PUNCH
Thousands of new Epstein-linked documents released by US justice department
Fubara lauds pro-Wike senators’ defection to APC
PDP faction affirms Turaki-led NWC as legitimate, accuses INEC of bias
2027: Wike promised to hold PDP for Tinubu, Makinde alleges
Budget crisis: NASS extends 2025 fiscal year to March
NBA, Atiku demand new tax law suspension
FG orders takedown of terrorists’ social media accounts
Measles death toll hits 153 in 11 months
Reps urge security agencies to rescue 27 abducted persons in Plateau
Stop blaming govs alone, FG takes 52% of revenue, Radda says
No federal MDA achieved full ethics compliance in 2025 ICPC
IG decorates 21 senior police officers, urges ethical leadership
FG, World Bank unveil $500m programme for education, healthcare reforms
Yuletide: Umahi bars contractors from closing sites, cancels directors holidays
Senate begins debate on 58.47tn 2026 budget
Released NAF C-130 reaches Gambia after Burkina Faso detainment
US Mission in Nigeria to close for four days
Reps pass revised 43.56tn, 48.31tn 2024, 2025 budgets
Lagos orders street gates open from 5am to 11pm
Were deleting terrorists social media accounts FG
ADC closes for the year, to reopen secretariat January 2026
Wike can back Tinubu in 2027, but I won’t Makinde
Wike had just left law school when I made $1m Makinde
JUST IN: Six Rivers PDP reps defect to APC
Nigeria tops African crude oil exports to U.S. in 2025
Navy rescues 20 crew members as vessel catches fire in C’River
Autonomy battle: LGs demand direct funds as states receive N7.43tn
IG orders sanction of officer over FIJ journalists arrest
THISDAY
Makinde: Wike Promising to ‘Hold Down PDP’ for Tinubu Sparked Our Disagreement
Fresh Trouble for PDP as INEC Rejects New National Officers, Cites Court Ruling
Senate Hails Tinubu’s N58.47trn 2026 Appropriation Bill, Backs Infrastructure, Security Push
FG Recorded N2.66tn Fiscal Deficit Financed Through Domestic Borrowing as Debt Service Gulped N4.44tn in Q2
Umahi to Contractors: N2.13tn Legacy Road Debts Must Undergo Verification Before Payment
Oil Prices Gain on US Interception of Crude Tanker
NNPC Earns N890.8bn in Management Fees, Frontier Funds in 11 Months
How Wema Bank Closed the Year by Redefining Trust, Innovation
Nigeria Lacks Effective Framework for Successful Agro-Business, Says Origin Group Chair
Dangote Cement Unveils Multi-Million-Naira Social Interventions in Gboko Communities
ADC Faults 2026 Appropriation Bill, Says Its Budget of Quicksand, Debts, Wishful Thinking
Obi Weighs in on Dangote, Farouk $5m School Fees Allegation, Says Funds Can Transform Basic Education
GUARDIAN
Children account for 82% of 9,290 IDPs in 11 states NHRC
Okpebholo signs N939bn 2026 budget into law
GehGeh museum fire rumours debunked as AI hoax
NAF C-130 aircraft makes safe stop in Banjul during ferry flight to Portugal
NIN, CAC number to serve as tax ID FIRS
Budget 2026: Senate sights minor miscalculations in Presidents speech
Multiple accidents cause gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
Wike had just left law school when I made $1m, says Makinde
Yuletide: FG orders contractors on major road projects to remain on sites
Reps pass N43.56tr, N48.31tr revised budget framework for 2024, 2025
Insecurity: Flush out bandits if negotiation fails, Kwankwaso tells Tinubu
NANS petitions DSS, warns on allegations targeting key reforming institutions of Tinubu govt
LG Autonomy: Obey Supreme Court judgment, Ikonne tells Otti
Police smash cult camp in Delta forest, arrest 13, recover arms, vehicles
Hardship: Stop blaming govs, scrutinise federal spending, Radda tells Nigerians
Five things to know about Central African Republic
Rivers political shake-up deepens as PDP loses two senators, four Reps to APC
Six candidates challenge CARs President Touadera
FG misses Q1 2025 oil revenue target by 64.35%
Massive Russian strikes hit Ukraine energy sites in pre-Christmas attack
KWAM 1 withdraws from Awujale race, ends court challenge
Wike working alone, I wont support Tinubu in 2027 Makinde
Court orders final forfeiture of lands for Goodluck Jonathan Estate to FG
VANGUARD
NIN, CAC numbers to become tax IDs from 2026, says FIRS
AFCON: Nigeria off to winning start, edge Tanzania 2-1
Wike promised to hold PDP for Tinubu — Makinde
Dangers in altering statutory provisions after passage
For DSO, a new life in a season of expectations
Emergency presidential power: Judicial minimalism as threat to Nigerian Federation and democracy
Libya’s top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkey
US denies visas to EU ex-commissioner, four others over tech rules
AFCON: Nigeria off to winning start, edge Tanzania 2-1
Senate passes 43.5trn revised 2024 budget, extends 2025 fiscal year to March 2026
2027: Well rather die than be rigged out, Ugochinyere fumes
LG autonomy key to tackling insecurity Osun ALGON chair
Nasarawa Police CP orders statewide crackdown on criminal hideouts
2027: Tinubu is irreplaceable Aiyedatiwa
Reps repeal, reenact 2024, 2025 budgets, adjourn until Jan 27
New Epstein files dump contains multiple Trump references
APC strengthens senate majority as two Rivers senators defect from PDP
Atiku, NBA sound alarm over alleged treason in tax reform law, call for immediate suspension
Senate begins deliberation on 58.47tn 2026 Appropriation Bill
Gbenga Hashim urges Nigerians to embrace love, tolerance during 2025 Christmas
NANS warns against stalling operations of BPP, other reform institutions
Kwankwaso blames lack of political will for insecurity, urges FG to act
Petrol: Consumers urge Dangote to expand partner stations as MRS sells at N739/litre
Burna Boy joins Dede Mabiaku to thrill fans with Felas Palava performance
Hardship: FG gets 52% of federation revenue, stop blaming governors alone Radda
Wike promised to hold PDP for Tinubu Makinde
2027: I am qualified to lead Nigeria-Makinde
8 Asian countries with best road networks
IGP decorates senior police officers, reaffirms commitment to transparent promotions
APC chairman appoints Special Advisers and Senior Assistants to strengthen party secretariat
NANS petitions DSS over matters affecting reform institutions
Northern Cross River elders reaffirm support for Gov Otu, clarify position on APC leadership matters
Navy rescues 20 crew members from burning vessel on Calabar waterways
Im interested in building legacies, not dynasty Gov AbdulRazaq
FG warns warders against criminal alliances with inmates, promotes 16,582 personnel
Federal Roads Gridlock: Umahi cancels holidays for directors, state controllers
LEADERSHIP
US Court Blocks Trump’s Attempt To Deploy National Guard To Chicago
National Petroleum Company Pledges Peace, Hires 30 Ogoni Indigenes In Trust-building Move
Stay Vigilant Against Infectious Diseases, Centre Urges Nigerians
Nigerians Urged To Walk More, Sleep Better, Eat Plants To Live Longer
Kwankwaso Urges Stronger Fight Against Terrorism As Kano Unveils Neighbourhood Watch
Flood Victims Get N1bn Relief Funds
Hardship: Stop Blaming Governors, Federal Govt Gets 52% Revenue – Gov Radda
Suspend Tax Law Implementation, Bar Association Tells Tinubu
2027: Makinde, Wike In War Of Words
Ondo Assembly Passes ₦524.41bn 2026 Budget Into Law
‘Any Woman Not In Her Husband’s House Isn’t A Queen’, Singer Portable Slams Actress Iyabo Ojo
2 Die, 19 Injured In Kogi Road Crash – FRSC
Tinubu’s ₦58.47trn 2026 Appropriation Bill Scales Second Reading In Senate
INEC Rejects Request To Recognise Turaki-led PDP Leadership
‘Forgery Of Tinubu’s Tax Laws, Act Of Treason Against Nigerians’, Atiku Blasts Presidency
Terrorists Using PoS To Collect Ransoms, Says NCTC Boss
Umahi Tells Contractors To Present Claim Of Owed N2.13trn For Verification
FCTA Gives Out Phone Numbers To Residents To Report Uncleared Refuse
Police Arrest 13 Suspected Cultists In Delta, Recover Firearms
Man Remanded Over Alleged $1.24m US Wire Fraud
Military Arrests 4 Policemen Over Illegal VIP Escort Duty
Navy Rescue 20 Crew Members From Burning Vessel Off Calabar Waters
‘I’m Interested In Building Legacy, Not Dynasty’, Says Governor AbdulRazaq
Kwankwaso Tells Federal Government To Absorb State Security Outfits
NIN, CAC Numbers To Serve As Tax IDs From 2026 — FIRS
2027: I’m Qualified To Contest For President — Makinde
Reps Pass N43.56trn, N48.31trn 2024, 2025 Revised Budgets
NATION
FG orders contractors to reopen highways, bars festive periods road closures without approval
No barrier to LGs access to statutory funds, says reinstated Osun ALGON chairman
Lagos records 11,127 emergency incidents, 15m calls in 11 months LSCCC
Two injured as tanker, multiple-vehicles collide on Lagos-Ibandan expressway
Uzodimma empowers over 10,000 artisans, SMEs in Imo
NRC drops fare by 50 percent, records large turnout
FAAN warns Airport staff against extortion, harassment as festive travel peaks
Tin Can Island Port Customs surpasses 2025 revenue target by N51.8bn
N58.47tr 2026 budget scales second reading in Senate
Insecurity: ALGON acknowledges Tinubus efforts, calls for more protection of vulnerable population
NAF C-130 aircraft lands in Gambia en route Portugal for maintenance
Senate passes N43trn 2024, 2025 Appropriations Act repeal, re-enactment Bills
DAILY TRUST
Terrorists using PoS to collect ransom –FG
NBA demands suspension of tax laws implementation
Kidnappers of Plateau passengers demand N1.5m ransom per victim
FG digs in on tax laws
NSA hands over 130 freed Niger students, teachers to Bago
Plateau varsity uncovers certificate forgery syndicate
Gunmen kill 2 brothers, cyclist in Benue
APC fixes January for Mutfwangs reception
Daily Trusts opinion editor, librarian lose fathers
Itsekiri clash: Delta youths warned against lawlessness
27-year-old Maimunat emerges best as UDUS inducts 122 doctors
5 robbers posing as vigilantes arrested
Police nab robbers, recover arms in Nasarawa
2 charged with theft of N2m shoes, clothes in Ekiti
Police arrest dealer with 8 bags of hemp
Gridlock: FRSC deploys more officers, trucks on AbujaLokoja road
We wont recommend deployment of soldiers, US Congressmen say
NNPC, CBN, Customs, 220 other MDAs lag in FGs website ranking Report
Nigeria imports N4.37trn worth of crude oil in 9 months
Nigerian firm partners Benin Republic to launch ePass
Domestic airlines refunded over 1bn to passengers in 3 months NCAA
BUSINESSDAY
AFCON: Moroccan police probe illegal resale of match tickets
Naira extends gain despite 49.3 percent decline in weekly FX inflows
Senate passes N43trn 2024, 2025 appropriation repeal and re-enactment bills
2027: Obi, obidient movement set to join ADC as opposition realigns
Nigeria’s wealth fuels kidnapping economy, terror financing, says FG
High manufacturing costs, logistics, fuel soaring drug prices despite import waiver
Visa ban halts Nigerian students’ American dream
Cost of Christmas menu drops 18% in rare boost for households
Nigeria paid salaries but missed infrastructure targets in 2024
Wale Edun loses ground in Tinubu’s Finance Ministry reset
Reps approve N48.3tn revised 2025 budget, extend implementation to March 2026
The Detty December bubble: How Nigeria is pricing itself out of a billion-dollar cultural economy
Wale Edun loses ground in Tinubu’s Finance Ministry reset
NEW TELEGRAPH
INEC Announces Rivers Assembly Bye-Election Date, Pledges Credible Poll
2026 Budget Of N58.472trn Passes Second Reading In Senate
Accord Debunks Factional Rumours, Says Imumolen Not Member
Tinubu Appoints Abbas, Yari, Buni, Dogara To Reconcile Benue APC
Tinubus Alleged Forgery Of Tax Reform Law Treasonable Felony Atiku
Mutfwang Rallies Middle Belt Nationalities, Harps On Unity, Shared Identity
2027: Why Im Qualified To Lead Nigeria Makinde
Tinubu Needs No Executive Order Enforce LG Autonomy Falana
Edo: Okpebholo Signs N939bn 2026 Appropriation Bill Into Law
Akpabios Media Aide, Okolugbo Resigns
Reps Repeal, Reenact N43.561trn 2024, N48.316trn 2025 Budgets, Adjourn Till Jan 27
Reps Urge Security Agencies To Rescue 27 Abducted Persons In Plateau
Nasarawa Assembly Passes Sules N545.2bn 2026 Budget Into Law
Christmas: Oyetola Initiative Feeds 5,000 Widows, PWDs, Vulnerable Residents
2026 Budget: Bago Signs N1.073trn Appropriation Bill Into Law
Nigerian Red Cross Denies Alleged Decay At Ebonyi Motherless Babies Home
Kogi Commissioner Marks Birthday With Empowerment Drive
NNPC Ltd Reaffirms Commitment To Peace, Responsible Energy Devt In Ogoniland
Banditry, Insecurity: FG Lacks Political Will To Tackle Menace Kwankwaso
ICPC: 114 MDAs Failed To Submit Financial Reports To Oagf In 2025
BLUEPRINT
INEC okays February 21, 2026 for Rivers bye-election
FG, World Bank implement $500m initiative to strengthen basic education, primary healthcare
Receiving national honour recognition proud moment Ekong
Osimhen now Super Eagles assistant captain Official
Im qualified to lead Nigeria Makinde
Makinde speaks on 2027 election, clash with Wike
Davido meets Sierra Leone president ahead of AFCON beach concert
Nwabali: Super Eagles goalkeeper shows off new look for 2025 AFCON
Abayomi Mighty: Youngest aspirant joins 2027 presidential race
Vandalism: Eko DisCo issues fresh warning as courts jail offenders
Police to individuals, others: Notify us, get approval before distributing Christmas gifts
