We Withdrew Formation Of Private Hisbah For Sake Of Kanos Peace Ganduje
FG Records N30.1trn Revenue Shortfall In 2025 Budget
Dangote Submits Petition Against NMDPRA MD, Farouk Ahmed, To ICPC Over Alleged Corruption
Anambra CP Sets Up Monitoring Team Against Illegal Arrests
Senate Calls For Support For Farmers Amid Falling Produce Prices
BCardoso Reaffirms Nigerias Commitment To Rules-Based Economic Mgt
First Bank Launches Digital Xperience Centre At University Of Benin
Dangote Submits Petition Against NMDPRA MD, Farouk Ahmed, To ICPC Over Alleged Corruption
Senate Confirms New INEC REC, NERC Commissioners
Gov Bago Terminates Appointment Of Special Advisers
Dangote Submits Petition Against NMDPRA MD, Farouk Ahmed, To ICPC Over Alleged Corruption
Senate Asks NSA To Probe Rumours Of Akpabios Alleged Collapse
Dangote Submits Petition Against NMDPRA MD, Farouk Ahmed, To ICPC Over Alleged Corruption
SCourt Judgment On Rivers Threatens Nigerias Federalism ADC
FCC Acting Chairman Supports Falana On Social Media Ban for Minors, Cites Australian Model
Oborevwori Signs Deltas N1.729trn 2026 Budget Into Law
FCC Acting Chairman Supports Falana On Social Media Ban for Minors, Cites Australian Model
2025 Flood Disaster: Sokoto Govt, NEMA Distribute N150m, Relief Materials To Victims
FG Suspends Enforcement Of NAFDAC Sachet Alcohol Ban Pending Review
FCC Acting Chairman Supports Falana On Social Media Ban for Minors, Cites Australian Model
Gunmen Abduct Retired Customs Officer, Kill Village Chief On OsunKwara Border
BLUEPRINT
FG adopts PPP model to revive moribund livestock facilities
Don to nurses: Embrace caring, manage your emotions
Rule of law: Why TotalEnergies must adhere to tribunals verdict, pay up
Tension as bandits kidnap ex-customs officer in Osun
EFCCs mandate tackles corruption, not opposition politicians Official
FCT Police foil car snatching attempt, recover 3 vehicles
NIDCOMboss hails CROSSJOF on magazine launch, pledges stronger partnership
Dangote petitions ICPC to probe NMDPRA MD over alleged corruption
My father suspected his Aso Villa office was bugged Buharis daughter
Im not at peace being separated from my children Regina Daniels
Banditry: DWI wants independent probe into allegations against Matawalle
Breaking: Bago sacks all special advisers
Nigerias 2026 World Cup hopes revived as DR Congo face eligibility probe
Over 30 jailed over foiled Benin coup plot
Senate orders probe into rumours of Akpabios health
Sanwo-Olu reaffirms commitment to support diverse skill, profession
Group wants NMDPRA CEO probed, sacked over corruption allegations
